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SQUEAK AND RATTLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSESEI-7
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80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30×50 mm (1.18 ×1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15× 25 mm (0.59×0.98 in) pad/68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll. The following
materials not found in the kit can also be used to repair squeaks and rattles.
UHMW (TEFLON) TAPE
Insulates where slight movement is present. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
SILICONE GREASE
Used instead of UHMW tape that will be visible or not fit.
Note: Will only last a few months.
SILICONE SPRAY
Use when grease cannot be applied.
DUCT TAPE
Use to eliminate movement.
CONFIRM THE REPAIR
Confirm that the cause of a noise is repaired by test driving the vehicle. Operate the vehicle under the same
conditions as when the noise originally occurred. Refer to the notes on the Diagnostic Worksheet.
Generic Squeak and Rattle TroubleshootingEIS0062W
Refer to Table of Contents for specific component removal and installation information.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Most incidents are caused by contact and movement between:
1. The cluster lid A and instrument panel
2. Acrylic lens and combination meter housing
3. Instrument panel to front pillar garnish
4. Instrument panel to windshield
5. Instrument panel pins
6. Wiring harnesses behind the combination meter
7. A/C defroster duct and duct joint
These incidents can usually be located by tapping or moving the components to duplicate the noise or by
pressing on the components while driving to stop the noise. Most of these incidents can be repaired by apply-
ing felt cloth tape or silicone spray (in hard to reach areas). Urethane pads can be used to insulate wiring har-
ness.
CAUTION:
Do not use silicone spray to isolate a squeak or rattle. If you saturate the area with silicone, you will
not be able to recheck the repair.
CENTER CONSOLE
Components to pay attention to include:
1. Shifter assembly cover to finisher
2. A/C control unit and cluster lid C
3. Wiring harnesses behind audio and A/C control unit
The instrument panel repair and isolation procedures also apply to the center console.
DOORS
Pay attention to the:
1. Finisher and inner panel making a slapping noise
2. Inside handle escutcheon to door finisher
3. Wiring harnesses tapping
4. Door striker out of alignment causing a popping noise on starts and stops
Tapping or moving the components or pressing on them while driving to duplicate the conditions can isolate
many of these incidents. You can usually insulate the areas with felt cloth tape or insulator foam blocks from
the NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) to repair the noise.

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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 bumpers 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 headliner 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.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR)
Overhead console noises are often caused by the console panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the console at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
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 underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation 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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PRECAUTIONS
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Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine
stopped). Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.

After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust
systems for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningEBS00REO

For final tightening of the following engine parts use Tool:
–Cylinder head bolts
–Main bearing cap bolts
–Connecting rod cap bolts
–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 lightly coated with engine oil.
Precautions for Liquid GasketEBS00REP
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING

After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the old liquid gasket sealing using Tool.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.

Tap the seal cutter to insert it.

In areas where the Tool is difficult to use, lightly tap to slide it.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket applicationsurface and the mating surface using suitable tool.

Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
liquid gasket application surface, bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the mating surfaces and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign material.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the Tool. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
4. Apply the liquid gasket without breaks to the specified location with the specified dimensions.Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
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Tool number : WS39930000 ( — )
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b. Apply liquid gasket as shown.Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
c. Check again that the timing alignment marks on the timing chain and on each sprocket are aligned. Then install the front cover.
d. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
e. After tightening, re-tighten to the specified torque. CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking onto
surface mating with oil pan.
11. Install the timing chain case cover RH bank (A) and timing chain case cover LH bank (B) as follows:

*: Cross mark (c) that can not be seen after assembly
a. Apply liquid gasket (a) as shown. Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
The start and end of the application of the liquid gasket
should be crossed at a position that cannot be seen after
attaching the chain case cover.
b. Install the bolts in the numerical order shown.
12. Install the crankshaft pulley.

Install the key of the crankshaft.

Insert the pulley by lightly tapping it.
CAUTION:
Do not tap pulley on the side surface where the belt is installed (outer circumference).
13. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt.

Lock the crankshaft using suitable tool, then tighten the bolt.

Perform the following steps for angular tightening:
KBIA2517E
M6 × 50 mm (1.97 in) : No. 1, 20, 25, 26, 27
M6 × 80 mm (3.15 in) : No. 4, 5, 7
M6 × 20 mm (0.79 in) : Except the above
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D : 2.6 - 3.6 mm (0.102 - 0.142 in) dia.
WBIA0702E
WBIA0703E

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CAMSHAFT
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Valve Lifter Clearance
Valve Lifter Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter.
Valve Lifter Hole Diameter

Measure the diameter of the valve lifter hole of the cylinder
head, using suitable tool.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
(Valve lifter clearance) = (valve lifter hole diameter) – (valve lifter
diameter)

If the measurement is not within specification, referring to each
specification of the valve lifter diameter and hole diameter,
replace either or both the valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the valve lifters if removed.

Install removed parts in their original locations.
2. Install the camshafts. Refer to the table below for identification of the RH and LH, and intake and exhaust.

Install so that the RH bank (B) dowel pins (A) and LH bank (C)
dowel pins (A) at the front of the camshaft face are in the
direction shown.Standard : 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)
JEM798G
Standard : 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
Standard : 0.013 - 0.039 mm (0.0005 - 0.0015 in)
PBIC0043E
Bank INT EXH
Identification
paint (front) Identification
paint (rear) Identification
rib
RH INT White
—Ye s
EXH —Light blue Yes
LH INT White
—No
EXH —Light blue No
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4. Install pilot converter to the crankshaft using suitable tool.
5. Install crankshaft to the cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure it turns
smoothly.
6. Install main bearing caps.

Align the identification number to the journal position to install.

Install it with the front mark (indicated by the arrow) facing the
front of engine.

Tap caps lightly to seat them in the installation position.
7. Follow the steps below to tighten each main bearing cap bolt.
a. Apply engine oil to threads and seating surfaces of bolts, and tighten all bolts temporarily.
b. Measure tightening angle using Tool. CAUTION:
Measure tightening angle using Tool. Do not measure visu-
ally.

Rotate crankshaft by hand after bolts are tightened. Check if it rotates smoothly.

Check crankshaft side clearance. Refer to EM-94, "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY" .
8. Install rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer. CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch outer circumference of oil seal.
EMP0569D
KBIA2533E
Main bearing cap bolts
in order of 1 to 10 : 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft.-lb)
Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20 : 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
PBIC0090E
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Main bearing cap bolts in
order of 1 to 10 : 40
°
Main bearing cap sub
bolts in order of 11 to 20 : 30
°
Side bolts in order of 21 to
30 : 49 N·m (5.0 kg-m, 36 ft-lb)
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Measure inside diameter of connecting rod bearing.
(Oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of connecting rod bearing) –
(Crankshaft pin diameter)

If clearance cannot be adjusted within the standard, grind crank-
shaft pin and use undersized bearing. Refer to EM-90, "
HOW
TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft pin and surfaces of each
bearing completely.

Cut a plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and
place it in the crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.

Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and
connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten the connecting rod bolts
to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.

Remove the connecting rod bearing cap and bearings. Measure
the plastigage width using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in
“Method of Measurement”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method of Measurement

Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and main bearing
cap. Measure the main bearing inside diameter with the bearing
cap bolts tightened to the specified torque. Refer to EM-82,
"ASSEMBLY" .
(Oil clearance) = (Inside diameter of main bearing) – (Crank-
shaft journal diameter)

If measured value exceeds the repair limit, select main bearings referring to the main bearing inside diam-
eter and crankshaft journal diameter, so that the oil clearance satisfies the standard. Refer to EM-90,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Standard : 0.020 - 0.039 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Limit : 0.055 mm (0.0022 in)
PBIC1642E
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Standard:
No. 1 and 5 journals : 0.001 - 0.011 mm (0.00004 - 0.0004 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journals : 0.007 - 0.017 mm (0.0003 - 0.0007 in)
Limit: No.1 and 5 journals : 0.021 mm (0.0008 in)
No. 2, 3 and 4 journals : 0.027 mm (0.0011 in)
PBIC1644E

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Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on the crankshaft journal and 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 the main bearings to the cylinder block and main bearing
cap, and tighten the main bearing bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft with plastigage installed.

Remove bearing cap and bearings. Measure plastigage width
using the scale on the plastigage bag.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the repair limit is the same as that described in
“Method of Measurement”.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING

When the bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of the
bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-82, "
ASSEMBLY" for the
tightening procedure.

If standard is not met, replace main bearings.
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD BEARING

When connecting rod bearing cap is removed after being tight-
ened to the specified torque with the connecting rod bearings
installed, the tip end of the bearing must protrude. Refer to EM-
82, "ASSEMBLY" for tightening procedure.

If standard is not met, replace connecting rod bearings.
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DIAMETER

Check for bolts (M9 and M12) installed from lower side using the
following procedure.
NOTE:

Side bolt (M10) is outside the target.

Figure shows M12 bolt.

Measure bolt diameter ″d1″ from tip of the bolt to dimension "a".

Measure bolt diameter ″d2 ″ from the dimension between tip of
the bolt and dimension ″b ″ as base station to dimension ″c ″.
NOTE:
If a narrower part in the threads is determined by visual check,
measure ″d2 ″ at that point.

Calculate the difference between ″d1 ″ and ″d2 ″.
KBIA2551E
Standard : There must be crush height
SEM502G
Standard : There must be crush height.
PBIC1646E
KBIA2497E