2003 NISSAN TEANA engine coolant

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CYLINDER BLOCK

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).
SBIA0275E
Part Washer Tightening torque
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)
PBIC2626E
PBIC0264E

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CYLINDER BLOCK

Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diame-
ter)

If the measured value is out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin
assembly.

If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-92, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .

If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-105, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select con-
necting rod bearing.
Factory installed parts grading:

Service parts apply only to grade “0”.
Unit: mm (in)
* : After installing in connecting rod
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION

Using scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block surface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon, or
other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.Standard: 19.989 - 20.001 mm (0.7870 - 0.7874 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard: 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
PBIC2196E
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod bushing
inner diameter
* 20.000 - 20 .0 06
(0.7874 - 0.7876) 20.006 - 20.012
(0.7876 - 0.7879)
Piston pin hole diameter19.993 - 19.999
(0.7871 - 0.7874) 19.999 - 20. 005
(0.7874 - 0.7876)
Piston pin outer diameter 19.989 - 19.995
(0.7870 - 0.7872) 19.995 - 20.001
(0.7872 - 0.7874)
PBIC2197E

PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectBBS007TP
NOTE:

This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM).

Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK″ position.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for Drain Engine CoolantBBS007TQ
Drain engine coolant when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingBBS007TR

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyBBS007TS

When instructed to use special service tools, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful or uninstructed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

Cover openings of engine system with tape or equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.

When loosening bolts and nuts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementBBS007TT
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationBBS007TU

Use torque wrench to tighten nuts and bolts to specification.

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When tightening bolts and nuts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningBBS007TV

Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap nuts (VQ23DE)
–Connecting rod cap bolts (VQ35DE)
–Crankshaft pulley bolt

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precautions for Liquid GasketBBS007TW
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket
sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.

In areas where seal cutter (SST) is difficult to use, use plastic
hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket
application surface and the mating surface.

Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the gas-
ket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur-
face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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3. Attach liquid gasket tube to tube presser (SST).
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with
the specified dimensions.

If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liq-
uid gasket to the groove.

As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of this manual.

Within 5 minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mating
component.

If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.

Do not retighten mounting bolts or nuts after the installation.

After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill
engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe
them.
PBIC2160E
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DRIVE BELTS
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Release the tension by loosing lock nut and turning adjusting nut when adjusting the belt. Tighten
once the lock nut at 4.9 N·m (0.50 Kg-m, 43 in-lb). Then, adjust the belt tension by loosing lock nut
between 45° and 90°.

Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt.

Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR BELT
1. Remove splash guard (RH).
2. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (A).
3. Release the belt tension on idler pulley by turning adjusting nut
(B).
4. Tighten lock nut (A).
5. Loosen lock nut (A) between 45° and 90°.
6. Adjust tension by turning adjusting nut (B).

For specified belt tension, refer to EM-128, "Checking Drive
Belts" .
7. Tighten lock nut (A).
8. Tighten adjusting nut (B).
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT
1. Remove splash guard (RH).
2. Loosen lock bolt (C).
3. Loosen power steering oil pump mounting bolt (D).

Bolt head (D) is engine rear side.
4. Adjust tension by turning adjusting bolt (E).

For specified belt tension, refer to EM-128, "Checking Drive Belts" .
NOTE:
Adjusting bolt (E) is loosened with counterclockwise rotation.
5. Tighten lock bolt (C).
6. Tighten power steering oil pump mounting bolt (D).
Removal and InstallationBBS004VO
REMOVAL
1. Remove splash guard (RH).
2. Fully loosen each belt by following the guidelines in EM-128, "
Tension Adjustment" . Remove alternator
and A/C compressor belt and then power steering oil pump belt.
CAUTION:
Grease is applied to idler pulley adjusting bolt. Be careful to keep grease away from belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Install each belt to pulley in the reverse order of removal. : 4.9 N·m (0.50 kg-m, 43 in-lb)
: 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
: 5.4 N·m (0.55 kg-m, 48 in-lb)
PBIC2450E
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
: 43.2 N·m (4.4 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)

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DRIVE BELTS

CAUTION:

Make sure belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.

Make sure that for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant do not adhere to belt and each
pulley groove.
2. Adjust belt tension. Refer to EM-128, "
Tension Adjustment" .
3. Tighten each nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
4. Make sure that tension of each belt is within the standard. Refer to EM-128, "
Checking Drive Belts" .

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INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR


Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
NOTE:
The figure illustrates VQ35DE as an example. Each part form of VQ23DE is different from VQ35DE for differ-
ence of port diameter and so forth. Only portions which structures (components) differ are illustrated.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine coolant when engine is hot.
NOTE:
Show VQ35DE as an example unless the figure includes specification.
1. Remove engine cover.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch engine cover.
2. Remove air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly. Refer to EM-131, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Drain engine coolant, or when water hoses are disconnected, attach plug to prevent engine coolant leak-
age. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
4. Remove electric throttle control actuator as follows:
a. Disconnect harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid any shock to electric throttle
control actuator.

Do not disassemble.
5. Disconnect water hoses from intake manifold collector (upper).

When engine coolant is not drained from radiator, attach plug to water hoses to prevent engine coolant
leakage.
PBIC2454E
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