2003 NISSAN TEANA service

CYLINDER BLOCK
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Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfer facing crankshaft as
shown in the figure.
19. Install knock sensor.

Install knock sensor so that connector faces front of engine.

After installing knock sensor, connect harness connector, and
lay it out to rear of engine.
CAUTION:

Do not tighten mounting bolt while holding connector.

If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with new one.
NOTE:

Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.

Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
20. Note the following, assemble in the reverse order of disassembly after this step.
Drive plate

Install drive plate and reinforcement plate as shown in the fig-
ure.

Fix crankshaft pulley with pulley holder [SST: KV10109300].

Tighten mounting bolts crosswise over several times.
How to Select Piston and Bearing BBS004WC
DESCRIPTION
SEM537E
PBIC0810E
PBIC0910E
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaftMain bearingMain bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rodConnecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer
diameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
tonPiston and piston pin assembly
(Piston is available together
with piston pin as assembly.)Piston grade
(piston skirt diameter)Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
Between piston and connecting
rod*———

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*: For the service parts, the grade for fitting cannot be selected between piston pin and connecting rod. (Only “0” grade is available.) The
information at the shipment from the plant is described as a reference.

The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.

For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.

For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block is Used
Check the cylinder bore grade (“1”, “2” or “3”) on rear side of cylinder
block, and select piston of the same grade.
NOTE:
Piston is available with piston pin as a set for the service part. (Only
“0” grade piston pin is available.)
When Cylinder Block is Reused
1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to EM-249, "Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter" .
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with
the values under the cylinder bore inner diameter of the “Piston
Selection Table”.
3. Select piston of the same grade.
Piston Selection Table
VQ23DE
Unit: mm (in)
VQ35DE
Unit: mm (in)
NOTE:

Piston is available together with piston pin as assembly.
SEM756G
PBIC0812E
Grade 1 2 (or no mark) 3
Cylinder bore inner diameter85.000 - 85.010
(3.3465 - 3.3468)85.010 - 85.020
(3.3468 - 3.3472)85.020 - 85.030
(3.3472 - 3.3476)
Piston skirt diameter84.980 - 84.990
(3.3457 - 3.3461)84.990 - 85.000
(3.3461 - 3.3465)85.000 - 85.010
(3.3465 - 3.3468)
Grade 1 2 (or no mark) 3
Cylinder bore inner diameter95.500 - 95.510
(3.7598 - 3.7602)95.510 - 95.520
(3.7602 - 3.7606)95.520 - 95.530
(3.7606 - 3.7610)
Piston skirt diameter95.480 - 95.490
(3.7590 - 3.7594)95.490 - 95.500
(3.7594 - 3.7598)95.500 - 95.510
(3.7598 - 3.7602)

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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.)

No second grade mark is available on piston.
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING
When New Connecting Rod and Crankshaft are Used
Check pin diameter grade (“0”, “1” or “2”) on front of crankshaft, and
select connecting rod bearing of the same grade.
NOTE:
There is no grading for connecting rod big end diameter.
When Crankshaft and Connecting Rod are Reused
1. Measure the connecting rod big end diameter. Refer to EM-247, "CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAME-
TER" .
2. Make sure that the connecting rod big end diameter is within the standard value.
3. Measure the crankshaft pin journal diameter. Refer to EM-251, "
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAME-
TER" .
4. Determine the grade of crankshaft pin diameter grade by corresponding to the measured dimension in
“Crankshaft pin journal diameter” column of “Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table”.
5. Select connecting rod bearing of the same grade.
Connecting Rod Bearing Selection Table
VQ23DE
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
VQ35DE
Unit: mm (in)
Unit: mm (in)
Undersize Bearings Usage Guide

When the specified connecting rod bearing oil clearance is not obtained with standard size connecting rod
bearings, use undersize (US) bearings.

When using undersize (US) bearing, measure the connecting rod bearing inner diameter with bearing
installed, and grind crankshaft pin so that the connecting rod bearing oil clearance satisfies the standard.
SEM452G
Connecting rod big end diameter 48.000 - 48.013 (1.8898 - 1.8903)
Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing
Crankshaft pin journal diameter Grade (Mark) Dimension (Bearing thickness range) Bearing grade No. Color
44.968 - 44.974 (1.7704 - 1.7706) 0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) STD 0 Black
44.962 - 44.968 (1.7702 - 1.7704) 1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) STD 1 Brown
44.956 - 44.962 (1.7699 - 1.7702) 2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) STD 2 Green
Connecting rod big end diameter 55.000 - 55.013 (2.1654 - 2.1659)
Crankshaft Connecting rod bearing
Crankshaft pin journal diameter Grade (Mark) Dimension (Bearing thickness range) Bearing grade No. Color
51.968 - 51.974 (2.0460 - 2.0462) 0 1.500 - 1.503 (0.0591 - 0.0592) STD 0 Black
51.962 - 51.968 (2.0457 - 2.0460) 1 1.503 - 1.506 (0.0592 - 0.0593) STD 1 Brown
51.956 - 51.962 (2.0455 - 2.0457) 2 1.506 - 1.509 (0.0593 - 0.0594) STD 2 Green

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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)
SEM024AA
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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DRIVE BELT
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in) Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Alternator and A/C compressor
belt7 (0.28)4.2 - 4.6
(0.17 - 0.18)3.7 - 4.1
(0.15 - 0.16)
Power steering oil pump belt 11 (0.43)7.3 - 8.0
(0.29 - 0.30)6.5 - 7.2
(0.26 - 0.28)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
PBIC2449E
Items Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold collector (lower) 0.1 (0.004)
Intake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal)1.1 (0.043)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING
Unit: mm (in)
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1 : Cam wear limit
*2 : Total indicator reading
Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)
Valve Clearance
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80°C (176°F) ItemsStandard
Limit
VQ23DE VQ35DE
Camshaft journal oil clearanceNo. 1 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
0.15 (0.0059)
No. 2, 3, 4 0.035 - 0.076 (0.0014 - 0.0030)
Camshaft bracket inner diameterNo. 1 26.000 - 26.021 (1.0236 - 1.0244) —
No. 2, 3, 4 23.500 - 23.521 (0.9252 - 0.9260) —
Camshaft journal diameterNo. 1 25.935 - 25.955 (1.0211 - 1.0218) —
No. 2, 3, 4 23.445 - 23.465 (0.9230 - 0.9238) —
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) 0.24 (0.0094)
Camshaft cam height “A”Intake44.265 - 44.455
(1.7427 - 1.7502)44.865 - 45.055
(1.7663 - 1.7738)
0.2 (0.008)*
1
Exhaust43.405 - 43.595
(1.7089 - 1.7163)44.865 - 45.055
(1.7663 - 1.7738)
Camshaft runout [TIR*
2 ]Less than 0.02 (0.0010) 0.05 (0.0020)
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*
2 ]— 0.15 (0.0059)
SEM671
ItemsStandard
VQ23DE VQ35DE
Valve lifter outer diameter 29.977 - 29.987 (1.1802 - 1.1806) 33.977 - 33.987 (1.3377 - 1.3381)
Valve lifter hole diameterIntake 30.015 - 30.031 (1.1817 - 1.1823)
34.000 - 34.016 (1.3386 - 1.3392)
Exhaust 30.003 - 30.019 (1.1812 - 1.1818)
Valve lifter clearanceIntake 0.028 - 0.054 (0.0011 - 0.0021)
0.013 - 0.039 (0.0005 - 0.0015)
Exhaust 0.016 - 0.042 (0.0006 - 0.0017)
Items Cold Hot* (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)