EM-12
DRIVE BELTS
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DRIVE BELTSPFP:02117
Checking Drive BeltsNBS0000D
WARNING:
Be sure to perform this step when engine is stopped.
Make sure that the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range (A).
NOTE:
Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) should be within the range (B) in
the figure.
Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
If the indicator (C) (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belts is damaged, replace drive
belt.
Tension AdjustmentNBS0000E
Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and InstallationNBS0000F
REMOVAL
1. Remove undercover with power tool.
2. Remove reservoir tank. Refer to CO-13, "
RADIATOR" .
1. Power steering oil pump 2. Alternator 3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley 5. A/C compressor 6. Idler pulley
7. Drive belt 8. Idler pulley
A. Possible use range B.Range when new drive belt is
installedC. Indicator
D. View D
PBIC4943E
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission
from engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Lift the engine with hoist, and mount it onto widely use engine stand. Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
7. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
8. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-9, "
OIL FILTER" .
9. Remove oil temperature sensor, as necessary.
10. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
11. Remove oil strainer.
12. Remove rear cover plate.
13. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove oil pan (upper).
I n s e r t s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] b e t w e e n o i l
pan (upper) and cylinder block. Slide seal cutter by tapping on
the side of tool with hammer. Remove oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.
Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
: Engine front
PBIC4956E
SEM365E
: Engine frontPBIC4957E
EM-44
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASEPFP:13599
Removal and InstallationNBS0000Q
NOTE:
This section describes removal/installation procedure of front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts without removing oil pan (upper) on vehicle.
When oil pan (upper) needs to be removed or installed, or when rear timing chain case is removed or
installed, remove oil pans (upper and lower) first. Then remove front timing chain case, timing chain
related parts, and rear timing chain case in this order, and install in the reverse order of removal. Refer to
EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
Refer to EM-53, "TIMING CHAIN" for component parts location.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-79, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
4. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal.
5. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
6. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
7. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-21, "
COOLING FAN" .
8. Separate engine harnesses removing their brackets from front timing chain case.
9. Remove drive belts. Refer to EM-12, "
DRIVE BELTS" .
10. Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
11. Remove harness bracket and fuel sub tube mounting bolt on front timing chain case.
12. Remove oil level gauge and guide.
13. Remove power steering oil pump from bracket with piping connected, and temporarily secure it to aside.
Refer to PS-28, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
14. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-28, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
15. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
16. Remove water outlet and water piping. Refer to CO-28, "
WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING" .
17. Remove left and right valve timing control covers with the following procedure.
a. Disconnect valve timing control harness connector.
b. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
A : Right bank
B : Left bank
C : Dowel pin hole
PBIC4965E
EM-54
TIMING CHAIN
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
NOTE:
This section describes procedures for removing/installing front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.
To remove/install front timing chain case, timing chain, and its related parts without removing oil pan
(upper), refer to EM-44, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission
from engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Lift the engine with hoist and mount it onto widely use engine stand. Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-28, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
7. Remove left and right valve timing control covers (including magnet retarder and cover) with the following
procedure.
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
1.Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(left bank)2. Internal chain guide 3.Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(right bank)
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Slack guide 9. Timing chain tensioner (primary)
10. Crankshaft sprocket 11. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 12. Timing chain (secondary)
13. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 14. O-ring 15. Rear timing chain case
16. O-ring 17. O-ring 18. O-ring
19. Bracket 20. Bracket 21. Front timing chain case
22.Valve timing control cover gasket
(LH)23. Valve timing control cover (LH) 24. O-ring
25. Crankshaft pulley bolt 26. Crankshaft pulley 27. Front oil seal
28. Idler pulley 29. O-ring 30. Oil level gauge guide
31. Drive belt auto-tensioner 32. Idler pulley 33. Idler pulley bracket
34. Alternator bracket 35. Water outlet (front) 36.Valve timing control cover gasket
(RH)
37. Valve timing control cover (RH) 38. Power steering oil pump bracket
A. Refer to EM-60
A : Right bank
B : Left bank
C : Dowel pin hole
PBIC4965E
EM-104
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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3. Remove rear engine mounting member bolts.
4. Remove front suspension member mounting nuts. Refer to FSU-5, "
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
5. Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine, transmission and front suspension member assem-
bly. When performing work, observe the following caution:
CAUTION:
Confirm there is no interference with the vehicle.
Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
Keep in mind the center of the vehicle gravity changes. If necessary, use jack(s) to support the
vehicle at rear jacking point(s) to prevent it from falling it off the lift.
Separation Work
1. Install engine slingers into front of cylinder head (right bank) and
rear of cylinder head (left bank).
To protect rocker cover against damage caused by tilting of
engine slinger, insert spacer between cylinder head and
engine rear lower slinger, in direction shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Spacer is a component part of engine rear upper slinger
assembly.
2. Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to PS-28, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
3. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nut.
4. Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from front suspension member.
CAUTION:
Before and during this lifting, always make sure that any harnesses are left connected.
Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove A/C compressor. Refer to ATC-125, "
Removal and Installation of Compressor" .
7. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
8. Separate engine from transmission. Refer to MT-18, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT-
242, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (A/T models).
9. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine.
10. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no engine oil gets on it.
For a location with a positioning pin, insert it securely into hole of mating part.
For a part with a specified installation orientation, refer to component figure in EM-101, "Removal and
Installation" . Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
PBIC2061E
KBIA1017E