2003 NISSAN TEANA run flat

PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
BBS004XC
The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:

To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.

Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of EngineBBS004XD
The ECM has an on board diagnostic system. It will light up the malfunction indicator (MI) to warn the driver of
a malfunction causing emission deterioration.
CAUTION:

Be sure to turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative battery cable before any
repair or inspection work. The open/short circuit of related switches, sensors, solenoid valves,
etc. will cause the MI to light up.

Be sure to connect and lock the connectors securely after work. A loose (unlocked) connector will
cause the MI to light up due to the open circuit. (Be sure the connector is free from water, grease,
dirt, bent terminals, etc.)

Certain systems and components, especially those related to OBD, may use a new style slide-
locking type harness connector. For description and how to disconnect, refer to PG-71, "
HAR-
NESS CONNECTOR" .

Be sure to route and secure the harnesses properly after work. The interference of the harness
with a bracket, etc. may cause the MI to light up due to the short circuit.

Be sure to erase the unnecessary malfunction information (repairs completed) from the ECM
before returning the vehicle to the customer.
PrecautionBBS004XE

Always use a 12 volt battery as power source.

Do not attempt to disconnect battery cables while engine is
running.

Before connecting or disconnecting the ECM harness con-
nector, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative
battery cable. Failure to do so may damage the ECM
because battery voltage is applied to ECM even if ignition
switch is turned OFF.

Before removing parts, turn ignition switch OFF and then
disconnect negative battery cable.
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EM-44
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CAMSHAFT

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on a precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
four locations.
2. Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If out of the standard, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with micrometer.
2. If wear is beyond the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with microme-
ter.
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolts with specified torque. Refer to EM-47, "INSTALLATION" for the tightening
procedure.

Measure the inner diameter “A” of camshaft bracket with bore
gauge.Standard: Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
PBIC2499E
Standard:
Intake : 45.015 - 45.205 mm (1.7722 - 1.7797 in)
Exhaust : 42.825 - 43.015 mm (1.6860 - 1.6935 in)
Cam wear limit
: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
PBIC0039E
Standard:
No. 1 : 27.935 - 27.955 mm (1.0998 - 1.1006 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 23.435 - 23.455 mm (0.9226 - 0.9234 in)
PBIC0040E
Standard:
No. 1 : 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 23.500 - 23.521 mm (0.9252 - 0.9260 in)
PBIC1645E

CAMSHAFT
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CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE

(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)

If out of the standard, replace either or both camshaft and cylinder head.
NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to EM-47, "INSTALLATION" for the tightening procedure.
2. Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Read the end play of dial indicator when camshaft is moved for-
ward/backward (in direction to axis).

Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
–Dimension “A” for camshaft No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing

Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or
cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
2. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout with dial indicator. (Total
indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.Standard : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
Standard : 0.115 - 0.188 mm (0.0045 - 0.0074 in)
PBIC2446E
Standard : 25.800 - 25.848 mm (1.0157 - 1.0176 in)
Standard : 25.660 - 25.685 mm (1.0102 - 1.0112 in)
KBIA2426J
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
PBIC0930E

CYLINDER BLOCK
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with micrometer.

If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil clearance. Then use undersize bearing.
Refer to EM-105, "
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANKSHAFT

Measure the dimensions at four different points as shown in the
figure on each main journal and pin journal with micrometer.

Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.

Taper is indicated by the difference in dimension between “A”
and “B” at “X” and “Y”.

If the measured valve exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.

If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-106, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-105, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT

Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support the journals on
the both end of the crankshaft.

Place a dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.

While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on
the dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and cap, and tighten connecting rod bolts to the speci-
fied torque. Refer to EM-86, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with
inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diame-
ter) – (Crankshaft pin journal diameter)

If the clearance exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod
bearing according to connecting rod big end diameter and
crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain specified bearing oil
clearance. Refer to EM-92, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING
ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove engine oil and dust on crankshaft pin and the surfaces of each bearing completely. Standard: 44.956 - 44.974 mm (1.7699-1.7706 in) dia.
Limit:
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”)
: 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”)
: 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
PBIC2203E
Limit : 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
PBIC2541E
Standard : 0.028 - 0.045 mm (0.0011 - 0.0018 in)
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC1642E

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CAMSHAFT


Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
9. Remove chain tensioners (secondary) from both cylinder heads
(right and left banks).

Remove timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopper
pin attached.
NOTE:
Stopper pin was attached when timing chain (secondary) was
removed.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 journal
of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
three locations.
2. Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure cam-
shaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure camshaft cam height with micrometer.
2. If wear is beyond the limit, replace camshaft.
PBIC2111E
Standard : 0.02 mm (0.0010 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)PBIC0929E
Standard cam height
Intake
VQ23DE : 44.265 - 44.455 mm (1.7427 - 1.7502 in)
VQ35DE : 44.865 - 45.055 mm (1.7663 - 1.7738 in)
Exhaust
VQ23DE : 43.405 - 43.595 mm (1.7089 - 1.7163 in)
VQ35DE : 44.865 - 45.055 mm (1.7663 - 1.7738 in)
Cam wear limit
: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
EMQ0072D

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Measure the following parts if out of the limit.
–Dimension “A” for camshaft No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for cylinder head No. 1 journal bearing.

Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/or
cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 journal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other three locations.
2. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout with dial indicator. (Total
indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.
Valve Lifter
Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.

If anything above is found, replace valve lifter. Refer to EM-202,
"Valve Clearance" .
Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER

Measure outer diameter at 1/2 height of valve lifter with
micrometer since valve lifter is in barrel shape.Standard : 27.500 - 27.548 mm (1.0827 - 1.0846 in)
Standard : 27.360 - 27.385 mm (1.0772 - 1.0781 in)
KBIA2404J
Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
PBIC0930E
KBIA0182E
Standard
VQ23DE : 29.977 - 29.987 mm (1.1802 - 1.1806 in)
VQ35DE : 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure outer diameter of crankshaft pin journal with microme-
ter.

If out of the standard, measure the connecting rod bearing oil
clearance. Then use undersize bearing. Refer to EM-251,
"CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER

Measure the dimensions at four different points as shown in the
figure on each main journal and pin journal with micrometer.

Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in the dimensions
between “X” and “Y” at “A” and “B”.

Taper is indicated by the difference in the dimensions between
“A” and “B” at “X” and “Y”.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, correct or replace crankshaft.

If corrected, measure the bearing oil clearance of the corrected main journal and/or pin journal. Then
select main bearing and/or connecting rod bearing. Refer to EM-252, "
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE" and/or EM-251, "CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" .
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT

Place V-block on precise flat table, and support the journals on
the both end of crankshaft.

Place dial indicator straight up on the No. 3 journal.

While rotating crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer on
dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace crankshaft.
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting rod nuts (VQ23DE)
or connecting rod bolts (VQ35DE) to the specified torque. Refer
to EM-233, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bearing with
inside micrometer.
(Bearing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bearing inner diameter) –
(Crankshaft pin journal diameter)Standard
VQ23DE : 44.956 - 44.974 mm (1.7699 - 1.7706 in) dia.
VQ35DE : 51.956 - 51.974 mm (2.0455 - 2.0462 in) dia.
PBIC0127E
Limit:
Out-of-round (Difference between “X” and “Y”)
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
Taper (Difference between “A” and “B”)
: 0.002 mm (0.0001 in)
SBIA0535E
Standard : Less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
SEM346D
PBIC1642E

FAX-20
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Dynamic Damper
Remove band. Then, remove dynamic damper from shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.

Check the inside of joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Dynamic Damper
Check for cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
Dust shield
Check for cracks, deformation, and other damage. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Wrap shaft serration with tape to protect boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
2. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
3. Apply the specified amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease
or equivalent) to housing inside, and then install housing to
shaft.
4. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by *marks) shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
5. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below.Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.

Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.
6. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
NOTE:
Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.Grease amount
QR20DE models : 132 – 142 g (4.66 – 5.00 oz)
VQ35DE models : 134 – 144 g (4.73 – 5.08 oz)
PDIA1157E
Boot installation length “L”
QR20DE models : 180.7 – 182.7 mm (7.11 – 7.19 in)
VQ35DE models : 190.7 mm (7.51 in)SDIA1760E