2003 NISSAN TEANA Front cover

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OIL SEAL

OIL SEALPFP:12279
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealBBS00598
REMOVAL
1. Remove camshafts. Refer to EM-41, "CAMSHAFT" .
2. Remove valve lifters. Refer to EM-41, "
CAMSHAFT" .
3. Rotate crankshaft, and set piston whose valve oil seal is to be removed to TDC. This will prevent valve
from dropping into cylinder.
CAUTION:
When rotating crankshaft, be careful to avoid scarring front cover with timing chain.
4. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment and adapter (SST). Remove valve collet with magnet
hand.
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage valve lifter holes.
5. Remove valve spring retainer and valve spring (with valve spring seat).
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat from valve spring.
6. Remove valve oil seal with valve oil seal puller (SST).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new valve oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Press in valve oil seal to the height “H” shown in the figure with
valve oil seal drift (SST).
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
PBIC1791E
SEM093F
Height “H” : 11.8 - 12.4 mm (0.465 - 0.488 in)
KBIA1999J

OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealBBS00599
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.

Undercover and splash guard (RH)

RH front road wheel and tire

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

Crankshaft pulley; Refer to EM-53, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Remove front oil seal with suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in
the figure.

Press-fit front oil seal until it is flush with front end surface of
front cover with suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilt-
ing.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
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SEM715A
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CYLINDER HEAD
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NOTE:
Can be removed and installed even when assembled with cylinder head.
4. Remove front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
5. Remove camshafts. Refer to EM-41, "
CAMSHAFT" .
6. Remove cylinder head loosening bolts in reverse order as
shown in the figure.

Using the following tool, loosen cylinder head bolts.
NOTE:
There are two types of cylinder head bolt because of parallel
manufacture.
7. Remove cylinder head gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter

Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with a new one.

If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than
“d2”, use it as “d2” point.
NOTE:
When replacing any cylinder head bolts, it is possible to use them
with mixing flange bolt and bolt with washer.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checking. Refer to EM-102, "
CYLIN-
DER BLOCK DISTORTION" .
1. Wipe off engine oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket, sealant, carbon, etc. with scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter passages for engine oil or engine coolant.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure the distortion in six directions.

If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.Bolt with washer
: Hexagonal wrench [size 10 mm (0.39 in)]
Flange bolt
: TORX socket (size E20)
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Limit (“d1” – “d2”): 0.23 mm (0.0091 in)
SBIA0269E
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0075E

ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYPFP:10001
Removal and InstallationBBS0059F
WARNING:

Situate vehicle on a flat and solid surface.

Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.

For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:

Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.

Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.

If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.

Always use the support point specified for lifting.

Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-37, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift" .
1. Stopper 2. LH engine mounting insulator 3. RH engine mounting bracket
4. RH engine mounting insulator 5. Front engine mounting bracket 6. Stopper
7. Front engine mounting insulator 8. Rear engine mounting bracket 9. Rear engine mounting insulator
10. Stopper
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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" .

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.BBS004VL
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noiseTy p e o f
noiseOperating condition of engine
Source of
noiseCheck itemRefer-
ence page Before
warm-
upAfter
warm-
upWhen
start-
ingWhen
idlingWhen
racingWhile
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
headTicking or
clickingCA—AB—Tappet
noiseValve clearanceEM-202
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft runout
Camshaft journal oil
clearanceEM-194EM-195
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock—A—B B—Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearanceEM-245
EM-247
Slap or
rapA——BBAPiston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsionEM-249EM-246
EM-246
EM-247
Knock ABCBBBConnect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearanceEM-247EM-253
Knock A B — A B CMain
bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runoutEM-252EM-251
Front of
engine
Timin g
chain
caseTapping or
tickingAA—BBBTimin g
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operationEM-180
EM-173
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ingAB—B—CDrive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belts deflection
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CreakingABABABDrive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
CreakAB—BABWater
pump
noiseWater pump operationCO-46,
"WATER
PUMP"

EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
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3. Remove exhaust front tube mounting bracket and then remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-2,
"EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Remove heat insulator.
5. Disconnect harness connector and remove heated oxygen sen-
sor 1 on both banks with heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST).

Put marks to identify installation positions of each heated oxy-
gen sensor 1.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 1.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor 1 which has been
dropped onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor;
replace with a new sensor.
NOTE:
Figure is shown as an example of left bank.
6. Disconnect harness connector and remove heated oxygen sen-
sor 2 on both banks with heated oxygen sensor wrench (SST).

Put marks to identify installation positions of each heated oxy-
gen sensor 2.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor 2.

Discard any heated oxygen sensor 2 which has been
dropped onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor;
replace with a new sensor.
7. Remove exhaust manifold covers (right and left banks) and three way catalyst covers.
8. Remove mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure to remove three way catalyst supports (right and left banks).
9. Remove three way catalysts (right and left banks) by loosening bolts first and then removing nuts.
CAUTION:
Handle carefully to avoid any shock to three way catalyst.
PBIC2503E
PBIC2462E
PBIC2544E
PBIC2463E

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINERP F P : 1111 0
Removal and InstallationBBS004VU

Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, do not drain engine oil when engine is hot.
NOTE:
When removing oil pan (lower) or oil strainer only, take step 1 then step 10 and 11.
1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-21, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
1. Oil pan (upper) 2. O-ring 3. Oil pan gasket (front)
4. Oil pressure switch 5.Plug (VQ23DE)
Relief valve (VQ35DE)6. O-ring
7. Oil cooler 8. Connector bolt 9. Oil filter
10. Oil strainer 11. Drain plug 12. Drain plug washer
13. Oil pan (lower) 14. Rear plate cover 15. Harness bracket
16. Crankshaft position sensor (POS) 17. Seal rubber 18. Oil pan gasket (rear)
A. Refer to LU-22
B. To oil pump C. Oil pan side
D. VQ23DE E. VQ35DE
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