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b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous-
ing on cylinder block and main bearing cap.
Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft
arm (outside).
Install thrust bearing with a protrusion on one end on cylinder
block, and thrust bearing with a protrusion at center on main
bearing cap. Align each protrusion with mating notch.
c. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.
Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block.
The one without them goes on main bearing cap.
Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bear-
ing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back sur-
face, but thoroughly clean it.
When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cut-
out of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.
While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
6. Install main bearing cap.
Main bearing caps are identified by identification mark cast on
them. For installation, face front mark to front side.
NOTE:
Main bearing cap cannot be replaced as a single part, because it
is machined together with cylinder block.
7. Install main bearing beam.
Install main bearing beam with front mark facing downward
(oil pan side) and front mark facing front of the engine.
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8. Install main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown in the
figure as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of main bearing cap bolt. Refer to
EM-148, "
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER" .
b. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of main bear-
ing cap bolts.
c. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in several different steps.
d. Turn all main bearing cap bolts 90 degrees clockwise (Angle
tightening).
CAUTION:
Use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] to
check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual
inspection.
After installing main bearing cap bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-140, "CRANK-
SHAFT END PLAY" .
9. Install piston to connecting rod as follows:
a. Using a snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of piston rear side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
b. Install piston to connecting rod.
Using an industrial use drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without
excess force [approx. 60 to 70
C (140 to 158F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston
and connecting rod.
Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the
cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown in
the figure.
c. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.
Insert it fully into groove to install.
After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
10. Using a piston ring expander (commercial service tool), install
piston rings.
CAUTION:
When installing piston rings, be careful not to damage
piston.
Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them
excessively.: 35.3 Nꞏm (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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If there is stamped mark on ring, mount it with marked side
up.
NOTE:
If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required
for installation.
Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure refer-
ring to the piston front mark.
Check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to EM-141, "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE" .
11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop connecting rod bearing, and to scratch the surface.
Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protru-
sion with cutout of connecting rods and connecting rod bear-
ing caps to install.
Ensure the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corre-
sponding bearing are aligned.
12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.
Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.
Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number on connecting rod to install.
Be sure that front mark on piston crown is facing front of engine.
Using a piston ring compressor (SST) or suitable tool, install
piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front
of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big
end.Stamped mark:
To p r i n g : —
Second ring : “R”
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13. Install connecting rod bearing cap.
Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.
Be sure that front mark on connecting rod bearing cap is fac-
ing front of the engine.
14. Tighten connecting rod bolt as follows:
a. Inspect the outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to EM-149, "
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER
DIAMETER" .
b. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
c. Tighten connecting rod bolts.
d. Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90 degrees clockwise
(Angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Always use the angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-
A)]. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.
After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crank-
shaft rotates smoothly.
Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-140,
"CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
15. Install baffle plate to main bearing beam (2WD models).
16. Install new rear oil seal retainer to cylinder block.
Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with the tube presser
[SST: WS39930000 ( — )] to rear oil seal retainer as
shown in the figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-48, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Replace with a new parts.
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lips
not inverted.
NOTE:
Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
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: 19.6 Nꞏm (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
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When replacing piston and piston pin assembly, refer to EM-135, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
NOTE:
Piston is available together with piston pin as assembly.
Piston pin (piston pin hole) grade is provided only for the parts installed at the plant. For service parts,
no piston pin grades can be selected. (Only “0” grade is available.)
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE
Measure the side clearance of piston ring and piston ring groove
with a feeler gauge.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
replace piston also.
PISTON RING END GAP
Make sure that the cylinder bore inner diameter is within the
specification. Refer to EM-144, "
Cylinder Bore inner Diameter" .
Lubricate with new engine oil to piston and piston ring, and then
insert piston ring until middle of cylinder with piston, and mea-
sure the piston ring end gap with a feeler gauge.
If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace piston ring, and measure again. If it still exceeds the limit,
re-bore cylinder and use oversize piston and piston rings.Standard:
Top ring : 0.045 - 0.080 mm (0.0018 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring : 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Oil ring : 0.065 - 0.135 mm (0.0026 - 0.0053 in)
Limit:

Top ring : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

2nd ring : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
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Standard:
Top ring : 0.23 - 0.33 mm (0.0091 - 0.0130 in)
2nd ring : 0.33 - 0.48 mm (0.0130 - 0.0189 in)
Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)
Limit:


Top ring : 0.54 mm (0.0213 in)


2nd ring : 0.80 mm (0.0315 in)
Oil ring : 0.95 mm (0.0374 in)
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Piston Pin Outer Diameter
Measure the outer diameter of piston pin with a micrometer.
Connecting Rod Bushing Oil Clearance
(Connecting rod bushing oil clearance) = (Connecting rod bushing inner diameter) – (Piston pin outer diame-
ter)
If the calculated 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-135, "HOW TO SELECT PISTON" .
If replacing connecting rod assembly, refer to EM-146, "CON-
NECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEARANCE" to select the con-
necting 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 a 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)
PBIC0809E
Grade 0 1
Connecting rod bushing
inner diameter * 2 2.000 - 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)
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Revision: 2006 January2006 M35/M45If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod
big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer
to EM-136, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage
Remove oil and dust on crankshaft pin journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.
Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.
Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting
rod bolts to the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.
Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearings, and using
the scale on the plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation
Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing beam to
the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the
tightening procedure.
Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with a bore gauge.
(Oil clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft main
journal diameter)
If the calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diam-
eter and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-137,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage
Remove engine oil and dust on crankshaft journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.
Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding
oil holes.
Install main bearing to cylinder block and main bearing cap, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing beam to the specified torque. Refer to EM-128, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Never rotate crankshaft.Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1149E
Standard : 0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
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PRECAUTIONS
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Precautions for Procedures without Cowl Top CoverNBS004O5
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield with urethane, etc.
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery DisconnectNBS005RS
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 OilNBS004O7
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when engine is cooled.
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel PipingNBS004O8
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 DisassemblyNBS004O9
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.
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