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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectABS00DB1
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 OilABS006HV
Drain engine coolant and engne oil when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingABS006HW
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 DisassemblyABS006HX
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.
Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and 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 where noted in the step.
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementABS006HY
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationABS006HZ
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
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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.
Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for
any restriction and blockage.
Guide pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with guide pins,
make sure that guide pins are installed in the original portion.
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 engine coolant.
After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningABS006I0
Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap nuts
–Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angle
tightening)
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 GasketABS006I1
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating
surface using seal cutter (SST) and remove 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 (SST) is difficult to use, use plastic
hammer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
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 old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
Remove 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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3. Attach liquid gasket tube to tube presser [SST: WS39930000
(—)].
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
4. Apply liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.
If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply liquid gasket to the groove.
As for the bolt holes, normally apply liquid gasket inside the
holes. Occasionally, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of this manual.
Within five minutes of liquid gasket application, install the mat-
ing component.
If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
Do not retighten after the installation.
Wait 30 minutes or more after installation before refilling
engine with engine oil and engine coolant.
CAUTION:
If there are specific instructions in this manual, observe
them.
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsABS006I2
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV10111100
(J–37228)
Seal cutter Removing steel oil pan and front cover
KV10114400
(J-38365)
Heated oxygen sensor wrench Loosening or tightening heated oxygen
sensors
a: 22 mm (0.87 in)
EG15050500
(J–45402)
Compression gauge adapter Inspection of compression pressure
KV10116200
(J–26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J–26336-20)
Attachment
2. KV10109220
(—)
Adapter Disassembling valve mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200
(J26336-A), but part (2) is not so.
KV101151S0
(J–38972)
Lifter stopper set
1. KV10115110
(J–38972-1)
Camshaft pliers
2. KV10115120
(J–38972-2)
Lifter stopper Changing valve lifter shims
KV10112100
(BT8653-A)
Angle wrench Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder
head, etc.
S-NT046
S-NT636
ZZA1225D
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S-NT041
S-NT014
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(J–38139)
Main bearing cap remover Removing crankshaft main bearing cap
KV10107902
(J–38959)
Valve oil seal puller Removing valve oil seal
KV10115600
(J–38958)
Valve oil seal drift Installing valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421)
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20)
Unit: mm (in)
EM03470000
(J–8037)
Piston ring compressor Installing piston assembly into cylinder bore
ST16610001
(J–23907)
Pilot bushing puller Removing crankshaft pilot converter
WS39930000
(—)
Tube presser Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
ZZA0023D
S-NT011
S-NT603
S-NT044
S-NT045
S-NT052
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING EM-171
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Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom.ABS006I5
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related Location
of noise Ty p e o f
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
warm- up After
warm- up When
start- ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of
engine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking C A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearance
EM-219
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing noise Camshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout EM-214EM-213
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock —A—B B— Piston pin
noise Piston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance EM-262
EM-264
Slap or
rap A——BBA Piston slap
noise Piston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-266EM-263
EM-263
EM-264
Knock ABCBBB
Connecting
rod bearing
noise Connecting rod bush-
ing oil clearance
Connecting rod bear-
ing oil clearance EM-264EM-269
Knock A B — A B C
Main bearing
noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-270EM-268
Front of
engine
front cover Tapping or
ticking AA—BBB Timing chain
and chain
tensioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-205
EM-200
Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking or
slipping) Drive belts deflection
EM-173Creaking A B A B A B Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing
operation
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water pump
noise Water pump operation CO-51,
"WATER
PUMP"
DRIVE BELTS EM-173
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ComponentsABS00DFL
Checking Drive BeltsABS006I7
WARNING:
Be sure to perform when engine is stopped.
Remove air duct (inlet) when inspecting drive belt for alternator, water pump and A/C compressor.
Remove front engine undercover with power tool when inspecting power steering oil pump belt.
Make sure that indicator (single line notch) of each auto tensioner is within the allowable working range
(between three line notches).
NOTE:
Check auto tensioner indication when engine is cold.
When new drive belt is installed, the range should be “A”.
The indicator notch is located on the moving side of auto tensioner for alternator, water pump and A/C
compressor belt, while it is found on the fixed side for power steering oil pump belt.
Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
If the indicator is out of allowable working range or belt is damaged, replace belt.
Tension AdjustmentABS006I8
Belt tensioning is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by auto tensioner.
Removal and InstallationABS006I9
REMOVAL
Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-176, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of auto tensioner, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may
occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
Do not loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt
auto–tensioner pulley (Do not turn it clockwise). If turned
clockwise, the complete drive belt auto–tensioner must
be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
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3. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal
bar wrench shown as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt.
Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
1. Remove air duct (inlet). Refer to EM-176, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
2. Remove front engine undercover with power tool
3. Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to EM-173, "
Alternator, Water Pump and
A/C Compressor Belt" .
4. While securely holding the hexagonal protrusion part of auto tensioner pulley with box wrench, move wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if holding tool accidentally comes off.
5. Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as
example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto ten-
sioner pulley arm.
Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed
again.
6. Remove power steering oil pump belt.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
Make sure belt is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
Check for engine oil and engine coolant are not adhered belt and pulley groove.
Check that belt tension is within the allowable working range, using indicator notch on auto ten-
sioner. Refer to EM-173, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
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