EM-244
[VK45DE]
CYLINDER BLOCK
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Before loosening main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-256, "CRANK-
SHAFT END PLAY" .
Loosen bolts in several different steps.
a. Remove cover attached to the rear left side of cylinder block
(next to the starter motor housing).
NOTE:
Bolts (No. 27 shown in the figure) are installed on the inside of
cover.
b. Loosen side bolts (M10) starting from 30 to 21 to remove.
c. Loosen main bearing cap sub bolts (M9) starting from 20 to 11 to
remove.
d. Loosen main bearing cap bolts (M12) starting from 10 to 1 to
remove.
e. Using main bearing cap remover (SST), remove main bearing
cap.
15. Remove crankshaft.
16. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing caps.
CAUTION:
Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
17. If the pilot converter must be removed, remove it from the rear
end of the crankshaft using pilot bushing puller (SST).
It is possible to remove pilot converter without hoisting engine
with engine stand.
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.
PBIC0090E
PBIC0091E
PBIC0092E
CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-259
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Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with micrometer.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diame-
ter)
If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or piston and piston pin
assembly.
If replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-260, "PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEAR-
ANCE" .
If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-263, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select the
connecting rod bearing.
Factory installed parts grading:
Service parts apply only to grade “0”.
Unit: mm (in)
*: After installing in connecting rod
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION
Using scraper, remove gasket on the cylinder block surface, and also remove engine oil, scale, carbon, or
other contamination.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow gasket flakes to enter engine oil or engine coolant passages.Standard : 21.989 - 22.001 mm (0.8657 - 0.8662 in)
PBIC0117E
Standard : 0.005 - 0.017 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in)
Limit : 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
PBIC2164E
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod bushing
inner diameter * 22.000 - 22.006
(0.8661 - 0.8664) 22.006 - 22.012
(0.8664 - 0.8666)
Piston pin hole diameter 21.993 - 21.999
(0.8659- 0.8661) 21.999 - 22.005
(0.8661 - 0.8663)
Piston pin outer diameter 21.989 - 21.995
(0.8657 - 0.8659) 21.995 - 22. 001
(0.8659 - 0.8662)
PBIC2372E
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionAES000MZ
When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.
Avoid burden to front cross bar.
FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceAES000N3
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component statues (wear,
damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Measure axial end play by installing and moving up/down between transverse link and steering knuckle
with an iron pry bar or something similar.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check strut for oil leakage, damage and replace if necessary. Refer to FSU-11, "COIL SPRING AND STRUT" .
Wheel Alignment InspectionAES000N4
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
are designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Check tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check road wheels for runout.
3. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
4. Check transverse link ball joint axial end play.
5. Check strut operation.
6. Check each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check each link, rod and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. Check vehicle posture.
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES
Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.
Before inspection, mount front wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install CCK gauge attachment (SST: KV991040S0) as following procedure in wheel, then measure wheel
alignment.
1. Remove wheel nuts (3), and install a guide bolt to hub bolt.
2. Screw adapter into plate body until it contacts body tightly.
3. Screw center plate into plate.
4. Insert plate on guide bolt. Put spring in, and then evenly screw
both guide bolt nut. When fastening guide bolt nut, do not com-
pletely compress spring.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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SERVICE DATA
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SERVICE DATAPFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen)AES000NC
Ball JointAES000ND
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)AES000OM
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum− 1°29′ (− 1.48°)
Nominal− 0°44′ (− 0.73°)
Maximum 0°01′ (0.02°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 3°02′ (3.03°)
Nominal 3°47′ (3.78°)
Maximum 4°32′ (4.53°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 12° 20′ (12.33°)
Nominal 13° 05′ (13.08°)
Maximum 13°50′ (13.83°)
Total toe-in Distance (A – B)Minimum 0.6 mm (0.024 in)
Nominal 1.6 mm (0.063 in)
Maximum 2.6 mm (0.102 in)
Axial end play 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Swing torque 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance 0.5 − 4.9 N·m (0.06 − 0.49 kg-m, 5 − 43 in-lb)
Destination USA Canada
Engine VQ35DE VK45DE VQ35DE VK45DE
Axle 2WD AWD AWD
Tire size 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20 265/60R18 265/50R20
Front (Hf)835 mm
(32.87 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)833 mm
(32.80 in)832 mm
(32.76 in)834 mm
(32.83 in)833 mm
(32.80 in)832 mm
(32.76 in)
Rear (Hr)822 mm
(32.36 in)821 mm
(32.32 in)829 mm
(32.64 in)827 mm
(32.56 in)825 mm
(32.48 in)827 mm
(32.56 in)826 mm
(32.52 in)823 mm
(32.40 in)
SFA818A
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TERMINOLOGY
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SAE J1930 Terminology List AAS000EO
All emission related terms used in this publication in accordance with SAE J1930 are listed. Accordingly, new
terms, new acronyms/abbreviations and old terms are listed in the following chart.
NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Air cleaner ACL Air cleaner
Barometric pressure BARO ***
Barometric pressure sensor-BCDD BAROS-BCDD BCDD
Camshaft position CMP ***
Camshaft position sensor CMPS Crank angle sensor
Canister *** Canister
Carburetor CARB Carburetor
Charge air cooler CAC Intercooler
Closed loop CL Closed loop
Closed throttle position switch CTP switch Idle switch
Clutch pedal position switch CPP switch Clutch switch
Continuous fuel injection system CFI system ***
Continuous trap oxidizer system CTOX system ***
Crankshaft position CKP ***
Crankshaft position sensor CKPS ***
Data link connector DLC ***
Data link connector for CONSULT-II DLC for CONSULT-II Diagnostic connector for CONSULT-II
Diagnostic test mode DTM Diagnostic mode
Diagnostic test mode selector DTM selector Diagnostic mode selector
Diagnostic test mode I DTM I Mode I
Diagnostic test mode II DTM II Mode II
Diagnostic trouble code DTC Malfunction code
Direct fuel injection system DFI system ***
Distributor ignition system DI system Ignition timing control
Early fuel evaporation-mixture heater EFE-mixture heater Mixture heater
Early fuel evaporation system EFE system Mixture heater control
Electrically erasable programmable read
only memoryEEPROM ***
Electronic ignition system EI system Ignition timing control
Engine control EC ***
Engine control module ECM ECCS control unit
Engine coolant temperature ECT Engine temperature
Engine coolant temperature sensor ECTS Engine temperature sensor
Engine modification EM ***
Engine speed RPM Engine speed
Erasable programmable read only memory EPROM ***
Evaporative emission canister EVAP canister Canister
Evaporative emission system EVAP system Canister control solenoid valve
Exhaust gas recirculation valve EGR valve EGR valve
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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Camshaft inspection(VK45DE) ........................ EM-209
Camshaft inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... EM-84
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) .. EC-308, EC-966
Camshaft(VK45DE) ......................................... EM-208
Camshaft(VQ35DE) ........................................... EM-82
CAN .................................................................... DI-29
CAN - Wiring diagram ......... EC-143, EC-793, LAN-22,
LAN-53
, LAN-89, LAN-135, LAN-169, LAN-208
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-25, BL-59, BL-93,
BL-185
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16, LAN-6, LAN-21,
LAN-52
, LAN-87, LAN-133, LAN-167, LAN-206
CAN communication EC-36, EC-142, EC-684, EC-792,
AT-31
, AT-105, TF-12, TF-31, WT-9, BRC-11, BL-25,
BL-59
, BL-93, BL-185, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16,
WW-9
, LAN-6, LAN-21, LAN-52, LAN-87, LAN-133,
LAN-167
, LAN-206
Canister-See EVAP canister ........... EC-646, EC-1323
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-24
Charging system ................................................ SC-23
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-28
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-59
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-52
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-52
Cigarette lighter illumination ............................. LT-156
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-17
Clock ................................................................... DI-79
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-79
Closed loop control .............................. EC-33, EC-680
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-56
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation ........
LT-147
Combination meter ............................................... DI-4
Combination meter removal and installation - See
Instrument panel .................................................. IP-11
COMM - Wiring diagram ...................... AV-69, AV-116
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ................................. DI-37
Compass ............................................................ DI-35
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-43
Compression pressure(VK45DE) .................... EM-224
Compression pressure(VQ35DE) ...................... EM-98
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-143
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-17
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-154
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-263
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VQ35DE) .. EM-138
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VK45DE) .. EM-258
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VQ35DE) . EM-138
Connecting rod(VK45DE) ................................ EM-258
Connecting rod(VQ35DE) ................................ EM-136
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-25
CONSULT-II Reference value (A/T) .................. AT-91
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-77
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-36
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-25, BL-59, BL-93,
BL-185
, GW-22, GW-88, RF-13, SE-16, LAN-6, LAN-21,
LAN-52
, LAN-87, LAN-133, LAN-167, LAN-206
Converter housing installation ........... AT-268, AT-272
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................ EC-477, EC-1145
Coolant replacement(VQ35DE) ........................ MA-15
Cooling circuit (engine)(VK45DE) ..................... CO-34
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ35DE) ...................... CO-9
Cooling fan motor ............................ EC-484, EC-1151
Cooling fan(VK45DE) ....................................... CO-47
Cooling fan(VQ35DE) ....................................... CO-21
Cowl top .............................................................. EI-24
Cowl top cover .................................................... EI-24
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ......................................... EC-655
, EC-1332
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ..... EC-302, EC-960
Crankshaft(VK45DE) ...................................... EM-241
Crankshaft(VQ35DE) ...................................... EM-136
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-45
Cylinder block boring(VK45DE) ...................... EM-261
Cylinder block(VK45DE) ................................. EM-240
Cylinder block(VQ35DE) ................................. EM-120
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VK45DE) .......... EM-226
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ35DE) .......... EM-101
Cylinder head(VK45DE) ................................. EM-224
Cylinder head(VQ35DE) ................................... EM-98
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ....................... BL-27
, BL-33
Daytime light system ........................................... LT-38
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system LT-38
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-48
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-15,
EC-662
Direct clutch solenoid valve ............... AT-160, AT-162
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-51, ATC-63
Door glass ........................................... GW-76, GW-80
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-78
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-83
Door lock .......................................................... BL-152
Door mirror ...................................................... GW-113
Door trim ............................................................. EI-35
Door, front ........................................... BL-148, GW-76
Door, rear ............................................ BL-148, GW-80
Drive belt inspection ......................................... MA-21
Drive belt inspection(VQ35DE) ......................... MA-14
Drive belt(VK45DE) ........................................ EM-169
Drive belt(VQ35DE) .......................................... EM-15
Drive pinion diff. inspection ............................. RFD-13
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-37
Drive shaft (rear) ............................................... RAX-9
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-36
DTRL - Wiring diagram ....................................... LT-41
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-133
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ECM power supply EC-136
, EC-404, EC-785, EC-1060
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ............... EC-405, EC-1061
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-187, EC-844
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
IDX-4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-415, EC-417,
EC-1077
, EC-1079
Electric throttle control actuator (VK45DE) ..... EM-174
Electric throttle control actuator (VQ35DE) ....... EM-19
Electrical load signal circuit .............. EC-614, EC-1292
Electrical unit ..................................................... PG-77
Electrical units location ...................................... PG-70
Electronic ignition (EI) system ............. EC-34, EC-681
Engine control module (ECM) .......... EC-401, EC-1057
Engine control system diagram and chart ........ EC-29,
EC-676
Engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS) ... EC-185,
EC-197
, EC-842, EC-855
Engine coolant(VK45DE) .................................. CO-36
Engine coolant(VQ35DE) ................................. CO-11
Engine oil filter replacement ............................. MA-25
Engine oil filter replacement(VQ35DE) ............. MA-18
Engine oil precautions .......................................... GI-8
Engine oil replacement(VQ35DE) ..................... MA-17
Engine oil(VK45DE) ........................................... LU-25
Engine oil(VQ35DE) ............................................ LU-7
Engine removal(VK45DE) ............................... EM-236
Engine removal(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-110
Engine room cover(VK45DE) ......................... EM-168
ETC1 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-418, EC-1080
ETC2 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-425, EC-1087
ETC3 - Wiring diagram .................... EC-429, EC-1091
EVAP canister .................................. EC-646, EC-1323
EVAP canister purge volume control solenoid valve ....
EC-335
, EC-990, EC-1160
EVAP canister vent control valve ...... EC-342, EC-502,
EC-997
, EC-1168
EVAP control system (small leak) diagnosis .. EC-326,
EC-366
, EC-981, EC-1022
EVAP control system pressure sensor ........... EC-349,
EC-352
, EC-358, EC-1004, EC-1007, EC-1014
EVAP control system purge flow monitoring diagnosis
EC-321
, EC-976
EVAP vapor lines inspection ................. MA-20, MA-27
Evaporative emission (EVAP) system ............ EC-643,
EC-1320
Evaporator ..................................................... ATC-155
Exhaust manifold(VK45DE) ............................ EM-178
Exhaust manifold(VQ35DE) .............................. EM-26
Exhaust system ................................................... EX-3
Exhaust system inspection ..................... EX-3, MA-28
Expansion valve ............................................. ATC-156
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F/FOG - Wiring diagram ..................................... LT-79
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ................ EC-604, EC-1281
Final drive removal and installation .. FFD-10, RFD-11
Floor trim ............................................................. EI-40
Flow charts ......................................................... GI-27
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) ........................ AT-139
Fluorescent leak detector .............................. ATC-157
Fog lamp, front .................................................... LT-77
Front axle ............................................. FAX-4, FAX-10
Front brake solenoid valve ................. AT-156, AT-158
Front bumper ...................................................... EI-14
Front door ............................. BL-148, BL-152, GW-76
Front fog lamp .................................................... LT-77
Front passenger air bag .................................. SRS-40
Front seat belt ...................................................... SB-4
Front seat belt pre-tensioner ..... SB-2, SRS-3, SRS-47
Front side air bag ............................................ SRS-41
Front suspension .............................................. FSU-6
Front washer ...................................................... WW-4
Front wiper ......................................................... WW-4
FTTS - Wiring diagram ...... EC-275, EC-280, EC-933,
EC-938
Fuel cut control (at no load high engine speed) EC-35,
EC-683
Fuel filter replacement ......................................... FL-4
Fuel gauge ............................................................ DI-4
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VK45DE) .............. EM-188
Fuel injector and fuel tube(VQ35DE) ................ EM-45
Fuel level sensor EC-384, EC-386, EC-388, EC-1040,
EC-1042
, EC-1044
Fuel line inspection .................................. FL-3, MA-24
Fuel line inspection(VQ35DE) .......................... MA-17
Fuel precautions .......................................... GI-6, GI-7
Fuel pressure check ........................... EC-51, EC-700
Fuel pressure release ......................... EC-51, EC-700
Fuel pump ....................................... EC-603, EC-1280
Fuel pump and gauge .......................................... FL-4
Fuel system ......................................................... FL-3
Fuel tank ............................................................ FL-10
Fuel tank temperature sensor .......... EC-273, EC-279,
EC-931
, EC-937
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ......... EC-646, EC-1323
FUELB1 - Wiring diagram .. EC-258, EC-267, EC-916,
EC-925
FUELB2 - Wiring diagram .. EC-259, EC-268, EC-917,
EC-926
Fuse .................................................................. PG-17
Fuse and fusible link box .................................. PG-84
Fusible link ........................................................ PG-17
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Gauges ................................................................. DI-4
Glass ...................................... GW-11, GW-76, GW-80
Glove box lamp ................................... LT-154, LT-197
GPS antenna ..................................................... AV-89
Grille - See Exterior ............................................ EI-23
Ground distribution ........................................... PG-31
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H/AIM - Wiring diagram ..................................... LT-73
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram .................................. LT-11
Harness connector ............................................ PG-74
Harness layout .................................................. PG-46
Hazard warning lamp ......................................... LT-89
Headlamp aiming control ................................... LT-73
Headlamp leveler - See Headlamp aiming control ........