2006 NISSAN VERSA length

EM-14Revision: June 2006
DRIVE BELTS
2007 Versa
INSTALLATION
1. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with
a box wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the
direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
CAUTION:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if
the holding tool accidentally comes off.
2. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6
mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of retaining boss to fix
drive belt auto-tensioner.
3. Install drive belt.
CAUTION:

Confirm drive belt is completely set to pulleys.

Check for engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant are not adhered to drive belt and each
pulley groove.
4. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
5. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
6. Confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to
EM-13, "
Checking Drive Belts" .
ComponentsEBS00U73
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-TensionerEBS00U74
REMOVAL
1. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-13, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Release the fixed drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
3. Loosen bolt and remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
PBIC3936E
1. Front cover 2. Drive belt auto–tensioner 3. Idler pulley (models without A/C)
4. Bracket (models without A/C) 5. Shaft (models without A/C)
PBIC4698E

CAMSHAFT
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5. Install camshaft bracket bolts in three stage in numerical order
as shown in numerical order as shown.

There are two types of bolts. Refer to the following for locating
bolts.
6. Tighten all bolts in numerical order in three steps.
7. Install the camshaft sprocket (INT) to the camshaft (INT).
NOTE:
When the camshaft sprocket (INT) (2) is removed, refer to the
paint mark (A) put according to step “3”. Securely align the
knock pin and the pin hole, and then install them.
8. Tighten camshaft (INT) sprocket bolt.
NOTE:
Secure the hexagonal part of camshaft (INT) using wrench to tighten bolt.
9. Turn 67 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Never judge by visual inspection without an angle wrench.
: Engine front
M6 bolts [thread length: 57.5 mm (2.264 in)]
: 13, 14 and 15 in the figure
M6 bolts [thread length: 35.00 mm (1.378 in)]
: Except the above
Step 1 : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Step 2 : 5.88 N·m (0.60 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Step 3 : 9.5 N·m (0.97 kg-m, 84 in-lb)
1 : Camshaft bracket
: Engine front
PBIC3176J
PBIC3992J
Camshaft sprocket bolt (INT) : 35.0 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
1 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
A : Camshaft (INT) hexagonal part
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
PBIC3455J

CYLINDER BLOCK
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CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION

Check with a connecting rod aligner.

If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER

Install connecting rod cap (1) without connecting rod bearing
installed, and tightening connecting rod bolts to the specified
torque. Refer to EM-81, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening proce-
dure.

Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod big end with an
inside micrometer.

If out of the standard, replace connecting rod assembly.
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEARANCE
Connecting Rod Bushing Inner Diameter
Measure the inner diameter of connecting rod bushing with an inside
micrometer (A).
C : Feeler gauge
Bend (A):
Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion (B):
Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in) per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
PBIC3268J
2 : Connecting rod
A : Example
B : Measuring direction of inner diameter
Standard: 47.000 - 47.013 mm (1.8504 - 1.8509 in)PBIC3269J
Standard: 20.000 - 20.012 mm (0.7874 - 0.7879 in)
PBIC3270J

EM-106Revision: June 2006
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
2007 Versa
VA LV E
Va lv e Tim in g
Unit: degree
( ): Valve timing control “ON”
Valve Dimensions
Unit: mm (in) Normal cylinder head height “H” 130.9 (5.15) — Items Standard Limit
PBIC0924E
Va l v e t i m i n g
ab c de f
212 224 -8 (32) 52 (12) 7 25
PBIC4542E
Valve head diameter “D”Intake 33.8 - 34.1 (1.331 - 1.343)
Exhaust 27.6 - 27.9 (1.087 - 1.098)
Valve length “L”Intake 106.21 (4.181)
Exhaust 105.26 (4.144)
Valve stem diameter “d”Intake 5.465 - 5.480 (0.2152 - 0.2157)
Exhaust 5.455 - 5.470 (0.2148 - 0.2154)
Valve seat angle “α”45°15′ - 45°45′
Valve margin “T”Intake 1.1 (0.043)
Exhaust 1.2 (0.047)
SEM 18 8A

EM-108Revision: June 2006
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
2007 Versa
Va lv e S p ri n g
Valve Lifter
Unit: mm (in)
Valve Guide
Unit: mm (in) Items Intake Exhaust
Free height 44.90 - 45.10 mm (1.7677 - 1.7755 in) 45.74 - 45.94 mm (1.8007 - 1.8086 in)
Installation height 35.30 mm (1.390 in) 35.30 mm (1.390 in)
Installation load 153 - 173 N (15.6 - 17.6 kg, 34 - 39 lb) 139 - 157 N (14.2 - 16.0 kg, 31 - 35 lb)
Height during valve open 26.36 mm (1.0377 in) 27.80 mm (1.0944 in)
Load with valve open 335 - 377 N (34.2 - 38.5 kg, 75 - 85 lb) 266 - 297 N (27.1 - 30.3 kg, 60 - 67 lb)
Identification color White Orange
ItemsStandard
Valve lifter outer diameterIntake 33.977 - 33.987 (1.3377 - 1.3381)
Exhaust 29.977 - 29.987 (1.1802 - 1.1806)
Valve lifter hole diameterIntake 34.000 - 34.021 (1.3386 - 1.3394)
Exhaust 30.000 - 30.021 (1.1811 - 1.1819)
Valve lifter clearance0.013 - 0.044 (0.0005 - 0.0017)
Items Standard part Service part
Valve guideOuter diameter 9.523 - 9.534 (0.3749 - 0.3754) 9.723 - 9.734 (0.3828 - 0.3832)
Inner diameter (Finished size) 5.500 - 5.518 (0.2165 - 0.2172)
Cylinder head valve guide hole diameter 9.475 - 9.496 (0.3730 - 0.3739) 9.675 - 9.696 (0.3809 - 0.3817)
Interference fit of valve guide 0.027 - 0.059 (0.0011 - 0.0023)
ItemsStandard Limit
Valve guide clearanceIntake 0.020 - 0.053 (0.0008 - 0.0021)
0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust 0.030 - 0.063 (0.0012 - 0.0025)
Projection length “L” 13.35 - 13.65 (0.526 - 0.537)
PBIC0184E

FAX-14
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot or boot band.

Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage
to boot during installation.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on
shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack
with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length specified
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band.
1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot
band.
SFA80 0
SDIA2629E
Grease amount : 130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
SFA023A
Boot installation length “L ”
M/T models : 181.2 mm (7.13 in)
Except for M/T models : 176.0 mm (6.93 in)SDIA3285E

FAX-16
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub-
assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse circlip.

Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the specified length indi-
cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot bands.

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets specifica-
tion as shown.
9. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
RAC0049D
Grease amount : 70 – 90 g (2.5 – 3.2 oz)
Boot installation length “L” : 142 mm (5.59 in)
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension “M” : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
DSF0047D

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on
shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack
with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length specified
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band.
1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot
band.
2. Pull and tighten the boot band using suitable tool until both
pawls of boot band are secured in the boot band grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band.
SDIA2629E
Grease amount : 130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
SFA023A
Boot installation length “L ”
A/T models : 178 mm (7.01 in)
Except for A/T models : 168 mm (6.61 in)SDIA3285E
RAC1133D