2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil pressure

Aiming AdjustmentNJEL0016For details, refer to the regulations in your own country.
Before performing aiming adjustment, check the following.
1) Keep all tires inflated to correct pressures.
2) Place vehicle on flat surface.
3) See that there is no-load in vehicle (coolant, engine oil filled up
to correct level and full fuel tank) other than the driver (or
equivalent weight placed in driver's position).
SEL984W
CAUTION:
Be sure aiming switch is set to ª0º when performing aiming
adjustment on vehicles equipped with headlamp aiming con-
trol.
HEADLAMP
Aiming Adjustment
EL-65

SEL976W
SEL480X
Aiming Adjustment=NJEL0029Before performing aiming adjustment, make sure of the following.
1) Keep all tires inflated to correct pressure.
2) Place vehicle on level ground.
3) See that vehicle is unloaded (except for full levels of coolant,
engine oil and fuel, and spare tire, jack, and tools). Have the
driver or equivalent weight placed in driver's seat.
Adjust aiming in the vertical direction by turning the adjusting
screw.
MEL327G
1. Set the distance between the screen and the center of the fog
lamp lens as shown at left.
2. Remove front fog lamp rim. For detail, refer to ªBODY ENDº in
BT section.
3. Turn front fog lamps ON.
SEL495X
4. Adjust front fog lamps so that the top edge of the high inten-
sity zone is 152 mm (6.0 in) (Sedan) or 91 to 136 mm (3.58 to
5.35 in) (Hatchback) below the height of the fog lamp centers
as shown at left.
+When performing adjustment, if necessary, cover the head-
lamps and opposite fog lamp.
FRONT FOG LAMP
Aiming Adjustment
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SEL977W
Electrical Components InspectionNJEL0051FUEL WARNING LAMP OPERATION CHECKNJEL0051S011. Turn ignition switch ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect fuel level sensor unit harness connector B29
(Sedan with Gasoline engine or Hatchback) or B30 (Sedan
with Diesel engine).
3. Connect a resistor (80W) between fuel level sensor unit har-
ness connector terminals 4 and 1 (Sedan with Gasoline engine
or Hatchback) or 1 and 3 (Sedan with Diesel engine).
4. Turn ignition switch ªONº.
The fuel warning lamp should come on.
NOTE:
For QG Engine Only
ECM might store the DTC P0180 during this inspection. If the DTC
is stored in ECM memory, erase the DTC after reconnecting the
fuel level sensor unit and fuel pump harness connector. Refer to
EC-70, ªHOW TO ERASE EMISSION-RELATED DIAGNOSTIC
INFORMATIONº, ªEmission-related Diagnostic Informationº, ªON
BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONº.
MEL425F
OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CHECKNJEL0051S02
Oil pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)Continuity
Engine runningMore than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,
1-3)No
Engine not runningLess than 10 - 20
(0.10 - 0.20, 0.1 - 0.2,
1-3)Ye s
Check the continuity between the terminals of oil pressure switch
and body ground.
SEL901F
DIODE CHECKNJEL0051S03+Check continuity using an ohmmeter.
+Diode is functioning properly if test results are as shown in the
figure at left.
+Check diodes at the combination meter harness connector
instead of on the combination meter assembly. Refer to
EL-185, ªWARNING LAMPº wiring diagrams.
NOTE:
Specification may vary depending on the type of tester. Before
performing this inspection, be sure to refer to the instruction
manual for the tester to be used.
WARNING LAMPS
Electrical Components Inspection
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Code Section Wiring Diagram Name
MULTI EL Multi-remote Control System
NATS EL Nissan Anti-Theft System
NAVI EL Navigation System
NONDTC AT Non-detectable Items
O2H1B1 EC Front Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater
(E-OBD)
O2H2B1 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater
(E-OBD)
O2S1B1 EC Front Heated Oxygen Sensor
(E-OBD)
O2S2B1 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor
(E-OBD)
OVRCSV AT Overrun Clutch Solenoid Valve
P/ANT EL Power Antenna
PGC/V EC EVAP Canister Purge Volume Con-
trol Solenoid Valve
PHASE EC Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE)
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
PNP/SW AT Park/Neutral Position Switch
POS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
POWER EL Power Supply Routing
PST/SW EC Power Steering Oil Pressure Switch
R/FOG EL Rear Fog Lamp
ROOM/L EL Interior Room Lamp
RRO2 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor (Non
E-OBD)
RRO2/H EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater
(Non E-OBD)
S/SIG EC Start Signal
SHIFT AT A/T Shift Lock System
S/LOCK EL Power Door Lock Ð Super Lock Ð
SROOF EL Sunroof
SRS RS Supplemental Restraint System
SSV/A AT Shift Solenoid Valve A
SSV/B AT Shift Solenoid Valve B
START SC Starting System
STOP/L EL Stop Lamp
SWL/C EC Swirl Control Valve Control Solenoid
Valve (Non E-OBD)
SWL/V EC Swirl Control Valve Control Solenoid
Valve (E-OBD)
TAIL/L EL Parking, License and Tail LampsCode Section Wiring Diagram Name
TCV AT Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid
Valve
THEFT EL Theft Warning System
TLID EL Trunk Lid Opener
TP/SW EC Throttle Position Switch
TPS AT Throttle Position Sensor
TPS EC Throttle Position Sensor
TURN EL Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Lamps
VSS EC Vehicle Speed Sensor
VSSA/T AT Vehicle Speed Sensor A/T (Revolu-
tion Sensor)
VSSMTR AT Vehicle Speed Sensor MTR
WARN EL Warning Lamps
WINDOW EL Power Window
WIP/R EL Rear Wiper and Washer
WIPER EL Front Wiper and Washer
WIRING DIAGRAM CODES (CELL CODES)
EL-576

ENGINE MECHANICAL
SECTION
EM
CONTENTS
QG
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................4
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening .............................4
Liquid Gasket Application Procedure ..........................4
PREPARATION...............................................................5
Special Service Tools ..................................................5
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................7
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................9
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .........................9
OUTER COMPONENT PARTS..................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................... 11
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE....15
DRIVE BELTS................................................................16
Checking ....................................................................16
AIR CLEANER...............................................................18
Cleaning and Changing .............................................18
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE...........................................18
DRY PAPER TYPE..................................................18
SPARK PLUG................................................................19
Checking and Changing ............................................19
OIL PAN.........................................................................20
Components...............................................................20
Removal .....................................................................20
Installation ..................................................................21
TIMING CHAIN..............................................................23
Components...............................................................23
Removal .....................................................................24
Inspection...................................................................27
Installation ..................................................................28
OIL SEAL.......................................................................32
Replacement ..............................................................32
VALVE OIL SEAL.....................................................32
FRONT OIL SEAL....................................................32
REAR OIL SEAL......................................................33
CYLINDER HEAD..........................................................34
Components...............................................................34
Removal .....................................................................35
Disassembly...............................................................37Inspection...................................................................37
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION...............................37
CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECK....................................37
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT..............................................38
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHT.......................................38
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCE........................38
CAMSHAFT END PLAY............................................39
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RUNOUT...........................39
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE....................................39
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT................................40
VALVE SEATS.........................................................41
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTS....41
VALVE DIMENSIONS...............................................42
VALVE SPRING.......................................................42
VALVE LIFTER AND VALVE SHIM............................43
Valve Clearance.........................................................44
CHECKING.............................................................44
ADJUSTING............................................................45
Assembly ...................................................................46
Installation ..................................................................47
ENGINE ASSEMBLY.....................................................51
Removal and Installation ...........................................51
REMOVAL...............................................................52
INSTALLATION........................................................53
CYLINDER BLOCK.......................................................54
Components...............................................................54
Removal and Installation ...........................................55
Disassembly...............................................................55
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT....................................55
Inspection...................................................................56
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE..................56
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE............................56
PISTON RING END GAP..........................................56
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION...............57
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEAR...........57
PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE..............................58
CRANKSHAFT.........................................................59
BEARING CLEARANCE...........................................59
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE
(SMALL END)
..........................................................61

REPLACEMENT OF CONNECTING ROD
BUSHING (SMALL END)
..........................................62
FLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE RUNOUT........................62
Assembly ...................................................................62
PISTON..................................................................62
CRANKSHAFT.........................................................63
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........66
General Specifications ...............................................66
Compression Pressure ..............................................66
Belt Deflection............................................................67
Spark Plug .................................................................67
Cylinder Head ............................................................67
Valve ..........................................................................68
VALVE....................................................................68
VALVE SPRING.......................................................68
VALVE LIFTER........................................................68
VALVE CLEARANCE................................................69
VALVE GUIDE.........................................................69
AVAILABLE SHIMS..................................................69
VALVE SEAT...........................................................71
VALVE SEAT RESURFACE LIMIT.............................72
Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing ..............................72
Cylinder Block ............................................................73
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin ...........................74
PISTON..................................................................74
PISTON RING.........................................................74
PISTON PIN............................................................74
Connecting Rod .........................................................75
Crankshaft..................................................................75
Main Bearing..............................................................75
STANDARD.............................................................75
UNDERSIZE............................................................75
Connecting Rod Bearing ...........................................76
STANDARD SIZE....................................................76
UNDERSIZE............................................................76
Bearing Clearance .....................................................76
Miscellaneous Components.......................................76
YD
PRECAUTIONS.............................................................77
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ...........................77
Liquid Gasket Application Procedure ........................77
PREPARATION.............................................................78
Special Service Tools ................................................78
Commercial Service Tools .........................................80
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................82
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .......................82
MEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSURE....83
DRIVE BELTS................................................................85
Inspection...................................................................85
Adjustment .................................................................85
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELT................86
ALTERNATOR & WATER PUMP BELT.....................86
Removal .....................................................................86
Installation ..................................................................87
AIR CLEANER...............................................................88
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .......................................88
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE...........................................88
OIL PAN.........................................................................89
Components...............................................................89
Removal .....................................................................89
Installation ..................................................................91
TIMING CHAIN..............................................................94
Secondary Timing Chain ...........................................94
REMOVAL...............................................................94
INSPECTION...........................................................96
INSTALLATION........................................................96
Primary Timing Chain ................................................99
REMOVAL.............................................................100
INSPECTION.........................................................102
INSTALLATION......................................................102
INTAKE MANIFOLD....................................................107
Removal and Installation .........................................107
PREPARATIVE WORK...........................................107
FUEL PIPING........................................................108
INTAKE MANIFOLD...............................................108
EGR VOLUME CONTROL VALVE...........................108
WATER HOSE.......................................................108
Inspection.................................................................109
INTAKE MANIFOLD...............................................109
CATALYST.................................................................. 110
Removal and Installation ......................................... 110
PREPARATIVE WORK........................................... 110
CATALYST............................................................ 110
GUSSET............................................................... 111
EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGER............... 112
Removal and Installation ......................................... 112
PREPARATIVE WORK........................................... 112
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBOCHARGER....... 112
EXHAUST MANIFOLD GASKET............................. 113
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 113
TURBOCHARGER................................................. 113
Inspection................................................................. 114
EXHAUST MANIFOLD........................................... 114
TURBOCHARGER................................................. 114
ROCKER COVER........................................................ 117
Removal and Installation ......................................... 117
PREPARATIVE WORK........................................... 117
ROCKER COVER.................................................. 117
CYLINDER HEAD........................................................ 119
Components............................................................. 119
Removal ...................................................................120
PREPARATIVE WORK...........................................120
CAMSHAFT...........................................................120
CYLINDER HEAD..................................................121
Disassembly.............................................................121
Inspection.................................................................122
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
EM-2

CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION.............................122
CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECK..................................123
CAMSHAFT RUNOUT............................................123
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHT.....................................123
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCE......................123
CAMSHAFT END PLAY..........................................124
CAMSHAFT SPROCKET RUNOUT.........................124
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE..................................124
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT..............................125
VALVE SEATS.......................................................126
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTS..126
VALVE DIMENSIONS.............................................128
VALVE SPRING.....................................................128
VALVE LIFTER......................................................128
Assembly .................................................................129
Installation ................................................................129
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET SELECTION.................130
CYLINDER HEAD BOLT DEFORMATION CHECK...131
CYLINDER HEAD-TO-BLOCK DIFFERENCE
CHECK
.................................................................131
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION ON REAR CHAIN
CASE
....................................................................131
CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLATION..........................132
GLOW PLUG INSTALLATION.................................132
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION...................................132
Valve Clearance.......................................................133
CHECKING...........................................................133
ADJUSTING..........................................................134
ENGINE ASSEMBLY...................................................137
Removal and Installation .........................................137
REMOVAL.............................................................138
INSTALLATION......................................................139
CYLINDER BLOCK.....................................................140
Components.............................................................140
Removal and Installation .........................................141
Disassembly.............................................................141
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT..................................141
Inspection.................................................................144
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY.....................................144
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE.................144
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE................145
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE..........................145
PISTON RING END GAP........................................145
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION.............146
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEAR.........146
PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE............................147
CRANKSHAFT.......................................................148
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER........149
BEARING CLEARANCE.........................................149
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT...........................153
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DEFORMATION...........153
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE
(SMALL END)
........................................................153
CONNECTING ROD BOLT DEFORMATION............154
FLYWHEEL RUNOUT............................................154
OIL JET................................................................154
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE.........................................154
Assembly .................................................................155
PISTON................................................................155
CRANKSHAFT.......................................................155
REPLACEMENT OF PILOT BUSHING.....................158
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......160
General Specifications .............................................160
Compression Pressure ............................................160
Belt Deflection..........................................................160
Cylinder Head ..........................................................160
Valve ........................................................................161
VALVE..................................................................161
VALVE CLEARANCE..............................................161
AVAILABLE SHIMS................................................161
VALVE SPRING.....................................................162
VALVE LIFTER......................................................162
VALVE GUIDE.......................................................163
Valve Seat................................................................164
Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing ............................166
Cylinder Block ..........................................................167
Piston, Piston Ring and Piston Pin .........................167
AVAILABLE PISTON..............................................167
PISTON RING.......................................................168
PISTON PIN..........................................................168
Connecting Rod .......................................................168
Crankshaft................................................................168
Available Main Bearing ............................................169
UNDERSIZE..........................................................169
Available Connecting Rod Bearing..........................169
CONNECTING ROD BEARING...............................169
UNDERSIZE..........................................................170
Miscellaneous Components.....................................170
BEARING CLEARANCE.........................................170
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
EM-3

Removal and InstallationNJEM0006
YEM008
1. Oil pressure switch
2. EGR valve*
3. EGR tube*
4. Air relief plug
5. Intake manifold6. Intake manifold upper support
7. Intake manifold rear supports
8. Oil filter
9. Thermostat
10. Water pump11. Water pump pulley
12. EGR solenoid valve*
13. EGR guide tube*
14. EGR gas temperature sensor*
*: If so equipped
OUTER COMPONENT PARTSQG
Removal and Installation
EM-11