2003 NISSAN TEANA alternator

ENGINE COOLANT
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4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-12, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-81, "
CYLINDER
BLOCK" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Disconnect heater hose (left side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.
5. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
CAUTION:
Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments
(alternator etc.).

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.

Use NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
6. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Install radiator cap.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
1 : Heater hose
: Vehicle front
PBIC4679E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 7.4 (6-1/2 lmp qt)SMA182B
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B

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ENGINE COOLANT

8. Warm up until opening thermostat and water control valve. Standard for warming-up time is approximately
10 minutes at 3,000 rpm.

Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.
9. Stop engine and cool down to less than approximately 50°C (122°F).

Cool down using fan to reduce the time.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with engine coolant.
CAUTION:
Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments (alternator etc.).
10. Refill reservoir tank to “MAX” level line with engine coolant.
11. Repeat steps 3 through 9 two or more times with radiator cap installed until engine coolant level no longer
drops.
12. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
13. Warm up engine, and check for sound of engine coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 3,000
rpm with heater temperature controller set at several position between “COOL” and “WARM”.

Sound may be noticeable at heater unit.
14. Repeat step 13 three times.
15. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 3 through 9 until engine coolant level
no longer drops.
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plug on cylinder block is removed, close and tighten it. Refer to EM-81, "
CYLINDER
BLOCK" .
2. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
3. Disconnect heater hose (left side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.
4. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radiator cap.

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
5. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-17, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
6. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
8. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
9. Drain water from the system. Refer to CO-10, "
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT" .
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 until clear water begins to drain from radiator.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
1 : Heater hose
: Vehicle front
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WATER PUMP

WATE R P U M PPFP:21020
Removal and InstallationBBS005AA
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator and from water drain plug on engine
cylinder block. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and EM-81, "CYLINDER BLOCK" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

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

Undercover and splash guard (RH)

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

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

Engine coolant will leak from cylinder block, so have a receptacle ready below.
CAUTION:

Handle water pump vane so that it does not contact any other parts.

Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be replaced as a unit.
4. Remove water pump housing with the following procedure;
a. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-27, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
b. Remove oil level gauge and oil level gauge guide. Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
CAUTION:
Plug the oil level gauge guide opening to prevent oil pan from entering foreign materials.
c. Remove mounting bolts for water pipe.
d. Remove water pump housing.
5. Remove exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly. Refer to EM-23, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
6. Remove water pipe.
PBIC2253E
1. Water pump 2. Gasket 3. Gasket
4. Water pump housing 5. Gasket 6. Water pipe
7. O-ring

ENGINE COOLANT
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4. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-36, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-233,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air duct assembly. Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
4. Disconnect heater hose (left side of vehicle) at the position in
the figure.

Enhance heater hose as high as possible.
5. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
CAUTION:
Never adhere the engine coolant to electronic equipments
(alternator etc.).

Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute to allow air
in system to escape.

Use NISSAN Genuine Engine Coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized). Refer to
MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS".

When engine coolant overflows disconnected heater hose, connect heater hose, and continue filling the
engine coolant.
6. Install air duct assembly. Refer to EM-131, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
7. Install radiator cap.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
PBIC2810E
Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approx. 8.2 (7-1/4 lmp qt) [VQ23DE]
: Approx. 8.8 (7-3/4 lmp qt) [VQ35DE]SMA182B
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (3/4 lmp qt)
SMA412B

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS

SYSTEM — ENGINE MECHANICAL & OTHER
SYMPTOM
Reference
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HARD/NO START/RESTART (EXCP. HA)
ENGINE STALL
HESITATION/SURGING/FLAT SPOT
SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION
LACK OF POWER/POOR ACCELERATION
HIGH IDLE/LOW IDLE
ROUGH IDLE/HUNTING
IDLING VIBRATION
SLOW/NO RETURN TO IDLE
OVERHEATS/WATER TEMPERATURE HIGH
EXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
BATTERY DEAD (UNDER CHARGE)
Warranty symptom code AA AB AC AD AE AF AG AH AJ AK AL AM HA
Fuel Fuel tank
5
5FL-8
Fuel piping 5 5 5 5 5 5EM-34
Vapor lock—
Valve deposit
5 555 55 5—
Poor fuel (Heavy weight gaso-
line, Low octane)—
Air Air duct
55555 5EM-17
Air cleaner
Air leakage from air duct
(Mass air flow sensor —electric
throttle control actuator)
5555
Electric throttle control actuator
EM-19
Air leakage from intake manifold/
Collector/Gasket
Cranking Battery
111111 11SC-4
Alternator circuitSC-27
Starter circuit 3SC-14
Signal plate/Flywheel/Drive plate 6EM-81
PNP switch 4AT- 1 6 1
Engine Cylinder head
55555 55 5EM-65
Cylinder head gasket 4 3
Cylinder block
66666 66 64
EM-81
Piston
Piston ring
Connecting rod
Bearing
Crankshaft
Va l v e
mecha-
nismTiming chain
55555 55 5EM-53
CamshaftEM-41
Intake valve timing controlEM-53
Intake valve
3EM-65
Exhaust valve

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
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15. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the each indication is
within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-60, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" .
17. CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and
make sure that the indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 18.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 25.
18. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
–Engine oil level is too high
–Engine oil viscosity
–Belt tension of power steering, alternator, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
–Noise from engine
–Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
–Valve clearance malfunction
–Intake valve timing control function malfunction
–Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.

Crushed air ducts

Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element

Uneven dirt of air cleaner element

Improper specification of intake air system
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 21.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE

15. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.
16. CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-402, "
Symptom Matrix Chart" .
17. CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “DATA MONITOR (SPEC)” mode, and
make sure that the indication is within the SP value.
OK or NG
OK >>INSPECTION END
NG (More than the SP value)>>GO TO 18.
NG (Less than the SP value)>>GO TO 25.
18. DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
–Engine oil level is too high
–Engine oil viscosity
–Belt tension of power steering, alternator, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
–Noise from engine
–Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
–Valve clearance malfunction
–Intake valve timing control function malfunction
–Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.

Crushed air ducts

Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element

Uneven dirt of air cleaner element

Improper specification of intake air system
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 21.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
PBIB2332E

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EMA
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ......................... 120
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .............................. 120
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ...... 120
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . 120
PREPARATION ....................................................... 122
Special Service Tools ........................................... 122
Commercial Service Tools .................................... 124
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 126
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ................ 126
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ................................................... 127
DRIVE BELTS ......................................................... 128
Checking Drive Belts ............................................ 128
Tension Adjustment .............................................. 128
ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR BELT . 129
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP BELT ............. 129
Removal and Installation ...................................... 129
REMOVAL ......................................................... 129
INSTALLATION ................................................. 129
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................. 131
Removal and Installation ...................................... 131
REMOVAL ......................................................... 131
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 132
INSTALLATION ................................................. 132
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .................................. 132
REMOVAL ......................................................... 132
INSTALLATION ................................................. 132
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ........................ 133
Removal and Installation ...................................... 133
REMOVAL ......................................................... 134
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 136
INSTALLATION ................................................. 136
INTAKE MANIFOLD ............................................... 138
Removal and Installation ...................................... 138
REMOVAL ......................................................... 138
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 139
INSTALLATION ................................................. 139
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... 140
Removal and Installation ...................................... 140
REMOVAL ......................................................... 140
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 142
INSTALLATION ................................................. 142
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ............................... 145
Removal and Installation ...................................... 145
REMOVAL ......................................................... 145
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 148
INSTALLATION ................................................. 148
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. 150
IGNITION COIL ....................................................... 152
Removal and Installation ...................................... 152
REMOVAL ......................................................... 152
INSTALLATION ................................................. 152
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) ........... 153
Removal and Installation ...................................... 153
REMOVAL ......................................................... 153
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... 153
INSTALLATION ................................................. 154FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ......................155
Removal and Installation ......................................155
REMOVAL .........................................................155
INSTALLATION .................................................157
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............159
ROCKER COVER ...................................................160
Removal and Installation ......................................160
REMOVAL .........................................................160
INSTALLATION .................................................161
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ...............................163
Removal and Installation ......................................163
REMOVAL .........................................................163
INSTALLATION .................................................166
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............171
TIMING CHAIN ........................................................173
Removal and Installation ......................................173
REMOVAL .........................................................174
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................180
INSTALLATION .................................................181
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............191
CAMSHAFT ............................................................192
Removal and Installation ......................................192
REMOVAL .........................................................192
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................194
INSTALLATION .................................................197
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............201
Valve Clearance ...................................................202
INSPECTION ....................................................202
ADJUSTMENT ..................................................205
OIL SEAL ................................................................207
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ...........207
REMOVAL .........................................................207
INSTALLATION .................................................207
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ...........208
REMOVAL .........................................................208
INSTALLATION .................................................208
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ............208
REMOVAL .........................................................208
INSTALLATION .................................................209
CYLINDER HEAD ...................................................210
On-Vehicle Service ...............................................210
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE .......210
Removal and Installation ......................................211
REMOVAL .........................................................211
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .....................212
INSTALLATION .................................................213
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............215
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................215
DISASSEMBLY .................................................216
ASSEMBLY .......................................................216
Inspection After Disassembly ...............................218
VALVE DIMENSIONS ........................................218
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ............................218
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT .......................219
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ...................................220
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT .........................220
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS .......................221
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD .............................221