2003 NISSAN TEANA tightening the crankshaft

TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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4. Turn crankshaft, and remove four tightening bolts for drive plate
and torque converter.
CAUTION:
Crankshaft should be rotated clockwise, viewed from front
of engine.
5. Remove four bolts in figure.
6. Remove air breather hose. Refer to AT- 2 3 6 , "
AIR BREATHER
HOSE" .
7. Remove transaxle assembly and engine assembly together
from vehicle. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove front suspension member from transaxle assembly and
engine assembly. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION
MEMBER" .
9. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
10. Remove front engine mounting bracket (front). Refer to EM-223,
"Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove rear engine mounting bracket (rear). Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
12. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
13. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
14. Disconnect harness connector and wire harness.
15. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS), from engine assembly. Refer to EM-145, "
Removal and Instal-
lation" .
CAUTION:

Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.

Do not disassemble.

Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on sensor's front edge magnetic area.

Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
16. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-18, "
Removal and Installation" .
17. Remove engine mounting insulator (LH) and stopper. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
18. Remove transaxle assembly fixing bolts with power tool.
19. Remove transaxle assembly from engine assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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Align the positions of tightening bolts for drive plate with those of
torque converter, and temporarily tighten bolts. Then, tighten
bolts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from
front of engine.

When tightening the tighten bolts for the torque converter
after fixing crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to confirm the
tightening torque of crankshaft pulley mounting bolts.
Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" (QR engine), EM-173, "TIMING CHAIN" (VQ engine).

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and make sure that tran-
saxle rotates freely without binding.

Install POS sensor. Refer to EM-145, "Removal and Installation" .

After completing installation, check for A/T fluid leakage, A/T fluid level, and positions of A/T. Refer to AT-
14, "Checking A/T Fluid" , AT- 2 1 5 , "Adjustment of A/T Position" , AT- 2 1 5 , "Checking of A/T Position" . : 52 N·m (5.3 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
SCIA3138E

CVT-194
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The transaxle assembly itself cannot be removed from the vehicle. Remove the transaxle assembly
and engine assembly together from the vehicle.
1. Disconnect the batter cable from the negative terminal.
2. Remove engine undercover.
3. Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to EX-2, "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to EM-145, "
Removal and
Installation" .
5. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening nuts for drive
plate and torque converter.
CAUTION:
The crankshaft should be rotated clockwise, viewed from
the front of the engine.
6. Remove the four bolts in the figure.
7. Remove transaxle assembly and engine assembly together
from the vehicle. Refer to EM-223, "
Removal and Installation" .
8. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and Installation
(LH)" .
CAUTION:
Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal with new one
at the every removal of drive shaft. Refer to CVT-187,
"Removal and Installation" .
9. Remove rear gusset.
10. Remove CVT fluid level gauge.
11. Remove CVT fluid charging pipe.
12. Remove O-ring from CVT fluid charging pipe.
13. Disconnect harness connector and wire harness.
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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Install transaxle assembly to engine assembly with a hoist.

When installing fluid cooler tube to transaxle assembly, assem-
ble the part with the tube aligned with the rib.

When installing transaxle to the engine, attach the fixing bolts in
accordance with the following standard.

Align the positions of tightening nuts for drive plate with those of
the torque converter, and temporarily tighten the nuts. Then,
tighten the nuts with the specified torque.
CAUTION:

When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed
from the front of the engine.

When tightening the tightening nuts for the torque con-
verter after fixing the crankshaft pulley bolts, be sure to
confirm the tightening torque of the crankshaft pulley
mounting bolts. Refer to EM-181, "
INSTALLATION" .

After converter is installed to drive plate, rotate crankshaft several turns and check to be sure
that transaxle rotates freely without binding.

Install crankshaft position sensor (POS). Refer to EM-145, "Removal and Installation" .

After completing installation, check for fluid leakage, fluid level, and the positions of CVT. Refer to CVT-13,
"Checking CVT Fluid" , CVT-178, "Adjustment of CVT Position" , CVT-179, "Checking of CVT Position" .

When replacing the CVT assembly, erase EEP ROM in TCM. Refer to CVT-9, "Precautions for TCM and
CVT Assembly Replacement" .
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Bolt No. 1 2 3 4
Number of bolts 1 2 2 4
Bolt length
“ ”mm (in) 52 (2.05) 36 (1.42) 105 (4.13) 35 (1.38)
Tightening torque
N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)75 (7.7, 55) 47 (4.8, 35)
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: 51 N·m (5.2 kg-m, 38 ft-lb)
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EM-6
[QR]
PRECAUTIONS


When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is speci-
fied, do exactly as specified.

Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.

Dowel pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassemling with dowel pins, make
sure that dowel pins are installed in the original portion.

Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.

Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.

Release air within route when refilling after draining coolant.

Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch “ON” (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningBBS005KN

Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100] for the final tightening of the following engine parts.
–Cylinder head bolts
–Lower cylinder block bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)
–Balancer unit

Do not use a torque value for final tightening.

The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.

Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precautions For Liquid GasketBBS005KO
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET

After removing the mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using seal cutter (SST) and remove the old liquid gasket
sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the
side as shown in the figure.

In areas where seal cutter is difficult to use, use plastic hammer
to lightly tap the areas where the liquid gasket is applied.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reason tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the liq-
uid gasket application surface and the mating surface.

Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, mounting bolts and bolt
holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur-
face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
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EM-58
[QR]
TIMING CHAIN

INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The figure shows the relationship between the mating mark on each
timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with the com-
ponents installed.
1. Make sure that crankshaft key points straight up.
2. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure
with the following procedure to install balancer unit.
CAUTION:
If mounting bolts are re-used, check their outer diameter
before installation. Refer to EM-57, "
Balancer Unit Mounting
Bolt Outer Diameter" .
a. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of mounting
bolts.
b. Tighten all bolts.
c. Turn all bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Check tightening angle with angle wrench (SST) or a pro-
tractor. Do not make judgment by visual check alone.
d. Completely loosen.
CAUTION:
In this step, loosen bolts in reverse order as shown in the
figure.
e. Tighten all bolts.
f. Turn them another 90 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
PBIC2182E
: 48.1 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)KBIA0122E
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 48.1 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)
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TIMING CHAIN
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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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: 42.1 N·m (4.3 kg-m, 31 ft-lb)
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EM-86
[QR]
CYLINDER BLOCK

CAUTION:

Be careful not damage or deform signal plate mounted on
crankshaft.

When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a
block of wood to avoid interference between signal plate
and the floor surface.

Do not remove signal plate unless it is necessary to do
so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use TORX socket (size
T30).
17. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft.
NOTE:
When replacing rear oil seal without removing lower cylinder block, use screwdriver to pull it out from
between crankshaft and cylinder block.
18. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
ASSEMBLY
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
CAUTION:
Use a goggles to protect your eye.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown in the figure.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug “A”.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Apply liquid gasket to the thread of plug “C”.
Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent.

Tighten each plug as specified below.
NOTE:
Do not apply liquid gasket to the thread of plug “B”.
3. Install main bearings and thrust bearings with the following procedure:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and lower cylinder
block.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block.

Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).
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Part Washer Tightening torque
A No 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
B Yes 53.9 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
C Yes 62.8 N·m (6.4 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
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