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Removal and InstallationEBS00ILN
* Refer to GI-45, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove rocker cover (right bank) and (left bank). Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
2. Obtain compression TDC of No. 1 cylinder as follows:
a. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise to align the TDC identification
notch (without paint mark) with timing indicator on front cover.
1. Cylinder head (right bank) 2. Camshaft bracket (No. 2, 3, 4, 5) 3. Valve lifter
4. Camshaft bracket (No. 1) 5. Seal washer 6. Camshaft (right bank EXH)
7. Camshaft (right bank INT) 8. Camshaft (left bank INT) 9. Camshaft (left bank EXH)
10. Camshaft sprocket (right bank EXH) 11. Camshaft sprocket (right bank INT) 12. Camshaft sprocket (left bank INT)
13. Camshaft sprocket (left bank EXH) 14. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 15. O-ring
16. Cylinder head (left bank)
WBIA0469E
KBIA2476E
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Removal and InstallationEBS00ILT
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-70, "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove the following components and related parts:
Auto tensioner of drive belts and idler pulley. Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .
Thermostat housing and hose. Refer to CO-17, "Removal of Thermostat Housing, Water Outlet and
Heater Pipe" .
Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to EM-29, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .
Intake manifold. Refer to EM-15, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
Ignition coil. Refer to EM-26, "IGNITION COIL" .
Rocker cover. Refer to EM-33, "ROCKER COVER" .
3. Remove crankshaft pulley, front cover, oil pump, and timing chain. Refer to EM-35, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
4. Remove camshaft sprockets and camshafts. Refer to EM-43, "
CAMSHAFT" .
5. Remove cylinder head bolts in reverse order shown.
1. Harness bracket 2. Engine coolant temperature sensor 3. Washer
4. Cylinder head gasket (left bank) 5. Cylinder head (right bank) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 8. Cylinder head (left bank)
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5. Drain engine coolant by removing cylinder block drain plug “A”,
“B”, “C” and “D” as shown.
6. Remove the following components and associated parts (The parts listed in step 3 are not included here.)
Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-22, "REMOVAL" .
Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-36, "REMOVAL" .
Camshaft. Refer to EM-43, "REMOVAL" .
Cylinder head. Refer to EM-60, "REMOVAL" .
7. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle the sensor, avoiding shocks.
8. Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly as follows.
Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance.
Refer to EM-89, "
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
a. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead cen-
ter.
b. Remove the connecting rod cap.
c. Push the piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder
head side using suitable tool.
9. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION:
When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
10. Remove the piston rings from the piston using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
When removing the piston rings, be careful not to dam-
age the piston.
Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them
excessively.
Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side
clearance. Refer to EM-90, "
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE"
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TERMINOLOGY
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SAE J1930 Terminology List EAS00157
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
Brake lines and cables inspection ..................... MA-27
Brake master cylinder ....................................... BR-15
Brake switch .................................................... EC-551
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram ............................... EC-552
Bulb specifications ........................................... LT-170
Bumper, front ...................................................... EI-13
Bumper, rear ....................................................... EI-15
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Cabin air filter .................................................... MA-20
Camshaft ........................................................... EM-43
Camshaft inspection .......................................... EM-47
Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) ................ EC-261
CAN - Wiring diagram EC-136, LAN-18, LAN-52, LAN-
92, LAN-128
CAN (Controller Area Network) .. WT-9, BRC-10, LAN-
16, LAN-50, LAN-90, LAN-126
CAN communication . EC-31, EC-135, AT-103, WT-9,
BRC-10
, LAN-16, LAN-50, LAN-90, LAN-126
Canister-See EVAP canister ........................... EC-636
Center case (Transfer) ..................................... TF-113
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ............................... SC-18
Charging system ............................................... SC-17
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-20
Chassis and body maintenanceSchedule 1 ........ MA-7
Chassis and body maintenanceSchedule 2 ........ MA-9
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-46
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-67
Clock ................................................................... DI-70
CLOCK - Wiring diagram .................................... DI-70
Closed loop control ........................................... EC-27
Closed loop control (Bank 1) ........................... EC-407
Closed loop control (Bank 2) ........................... EC-407
Clutch drum (Transfer) ..................................... TF-116
Clutch force release limit adjustment ................. TF-42
Clutch pressure switch (Transfer) ...................... TF-95
Coil spring (front) ............................................. FSU-10
Collision diagnosis .......................................... SRS-60
Combination lamp, front, removal and installation . LT-
33
Combination lamp, rear, removal and installation .. LT-
122
Combination meter ................................................ DI-5
Combination switch ............................................ LT-97
COMBSW - Wiring diagram ............................... LT-97
COMM - Wiring diagram ................................... AV-87
COMPAS - Wiring diagram ................................. DI-27
Compass ............................................................. DI-26
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-37
Compressor clutch removal and installation . ATC-167
Compressor mounting ................................... ATC-166
Compressor precaution ................................... ATC-11
Compressor special service tool ..................... ATC-14
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-173
Connecting rod .................................................. EM-91
Connecting rod bearing clearance .................... EM-91
Connecting rod bushing clearance .................... EM-91
Console box - See Instrument panel ................... IP-10
Console box lamp ............................................. LT-152
CONSULT for all-mode 4WD ............................. TF-31
CONSULT for VDC ......................................... BRC-28
CONSULT-II for engine ................................... EC-103
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-71
Control valve (A/T) ............................................. AT-37
Control valve (Transfer) .................................... TF-119
Controller Area Network (CAN) . WT-9, BRC-10, LAN-
16, LAN-50, LAN-90, LAN-126
Converter housing installation ............ AT-257, AT-260
COOL/F - Wiring diagram ................................ EC-413
Coolant mixture ratio ......................................... MA-11
Coolant replacement ......................................... MA-12
Cooling circuit (engine) ........................................ CO-6
Cooling fan ........................................................ CO-13
Cooling fan control ........................................... EC-410
Cooling fan motor ............................................ EC-419
Cooling unit (A/C evaporator) ....... ATC-144, ATC-175
Corrosion protection ......................................... BL-167
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ........................................................ EC-645
Crankshaft ......................................................... EM-74
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ................... EC-255
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-55
Cylinder block .................................................... EM-73
Cylinder block boring ......................................... EM-94
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram ................................... BL-20
Data link connector .......................................... EC-105
Daytime light system .......................................... LT-34
Daytime running light - See Daytime light system .. LT-
34
DEF - Wiring diagram ....................................... GW-82
Diagnosis sensor unit ...................................... SRS-58
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) .......................... EC-53
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system .. EC-8
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) inspection priority chart
EC-76
Differential carrier assembly ............................ RFD-11
Differential carrier disassembly ....................... RFD-13
Differential gear oil replacement ........................ MA-25
Dimensions ......................................................... GI-49
Direct clutch solenoid valve ................ AT-157, AT-160
Display and amp.assembly .............................. ATC-60
Display Control Unit ......................................... AV-158
Dome light - See Interior lamp .......................... LT-129
Door glass .......................................... GW-69, GW-72
Door lock .......................................................... BL-132
Door mirror lamp ............................................... LT-129
Door trim .............................................................. EI-31
Door, front ........................................... BL-129, GW-69
Door, rear ........................................... BL-129, GW-72
Drive belt ........................................................... EM-12
Drive chain (Transfer) ....................................... TF-115
Drive pinion diff. inspection .............................. RFD-12
Drive pinion height ........................................... RFD-17
Drive shaft (rear) ................................................ RAX-7
PG-62
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HSEAT SE Heated Seat
IATS EC Intake Air Temperature Sensor
ICC ACS Intelligent Cruise Control
ICCBOF EC ICC Brake Switch
ICC/BS EC ICC Steering Switch
ICC/SW EC ICC Brake Switch
I/MIRR GW Inside Mirror (Auto Anti-Dazzling Mirror)
IGNSYS EC Ignition System
ILL LT Illumination
INJECT EC Injector
INT/L LT Room/Map, Vanity, Cargo, Personal, Foot, Step, and Puddle Lamps
KEYLES BL Remote Keyless Entry System
KS EC Knock Sensor
MAFS EC Mass Air Flow Sensor
MAIN EC Main Power Supply and Ground Circuit
METER DI Speedometer, Tachometer, Temp. and Fuel Gauges
MIL/DL EC Malfunction Indicator Lamp
MIRROR GW Door Mirror
NATS BL Nissan Anti-Theft System
NAVI AV Navigation System
O2H2B1 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Bank 1
O2H2B2 EC Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Heater Bank 2
O2S2B1 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Bank 1
O2S2B2 EC Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Bank 2
P/SCKT WW Power Socket
PGC/V EC EVAP Canister Purge Volume Control Solenoid Valve
PHASE EC Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) (Bank 1)
PNP/SW EC Park/Neutral Position Switch
POS EC Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS)
POWER PG Power Supply Routing
PRE/SE EC EVAP Control System Pressure Sensor
PS/SEN EC Power Steering Pressure Sensor
R/VIEW DI Rear View Monitor
RP/SEN EC Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
SEAT SE Power Seat (Without Memory)
SEN/PW EC Sensor Power Supply
SHIFT AT A/T Shift Lock System
SONAR DI Rear Sonar System
SROOF RF Sunroof
SRS SRS Supplemental Restraint System
START SC Starting System
STOP/L LT Stop Lamp
T/TOW LT Trailer Tow
T/WARN WT Low Tire Pressure Warning System
TAIL/L LT Parking, License and Tail Lamps
T/F TF Transfer Case
TPS1 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TPS2 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TPS3 EC Throttle Position Sensor
TRNSCV BL HOMELINK® Universal Transceiver
TURN LT Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Lamps
VDC BRC Vehicle Dynamic Control System