2008 NISSAN TIIDA engine disassembly

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PRECAUTIONS
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 CoolantINFOID:0000000001702463
• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000001702464
• Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
• Release fuel pressure before disassembly.
• After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and DisassemblyINFOID:0000000001702465
• When instructed to use special service tools, use the specified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful or uninstructed operations.
• Exercise maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
• Cover openings of engine system with tape or the equivalent, if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
• Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organized way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
• When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start 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:0000000001702466
• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000001702467
• 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 oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
• Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
• Release air within route after draining coolant.
• Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped).
Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
• After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems for
leakage.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningINFOID:0000000001702468
• Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts:
- Cylinder head bolts
- Camshaft sprocket (INT)
- 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 angular
tightening)

EM-64
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CYLINDER HEAD
• Water outlet; Refer to CO-19.
• Rocker cover; Refer to EM-30
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• Front cover, timing chain; Refer to EM-37
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• Camshaft; Refer to EM-47
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6. Remove cylinder head.
• Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
• Using TORX socket (size E18), loosen cylinder head bolts.
7. Remove cylinder head gasket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Cylinder Head Bolts Outer Diameter
• Cylinder head bolts are tightened by plastic zone tightening
method. Whenever the size difference between “d1” and “d2”
exceeds the limit, replace them with a new one.
• If reduction of outer diameter appears in a position other than “d2”,
use it as “d2” point.
Cylinder Head Distortion
NOTE:
When performing this inspection, cylinder block distortion should be also checked. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection
After Disassembly".
1. Wipe off engine oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket, sealant, carbon, etc. with a scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter passages for engine oil or water.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure the distortion in six directions using straightedge (A)
and feeler gauge (B).
• If it exceeds the limit, replace cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install cylinder head gasket.
2. Apply new engine oil to threads and seating surface of bolts.
CAUTION:
If cylinder head bolts re-used, check their outer diameters before installation. Follow the "Cylinder
Head Bolts Outer Diameter" procedure.
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Limit (“d1” – “d2”): 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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Limit: 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-77
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Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000001702510
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle, separate transaxle from engine. Refer to EM-72.
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 poten-
tial risk of overturning stand.
- Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-21
.
- Rocker cover; Refer to EM-30
.
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
.
4. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-62
.
5. Remove thermostat housing. Refer to CO-17
.
6. Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) cover and crankshaft position sensor (POS).
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-77
Tool number : KV 11105210 (J-44716)
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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16. Using snap ring pliers (A), remove snap rings.
17. Heat piston to 60° to 70°C (140° to 158°F) using a suitable tool
(A).
18. Push out piston pin using a suitable tool of an outer diameter
approximately 18 mm (0.71 in).
19. Loosen main bearing cap bolts in reverse order as shown, and
remove them.
NOTE:
Before loosening main bearing cap bolts, measure crankshaft
end play. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
20. Remove main bearing caps.
• Tap main bearing caps lightly using a suitable tool for removal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mounting surface.
21. Remove crankshaft.
CAUTION:
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EM-82
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CYLINDER BLOCK
15. Tighten main bearing cap bolts in two steps.
NOTE:
Tighten main bearing cap bolts in numerical order as shown:
• After installing bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
• Check crankshaft end play. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
16. Using snap ring pliers, install new snap ring to the groove of the piston rear side.
• Insert it fully into groove to install.
17. Assemble piston to connecting rod.
• Using a suitable tool, heat the piston until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand without excess force
[approximately 60° to 70 °C (140° to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston and
connecting rod.
• Assemble so that the front mark (A) on the piston head and
the oil hole (B) and the cylinder number (C) on connecting rod
are positioned as shown.
18. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.
• Insert it fully into groove to install.
• After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves
smoothly.
19. Using a suitable tool, install piston rings.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage piston.
• Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.
: Engine front
Step 1 : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Step2 60° clockwise
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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D : Big end diameter grade
E : Small end diameter grade
F : Front mark (connecting rod bearing cap)
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EM-84
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CYLINDER BLOCK
• Using a piston ring compressor [SST: EM03470000 (J-8037)]
(A) or suitable tool, install piston with the front mark on the pis-
ton head facing the front of the engine.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft
pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod
big end.
22. Install connecting rod cap.
• Match the stamped cylinder number marks (C) on connecting
rod with those on connecting rod cap to install.
23. Tighten connecting rod bolt with the following procedure:
CAUTION:
• Make sure that there is no gap in the thrust surface (A) of
the joint between connecting rod (1) and connecting rod
bearing cap (2) and that these parts are in the correct
position. And then, tighten the connecting rod bolts.
• If the connecting rod bolts are reused, measure the outer
diameter. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
24. Apply new engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod
bolts.
25. Tighten bolts in three steps
• After tightening connecting rod bolt, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.
• Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-93, "
Inspection After Disassembly".
26. Install oil pan (upper). Refer to EM-24
.
NOTE:
Install the rear oil seal after installing the oil pan (upper).
27. Install rear oil seal. Refer to EM-24
.
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.
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A : Front mark (piston)
B : Oil hole
D : Big end diameter grade
E : Small end diameter grade
F : Front mark (connecting rod bearing cap)
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Step 1 : 27.4 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Step 3 : 19.6 N·m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)PBIC3510J
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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• 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.
How to Select Piston and BearingINFOID:0000000001702511
DESCRIPTION
A : Crankshaft rear end
B: R
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A : Cylinder block left side
: Engine front
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EM-86
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CYLINDER BLOCK
• The identification grade stamped on each part is the grade for the dimension measured in new condition.
This grade cannot apply to reused parts.
• For reused or repaired parts, measure the dimension accurately. Determine the grade by comparing the
measurement with the values of each selection table.
• For details of the measurement method of each part, the reuse standards and the selection method of the
selective fitting parts, follow the applicable procedures.
HOW TO SELECT PISTON
When New Cylinder Block is Used
• Check the cylinder bore grade on rear left side of cylinder block (L),
and select piston of the same grade.
• If there is a correction stamp mark on the cylinder block, use it as a
correct reference.
When Cylinder Block is Reused
1. Measure the cylinder bore inner diameter. Refer to EM-93, "Inspection After Disassembly".
2. Determine the bore grade by comparing the measurement with the values under the cylinder bore inner
diameter of the “Piston Selection Table”.
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaftMain bearingMain bearing grade (bearing
thickness)Determined by match of cylin-
der block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous-
ing) and crankshaft journal
grade (outer diameter of jour-
nal)
Between crankshaft and con-
necting rodConnecting rod bearingConnecting rod bearing grade
(bearing thickness)Combining service grades for
connecting rod big end diame-
ter and crankshaft pin outer di-
ameter determine connecting
rod bearing selection.
Between cylinder block and pis-
tonPiston and piston pin assembly
(piston is available together with
piston pin as an assembly.)Piston grade (piston outer diam-
eter)Piston grade = cylinder bore
grade (inner diameter of bore)
A : Correction stamp
B : Standard stamp
C : Cylinder No. 1 bore grade
D : Cylinder No. 2 bore grade
E : Cylinder No. 3 bore grade
F : Cylinder No. 4 bore grade
G : No. 1 main bearing housing grade
H : No. 2 main bearing housing grade
I : No. 3 main bearing housing grade
J : No. 4 main bearing housing grade
K : No. 5 main bearing housing grade
: Engine front
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