2003 NISSAN TEANA Lu - 19 engine oil

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

Install top ring and second ring with the stamped surface fac-
ing upward. (VQ23DE)

Install second ring with the stamped surface facing upward.
(VQ35DE)
NOTE:
If there is no stamped mark on piston ring, no specific orientation is required for installation.
13. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.

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

When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protru-
sion with cutout of connecting rod and connecting rod bearing
cap to install.

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

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

Apply 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.

Be sure that front mark on piston head is facing front of engine.

Using piston ring compressor (SST) or suitable tool, install
piston with the front mark on the piston head facing the front
of engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.
15. Install connecting rod bearing caps.Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : R
Second ring : R2
Stamped mark:
Second ring : R
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Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.

Be sure that front mark on connecting rod bearing cap is fac-
ing front of engine.
16. Tighten connecting rod nuts (VQ23DE) or connecting rod bolts (VQ35DE) as follows:
a. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod nuts or bolts.
b. Tighten connecting rod nuts or bolts.
c. Then tighten all connecting rod nuts or bolts 90 degrees clock-
wise. (Angle tightening)
CAUTION:
Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100] to check tightening
angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.

After tightening connecting rod nuts or bolts, make sure that
crankshaft rotates smoothly.
17. Install rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.

Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.

Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser
[SST: WS39930000] to rear oil seal retainer as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
Replace with a new part.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
18. Install pilot converter.

With drift [outer diameter: approx. 33 mm (1.30 in)], press-fit
as far as it will go.
PBIC0809E
: 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
SEM953E
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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-240, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
NOTE:

Piston is available together with piston pin as assembly.

Piston pin (piston pin hole) grade is provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts,
no piston pin grades can be selected. (Only “0” grade is available.)
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE

Measure side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove
with feeler gauge.

If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
replace piston also.
PISTON RING END GAP

Make sure that cylinder bore inner diameter is within the specifi-
cation. Refer to EM-249, "
Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter" .

Lubricate with new engine oil to piston and piston ring, and then
insert piston ring until middle of cylinder with piston, and mea-
sure piston ring end gap with feeler gauge.Standard:
VQ23DE
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.045 - 0.125 mm (0.0018 - 0.0049 in)
VQ35DE
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.0026 - 0.0053 in)
Limit:
Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
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Standard:
VQ23DE
Top ring : 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in)
2nd ring : 0.31 - 0.46 mm (0.0122 - 0.0181 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.60 mm (0.008 - 0.0236 in)
VQ35DE
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.0130 - 0.0189 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.008 - 0.02 in)
Limit:
VQ23DE
Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)
2nd ring : 0.67 mm (0.0264 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.0374 in)
VQ35DE
Top ring : 0.47 mm (0.0185 in)
2nd ring : 0.59 mm (0.0232 in)
Oil ring : 0.76 mm (0.0299 in)
PBIC0118E

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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 calculated value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin
assembly.

If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-240, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .

If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-251, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select the
connecting 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 : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
Limit : 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
PBIC0809E
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod bushing
inner diameter * 22.000 - 22 .0 06
(0.8661 - 0.8664) 22.006 - 22.012
(0.8664 - 0.8666)
Piston pin hole diameter 21.993 - 21.999
(0.8659 - 0.8661) 21.999 - 22. 005
(0.8661 - 0.8663)
Piston pin outer diameter 21.989 - 21.995
(0.8657- 0.8659) 21.995 - 22.001
(0.8659 - 0.8662)
PBIC0812E

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitBBS004WE
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
VA LV E T I M I N G
EngineVQ23DE VQ35DE
Cylinder arrangementV- 6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)2,349 (143.34) 3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in)85.0 × 69.0
(3.346 × 2.717)95.5 × 81.4
(3.760 × 3.205)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings4
Compression ratio 9.8 10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2 , psi) / 300 rpmStandard 1,050 (10.5, 10.7, 152) 1,270 (12.7, 13.0, 184)
Minimum 750 (7.5, 7.7, 109) 980 (9.8, 10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15) 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15)
Cylinder number
SEM713A
Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
VQ23DE 232 230−757646
VQ35DE 240 238−664852
PBIC0187E

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionBES0003G

When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be performed under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
–Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools
and mats are in designated positions.

After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.

Self-lock nut are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new self-lock nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection BES0003K
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Measure axial end play by placing an iron pry bar or a similar item between suspension arm and strut
assembly and prying up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage, and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionBES0003L
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen” conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Check Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-3, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Check Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Check Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Check Strut operation.
6. Check Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check Each link, rod, and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. Check Vehicle height (posture).
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES.

Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

Before inspection, mount wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install CCK gauge attachment [SST:KV991040S0] with the following procedure on wheel, then measure wheel
alignment.
1. Remove three wheel nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub
bolts.
2. Screw adapter into the plate until it contacts the plate tightly.
3. Screw center plate into the plate.
4. Insert plate on guide bolt. Put spring in, and then evenly screw
both guide bolt nuts. When fastening guide bolt nuts, do not
completely compress the spring.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation BES0003N
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (VQ35DE models) Refer
to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from vehicle.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove undercover and splash guard.
6. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut
assembly. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
8. Remove fixing nuts and bolts with, and then remove steering
knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
9. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
10. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
11. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Remove heat insulator.(Except for QR20DE models)
1. Upper mounting plate 2. Mounting insulator 3. Mounting insulator bracket
4. Mounting bearing 5. Spring upper seat 6. Spring upper rubber seat
7. Coil spring 8. Lower spring seat 9. Bound bumper
10. Strut 11. Stabilizer clamp 12. Stabilizer bushing
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer connecting rod 15. Strut assembly
16. Front axle assembly 17. Member stay 18. Transverse link
19. Front suspension member 20. Rebound stopper 21. Heat insulator (Except for QR20DE
models)
22. Damper assembly (For VQ35DE
models)
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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