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PREPARATION
2007 Versa
Valve guide reamer (1): Reaming valve guide inner hole
(2): Reaming hole for oversize valve guide
(J-43897-18)
(J-43897-12)
Oxygen sensor thread cleanerReconditioning the exhaust system threads
before installing a new oxygen sensor (Use
with anti-seize lubricant shown below.)
a: J-43897-18 (18 mm dia.) for zirconia ox-
ygen sensor
b: J-43897-12 (12 mm dia.) for titania oxy-
gen sensor
Anti-seize lubricant (Permatex 133AR
or equivalent meeting MIL specifica-
tion MIL-A-907)Lubricating oxygen sensor thread cleaning
tool when reconditioning exhaust system
threads
E20 Torx® Socket
(J-45816)Removing and installing drive plate and fly-
wheel bolts (Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
PBIC4013E
AEM488
AEM489
LBIA0285E
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OIL PAN
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1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-5, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Remove engine and transaxle assembly. Refer to EM-73
.
3. Remove oil filter using Tool.
CAUTION:
When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
4. Remove oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order as shown.
5. After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface
and remove the sealant using Tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
6. Remove the following parts:
Flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T or CVT models); Refer to EM-77, "CYLINDER BLOCK" .
Front cover, timing chain, oil pump drive chain; Refer to EM-37, "TIMING CHAIN" .
7. Remove oil pump.
Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
8. Remove oil pan (lower) bolts in reverse order as shown.Tool number : KV10115801 ( — )
: Engine front
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Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
WBIA0566E
1 : Oil pump
2 : Oil pan (upper)
: Engine front
PBIC3532J
: Engine front
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TIMING CHAIN
2007 Versa
Removal and InstallationEBS00U7N
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
C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
PBIC3960E
1 : Camshaft (INT)
2 : Camshaft (EXH)
: Engine front
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CAMSHAFT
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Removal and InstallationEBS00U7P
REMOVAL
WA RN ING:
Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to SC-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
5. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
6. Remove the following parts.
Intake manifold; Refer to EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
1. O-ring 2. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 3. Camshaft bracket
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 6. Camshaft (EXH)
7. Camshaft (INT) 8. Valve lifter (EXH) 9. Valve lifter (INT)
10. Cylinder head
A. Refer to EM-51
.
PBIC4589E
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OIL SEAL
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REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to MT-15, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (M/T models), AT-253, "TRAN-
SAXLE ASSEMBLY" (A/T models) or CVT-207, "TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY" (CVT models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-13, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER
AND FLYWHEEL" .
3. Remove drive plate (A/T or CVT models) or flywheel (M/T models). Refer to EM-77, "
Components" .
4. Remove rear oil seal with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder block.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply the liquid gasket lightly to entire outside area of new rear oil seal.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants" .
2. Install rear oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.
Install rear oil seal with a suitable tool with an outer diameter
115 mm (4.53 in) and inner diameter 90 mm (3.54 in) (A).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage crankshaft and cylinder
block.
Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilt-
ing.
Do not touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.
Install rear oil seal (1) to the position as shown.
NOTE:
The standard surface of the dimension is the rear end surface of
cylinder block.
3. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
A : Dust seal lip
B : Oil seal lip
: Engine outside
: Engine inside
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PBIC3951E
A : Rear end surface of cylinder block
PBIC3761E
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation EBS00T6R
WA RN ING:
Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not
equipped.
CAUTION:
Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
Always use the support point specified for lifting.
1. Torque rod (RH) 2. Engine mounting Insulator (RH) 3. Engine mounting bracket (RH)
4. Bracket 5. Rear torque rod 6. Engine through bolt
7. Engine mounting bracket (LH) 8. Engine mounting insulator (LH)
WBIA0787E
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CYLINDER BLOCK
2007 Versa
Disassembly and AssemblyEBS00U7X
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle, separate transaxle from engine. Refer to EM-73,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine to engine stand as follows;
a. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (1) (A/T or CVT
models).
Secure flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T or CVT mod-
els) using Tool (A), and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage or scratch drive plate (A/T or CVT
models) and contact surface for clutch disc of flywheel (M/T
models).
NOTE:
Figure shows drive plate (A/T or CVT models)
b. Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand.
CAUTION:
Use the engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 135 kg (298 lb) or more] large
enough for supporting the engine weight.
If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the
potential risk of overturning stand.
–Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-21, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD" .
–Rocker cover; Refer to EM-30, "IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support mating surface of transaxle with flywheel (M/T
models) or drive plate (A/T or CVT models) removed.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
3. Remove oil pan (upper and lower). Refer to EM-24, "
OIL PAN" .
4. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-62, "
CYLINDER HEAD" .
5. Remove thermostat housing. Refer to CO-18, "
THERMOSTAT" .
1. Cylinder block 2. O-ring 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4.Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
cover5.Oil filter (for intake valve timing con-
trol)6. Knock sensor
7. Oil pressure switch 8. Top ring 9. Second ring
10. Oil ring 11. Snap ring 12. Piston
13. Piston pin 14. Connecting rod 15. Thrust bearing
16. Connecting rod bearing upper 17. Main bearing upper 18. Crankshaft key
19. Main bearing lower 20. Connecting rod bearing lower 21. Connecting rod bearing cap
22. Connecting rod bolt 23. Main bearing cap 24. Main bearing cap bolt
25. Crankshaft 26. Pilot converter (A/T or CVT models) 27. Signal plate
28. Rear oil seal 29. Drive plate (A/T or CVT models) 30. Reinforcement plate (A/T or CVT
models)
31. Flywheel (M/T models) 32. Block heater (Canada only) A. Refer to EM-81
Tool number : KV 11105210 (J-44716)
PBIC3226J
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CYLINDER BLOCK
2007 Versa
28. Install flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (1) (A/T or CVT mod-
els).
Secure crankshaft using Tool. (A), and tighten bolts crosswise
over several times.
NOTE:
A/T model shown CVT and M/T similar.
Install pilot converter (1), drive plate (2) and reinforcement
plate (3) as shown (A/T or CVT models).
Using a suitable tool of 33 mm. (1.30 in) in diameter, press-fit
pilot converter into the end of crankshaft until it stops (A/T or
CVT models).
NOTE:
M/T models have no pilot converter and reinforcement plate.
29. Install knock sensor (1) with connector facing toward the rear of
engine.
CAUTION:
Never tighten bolts while holding the connector.
If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor,
replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder
block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.
Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
30. Install crankshaft position sensor (POS) and crankshaft position sensor (POS) cover.
CAUTION:
Avoid impacts such as a dropping.
Keep it away from metal particles.
Never place sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
31. Install oil filter (for intake valve timing control) (1) in the direction
shown.
Make sure that the oil filter does not protrude from the upper
surface of cylinder block (2) after installation.
32. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
PBIC3998E
A : Crankshaft rear end
B: R
PBIC4075E
A : Cylinder block left side
: Engine front
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