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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsAIS00373
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsAIS00374
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
(J-39570)
Chassis ear Locationg the noise
(J-43980)
NISSAN Squeak and Rattle
Kit Repairing the cause of noise
SIIA0993E
SIIA0994E
Tool name
Description
Engine ear Locating the noise
Power tool
SIIA0995E
PIIB1407E

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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DUPLICATE THE NOISE AND TEST DRIVE
If possible, drive the vehicle with the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or location of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
1) Close a door.
2) Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
3) Rev the engine.
4) Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
5) At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T model).
6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.

Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.

If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS
After verifying the customer concern or symptom, check ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE
1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pinpoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool (Chassis Ear: J-39570,Engine Ear and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by:

removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fastener can be broken
or lost during the repair, resulting in the creation of new noise.

tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessive force, otherwise the noise will be eliminated only
temporarily.

feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching the component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing the
noise.

placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.

looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to EI-7, "
Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting" .
REPAIR THE CAUSE

If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.

If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
–separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
–insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure-
thane tape. A Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized Nissan Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the Nissan Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 × 135 mm (3.94 × 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 × 85 mm (2.36 × 3.35 in)/76884-71L02:15 ×
25 mm (0.59 × 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 × 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50
× 50 mm (1.97 × 1.97 in)

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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun-visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted under-hood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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ENGINE MECHANICAL
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PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 5
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... ..... 5
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ ..... 5
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ ..... 5
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... ..... 5
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ ..... 5
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ..... 5
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... ..... 6
Precautions for Angle Tightening ........................ ..... 6
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. ..... 6
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... ..... 6
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 6
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 8
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 8
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ... 13
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... ... 13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. ... 14
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ ... 15
Checking Drive Belts ........................................... ... 15
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ... 15
ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING OIL
PUMP BELT ..................................................... ... 16
A/C COMPRESSOR BELT .............................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ ... 17
Components ........................................................ ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 18
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. ... 18
INSPECTION ................................................... ... 18
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 18
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ....................... ... 19
Components ........................................................ ... 19
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 19
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 21
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 22
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. ... 24
Components ........................................................ ... 24
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 24
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 24
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 25
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... ... 26
Components ........................................................ ... 26
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 26
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 26
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 28
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 28
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. ... 30
Components (2WD Model) .................................. ... 30
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... ... 30
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 30
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 32
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 35
Components (AWD Model) .................................. ... 35
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... ... 36
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 36
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 38
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 38
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 41

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IGNITION COIL ......................................................
... 42
Components ........................................................ ... 42
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 42
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 42
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 42
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... ... 43
Components ........................................................ ... 43
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 43
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 43
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 43
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 44
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... ... 45
Components ........................................................ ... 45
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 45
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 45
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 47
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 50
ROCKER COVER .................................................. ... 51
Components ........................................................ ... 51
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 51
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 51
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 52
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE .............................. ... 54
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 54
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 54
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 58
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 63
TIMING CHAIN ....................................................... ... 64
Components ........................................................ ... 64
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 65
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 65
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 72
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 73
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 82
CAMSHAFT ............................................................ ... 84
Components ........................................................ ... 84
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 85
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 85
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... ... 86
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 89
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 92
Valve Clearance ................................................... ... 93
INSPECTION .................................................... ... 93
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. ... 96
OIL SEAL ............................................................... ... 97
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ... 97
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 97
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 97
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .......... ... 98
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 98
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 98
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ........... ... 98
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 98
INSTALLATION ................................................. ... 99
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .100
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .100
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...... .100
Components ........................................................ .101 Removal and Installation ......................................
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REMOVAL ......................................................... .101
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .102
INSTALLATION ................................................. .103
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .104
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .105
COMPONENTS ................................................ .105
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .105
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .106
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .107
VALVE DIMENSIONS ....................................... .107
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ........................... .107
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ...................... .108
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ................................... .109
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ......................... .109
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ...................... .110
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................. . 111
ENGINE ASSEMBLY .............................................. .112
Components (2WD Model) .................................. .112
Removal and Installation (2WD Model) ............... .112
REMOVAL ......................................................... .113
INSTALLATION ................................................. .115
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .116
Components (AWD Model) .................................. .117
Removal and Installation (AWD Model) ............... .117
REMOVAL ......................................................... .118
INSTALLATION ................................................. .120
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .121
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................ .122
Components ......................................................... .122
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .123
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .123
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .128
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... .135
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .135
HOW TO SELECT PISTON .............................. .135
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .................................................................... .136
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ................. .137
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .140
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ............................... .140
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ........ .140
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .... .140
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE .................. .141
PISTON RING END GAP ................................. .141
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .... .142
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ..... .142
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .142
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ................... .143
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .144
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE . .144
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER .. .145
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ..... .146
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .146
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ................................. .146
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MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ................. . 147
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHT ................... . 148
CONNECTING ROD BEARING CRUSH
HEIGHT ............................................................ . 148
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 148
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER . 149
DRIVE PLATE .................................................. . 149
OIL JET ............................................................ . 149
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE .................................. . 149
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... . 150
Standard and Limit .............................................. . 150
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................... . 150
DRIVE BELT .................................................... . 151
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ........ . 151
SPARK PLUG .................................................. . 151
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ....... . 152
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................ . 154
CYLINDER BLOCK .......................................... . 157
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ..... . 158
CONNECTING ROD ........................................ . 159
CRANKSHAFT ................................................. . 160
MAIN BEARING ............................................... . 161
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ....................... . 162
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PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... . 163
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect ..................................... . 163
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................ . 163
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine
Oil ........................................................................ . 163
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ......... . 163
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ........ . 163
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... . 163
Precautions for Assembly and Installation .......... . 163
Parts Requiring Angle Tightening ........................ . 164
Precautions for Liquid Gasket ............................. . 164
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ..... . 164
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE . 164
PREPARATION ...................................................... . 166
Special Service Tools .......................................... . 166
Commercial Service Tools ................................... . 168
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... . 170
NVH Troubleshooting — Engine Noise ............... . 170
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. .................................................. . 171
ENGINE ROOM COVER ....................................... . 172
Components ........................................................ . 172
Removal and Installation ..................................... . 172
REMOVAL ........................................................ . 172
INSTALLATION ................................................ . 172
DRIVE BELTS ........................................................ . 173
Components ........................................................ . 173 Checking Drive Belts ...........................................
.173
Tension Adjustment ............................................. .173
Removal and Installation ..................................... .173
REMOVAL ........................................................ .173
INSTALLATION ................................................ .174
Components ........................................................ .175
Drive Belt Auto Tensioner and Idler Pulley .......... .175
REMOVAL ........................................................ .175
INSTALLATION ................................................ .175
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................ .176
Components ........................................................ .176
Removal and Installation ..................................... .176
REMOVAL ........................................................ .176
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ................................. .177
REMOVAL ........................................................ .177
INSTALLATION ................................................ .177
INTAKE MANIFOLD .............................................. .178
Components ........................................................ .178
Removal and Installation ..................................... .179
REMOVAL ........................................................ .179
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .180
INSTALLATION ................................................ .180
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .181
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATA-
LYST ....................................................................... .182
Components ........................................................ .182
Removal and Installation ..................................... .182
REMOVAL ........................................................ .182
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .184
INSTALLATION ................................................ .184
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .............................. .185
Components ........................................................ .185
Removal and Installation ..................................... .185
REMOVAL ........................................................ .185
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .187
INSTALLATION ................................................ .187
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .188
IGNITION COIL ...................................................... .189
Components ........................................................ .189
Removal and Installation ..................................... .189
REMOVAL ........................................................ .189
INSTALLATION ................................................ .189
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) .......... .190
Components ........................................................ .190
Removal and Installation ..................................... .190
REMOVAL ........................................................ .190
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... .190
INSTALLATION ................................................ .191
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ..................... .192
Components ........................................................ .192
Removal and Installation ..................................... .192
REMOVAL ........................................................ .192
INSTALLATION ................................................ .194
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .196

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ROCKER COVER ..................................................
.197
Components ........................................................ .197
Removal and Installation ..................................... .197
REMOVAL ........................................................ .197
INSTALLATION ................................................. .199
TIMING CHAIN ....................................................... .200
Components ........................................................ .200
Removal and Installation ..................................... .201
REMOVAL ........................................................ .201
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .205
INSTALLATION ................................................. .205
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .211
CAMSHAFT ............................................................ .212
Components ........................................................ .212
Removal and Installation ..................................... .212
REMOVAL ........................................................ .212
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .213
INSTALLATION ................................................. .216
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .218
Valve Clearance ................................................... .219
INSPECTION .................................................... .219
ADJUSTMENT ................................................. .222
OIL SEAL ............................................................... .225
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... .225
REMOVAL ........................................................ .225
INSTALLATION ................................................. .225
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .......... .226
REMOVAL ........................................................ .226
INSTALLATION ................................................. .226
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ........... .227
REMOVAL ........................................................ .227
INSTALLATION ................................................. .227
CYLINDER HEAD .................................................. .229
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .229
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...... .229
Components ........................................................ .230
Removal and Installation ..................................... .230
REMOVAL ........................................................ .230
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ..................... .231
INSTALLATION ................................................. .231
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .233
COMPONENTS ................................................ .233
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ .233
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... .234
Inspection After Disassembly .............................. .235
VALVE DIMENSIONS ....................................... .235
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE ........................... .236
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ...................... .236
VALVE SEAT CONTACT .................................. .238
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................ .238
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS ...................... .239
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD ............................ .239 ENGINE ASSEMBLY ..............................................
.240
Components ......................................................... .240
Removal and Installation ...................................... .240
REMOVAL ......................................................... .240
INSTALLATION ................................................. .243
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. .243
CYLINDER BLOCK ................................................ .245
Components ......................................................... .245
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. .246
DISASSEMBLY ................................................. .246
ASSEMBLY ....................................................... .249
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... .255
DESCRIPTION ................................................. .255
HOW TO SELECT PISTON .............................. .255
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .................................................................... .256
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ................. .257
Inspection After Disassembly ............................... .262
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ............................... .262
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ........ .262
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .... .262
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE .................. .263
PISTON RING END GAP ................................. .263
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .... .264
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ..... .264
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .264
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ................... .265
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .266
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE . .266
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER .. .267
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ..... .268
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .268
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ................................. .268
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE ................................................................ .269
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE .................. .270
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ............. .271
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD
BEARING .......................................................... .271
DRIVE PLATE ................................................... .271
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... .272
Standard and Limit ............................................... .272
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................... .272
DRIVE BELTS ................................................... .272
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANI-
FOLD ................................................................ .272
SPARK PLUG ................................................... .273
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING ........ .273
CYLINDER HEAD ............................................. .275
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................... .278
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ..... .279
CONNECTING ROD ......................................... .280
CRANKSHAFT .................................................. .281
MAIN BEARING ................................................ .283
CONNECTING ROD BEARING ........................ .284

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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectABS00B3J
NOTE:

This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).

Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″ LOCK ″ position.

Always use CONSULT-II to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing
work. If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-II.
Precautions for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine OilABS00E3J
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when the engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingABS00E3K

Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.

Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.

After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precautions for Removal and DisassemblyABS00E3L

When instructed to use SST, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or unin-
structed operations.

Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.

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

Cover openings of engine system with a tape or equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.

Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and re-assembly.

When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be
used in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementABS00E3M
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.