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10. Install camshaft sprocket (EXH) (2).
NOTE:
Secure the hexagonal part (A) of camshaft (EXH) using wrench
to tighten bolt.
11. Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to EM-160 .
12. Inspect and adjust valve clearance. Refer to EM-178, " Valve Clearance " .
13. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION The following are procedures for chec king fluids leak, lubricates 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 GI-42, " Recommended Chemical Product and Sealant " .
• 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. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/installation, slack in the guide may
generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop after
hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leak age of fuel, or any oil/fluids including 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.
Inspection of Camshaft Sprocket (INT) Oil Groove
CAUTION:
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT-III
and it is directed according to inspect ion procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-638, " Diagnosis Pro-
cedure " (Type 1) or
EC-1153, " Diagnosis Procedure " (Type 2).
• Check when engine is cold so as to pr event burns from the splashing engine oil.
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-16, " Inspection " .
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while checking.
a. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-141, " Component " .
b. Disconnect ignition coil and in jector harness connectors.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve. Refer to EM-160, " Component " .
1 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
Camshaft sprocket
bolt (EXH) : 88.2 N·m (9.0 kg-m, 65 ft-lb) PBIC3454J
Item 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 —
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift " .
REMOVAL
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from t he vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.
1. Remove engine undercover.
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-35, " Changing Engine Coolant " .
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belt.
3. Remove front fender protector (RH and LH). Refer to EI-24 .
4. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-9 .
5. Remove drive shafts (LH and RH) from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-9 .
6. Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to AT-232 (A/T models),
CVT-182 or
CVT-354 (CVT models) or
MT-58 (M/T models).
7. Remove rear torque rod (1). NOTE:
A/T model shown CVT and M/T models similar.
8. Remove hood assembly. Refer to BL-13 .
9. Remove cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Refer to EI-22 .
10. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-574, " Fuel Pressure Check " (Type 1) or
EC-1086, " Fuel Pressure
Check " (Type 2).
11. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-5 .
12. Remove drive belt; Refer to EM-136, " Component " .
13. Remove air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-139 .
14. Remove cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-42, " Removal and Installation " .
15. Remove radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-38 .
16. Disconnect A/T, CVT fluid cooler hoses. Refer to CO-38 .
17. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem- porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag to protect against foreign materials during the operation.
18. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-156, " Component " .
19. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-47," Component " .
20. Disconnect control cable from transaxle. Refer to CVT-182 or
CVT-341 (CVT models),
AT-212 (A/T mod-
els) or MT-55 (MT models).
21. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
22. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
23. Remove generator. Refer to SC-21 .
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24. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from t
he engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it. Refer to MTC-80, " Removal and Installation of Compressor -
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25. Remove the intake manifold to prevent the hanging chain from interfering. Refer to EM-141, " Compo-
nent " .
26. Install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear right side (B) and support the engine position with a hoist.
27. Support engine and transaxle assembly with a hoist and secure the engine in appropriate position.
28. Use a manual lift table caddy (A) or equivalently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support bottom of the engine
and the transaxle, and simultaneously adjust hoist tension.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or someth ing similar as the supporting
surface, secure a completely stable condition.
29. Remove torque rod (RH) (1), engine insulator (RH) (2) and engine bracket (RH) (3).
30. Remove engine through bolt-securing nut (C).
31. Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward by carefully operating sup- porting tools.
CAUTION:
• During the operation, make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• Before and during this lifting, alw ays check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During the removal operation, alw ays be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due
to changes in the center of gravity.
• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
• During operation, securely suppor t the engine by placing a piece of wood under the engine oil
pan and transaxle oil pan. Securely sup port the engine slingers with a hoist.
32. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-9 .
33. Separate the engine and the transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand. Refer to AT-232(A/T models),
CVT-182 or
CVT-354 (CVT models) or
MT-58 (M/T models).
INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. : Engine front
Slinger bolts : 25.5 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 19 ft-lb) PBIC3223J
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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 (1) (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, remo ve the following parts beforehand to reduce the poten-
tial risk of overturning stand.
- Exhaust manifold; Refer to EM-144 .
- Rocker cover; Refer to EM-153 .
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-147 .
4. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-185 .
5. Remove thermostat housing. Refer to CO-45 .
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-200 PBIC3227J
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EXHAUST SYSTEM
• Be careful not to cut your ha nd on heat insulator edges.
CAUTION:
• Use genuine NISSAN exhaust system parts or equi valent, which are specially designed for heat
resistance, corrosion resistance and shape.
REMOVAL
Remove exhaust system components using power tools.
• Remove heated oxygen sensor using Tool as needed.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage heated oxygen sensor.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Always replace exhaust gaskets and seal bear ings with new ones when installing.
• Before installing a new heated oxygen sensor, clean and apply an ti-seize lubricant to exhaust sys-
tem threads using suitable tool.
• Discard any heated oxygen sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7
in) onto a hard surface such as a co ncrete floor; install a new one.
• Do not over-tighten the heated oxygen sensor. Doing so may damage the heated oxygen sensor,
resulting in the MIL coming on.
• Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
exhaust leakage.
• Temporarily tighten nuts on the exhaust manifold side and bolts on the vehicle side. Check each part
for unusual interference, and then ti ghten them to the specified torque.
• When installing each mounting rubb er, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/left
directions.
Exhaust Manifold to Exhaust Front Tube
1. Securely insert seal bearing (2) into exhaust manifold (1) side in the direction shown.
• Exhaust front tube (5)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage seal bearing surface when install-
ing.
2. Install spring (3), tighten nut (4). • Be careful that the stud bolt nut does not interfere with the
flanged area ( ).
• Make sure the spring (3) sits properly on the flange surface by aligning it to the locator dimples.
Exhaust Front Tube to Center Muffler
1. Securely insert seal bearing (2) into exhaust front tube (1) side in the direction shown.
• Center muffler (5)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage seal bearing surface when install-
ing.
2. Install spring (3), tighten bolt (4). • Be careful that the stud bolt does not interfere with the flanged
area ( ).
• Make sure the spring (3) sits properly on the flange surface by
aligning it to the locator dimples.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Tool number : KV10114400 (J-38365)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : — (J-43897-18)
Oxygen sensor thread cleaner : — (J-43897-12) PBIC3797E
PBIC3798E
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side) " .
CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fas-
tened.
• After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle
side gear.
Removal and Installation (Right Side) INFOID:0000000004305847
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1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot or boot band.
• Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to
boot during installation.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band. 1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot band.
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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub-
assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse circlip.
• Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the specified length indi- cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot bands.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica- tion as shown.
9. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands. RAC0049D
Grease amount : 70 – 90 g (2.5 – 3.2 oz)
Boot installation length (L) : 142 mm (5.59 in)
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — ) SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
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