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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-115
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 Make sure that all connection
points have been disconnected.
 Keep in mind the center of vehicle gravity cha nges. If necessary, use jack(s) to support the vehi-
cle at rear jacking point(s) to preven t 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 ofengine 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-27, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
3. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nuts with power tool.
4. Lift with hoist and separate the engine and the trans mission 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-19, "
System Description".
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
System Description".
7. Separate the engine from the transmission assembly. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and Installation (2WD
Models)".
8. Remove each engine mounting insulator and each engine mounting bracket from the engine with power tool.
9. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from the transmission assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
 Do not allow engine mounting insulator to be damage and careful no 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-112, "
Component (2WD
Models)".
Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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EM-116
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (show n as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then tighten mounting nuts.
 Tighten rear engine mounting member bolts in numerical order as shown in the figure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak. Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-9, "
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 leak-
age at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leakage at connection points.
 Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing engine oil and engine coolant.
 Bleed air from lines and hoses of applic able 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.
PBIC2062E
PBIC3040E
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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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-117
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Component (AWD Models)INFOID:0000000001325744
Removal and Installation (AWD Models)INFOID:0000000001325745
WARNING:
 Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
 Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
 For engines not equipped with engi
ne slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS
CATALOG.
CAUTION:
 Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
 Do not start working until exhaust system and engine coolant are cool enough.
 If items or work required are not covered by th e engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
 Always use the support poin t specified for lifting.
 Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-
able reasons, support at rear axle jacking point with transmission jack or similar tool before starting
work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.
 For supporting points fo r lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-37, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand".
REMOVAL
Outline
1. Engine mounting bracket (RH) 2. Engine mounting bracket (RH) (Low-
er)3. Dynamic damper
4. Washer 5. Engine mounting insulator (RH) 6. Engine mounting insulator (LH)
7. Engine mounting bracket (LH) 8. Harness bracket 9. Heat insulator
10. Caller 11. Rubber bush 12. Rear engine mounting member
13. Engine mounting insulator (rear) 14. Dynamic damper
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EM-120
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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 pr event 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 ofengine 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-27, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
3. Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nuts with power tool.
4. Lift with hoist and separate the engine, the transmi ssion assembly, the transfer assembly and the front
final drive assembly from front suspension member.
CAUTION:
 Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
 Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-19, "
System Description".
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8
.
7. Remove front propeller shaft from the front final drive assembly side. Refer to PR-4, "
On-Vehicle Inspec-
tion".
8. Separate the engine from the transmission assembly. Refer to AT-241, "
Removal and Installation (2WD
Models)".
9. Remove the front final drive assembly from oil pan (upper). Refer to FFD-14, "
Removal and Installation
(VQ35DE Models)".
10. Remove each engine mounting insulator and each engine mounting bracket from the engine with power
tool.
11. Remove rear engine mounting member and engine m ounting insulator (rear) from the transmission
assembly.
12. Remove dynamic damper from the transfer assembly.
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-117, "
Component (AWD
Models)".
Slinger bolts:
: 28.0 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
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ENGINE ASSEMBLYEM-121
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 When installing engine mounting bracket (RH and LH) on cylinder
block, tighten two upper bolts (shown as “A” in the figure) first.
Then tighten two lower bolts (shown as “B” in the figure).
 Install engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) as follows:
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (shown as “C”, “D” and “E” in the figure).
- Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque with following mounting surfaces touched.
 Engine mounting bracket (RH) to engine mounting bracket (RH)
(lower) (shown as “C” and “D” in figure).
 Front final drive to engine mounting bracket (RH) (lower) (shown as “E” in figure).
 Make sure all engine mounting insulators are seated properly, then
tighten mounting nuts.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.
 Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-9, "
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 leak-
age 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.
 Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-
ing 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.
PBIC3042E
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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EM-160
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PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution Necessary for Steering W
heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000001524895
NOTE:
 This Procedure is applied only to models with In telligent Key system and NVIS/IVIS (NISSAN/INFINITI
VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM - NATS).
 Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the ″LOCK ″ position.
 Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NVIS /IVIS, an electrically controlled steering lock
mechanism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be
rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the ″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Drain Engine Coolant and Engine OilINFOID:0000000001325752
Drain engine coolant and engine oil when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000001325753
 Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
 Release fuel pressure before disconnecting and disassembly.
 After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and DisassemblyINFOID:0000000001325754
 When instructed to use SST, use specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or unin-
structed operations.
 Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
 Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equival ent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
 Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organi zed way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
 When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, star t with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be used
where noted in the step.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementINFOID:0000000001325755
Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
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PRECAUTIONSEM-161
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Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000001325756
 Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts to specification.
 When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
do exactly as specified.
 Replace with new gasket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
 Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check engine oil or engine coolant passages for any restriction and blockage.
 Guide pins are used for several parts alignment. When replacing and reassembling parts with guide pins, make sure that guide pins are installed in the original portion.
 Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely re move foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
 Release air within route when refilling after draining engine coolant.
 After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check engine coolant, fuel, engine oil, and
exhaust gases for leakage.
Parts Requiring Angle TighteningINFOID:0000000001325757
 Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Main bearing cap bolts
- Connecting rod cap nuts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angletightening)
 Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
 The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
 Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000001325758
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING
 After removing mounting nuts and bolts, separate the mating sur- face using seal cutter (SST) and remove old liquid gasket sealing.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
 Tap seal cutter to insert it, and then slide it by tapping on the side
as shown in the figure.
 In areas where seal cutter (SST) is difficult to use, use plastic ham-
mer to lightly tap the parts, to remove it.
CAUTION:
If for some unavoidable reaso n tool such as screwdriver is
used, be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using scraper, remove old liquid gasket adhering to the liquid gasket application surface and the mating surface.
 Remove liquid gasket completely from the groove of the liquid
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Wipe the liquid gasket application surface and the mating sur- face with white gasoline (lighting and heating use) to remove
adhering moisture, grease and foreign materials.
PBIC0002E
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EM-168
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not relatedLocation
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
Refer-
ence page
Be-
fore
warm- up After
warm-
up When
start-
ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking
C A — A B — Tappet noise Valve clearance
EM-218
Rattle C A — A B CCamshaft
bearing noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout EM-211EM-211
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—B B— Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance EM-256
EM-256
Slap or
rap
A——B B A Piston slap
noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-256EM-256
EM-256
EM-256
Knock A B C B B B
Connecting
rod bearing
noiseConnecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance
EM-256EM-256
Knock A B — A B C
Main bearing
noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-256EM-256
Front of
engine
front coverTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing chain
and chain
tensioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-200
EM-199
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking or
slipping)Drive belts deflection
EM-170
Creaking A B A B A B Drive belts
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water pump
noise
Water pump operation
CO-50
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