2007 NISSAN 350Z crankshaft

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TIMING CHAIN
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Install timing chain (primary) so the mating mark (punched)
(B) on camshaft sprocket (INT) (1) is aligned with the yellow
link (A) on timing chain, while the mating mark (notched) (C)
on crankshaft sprocket (2) is aligned with the orange link (D)
on timing chain, as shown in the figure.

When it is difficult to align mating marks of timing chain (pri-
mary) with each sprocket, gradually turn camshaft using
wrench on the hexagonal portion to align it with the mating
marks.

During alignment, be careful to prevent dislocation of mating
mark alignments of timing chains (secondary).
8. Install internal chain guide (1), slack guide (2) and timing chain
tensioner (primary).
3 : Water pump
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c. Install valve timing control cover to front timing chain case.
CAUTION:

Do not face the magnet retarder side down to prevent
magnet retarder from dropping.

Check the mating surface of magnet retarder and the
drum of exhaust side camshaft sprocket for foreign mate-
rials.

Align the center of both shaft holes of the shaft and the
intake side camshaft sprocket, and then insert them.

Be careful not to drop the seal ring from the shaft groove.

When setting the valve timing control cover in position
by hand, if valve timing control cover is not contacting with the front timing chain case, the
dowel pin of magnet retarder may not be aligned with the dowel pin holes of cover. In this case,
return to step “b”.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Completely tighten the mounting bolts with the seat surface
of valve timing control cover contacting with front timing
chain case.

After all bolts are tightened, tighten No.1 bolt to the specified torque again.
15. Install oil pans (upper and lower). Refer to EM-26, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
16. Install rocker covers (right and left banks). Refer to EM-40, "
ROCKER COVER" .
17. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Fix crankshaft using ring gear stopper [SST: KV10118600 (J-48641)].
b. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.

When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Place a paint mark (A) on crankshaft pulley (2) aligning with the
angle mark (C) on crankshaft pulley bolt (1). Tighten the bolt 90
degrees (one marks) (b).
18. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
19. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.: 11.3 N·m (1.2 kg-m, 8 ft-lb)
A : Right bank
B : Left bank
C : Dowel pin hole
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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INSTALLATION
1. Install timing chain tensioners (secondary) (1) on both sides of
cylinder head.

Install timing chain tensioner with its stopper pin (C) attached.

Install timing chain tensioner with sliding part facing down-
ward on right-side cylinder head, and with sliding part facing
upward on left-side cylinder head.
2. Install valve lifter.

Install it in the original position.
3. Install camshafts.

Follow your identification marks made during removal, or fol-
low the identification marks that are present on new cam-
shafts for proper placement and direction.

Install camshaft so that and dowel pin (A) on front end face
are positioned as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder TDC on
its compression stroke)
NOTE:
Though camshaft does not stop at the portion as shown in the
figure, for the placement of cam nose, it is generally accepted
camshaft is placed for the same direction of the figure.
A : Right bank
B : Left bank
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Bank INT/EXHDowel
pin (1)Paint marks
Identification
mark (D)
M1 (E) M2 (F) M3 (C)
RHINT (A) Yes Green No Light blue 1E
EXH (B) Yes No Green Light blue 1F
LHINT (A) Yes Green No Light blue 1G
EXH (B) Yes No Green Light blue 1H
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CAMSHAFT
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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from valve timing control solenoid valve hole. End crank after
checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber
components such as drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off any splashed
engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from valve timing control solenoid valve hole. Refer to LU-4, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. 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" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases 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 MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .

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, exhaust gases, 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.
Valve ClearanceNBS0000U
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 : Valve timing control solenoid valve
: Engine front
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Items 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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In cases of removing/installing or replacing camshaft and valve-
related parts, or of unusual engine conditions due to changes in
valve clearance (found malfunctions during stating, idling or causing
noise), perform inspection as follows:
1. Remove rocker covers (right and left bank). Refer to EM-40, "
ROCKER COVER" .
2. Measure the valve clearance as follows:
a. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke.

Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark
(grooved line without color) with timing indicator.

Make sure that intake and exhaust cam nose on No. 1 cylin-
der (engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in
the figure.

If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
b. Use a feeler gauge, measure the clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
Valve clearance:
Unit: mm (in)
*: Approximately 80°C (176°F)
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: Timing mark (grooved line without color)
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Items Cold Hot * (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.304 - 0.416 (0.012 - 0.016)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 (0.011 - 0.015) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)

EM-82
CAMSHAFT
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z

By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).

No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC
c. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 3 cylinder at
TDC of its compression stroke.
NOTE:

To align cylinder No. 3 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crankshaft pulley (1) side
and on the cylinder block side at a point 240° (b) counter-
clockwise from the compression top dead center using the
hex head of the crankshaft pulley bolt as a guide.
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH×
INT×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 1 cylinder at
compression TDCINT×
EXH×
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By referring to the figure, measure the valve clearances at
locations marked “×” as shown in the table below (locations
indicated in the figure).

No. 3 cylinder at compression TDC
d. Rotate crankshaft by 240 degrees clockwise (when viewed from engine front) to align No. 5 cylinder at
TDC of its compression stroke.
NOTE:

To align cylinder No. 5 with the compression top dead center,
place matching marks (A) on the crankshaft pulley (1) side
and on the cylinder block side at a point 240° (b) counter-
clockwise from the compression top dead center using the
hex head of the crankshaft pulley bolt as a guide.
Measuring position (right bank) No. 1 CYL. No. 3 CYL. No. 5 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCEXH×
INT×
Measuring position (left bank) No. 2 CYL. No. 4 CYL. No. 6 CYL.
No. 3 cylinder at
compression TDCINT×
EXH ×
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Thickness of new valve lifter can be identified by stamp marks
on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark 788T indicates 7.88 mm (0.3102 in) in thickness.
Available thickness of valve lifter: 27 sizes with range 7.88 to 8.40 mm (0.3102 to 0.3307 in) in steps of
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-138, "
Available Valve Lifter" .
6. Install selected valve lifter.
7. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-77, "
INSTALLATION" .
8. Manually turn crankshaft pulley a few turns.
9. Make sure that the valve clearances for cold engine are within the specifications by referring to the speci-
fied values. Refer to EM-80, "
INSPECTION" .
10. Install all removal parts in the reverse order of removal. Refer to EM-77, "
INSTALLATION" .
11. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration.
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