2006 NISSAN VERSA service

EM-38Revision: June 2006
TIMING CHAIN
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CAUTION:
The rotating direction indicated in the text indicates all directions seen from the engine front.
REMOVAL
1. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-6, "ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-5, "
ENGINE OIL" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
4. Remove the following parts.

Rocker cover: Refer to EM-30, "Components" .

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

Water pump pulley: Refer to CO-17, "Components" .

Ground cable (between engine bracket (RH) and radiator core support)
5. Support the bottom surface of engine using a transmission jack, and then remove the engine bracket and
insulator (RH). Refer to EM-73, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
6. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.
b. At the same time, make sure that the cam noses of the No.1 cyl-
inder are located ( ) as shown.

If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one revolution (360 degrees)
and align as shown.
13.Timing chain tension guide (front
cover side)14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Oil pump sprocket
16. Oil pump drive chain 17. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 18. Timing chain tension guide
19. O-ring 20. Chain tensioner (for oil pump)
A. Refer to EM-42
B. Refer to EM-51
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1 : Camshaft (INT)
2 : Camshaft (EXH)
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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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Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) one revolution (360 degrees) and
align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front
cover.

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearance at
locations marked “×” as shown in the table below [locations
indicated with black arrow ( )] with a feeler gauge.

No. 4 cylinder compression TDC
3. If out of standard, perform adjustment. Refer to EM-57, "
ADJUSTMENT" .
ADJUSTMENT

Perform adjustment depending on selected head thickness of valve lifter.
1. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-47, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove valve lifters at the locations that are out of the standard.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed valve lifters with a
micrometer (A).
4. Use the equation below to calculate valve lifter thickness for replacement.
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Measuring position No. 1 CYL. No. 2 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 4 CYL.
No. 4 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH × ×
INT × ×
A : Exhaust side
B : No.1 cylinder
C : No.2 cylinder
D : No.3 cylinder
E : No.4 cylinder
F : Intake side
: Engine front
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Valve lifter thickness calculation: t = t1 + (C1 – C2 )
t = Valve lifter thickness to be replaced
t
1 = Removed valve lifter thickness
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1= Measured valve clearance
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2= Standard valve clearance:
Intake : 0.30 mm (0.012 in)
Exhaust : 0.33 mm (0.013 in)

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CYLINDER HEAD
2007 Versa
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CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up engine thoroughly. Then, stop it.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
3. Disconnect fuel pump fuse (1) to avoid fuel injection during mea-
surement.
4. Remove engine cover. Refer to EM-18, "
Components" .
5. Remove ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-30, "
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG
AND ROCKER COVER" .
6. Connect an engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT-II).
7. Install a suitable compression tester with an adapter onto spark
plug hole.

Use the adapter 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 cylinder head during removal.
8. With accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn ignition switch to “START” for cranking. When the gauge
pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and the engine rpm. Perform these steps to check each
cylinder.
Compression pressure:
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 psi) /rpm
CAUTION:
Always use fully a changed battery to obtain the specified engine speed.
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Standard Minimum Differential limit between cylinders
1,500 (15.0, 15.3, 217.6) / 200 1,200 (12.0, 12.2, 174) / 200 100 (1, 1, 15) / 200

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If it exceeds the limit, replace valve guide and/or valve.
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT
When valve guide is removed, replace with oversized [0.2 mm (0.008 in)] valve guide.
1. To remove valve guide, heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C
(230° to 266°F) by soaking in heated oil (A).
2. Drive out valve guide using suitable tools.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective
equipment to avoid getting burned.
3. Ream cylinder head valve guide hole using suitable tool (A).Valve guide clearance:
Standard
Intake : 0.020 - 0.053 mm (0.0008 - 0.0021 in)
Exhaust : 0.030 - 0.063 mm (0.0012 - 0.0025 in)
Limit
: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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Valve guide hole diameter (for service parts):
: 9.675 - 9.696 mm (0.3809 - 0.3817 in)
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2. Ream cylinder head (1) recess diameter for service valve seat.

Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide center.
This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110° to 130°C (230° to 266°F) by soaking
in heated oil (A).
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Press-fit valve seat into cylinder head.
CAUTION:

Never touch cold valve seats directly.

Cylinder head contains heat, when working, wear protective equipment to avoid getting burned.
5. Using valve seat cutter set or valve seat grinder, finish valve
seat to the specified dimensions. For dimensions, refer to EM-
109, "Valve Seat" .
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the 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 the 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-70, "
VALVE SEAT CONTACT" .
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS

Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the
spring. Measure the maximum clearance between the top of
valve spring and try square.
CAUTION:
Never remove valve spring seat from valve spring.

If it exceeds the limit, replace valve spring (with valve spring
seat).
2 : Valve seat
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]
Intake : 35.200 - 35.227 mm (1.3858 - 1.3869 in)
Exhaust : 29.200 - 29.227 mm (1.1496 - 1.1507 in)
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Limit: 1.9 mm (0.075 in)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
2007 Versa
5. Install the main bearings paying attention to the direction.
CAUTION:

Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not
apply new engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.

When installing, align main bearing to the center position of cylinder block and main bearing
cap.

The difference (A) between main bearing upper (1) and
main bearing lower (3) should be 0.85 mm (0.033 in) or
less when installing.

Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and oil holes (A)
on the main bearings (1) are aligned.
6. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
7. Set the signal plate with the flange facing toward the counter weight side (engine front side) to the crank-
shaft rear surface.
8. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of bolts.
9. Position crankshaft (2) and signal plate (1) using a dowel pin
(service part), and tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
NOTE:
Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set for
each.
10. Tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
11. Remove dowel pin. (service parts)
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
12. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.

While turning crankshaft by hand, make sure that it turns smoothly.
2 : Cylinder block
4 : Main bearing cap
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A : Dowel pin hole
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How to Select Piston and Bearing EBS00U7Y
DESCRIPTION

The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.

For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.

For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, refer to the text.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block is Used

Check the cylinder bore grade on rear left side of cylinder block
(L), and select piston of the same grade.

If there is a correction stamp mark on the cylinder block, use it
as a correct reference.
When Cylinder Block is Reused
1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to EM-99, "Cylinder Bore Inner Diameter" .
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with the values under the cylinder bore inner
diameter of the “Piston Selection Table”.
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaftMain bearingMain bearing grade (bearing
thickness)Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rodConnecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer
diameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
tonPiston and piston pin assembly
(piston is available together
with piston pin as an assembly.)Piston grade (piston outer
diameter)Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
A : Correction stamp
B : Standard stamp
C : Cylinder No. 1 bore grade
D : Cylinder No. 2 bore grade
E : Cylinder No. 3 bore grade
F : Cylinder No. 4 bore grade
G : No. 1 main bearing housing grade
H : No. 2 main bearing housing grade
I : No. 3 main bearing housing grade
J : No. 4 main bearing housing grade
K : No. 5 main bearing housing grade
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