2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 Electronic Repair Manual

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*: Approximately 20°C (68°F) (Reference data)
7. Turn crankshaft pulley a full turn to position No. 4 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.
8. Refe

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●Thickness  of  a  new  valve  lifter  can  be  identified  by  stamp
marks on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark 696 indicates 6.96 mm (0.2740 in) in thickness.

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5. With valve spring compressed, securely place tip of lifter stopper
(special  service  tool)  onto  surroundings  of  valve  spring.  Then
remove camsha

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●Thickness  of  new  adjusting  shim  is  indicated  with  stamped
mark on its back.
10. Install selected adjusting shim to valve lifter.
CAUTION:
Install shim with its stamp mar

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TIMING CHAINPFP:13028
Removal and InstallationEBS00LQD
CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
REMOVAL
1. P

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2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove undercover, front RH wheel and RH splash cover.
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-17, "Cha

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b. Make  sure  that  the  camshaft  sprocket  mating  mark  is  in  the
position shown in the figure.
●If the mating mark is not in position, turn t

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24. Remove front cover with the following procedure:
a. To  increase  freedom  of  front  cover  posture  during  removal/
installation, pull oil pump drive spacer out through