ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
Always use the support point specified for lifting.
Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for
unavoidable reasons, support at rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool
before starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-42, "Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift" .
REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove the engine, the transmission assembly, the transfer assembly and the front final drive assem-
bly with front suspension member from vehicle downward. Then separate the engine, the transmission assem-
bly, the transfer and the front final drive assembly.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-98, "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 room cover (RH and LH); Refer to EM-14, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
Engine cover; Refer to EM-19, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
Front road wheel and tires (power tool)
Front and rear engine undercover (power tool)
Front cross bar; Refer to FSU-23, "FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
Cowl top cover (RH); Refer to EI-18, "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-151, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower). Refer to CO-14, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect heater hose from vehicle-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect wire bonding (between vehicle to left bank cylinder head).
3. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope. Refer to
AT C - 1 5 1 , "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
4. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
Engine Room RH
1. Disconnect battery positive cable vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
2. Disconnect grounding cables.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Vehicle inSide
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
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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ENGINE ROOM COVER
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ComponentsNBS004OI
Removal and InstallationNBS004OJ
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch cover when installing or removing.
Refer to EM-179, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" for removal and installation of engine cover.
Refer to EM-177, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" for removal and installation of air duct (inlet).
Remove the washer tank cap before removing the engine room cover (RH).
Remove the engine room covers (RH and LH) by lifting the clipped point using a clip driver.
Major parts and inspection points under each cover are as follows; (numbered as in the figure)
1. Upper side of engine assembly
2. Battery, relay box
3. Power steering fluid reservoir tank, engine coolant reservoir tank, relay box
4. Engine assembly front side, drive belts, cooling fan
5. Mass air flow sensor, air cleaner case
6. Brake master cylinder, brake booster
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
1. Engine cover 2. Battery cover 3. Engine room cover (RH)
4. Air duct (inlet) 5. Engine room cover (LH) 6. Brake master cylinder cover
A. Clip (secure at back surface)
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4. Disconnect fuel feed hose on engine side as follows: (Perform
same procedure for the side of centralized under-floor piping as
well.)
a. Remove quick connector cap from quick connector connection.
b. Disconnect quick connector from fuel feed damper as follows:
CAUTION:
Disconnect quick connector by using quick connector release [SST: J-45488], not by picking out
retainer tabs (centralized under-floor piping side).
i. With the sleeve side of quick connector release facing to quick connector, install quick connector release
onto fuel tube.
ii. Insert quick connector release into quick connector until sleeve
contacts and goes no further. Hold quick connector release on
that position.
CAUTION:
Inserting quick connector release hard will not disconnect
quick connector. Hold quick connector release where it
contacts and goes no further.
iii. Draw and pull out quick connector straight from fuel feed
damper.
CAUTION:
Pull quick connector holding “A” position as shown in
the figure.
Do not pull with lateral force applied. O-ring inside quick connector may be damaged.
Prepare container and cloth beforehand as fuel will leak out.
Avoid fire and sparks.
Keep parts away from heat source. Especially, be careful when welding is performed around
them.
Do not expose parts to battery electrolyte or other acids.
Do not bend or twist connection between quick connector and fuel feed hose during installa-
tion/removal.
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ROCKER COVER
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ComponentsNBS004P5
Removal and InstallationNBS004P6
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-179, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
3. Refer to the following for incidental works related to left bank.
a. Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case and air duct and resonator assembly. Refer to EM-177, "
AIR
CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
b. Move harness on upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
c. Remove harness bracket from camshaft bracket (No. 6). Refer to EM-215, "
CAMSHAFT" .
d. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-190, "
IGNITION COIL" .
e. Remove PCV hose from PCV valve.
4. Refer to the following for incidental works related to right bank.
a. Move harness on upper rocker cover and its peripheral aside.
b. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-190, "
IGNITION COIL" .
c. Remove PCV hose from PCV valve.
5. Remove PCV valves and O-rings from rocker covers (right and left bank), if necessary.
6. Remove oil filler cap and oil catcher from rocker cover (right bank), if necessary.
7. Remove rocker cover (right bank) as follows:
a. Remove battery cover. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
1. Rocker cover (left bank) 2. PCV valve 3. O-ring
4. Rocker cover gasket (left bank) 5. Rocker cover (right bank) 6. PCV valve
7. O-ring 8. Oil filler cap 9. Oil catcher
10. Rocker cover gasket (right bank)
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b. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-4, "BATTERY" .
c. Remove grommet (2) from cowl top panel hole (RH).
d. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as that shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Do not hold oil filler neck (right bank) so as not to damage
it.
NOTE:
Loosen No. 10 bolt of right bank from cowl top panel hole using
tool.
8. Remove rocker cover (left bank) as follows:
a. Remove brake master cylinder cover. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
b. Remove two grommets (1) from cowl top panel hole (LH).
c. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as that shown in the fig-
ure.
NOTE:
Loosen No. 10 and 12 bolts of the left bank from cowl top panel
hole using tool.
Refer to the following procedure for removal of mounting bolts No. 10 and 12. (For ICC models)
CAUTION:
Do not bend or damage brake piping by tools.
1 : Relay box
: Engine front
PBIC3368E
PBIC0027E
2 : Brake master cylinder
: Engine front
PBIC3452E
PBIC0027E
CYLINDER HEAD
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On-Vehicle ServiceNBS004PF
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-809, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
a. Remove fuel pump fuse to avoid fuel injection during measure-
ment.
3. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "
ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
4. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-190, "
IGNITION COIL" and EM-191,
"SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)" .
5. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
6. Install compression gauge with adapter (SST or commercial ser-
vice tool) onto spark plug hole.
Use compression gauge adapter (SST) which is required on
No. 7 and 8 cylinders.
Use compression gauge adapter (if no SST is used) whose
picking up end inserted to spark plug hole is smaller than 20
mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it may be caught by cyl-
inder head during removal.
7. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge
pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each cyl-
inder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
PBIB1482E
PBIC1554E
SBIA0533E
Standard Minimum Deferential limit between cylinders
1,320 (13.5, 191) / 300 1,130 (11.5, 164) / 300 98 (1.0, 14) / 300
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If the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.
If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check the
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.
If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets.
8. After inspection is completed, install removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
9. Start engine, and make sure that engine runs smoothly.
10. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-811, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
ComponentsNBS004PG
Removal and InstallationNBS004PH
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle. Refer to EM-244, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-183, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST" .
3. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-215, "
CAMSHAFT" .
1. Engine coolant temperature sensor 2. Washer 3. Cylinder head gasket (left bank)
4. Harness bracket 5. Cylinder head (right bank) 6. Cylinder head bolt
7. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 8. Cylinder head bolt 9. Cylinder head (left bank)
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