2007 NISSAN 350Z height

EM-2Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 40
Removal and Installation ........................................ 40
REMOVAL ........................................................... 40
INSTALLATION .................................................... 42
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE ................................. 44
Removal and Installation ........................................ 44
REMOVAL ........................................................... 44
INSTALLATION .................................................... 47
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 51
TIMING CHAIN .......................................................... 53
Removal and Installation ........................................ 53
REMOVAL ........................................................... 54
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 60
INSTALLATION .................................................... 60
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 71
CAMSHAFT ............................................................... 72
Removal and Installation ........................................ 72
REMOVAL ........................................................... 72
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 74
INSTALLATION .................................................... 77
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 79
Valve Clearance ...................................................... 80
INSPECTION ....................................................... 80
ADJUSTMENT .................................................... 84
OIL SEAL .................................................................. 86
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal ............. 86
REMOVAL ........................................................... 86
INSTALLATION .................................................... 86
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............. 87
REMOVAL ........................................................... 87
INSTALLATION .................................................... 87
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............. 87
REMOVAL ........................................................... 87
INSTALLATION .................................................... 88
CYLINDER HEAD ..................................................... 89
On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 89
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE ......... 89
Removal and Installation ........................................ 90
REMOVAL ........................................................... 90
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 91
INSTALLATION .................................................... 92
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 93
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 94
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 94
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 95
Inspection After Disassembly ................................. 96
VALVE DIMENSIONS .......................................... 96
VALVE GUIDE CLEARANCE .............................. 97
VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT ......................... 97
VALVE SEAT CONTACT ..................................... 99
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT ........................... 99
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS .......................100
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE
SPRING PRESSURE LOAD .............................100
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ..............................................101
Removal and Installation ......................................101
REMOVAL .........................................................102
INSTALLATION ..................................................104
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ..............106CYLINDER BLOCK .................................................107
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................107
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................108
ASSEMBLY ........................................................ 111
How to Select Piston and Bearing ........................119
DESCRIPTION ..................................................119
HOW TO SELECT PISTON ...............................119
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEAR-
ING .....................................................................120
HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING ..................122
Inspection After Disassembly ................................125
CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ................................125
CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE .........125
PISTON TO PISTON PIN OIL CLEARANCE .....125
PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ...................126
PISTON RING END GAP ..................................126
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION .....127
CONNECTING ROD BIG END DIAMETER ......127
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................127
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION ....................128
MAIN BEARING HOUSING INNER DIAMETER .129
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE CLEARANCE ..129
CRANKSHAFT MAIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ...130
CRANKSHAFT PIN JOURNAL DIAMETER ......131
CRANKSHAFT OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER .131
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT ..................................131
CONNECTING ROD BEARING OIL CLEAR-
ANCE .................................................................131
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE ...................132
CRUSH HEIGHT OF MAIN BEARING ..............133
CRUSH HEIGHT OF CONNECTING ROD
BEARING ...........................................................133
LOWER CYLINDER BLOCK BOLT OUTER
DIAMETER ........................................................133
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER .134
FLYWHEEL DEFLECTION (M/T MODELS) ......134
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T
MODELS) ...........................................................134
DRIVE PLATE (A/T MODELS) ...........................135
OIL JET ..............................................................135
OIL JET RELIEF VALVE ....................................135
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....136
Standard and Limit ................................................136
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................136
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR, INTAKE
MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD ..........136
SPARK PLUG ....................................................137
CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT BEARING .........137
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................139
CYLINDER BLOCK ............................................142
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ......143
CONNECTING ROD ..........................................144
CRANKSHAFT ...................................................145
MAIN BEARING .................................................146
CONNECTING ROD BEARING .........................147

TIMING CHAIN
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c. Align rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block
and install rear timing chain case.

Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block.
d. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.

There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
e. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified in
numerical order shown in the figure.

If liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
f. After installing rear timing chain case, check the surface height
difference between following parts on oil pan (upper) mounting
surface.

If not within standard, repeat the installation procedure.
4. Install water pump with new O-rings. Refer to CO-23, "
WATER PUMP" .
5. Make sure that dowel pin (A) and crankshaft key (1) are located
as shown in the figure. (No. 1 cylinder at compression TDC)
NOTE:
Though camshaft does not stop at the position 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.
6. Install timing chains (secondary) and camshaft sprockets as follows:
CAUTION:

When replacing camshaft sprocket (EXH), replace valve timing control cover (including magnet
retarder and cover).

Mating marks between timing chain and sprockets slip easily. Confirm all mating mark positions
repeatedly during the installation process.Bolt length: Bolt position
20 mm (0.79 in) : 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
16 mm (0.63 in) : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
PBIC4976E
1 : Front timing chain case
2 : Rear timing chain case
3 : Lower cylinder block
Standard
Rear timing chain case to cylinder block:
–0.24 to 0.14 mm (–0.0094 to 0.0055 in)
PBIC4981E
Camshaft dowel pin
: At cylinder head upper face side in each bank.
Crankshaft key
: At cylinder head side of right bank.
PBIC5010E

TIMING CHAIN
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c. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order
as shown in the figure.

There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
d. After all bolts are tightened, retighten them to the specified
torque in numerical order shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking on surface mating with oil pan (upper).
e. After installing front timing chain case, check the surface height
difference between the following parts on the oil pan (upper)
mounting surface.

If not within standard, repeat the installation procedure.
14. Install right and left valve timing control covers as follows:
a. Install new seal rings (1) in shaft grooves.
CAUTION:
When replacing seal rings, replace all rings with new one.
b. To check the joint between dowel pins and dowel pin holes,
check the looseness in the axle direction by pushing the mating
surface of magnet retarder (A) at several places and the circum-
ferential looseness (between dowel pins and dowel pin holes) by
twisting in the circumferential direction.
CAUTION:
Always perform this procedure when removing because the
gap between dowel pins and dowel pin holes may not be
caused on purpose.M8 bolts : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
: 55.0 N·m (5.6 kg-m, 41 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
1 : Front timing chain case
2 : Rear timing chain case
3 : Lower cylinder block
Standard
Front timing chain case to rear timing chain case:
–0.14 to 0.14 mm (–0.005 to 0.0055 in)
PBIC4968E
PBIC4981E
A : Left bank
PBIC4973E
B : Moves slightly
C : Not shaken
PBIC4974E

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CAMSHAFT
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 4 jour-
nals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Do not support journal No. 1 (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
three locations.
2. Set dial indicator vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on a 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.
2. If wear is beyond the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a microme-
ter.
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolt with the specified torque. Refer to EM-77, "INSTALLATION" for the tighten-
ing procedure.

Measure the inner diameter “A” of camshaft bracket with a bore
gauge.Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
PBIC0929E
Standard cam height:
Intake : 45.865 – 46.055 mm (1.8057 – 1.8132 in)
Exhaust : 45.875 – 46.065 mm (1.8061 – 1.8136 in)
Cam wear limit
: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
EMQ0072D
Standard:
No. 1 : 25.935 - 25.955 mm (1.0211 - 1.0218 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 23.445 - 23.465 mm (0.9230 - 0.9238 in)
PBIC0040E
Standard:
No. 1 : 26.000 - 26.021 mm (1.0236 - 1.0244 in)
No. 2, 3, 4 : 23.500 - 23.521 mm (0.9252 - 0.9260 in)
PBIC1645E

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CAMSHAFT
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Valve Lifter
Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.

If anything above is found, replace valve lifter. Refer to EM-138,
"Available Valve Lifter" .
Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter at 1/2 height of valve lifter with a
micrometer since valve lifter is in barrel shape.
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER

Measure the inner diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head
with an inside micrometer.
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

(Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve lifter outer diameter)

If the calculated value is out of the standard, referring to each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and
valve lifter hole diameter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
KBIA0182E
Standard (Intake and exhaust)
: 33.980 – 33.990 mm (1.3378 – 1.3382 in)
JEM798G
Standard (Intake and exhaust)
: 34.000 - 34.016 mm (1.3386 - 1.3392 in)
SEM867E
Standard (Intake and exhaust)
: 0.010 – 0.036 mm (0.0004 – 0.0014 in)

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OIL SEAL
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OIL SEALPFP:00100
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil SealNBS0000V
REMOVAL
1. Remove camshaft relating to valve oil seal to be removed. Refer to EM-72, "CAMSHAFT" .
2. Remove valve lifters. Refer to EM-72, "
CAMSHAFT" .
3. Turn crankshaft until the cylinder requiring new oil seals is at TDC. This will prevent valve from dropping
into cylinder.
4. Remove valve collet.

Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor, attach-
ment, adapter (SST). Remove valve collet with magnet hand.
CAUTION:
When working, take care not to damage valve lifter holes.
5. Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring and valve spring seat.
6. Remove valve oil seal using valve oil seal puller (SST).
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil on new valve oil seal joint and seal lip.
2. Using valve oil seal drift (SST), press fit valve oil seal to height
“H” shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Dimension “H”: Height measured before valve spring seat instal-
lation
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
PBIC1803E
PBIC0884E
Intake and exhaust : 14.3 - 14.9 mm (0.563 - 0.587 in)
PBIC0802E

OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealNBS0000W
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:

Undercover

Drive belts: Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Radiator cooling fan assembly: Refer to CO-21, "COOLING FAN" .

Crankshaft pulley: Refer to EM-53, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
2. Install front oil seal.

Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.

Using suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal is
level with the mounting surface.
–Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter
50 mm (1.97 in).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and
crankshaft.

Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealNBS0000X
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to MT-18, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT-
242, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (A/T models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-16, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER" .
3. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Refer to EM-107, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
PBIC2931E
SEM715A
PBIC2931E

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OIL SEAL
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4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply new engine oil to new rear oil seal joint surface and seal lip.
2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Press in rear oil seal to the position as shown.

Using suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal is
level with the mounting surface.
–Suitable drift: outer diameter 100 mm (3.94 in), inner diameter
85 mm (3.35 in).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.

Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
PBIC2932E
SEM715A
SBIA0281E
LBIA0454E