2006 NISSAN VERSA oil

EM-48Revision: June 2006
CAMSHAFT
2007 Versa

Rocker cover; Refer toEM-30, "IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .

Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-33, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .

Front cover, timing chain and related parts; Refer to EM-37, "TIMING CHAIN" .
7. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) from camshaft bracket.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Never disassemble.

Never allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Never place sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
8. Put the matching mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket (INT) (2)
and the camshaft bracket (1) as shown.
NOTE:
It prevents the knock pin of the camshaft (INT) from engaging
with the incorrect pin hole when installing the camshaft sprocket
(INT).
9. Remove camshaft sprockets (INT) (1) and (EXH) (2).

Secure hexagonal part (A) of camshaft with a wrench. Loosen
camshaft sprocket bolts and remove camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:

Never rotate crankshaft or camshaft while timing chain
is removed. It causes interference between valve and
piston.

Never loosen the bolts with securing anything other
than the camshaft hexagonal part or with tensioning
the timing chain.
10. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
11. Cut liquid gasket by prying the position ( ) shown, and then
remove the camshaft bracket.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

A more adhesive liquid gasket is applied compared to
previous types when shipped, so it should not be forced
off the position not specified.
: Engine front
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: Engine front
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12. Remove camshafts.
13. Remove valve lifters.
NOTE:
Identify installed positions, and store them without mixing them up.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on a precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
four locations.
2. Set dial indicator (A) vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer (A).
2. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a micrometer
(A).
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolts with specified torque. Refer to EM-51, "INSTALLATION" for the tightening
procedure.Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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Standard:
Intake : 44.605 - 44.795 mm (1.7560 - 1.7635 in)
Exhaust : 43.175 - 43.365 mm (1.6997 - 1.7072 in)
Limit:
Intake : 44.405 mm (1.7482 in)
Exhaust : 42.975 mm (1.6919 in)
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Standard:
No. 1 : 27.935 - 27.955 mm (1.0998 - 1.1006 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 24.950 - 24.970 mm (0.9823 - 0.9831 in)
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CAMSHAFT
2007 Versa

Measure the inner diameter of camshaft bracket with a bore
gauge (A).
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE

(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft or cylinder head, or both.
NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to EM-51, "INSTALLATION" for tightening procedure.
2. Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Read the end play of dial indicator (A) when camshaft is moved
forward/backward (in direction to axis).

Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
–Dimension “A” for groove of cylinder head No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for camshaft flange

Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/
or cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
B : Measuring direction of inner diameter
Standard:
No. 1 : 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 25.000 - 25.021 mm (0.9843 - 0.9851 in)
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Standard:
No. 1 : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 0.030 - 0.071 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Limit:
: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Standard : 0.075 - 0.153 mm (0.0030 - 0.0060 in)
Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
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Standard : 4.000 - 4.030 mm (0.1575 - 0.1587 in)
Standard : 3.877 - 3.925 mm (0.1526 - 0.1545 in)
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EM-54Revision: June 2006
CAMSHAFT
2007 Versa
10. Install camshaft sprocket (EXH) (2).
NOTE:
Secure the hexagonal part (A) of camshaft (EXH) using wrench
to tighten bolt.
11. Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to EM-37, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
12. Inspect and adjust valve clearance. Refer to EM-55, "
Valve Clearance" .
13. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates 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 GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .

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.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, 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.
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:

Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-II
and it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-47, "
ON BOARD
DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM" .

Check when engine is cold so as to prevent burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-5, "
ENGINE OIL LEVEL" .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-18, "
Components" .
1 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Camshaft sprocket
bolt (EXH): 88.2 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft-lb)
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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 —

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b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-37, "
Components" .
4. Clean the mating area of intake valve timing control solenoid
valve. Insert a clean shop cloth (with no oil adhesion) into the oil
hole (A) of the cylinder head.
5. Install engine mounting bracket (RH), engine mounting insulator,
and torque rod (RH) under the Step 4 condition. (With intake
valve timing control solenoid valve removed, and a shop cloth
inserted into the oil hole.) Refer to EM-73, "
Components" .
6. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from intake valve timing control solenoid valve hole (A). End crank after checking.

Check engine oil leakage by oil amount adhered to the waste inserted into the oil hole.
WAR NIN G:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pulley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:

Do not perform cranking without installing right engine mount bracket, right engine mount insu-
lator, and right torque rod.

Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent the worker from injury from engine oil
and so as to prevent engine oil contamination.

Prevent splashing by using a shop cloth so as to prevent engine oil from being splashed to
engine and vehicle. Especially, be careful not to apply engine oil to rubber parts of drive belts,
engine mounting insulator, etc. Wipe engine oil off immediately if it is splashed.
7. Perform the following inspection if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control solenoid
valve oil hole of the cylinder head.

Remove oil filter (for intake valve timing control), and then clean it. Refer to EM-77, "Components" .

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to LU-4,
"LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
8. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-4, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
9. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal
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INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
1. Remove rocker cover. Refer to EM-30, "
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance with the following procedure:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.
1 : Front cover
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C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
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OIL SEAL
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OIL SEALPFP:12279
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealEBS00T6H
REMOVAL
1. Remove camshafts. Refer to EM-47, "Components" .
2. Remove valve lifters. Refer to EM-47, "
CAMSHAFT" .
3. Rotate crankshaft, and set piston whose valve oil seal is to be removed to TDC. This will prevent valve
from dropping into cylinder.
CAUTION:
When rotating crankshaft, be careful to avoid scarring front cover with timing chain.
4. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring using Tool, the attachment and the
adapter (A). Remove valve collet with a suitable magnet hand
(B).
CAUTION:
When working, be careful not to damage valve lifter holes.
5. Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
6. Remove valve oil seal using Tool (A).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to valve oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Press in valve oil seal to the height “H” shown using Tool (A).
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.Tool number : KV101092S0 (J-26336-B)
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Tool number :KV10107902 (J-38959)
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Height “H” : 15.1 - 15.7 mm (0.594 - 0.618 in)
Tool number : KV10115600 ( — )
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EM-60Revision: June 2006
OIL SEAL
2007 Versa
Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealEBS00T6I
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts.

Front fender protector (RH); Refer to EI-22, "FENDER PROTECTOR" .

Drive belt; Refer to EM-13, "Components" .

Crankshaft pulley; Refer to EM-37, "Components" .
2. Remove front oil seal using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in
the figure.

Install front oil seal (2) using a suitable tool with outer diame-
ter 57 mm (2.24 in) and inner diameter 45 mm (1.77 in) (A) to
the dimension as shown.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilt-
ing.

Do not touch grease applied on oil seal lip.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
A : Dust seal lip
B: Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside
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Within 0.3 mm (0.012 in) toward engine front
Within 0.5 mm (0.020 in) toward engine rear
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REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to MT-15, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models), AT-253, "TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (A/T models) or CVT-207, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (CVT models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-13, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER
AND FLYWHEEL" .
3. Remove drive plate (A/T or CVT models) or flywheel (M/T models). Refer to EM-77, "
Components" .
4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply the liquid gasket lightly to entire outside area of new rear oil seal.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Install rear oil seal with a suitable tool with an outer diameter
115 mm (4.53 in) and inner diameter 90 mm (3.54 in) (A).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder
block.

Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilt-
ing.

Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.

Install rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown.
NOTE:
The standard surface of the dimension is the rear end surface of
cylinder block.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside
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A : Rear end surface of cylinder block
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