2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 iat

CAMSHAFT
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●Measure outer diameter with a micrometer.
Valve Lifter Hole Diameter
●Using an inside micrometer, measure valve lifter hole diameter
on cylinder head.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
(Clearance) = (Valve lifter hole inner diameter) - (Valve lifter outer diameter)
●If outside the standard, refer to standard of each OD and hole ID and then replace valve lifter or cylinder
head as appropriate.
Valve Lifter (Shimless type)
●Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.
Valve Lifter Clearance
Outer Diameter of Valve Lifter
●Measure outer diameter of valve lifter.Standard : 29.960 - 29.975 mm (1.1795 - 1.1801 in) dia.
MBIB0220E
Standard : 30.000 - 30.021 mm (1.1811 - 1.1819 in) dia.
MBIB0221E
Standard : 0.025 - 0.061 mm (0.0010 - 0.0024 in)
KBIA0182E
Valve lifter outer diameter (Intake and exhaust)
: 29.960 - 29.975 mm (1.1795 - 1.1801 in) dia.
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TIMING CHAIN
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, "Changing Engine Coolant".
5. Drain engine oil from oil pan.
6. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove power steering pump from adjusting bar.
8. Remove alternator. SC-33, "Removal and Installation".
9. Remove ignition coils. Refer to EM-24, "
IGNITION COIL" .
10. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-29, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove oil level gauge.
12. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to FE-10, "Removal and Installation".
13. Remove center member.
14. Remove gusset.
15. Remove rear plate (lower) (A/T models).
16. Remove oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "
Removal and Installation" .
17. For safe operation, and to reduce load to mount insulator, install removed center member again.
18. Remove engine front-side (right side of vehicle) engine mount. Refer to EM-67, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
a. Remove any parts that cause difficulties for operation around mount, or perform transfer.
b. Support cylinder block bottom surface with a transmission jack.
CAUTION:
●When applying jack, use a wooden block to avoid damage to oil pan mounting surface.
●While performing following operations, support engine front-side with jack.
c. Separate engine mounting insulator and bracket.
d. Remove engine mounting bracket.
19. Remove cylinder head front cover.
●Move harness which was previously fixed on front surface.
20. Remove auxiliary bolts of cylinder head.
21. Set the No. 1 cylinder to the compression TDC.
a. Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align the timing indica-
tor of the gear case to the timing mark of the crankshaft pulley.
PBIC0557E
PBIC0750E

CYLINDER HEAD
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CYLINDER HEADPFP:11041
On-Vehicle ServiceEBS00LQH
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-34, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITH EURO-OBD), EC-427,
"FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
3. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder.
Refer to IGNITION COIL EM-24, "
Removal and Installation" and SPARK PLUG EM-25, "Removal and
Installation" .
4. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
5. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector so that no fuel is injected.
6. Install compression tester with adapter onto spark plug hole.
●Use compression gauge whose picking up end inserted to spark
plug hole is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise,
it may be caught by cylinder head during removal.
7. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to
“START” for cranking. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read
the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform these steps
to check each cylinder.
Compression pressure
[kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)/rpm]
CAUTION:
Always use a fully changed battery to obtain specified engine speed.
●If the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine speed
again with normal battery gravity.
●If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with com-
bustion chamber (Valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head gas-
ket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
●If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole
of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
the piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be mal-
functioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
●If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains low
even after the addition of engine oil, the gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace the cylinder head
gaskets.
KBIA1402E
Engine type QG15DE QG18DE
Standard1,372 (13.72, 13.99,
198.9)1,324 (13.24, 13.5, 192)
Limit 1,176 (11.76, 12.0, 170.5) 1,128 (11.28, 11.5, 164)
Difference limit among
cylinders98 (0.98, 1.0, 14) 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)SEM387C

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
●Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
●Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
●Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn
yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
●Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC-34 (WITH EURO-OBD), EC-428 (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
●Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
●For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
●When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire
casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
●When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
●When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
●Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the cylin-
der block assembly.
●Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (POS), or signal plate
teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-17, "Chacking Engine Coolant".
2. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove battery and battery tray.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor from engine.
8. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes.
9. Remove the following parts:
●RH and LH front tires
●Splash covers
●RH and LH brake caliper assemblies
Refer to BR-28,"Removal".
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
●RH & LH drive shaft. Refer to AX-11, "Removal".
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
transaxle side grease seal.
●Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle. (M/T
models.)
Refer to MT-26, "Removal".
●Disconnect control cable from transaxle. (A/T models.)
Refer to AT-411, "Removal".
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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●Center member
●Front exhaust tube
●Stabilizer bar
●Cooling fan
●Radiator
●Disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses and so on.
10. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine
mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use
special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
11. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.
INSTALLATION
●Install in reverse order of removal.
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CYLINDER BLOCK
●A commercial engine stand can be used.
NOTE:
●This example is an engine stand for holding at transaxle
mounting side with the flywheel or drive plate removed.
3. Drain engine oil and coolant from inside of engine.
4. Remove the following components and associated parts.
●Fuel tube and injector assembly; Refer to EM-26, "Removal and Installation" .
●Intake manifold and intake manifold collector assembly; Refer to EM-16, "Removal and Installation" .
●Ignition coil; Refer to EM-24, "Removal and Installation" .
●Rocker cover; Refer to EM-29, "Removal and Installation" .
●Oil pan and oil strainer; Refer to EM-22, "Removal and Installation" .
●Front cover and timing chain; Refer to EM-47, "Removal and Installation" .
●Camshaft; Refer to EM-32, "Removal and Installation" .
●Cylinder head assembly; Refer to EM-58, "Removal and Installation" .
●Auxiliary brackets and oil filter
5. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Avoid impacts such as a dropping.
6. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS).
CAUTION:
●Avoid impacts such as a dropping.
●Do not disassemble.
●Keep it away from metal particles.
●Do not place sensor close to magnetic materials.
7. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Fix
crankshaft with a ring gear stopper (special service tool), and
remove mounting bolts.
8. Remove rear plate.
9. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
●Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver between main bearing cap
and rear oil seal retainer to remove retainer.
10. Remove rear oil seal from rear oil seal retainer.
●Punch out with a flat-bladed screwdriver.
CAUTION:
●Be careful not to damage rear oil seal retainer.
PBIC0085E
PBIC0586E
SEM880F

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InspectionNJEM0088Before inspecting the engine, make sure the engine has
cooled down; wait approximately 30 minutes after the engine
has been stopped.
Visually inspect all belts for wear, damage, or cracks on con-
tacting surfaces and edge areas.
When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point.
When checking belt deflection immediately after
installation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then,
after turning the crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to
the specified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Tighten idler pulley lock nut by hand and measure deflec-
tion without looseness.
Belt Deflection:
Applied beltBelt specifica-
tionBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force
applied* mm (in)
New AdjustedLimit for re-
tightening
Air conditioner
compressor
beltHA type low
edge belt4-5
(0.16 - 0.20)6-7
(0.24 - 0.28)8.5 (0.335)
Alternator &
water pump
beltHA type low-
edge wide
angle belt9.0 - 10.5
(0.354 -
0.413)11 . 0 - 1 2 . 5
(0.433 -
0.492)16.5 (0.650)
*: When engine is cold.
AdjustmentNJEM0089Adjust belts with the parts shown below.
Applied belt Belt tightening method for adjustment
Air conditioner compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Alternator water pump belt Adjusting bolt on alternator
CAUTION:
When a new belt is installed as a replacement, adjust it to
the value specified under “New” accommodations
because of insufficient adaptability with pulley grooves.
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DRIVE BELTSYD
Inspection
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If the belt deflection of the current belt is out of the “Limit
for re-tightening”, adjust to the “Adjusted value”.
When checking belt deflection immediately after
installation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then,
after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust it to
the specified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Make sure the belts are fully fitted into the pulley grooves
during installation.
Handle with care to avoid smearing the belts with oil or
cooling water etc.
Do not twist or bend the belts with strong force.
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AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR BELTNJEM0089S011. Remove RH splash cover (with undercover attached).
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A).
3. Turn adjusting bolt (B) to adjust.
Refer to EM-11, “Inspection” for adjustment values.
4. Tighten lock nut (A).
Nut A:
: 31 - 39 N·m (3.1 - 4.0 kg-m, 23 - 28 ft-lb)
ALTERNATOR & WATER PUMP BELTNJEM0089S021. Loosen adjuster lock nut (C).
2. Loosen alternator fixing bolts (D) (each on front and rear).
3. Turn adjusting bolt (E) to adjust.
Refer to EM-11, “Inspection” for adjustment values.
4. Tighten nut (C) and bolt (D) in this order.
Nut C:
: 19 - 24 N·m (1.9 - 2.5 kg-m, 14 - 18 ft-lb)
Bolt D:
: 44 - 57 N·m (4.4 - 5.9 kg-m, 32 - 42 ft-lb)
RemovalNJEM00901. Loosen each belt. Refer to EM-11, “Adjustment”.
2. Remove air conditioner compressor belt.
3. Remove alternator & water pump belt.
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Adjustment (Cont’d)
EM-12