2003 NISSAN TEANA timing chain installation

EM-192
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CAMSHAFT

CAMSHAFTPFP:13001
Removal and InstallationBBS004W1
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
1.Intake valve timing control solenoid
valve2. Gasket 3. Camshaft bracket (No. 2 to 4)
4. Seal washer 5. Camshaft (EXH) 6. Camshaft (INT)
7. Camshaft bracket (No. 1) 8. Dowel pin 9. Valve lifter
10. O-ring 11. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 12. Spring
13. Plunger 14. Cylinder head (right bank) 15. Cylinder head (left bank)
16. O-ring 17.Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(right bank)18.Camshaft position sensor (PHASE)
(left bank)
PBIC2477E

CAMSHAFT
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2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove front timing chain case, camshaft sprocket, timing chain and rear timing chain case. Refer to EM-
173, "TIMING CHAIN" .
4. Remove camshaft position sensors (PHASE) (right and left
banks) from cylinder head back side.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at
sensor tip.

Do not place sensors in a location where they are
exposed to magnetism.
5. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valves.

Discard intake valve timing control solenoid valve gaskets and
use new gaskets for installation.
6. Remove camshaft brackets.

Mark camshafts, camshaft brackets and bolts so they are placed in the same position and direction for
installation.

Equally loosen camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the
reverse order as shown in the figure.
7. Remove camshafts.
8. Remove valve lifters.
KBIA1046E
SEM443GA
PBIC2050E

EM-194
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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

CAMSHAFT
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VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER

Measure inner diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with
inside micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

(Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)

If out of the standard, referring to each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and valve lifter hole diame-
ter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) on both cylinder
heads (right and left banks).

Install timing chain tensioner (secondary) with its stopper pin
attached.

Install timing chain tensioner (secondary) with sliding part fac-
ing downward on cylinder head (right bank), and with sliding
part facing upward on cylinder head (left bank).

Install new O-ring as shown in the figure.
2. Install valve lifters.

Install them in the original position.
3. Install camshafts.

Install camshaft with dowel pin attached to its front end face
on the exhaust side.Standard
Intake
VQ23DE : 30.015 - 30.031 mm (1.1817 - 1.1823 in)
VQ35DE : 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
Exhaust
VQ23DE : 30.003 - 30.019 mm (1.1812 - 1.1818 in)
VQ35DE : 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
SEM867E
Standard
Intake
VQ23DE : 0.028 - 0.054 mm (0.0011 - 0.0021 in)
VQ35DE : 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)
Exhaust
VQ23DE : 0.016 - 0.042 mm (0.0006 - 0.0017 in)
VQ35DE : 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)
PBIC2111E
KBIA1071E

CAMSHAFT
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:

Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 or P0021 are detected in self-diagnostic results of
CONSULT-II and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-427,
"SELF-DIAG RESULTS MODE" .

Check when engine ins cold so as to prevent burns from any splashing engine oil.
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-19, "
ENGINE OIL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-392, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake manifold control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-192, "
CAMSHAFT" .
4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. End crank after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do
not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such as
drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off
any splashed engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from camshaft bracket (No. 1) oil hole. Refer to LU-17, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-17, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
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.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
PBIC2869E

EM-208
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OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealBBS004W4
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following:

Right side front road wheel and tire.

Splash guard (RH)

Drive belts; Refer to EM-128, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Crankshaft pulley; Refer to EM-173, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
2. Install front oil seal.

Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.

Using suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal is
level with the mounting surface.
–Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter
50 mm (1.97 in).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and
crankshaft.

Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealBBS004W5
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-228, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
4. Remove oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
SEM829E
SEM715A
SEM829E

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SECPSV - Wiring diagram ............................. CVT-109
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-234, EC-591
SESCVT - Wiring diagram ............................... CVT-80
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................... AT-217, CVT-181
Shift control ...................................................... CVT-20
Shift control system ....................................... CVT-176
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-216
Shift schedule ................................. CVT-40, CVT-198
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-45
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-42
Side trim .............................................................. EI-38
SMJ (super multiple junction) ............................ PG-76
Spark plug replacement(QR20DE) .................... MA-22
Spark plug replacement(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .........
MA-32
Spark plug(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................. EM-153
Specification value ............................... EC-95, EC-440
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-4
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-37
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-7
SSV/A - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-91
SSV/B - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-96
Stall Test .......................................................... CVT-32
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-43
Standardized relay ............................................. PG-77
START - Wiring diagram ................................... SC-15
Starter ................................................................ SC-14
Starting system .................................................. SC-14
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-41
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-17
Steering wheel and column ..................... PS-9, PS-12
Step motor .................................... CVT-153, CVT-157
STM - Wiring diagram .................................... CVT-154
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-190
Stop lamp switch .. EC-245, EC-602, EC-626, EC-660
STOP/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-190
STSIG - Wiring diagram .................................. CVT-57
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-102, ATC-111
Sunroof .................................................. RF-10, RF-22
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-46
Supplemental Restraint System ........................ SRS-5
Suspension ........................................................ MA-42
Symbols and abbreviations ..................... GI-10, GI-23
Symptom matrix chart .......................... EC-60, EC-402
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Tachometer .......................................................... DI-4
TCM circuit diagram ........................................ CVT-31
TCM function ................................................... CVT-18
TCM inspection table ........................... AT-64, CVT-40
TCV - Wiring diagram ........................ AT-106, CVT-90
Thermostat(QR20DE) ........................................ CO-24
Thermostat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. CO-50
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-6
Three way catalyst(QR20DE) ............................ EM-23
Three way catalyst(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ... EM-140
Throttle control motor ......................... EC-213, EC-568
Throttle control motor relay ................ EC-207, EC-562
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-136, EC-157,
EC-229
, EC-231, EC-265, EC-479, EC-505, EC-586,
EC-588
, EC-645
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-47, EC-389
Timing chain(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-53
Timing chain(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-173
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-40
Torque converter installation AT-244, AT-355, CVT-196
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve .......... CVT-89,
CVT-94
TPS1 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-159, EC-507
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-138, EC-481
TPS3 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-267, EC-647
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-11
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-131
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-136
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-156
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-152
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-33, EC-373
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Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-27
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Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-24
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) EC-69, EC-412
Valve clearance ................................................ EM-50
Valve clearance(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-202
Valve guide(QR20DE) ...................................... EM-73
Valve guide(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-218, EM-219
Valve lifter(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-41
Valve lifter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-196
Valve seat(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-75
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35D) ................... EM-220
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-220
Valve spring(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-76
Valve spring(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-221
Variable induction air control system (VIAS) ... EC-753
VDC -Wiring diagram ...................................... BRC-49
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) EC-183, EC-243, EC-622,
EC-624
, EC-762
VFD display ....................................................... AV-41
VIAS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-755
Viscosity number (SAE) .................................... MA-15
VSS A/T - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-82
VSSMTR - Wiring diagram ................................ AT-87
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W/ANT - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-38
WARN - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-37
Warning chime .................................................... DI-56
Warning lamps .................................................... DI-35
Washer, front ..................................................... WW-4

OIL PUMP
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OIL PUMPPFP:15010
Removal and InstallationBBS0059S
REMOVAL
Remove front cover. Refer to EM-53, "TIMING CHAIN" .
NOTE:
Oil pump is built into front cover.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

When installing, align oil pump drive spacer flat faces with inner rotor flat faces.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-7, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and make sure there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "
ENGINE OIL" .
Disassembly and AssemblyBBS0059T
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil pump cover.
2. Remove inner rotor and outer rotor from front cover.
3. After removing regulator valve plug, remove regulator valve spring and regulator valve.
PBIC2430E
1. Front cover (Oil pump body is united) 2. Outer rotor 3. Inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. Regulator valve 6. Regulator valve spring
7. Regulator valve plug