2003 NISSAN TEANA engine control

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TIMING CHAIN

REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.

RH front road wheel and tire

Undercover and splash guard (RH)

PCV hose; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Ignition coil; Refer to EM-31, "IGNITION COIL" .

Rocker cover; Refer to EM-39, "ROCKER COVER" .

Reservoir tank of radiator; Refer to CO-13, "RADIATOR" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Alternator; Refer to SC-27, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Drive belt auto-tensioner; Refer to EM-15, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner" .

Exhaust front tube; Refer to EX-2, "EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected. Temporarily secure A/C compressor to vehicle side with
a rope to avoid putting a load on them. Refer to ATC-134, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
4. Remove power steering oil pump with piping connected, and secure it to vehicle side temporarily. Refer to
PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
5. Securely support bottom of transaxle with suitable transmission jack.
6. Remove RH engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-77, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove oil pans (upper and lower), and oil strainer. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. To support engine, temporarily tighten removed front and rear engine mounting through-bolts for removing
oil pans (upper and lower). Refer to EM-77, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
9. Remove intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure:
a. Disconnect intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness connector.
b. Disconnect ground cables and remove harness clip.
c. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve, if necessary.
d. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
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uid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
10. Pull chain guide between camshaft sprockets out through front cover.
11. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise and align TDC mark to timing
indicator on front cover.
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b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to front cover as shown in the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
NOTE:
Application instruction differs depending on the position.
c. Make sure that mating marks of timing chain and each sprocket are still aligned. Then install front cover.

When installing, align flat faces at oil pump drive spacer and oil pump inner rotor.
CAUTION:

Do not let A/C and power steering pipings interfere with upper part of front cover.

Be careful not to damage front oil seal by interference with front end of crankshaft.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.

Refer to the following for locating M6 bolts.

At the same time, install RH engine mounting bracket. (Bolt
positions 1 to 4 in the figure)
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to specified torque in
numerical order as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking to
surface for fitting oil pan (upper).
8. Install chain guide between camshaft sprockets.
9. Install intake valve timing control cover with the following procedure:
a. Install oil rings to the camshaft sprocket (INT) insertion points on backside of intake valve timing control
cover.
b. Install O-ring to front cover.Detail of A : Cross over the start of the applica-
tion and the end.
Detail of B : Apply liquid gasket outside of bolt
holes. (For all bolt holes other than
B, apply to the inside.)
Detail of C : Between here only, apply 4.5 - 5.5
mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) dia.
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Bolt length: Bolt position
45 mm (1.77 in) : 5, 14, 17
20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above (Except 1 to 4)
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c. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to intake valve timing control cover as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
e. Install intake valve timing control solenoid valves to intake valve timing control cover if removed.
f. Connect ground cables, and install harness clip.
10. Insert crankshaft pulley by aligning with crankshaft key.

When inserting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
CAUTION:
Install protecting front oil seal lip section from any damage.
11. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt with the following procedure.

Secure crankshaft pulley with pulley holder [SST: KV10109300], and tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
a. Apply new engine oil to thread and seat surfaces of crankshaft pulley bolt.
b. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
c. Put a paint mark on crankshaft pulley, mating with any one of six
easy to recognize angle marks on bolt flange.
d. Turn another 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).

Check the tightening angle with movement of one angle mark.
12. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
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CYLINDER HEAD


If the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.

If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (Valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure the compression pressure again.

If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gasket is leaking. In such a case, replace cylin-
der head gasket.
9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
10. Start engine, and confirm that engine runs smoothly.
11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-52, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
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REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant and engine oil. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and LU-9, "Changing
Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant and engine oil on drive belt.
3. Remove the following components and related parts.

Exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly; Refer to EM-23, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND
THREE WAY CATALYST" .

Intake manifold and fuel tube assembly; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .

Water control valve and housing (water outlet); Refer to CO-24, "THERMOSTAT AND WATER CON-
TROL VALVE" .
1. Cylinder head assembly 2. Cylinder head gasket 3. Engine cover bracket (rear)
4. Cylinder head bolt
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
Outline
Remove engine and transaxle assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Separate
front suspension member, and then separate engine and transaxle.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-49, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove the following parts.

Hood assembly; Refer to BL-13, "HOOD" .

Undercover and splash guards (RH and LH)

Front road wheels and tires

Battery, battery tray and battery tray bracket; Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-14, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Air duct (inlet); Refer to EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Air cleaner case (upper) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assembly; Refer to EM-17, "AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .

Alternator and alternator bracket; Refer to SC-27, "CHARGING SYSTEM" .

Radiator and radiator cooling fan assembly, reservoir tank of radiator and system hoses; Refer to CO-
13, "RADIATOR" .
4. Disconnect engine room harness connector from ECM side and set it aside for easier work.
5. Disconnect all vacuum hoses and air hoses connected to vehicle side at engine side.
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect heater hose, and install plug it to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-24,
"THERMOSTAT AND WATER CONTROL VALVE" .
2. Disconnect fuel feed hose, and plug it to prevent fuel from draining. Refer to EM-34, "
FUEL INJECTOR
AND FUEL TUBE" .
3. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to AT- 2 1 3 , "
SHIFT CONTROL SYSTEM" .
4. Disconnect B terminal harness of starter motor. Refer to SC-14, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
Engine Room RH
1. Remove IPDM E/R and bracket. Refer to PG-17, "IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION
MODULE ENGINE ROOM)" .
2. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from engine. Temporarily secure it on vehicle side with a
rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to ATC-134, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
3. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump. Temporarily secure it on engine side with a rope. Refer
to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove RH and LH front drive shafts. Refer to FAX-8, "FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
2. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Remove rear plate cover from oil pan (upper). Then remove bolts fixing drive plate to torque converter.
Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" and AT- 2 4 1 , "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT- 2 4 1 , "
TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" .
5. Disconnect connecting rod for front stabilizer. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
6. Remove steering lower joint from steering gear. Refer to PS-12, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
7. Remove power steering fluid piping from front suspension member. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE"
.
8. Disconnect power steering fluid piping at a point between vehicle and engine, and install plug it to prevent
power steering fluid. Refer to PS-39, "
HYDRAULIC LINE" .

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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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.
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6. Remove the following:

Va c u u m h o s e

PCV hose

Power steering hose bracket

Intake manifold collector support

Harness bracket
7. Disconnect vacuum hose, EVAP hose and harness connector from EVAP canister purge volume control
solenoid valve.
8. Remove EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve.
9. Remove VIAS control solenoid valve and vacuum tank.

Add mating marks as necessary for easier installation.
10. Loosen mounting nuts and bolts in the reverse order as shown
in the figure to remove intake manifold collectors (upper and
lower) assembly and gasket.
CAUTION:
Cover engine openings to avoid entry of foreign materials.
NOTE:
Disregard the numerical order No. 7 to 9 in removal. (VQ23DE)
11. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure to remove intake manifold collector (upper) from intake man-
ifold collector (lower).
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