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2. Ream cylinder head recess diameter for service valve seat.
Be sure to ream in circles concentric to valve guide center.
This will enable valve to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130 °C (230 to 266 °F) by soaking in
heated oil.
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Force fit valve seat into cylinder head. WARNING:
Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
CAUTION:
Avoid directly touching cold valve seats.
5. Using the valve seat cutter set (commercial service tool) or valve seat grinder, finish seat to the specified dimensions. Refer to
EM-157, "
Valve Seat" .
CAUTION:
When using the valve seat cutter, firmly grip cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with cutter or cutting many different times may
result in stage valve seat.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-110, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
Set a try square along the side of valve spring and rotate spring.
Measure the maximum clearance between the top of spring and
try square.
If it exceeds the limit, replace valve spring. Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]
Intake : 38.500 - 38.516 mm (1.5157 - 1.5164 in)
Exhaust : 32.700 - 32.716 mm (1.2874 - 1.2880 in)
SEM795A
SEM008A
SEM934C
Limit : 2.1 mm (0.083 in)
PBIC0080E
EM-114
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine and the transmission assembly with front suspension member downward. Then
separate the engine from transmission.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-86, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove the following parts:
Engine cover; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
Front road wheel and tires
Front and rear engine undercover
Front cross bar; Refer to FSU-17, "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
Cowl top cover (right); Refer to EI-23, "COWL TOP" .
Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-137, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding cable (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to ATC-137, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig- ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-45, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL
TUBE"
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them on engine. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
SBIA0472E
ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-117
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When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then tighten mounting nuts.
Tighten rear engine mounting member bolts in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC2062E
PBIC3040E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
ENGINE ASSEMBLY EM-119
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine, the transmission assembly, the transfer assembly and the front final drive assem-
bly with front suspension member downward. Then separate the engine, the transmission assembly, the trans-
fer and the front final drive assembly.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-86, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery terminals. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove the following parts:
Engine cover; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
Front road wheel and tires
Front and rear engine undercover
Front cross bar; Refer to FSU-17, "FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
Cowl top cover (right); Refer to EI-23, "COWL TOP" .
Air duct and air cleaner case assembly; EM-17, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
5. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-137, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect grounding cable (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to ATC-137, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
5. Disconnect engine room harness connectors shown in the fig- ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-45, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL
TUBE"
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them on engine. Refer to PS-29, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
SBIA0472E
EM-122
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.
For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.
For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in EM-118, "Components
(AWD Models)" .
When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylin-
der block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure)
first. Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
–Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in
the figure).
–Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following
mounting surfaces touched.
Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “E” in figure).
Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly,
then tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
–Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.
Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC3042E
Item Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) EM-151
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00100
Standard and LimitNBS003H9
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Cylinder arrangement V- 6
Displacement cm
3 (cu in) 3,498 (213.45)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 x 81.4 (3.760 x 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston rings Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.3
Compression pressure
kPa (kg/cm
2 , psi)/300 rpm Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Cylinder number
Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “OFF”)
Unit: degree
abcde f
240 238 −664 8 52
SEM713A
PBIC0187E
EM-164
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNBS003HA
NOTE:
This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system ang 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-diagnosis 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 OilNBS003HB
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingNBS003HC
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 DisassemblyNBS003HD
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 ReplacementNBS003HE
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precautions for Assembly and InstallationNBS003HF
Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
PREPARATION EM-167
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Special Service ToolsNBS003HI
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 air fuel ratio sensors
and 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
PBIC1650E
S-NT041
S-NT014