2003 NISSAN TEANA Engine

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Removal
1. Install engine slingers into front left of cylinder head and rear right of cylinder head.

Use alternator bracket mounting bolt holes for the front side.
2. Lift with hoist and secure engine in position.
3. Use manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiva-
lently rigid tool such as transmission jack. Securely support bot-
tom of front suspension member, and simultaneously adjust
hoist tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or something similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
4. Separate RH engine mounting insulator and RH engine mounting bracket.
5. Pull LH engine mounting through-bolt out.
6. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts and bolts. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove engine and transaxle assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward by care-
fully operating supporting tools.
CAUTION:

During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with vehicle side.

Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.

During the removal operation, always be careful to prevent vehicle from falling off the lift due to
changes in the center of gravity.

If necessary, support vehicle by setting jack or equivalent tool at the rear.
8. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected from engine. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEER-
ING OIL PUMP" .
9. Remove front engine mounting and rear engine mounting through-bolts to remove front suspension mem-
ber.
10. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
11. Remove each engine mounting insulator and each engine mounting bracket from engine, transaxle and
front suspension member.
12. Separate engine and transaxle. Refer to AT- 2 4 1 , "
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mounting
insulator.

When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them referring
to the figure of components. Refer to EM-77, "
Removal and Installation" .

Make sure that each engine mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting nuts and bolts.Slinger bolts:
Front
: 57.9 N·m (5.9 kg-m, 43 ft-lb)
Rear
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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NOTE:
There exist different signal plates because of concurrent settings. Consequently, there are two kinds of crank
shafts and signal plate bolts.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle from engine. Refer to EM-
77, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on engine stand [SST: ST0501S000] with the following procedure:
a. Remove oil pressure switch on right side of cylinder block. Refer to LU-7, "
OIL PRESSURE CHECK" .
b. Remove rear engine mounting bracket. Refer to EM-77, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
c. Install engine sub-attachment (SST) and engine stand shaft
[SST: KV10106500] to right side of cylinder block.

Do not use bolt hole at the upper right looking from bolt inser-
tion side as shown in the figure.

Machine a bolt hole at the lower right of the engine sub-
attachment looking from bolt insertion side as shown in the
figure.
d. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand.
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A widely use engine stand can be used.
CAUTION:
Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately
150 kg (331 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the
engine weight.
NOTE:
This example is an engine stand for holding at transaxle
mounting side with drive plate removed.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug from inside of
engine.
5. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-65, "
CYLINDER HEAD" .
6. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. 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 in a location where it is exposed to
magnetism.
8. Remove drive plate.

Secure drive plate with stopper plate, and remove mounting
bolts.
NOTE:
Use TORX socket (size E20).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch drive plate.
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CAUTION:

Be careful not damage or deform signal plate mounted on
crankshaft.

When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a
block of wood to avoid interference between signal plate
and the floor surface.

Do not remove signal plate unless it is necessary to do
so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use TORX socket (size
T30).
17. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft.
NOTE:
When replacing rear oil seal without removing lower cylinder block, use screwdriver to pull it out from
between crankshaft and cylinder block.
18. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown in the figure.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug “A”.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of plug “C”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Tighten each plug as specified below.
NOTE:
Do not apply liquid gasket to the thread of plug “B”.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings with the following procedure:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and lower cylinder
block.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).
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A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.8 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
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c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.

Main bearing with an oil hole and groove goes on cylinder
block. The one without them goes on lower cylinder block.

Only main bearing (on cylinder block) for No. 3 journal has dif-
ferent specifications.

Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the
bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back
surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing stopper to the notch.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
4. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
a. Position crankshaft and signal plate using dowel pin, and tighten
mounting bolts.
NOTE:

Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set
for each. If dowel pin is not available (when reusing crank-
shaft and signal plate), use M6 bolt [length 10 mm (0.39 in) or
more] as a substitute.

Figure shows an example of type 1.
b. Remove dowel pin.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure that it turns smoothly.
CAUTION:
Do not install rear oil seal yet.
6. Inspect outer diameter of lower cylinder block mounting bolts. Refer to EM-107, "
LOWER CYLINDER
BLOCK MOUNTING BOLT OUTER DIAMETER" .
7. Install lower cylinder block with the following procedure:
a. Apply liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000] to
lower cylinder block as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
After liquid gasket is applied, rear oil seal installation must
be finished within 5 minutes. Therefore, the following pro-
cedure must be performed quickly.
NOTE:
Lower cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part,
because it is machined together with cylinder block.
b. Tighten lower cylinder block mounting bolts with the following procedure:
i. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting bolts.
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A : Signal plate
B : Crank shaft
C : Dowel pin (used to position the signal plate)
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ii. Tighten M8 bolts in numerical order from No. 11 to 22 in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on rear oil
seal installation surface.
NOTE:
There are more processes to complete the tightening of mount-
ing bolts. However stop procedure here to install rear oil seal.
c. Install rear oil seal. Refer to EM-64, "
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal" .
d. Restart tightening of lower cylinder block bolts with the following procedure:
i. Tighten M10 bolts in numerical order from No. 1 to 10 in the fig-
ure.
ii. Turn M10 bolts 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) in
numerical order from No. 1 to 10 in the figure.
CAUTION:
Check and confirm the tightening angle by using angle
wrench (SST) or protractor. Avoid judgment by visual
inspection without the tool.

After installing mounting bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.

Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on front side of engine.

Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-99, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
8. Install piston to connecting rod with the following procedure:
a. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Assemble piston to connecting rod.

Using industrial drier or similar tool, heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand with-
out excess force [approximately 60 to 70 °C (140 to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin
into piston and connecting rod. : 25.1 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb)
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: 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
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Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the oil
holes and the cylinder number on connecting rod are posi-
tioned as shown in the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.

Insert it fully into groove to install.

After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
9. Using piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install piston rings.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage piston.

Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.

Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure refer-
ring to the piston front mark.

Install second ring with the stamped surface facing upward.
NOTE:
If there is no stamped mark on piston ring, no specific orienta-
tion is required for installation.
10. Inspect outer diameter of connecting rod bolts. Refer to EM-107, "
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER
DIAMETER" .
11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod cap.

When installing connecting rod bearings, apply new engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not
apply new engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper pro-
trusion with the cutout of connecting rod and connecting rod
cap to install.

Ensure the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.

Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.

Apply new engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.

Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number on connecting rod to install.
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Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : —
Second ring : 2F
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