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If possible, drive the vehicle with
the customer until the noise is duplicated. Note any additional information on
the Diagnostic Worksheet regarding the conditions or lo cation of the noise. This information can be used to
duplicate the same conditions when you confirm the repair.
If the noise can be duplicated easily during the test drive, to help identify the source of the noise, try to dupli-
cate the noise with the vehicle stopped by doing one or all of the following:
• Close a door.
• Tap or push/pull around the area where the noise appears to be coming from.
• Rev the engine.
• Use a floor jack to recreate vehicle “twist”.
• At idle, apply engine load (electrical load, half-clutch on M/T model, drive position on A/T and CVT models).
• Raise the vehicle on a hoist and hit a tire with a rubber hammer.
• Drive the vehicle and attempt to duplicate the conditions the customer states exist when the noise occurs.
• If it is difficult to duplicate the noise, drive the vehicle slowly on an undulating or rough road to stress the
vehicle body.
CHECK RELATED SERVICE BULLETINS After verifying the customer concern or symptom, che ck ASIST for Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) related
to that concern or symptom.
If a TSB relates to the symptom, follow the procedure to repair the noise.
LOCATE THE NOISE AND IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE 1. Narrow down the noise to a general area. To help pi npoint the source of the noise, use a listening tool
(Chassis Ear: J-39570, Engine Ear: J-39565 and mechanics stethoscope).
2. Narrow down the noise to a more specific area and identify the cause of the noise by: • Removing the components in the area that you suspect the noise is coming from.
Do not use too much force when removing clips and fasteners, otherwise clips and fasteners
can be broken or lost during the repair , resulting in the creation of new noise.
• Tapping or pushing/pulling the component that you suspect is causing the noise.
Do not tap or push/pull the component with excessi ve force, otherwise the noise will be elimi-
nated only temporarily.
• Feeling for a vibration with your hand by touching t he component(s) that you suspect is (are) causing
the noise.
• Placing a piece of paper between components that you suspect are causing the noise.
• Looking for loose components and contact marks.
Refer to EI-8, " Generic Squeak and Rattle Troubleshooting " .
REPAIR THE CAUSE • If the cause is a loose component, tighten the component securely.
• If the cause is insufficient clearance between components:
- Separate components by repositioning or loosening and retightening the component, if possible.
- Insulate components with a suitable insulator such as urethane pads, foam blocks, felt cloth tape or ure- thane tape. A NISSAN Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980) is available through your authorized NISSAN Parts
Department.
CAUTION:
Do not use excessive force as many components are constructed of plastic and may be damaged.
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
The following materials are contained in the NISSA N Squeak and Rattle Kit (J-43980). Each item can be
ordered separately as needed.
URETHANE PADS [1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick]
Insulates connectors, harness, etc.
76268-9E005: 100 x 135 mm (3.94 x 5.31 in)/76884-71L01: 60 x 85 mm (2.36 x 3.35 in)/76884-71L02: 15 x 25
mm (0.59 x 0.98 in)
INSULATOR (Foam blocks)
Insulates components from contact. Can be used to fill space behind a panel.
73982-9E000: 45 mm (1.77 in) thick, 50 x 50 mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)/73982-50Y00: 10 mm (0.39 in) thick, 50 x 50
mm (1.97 x 1.97 in)
INSULATOR (Light foam block)
80845-71L00: 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, 30 x 50 mm (1.18 x 1.97 in)
FELT CLOTH TAPE
Used to insulate where movement does not occur. Ideal for instrument panel applications.
68370-4B000: 15 x 25 mm (0.59 x 0.98 in) pad/ 68239-13E00: 5 mm (0.20 in) wide tape roll
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3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, se curing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sun visor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headliner and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (FRONT AND REAR) Overhead console noises are often caused by the cons ole panel clips not being engaged correctly. Most of
these incidents are repaired by pushing up on the c onsole at the clip locations until the clips engage.
In addition look for:
1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplic ated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of thes e incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component installed on the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs c an usually be made by moving, adjusting, securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.
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Find the Cause of the Symptom INFOID:0000000004784256
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
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 related Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item Refer-
ence page
Before
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-20 Rattle C A — A B C
Camshaft
bearing
noise Camshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout EM-117 EM-117
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock — A — B B —
Piston pin
noise Piston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod small
end clearance EM-121 EM-124
Slap or
rap A — — B B A
Piston
slap noise Piston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-121 EM-121
EM-121
EM-124
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noise Connecting rod small
end clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance EM-121 EM-124
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-125 EM-121
Front of
engine
Front cov-
er Tapping or
ticking A A — B B B Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-56Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing A B — B — C Drive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping) Drive belt deflection
EM-116 Creaking A B A B A B
Drive belt
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak A B — B A B Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000004784272
REMOVAL 1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL It is necessary to replace the air cleaner filter at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty driving
conditions. Refer to MA-9, " Introduction of Periodic Maintenance " .
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
• Air cleaner filter (2)
• Holder (3) PBIC3558J
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d. Using suitable tool or valve seat grinder, finish seat to the speci-
fied dimensions. Refer to EM-119, " Cylinder Head " .
CAUTION:
When using the valve seat cutt er, firmly grip cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cu t in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with cutter or cu tting many different times may
result in stage valve seat.
e. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
f. Check again for normal contact. Refer to EM-82, " Disassembly and Assembly " .
3. Install valve oil seal. • Install with Tool (A) to match dimension as shown.
4. Install valve spring seat.
5. Install valve. • Install larger diameter to intake side.
6. Install valve spring. NOTE:
It can be installed in either direction.
7. Install valve spring retainer.
8. Install valve collet. • Compress valve spring with Tool (A). Install valve collet with amagnet hand (B).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage valve lifter holes.
• Tap valve stem edge lightly with a plastic hammer after instal-
lation to check its installed condition.
9. Install valve lifter.
10. Install spark plug with a suitable tool. SEM934C
Height “H” : 13.2 - 13.8 mm (0.520 - 0.543 in)
Tool number : KV10115600 (J-38958) PBIC3211J
Tool number : KV10116200 (J-26336-B)
: KV10115900 (J-26336-20)
: KV10109220 ( — ) PBIC3727E
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Description INFOID:0000000004784319
• 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 dimens ion 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 procedures.
Connecting Rod Bearing INFOID:0000000004784320
WHEN NEW CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT ARE USED 1. Apply connecting rod big end diameter grade stamped (C) on connecting rod side face to the row in the “Connecting Rod
Bearing Selection Table”.
2. Apply crankshaft pin journal diameter grade stamped (B) on crankshaft front side to the column in the “Connecting Rod Bear-
ing Selection Table”.
3. Read the symbol at the cross point of selected ro w and column in the “Connecting Rod Bearing Selection
Table”.
4. Apply the symbol obtained to the “Connecting Rod Bear ing Grade Table” to select connecting rod bearing.
WHEN CONNECTING ROD AND CRANKSHAFT ARE REUSED 1. Measure the dimensions of the connecting rod big end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter indi-
vidually. Refer to EM-103, " Inspection " .
Selection points Selection parts Selection items Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaft Main bearing Main 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 rod Connecting rod bearing Connecting 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. A : Oil hole
B : Cylinder number
D : Front mark
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Find the Cause of the Symptom INFOID:0000000004307122
1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
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 related D. Drive belt E. Crankshaft pulley F. A/C compressor
G. Water pump H. Generator I. Tension pulley
J. Valve mechanism K. Valves
Location of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
Refer-
ence page
Before
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-227 Rattle C A — A B C
Camshaft
bearing
noise Camshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout EM-170 EM-170
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock — A — B B —
Piston pin
noise Piston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance EM-216 EM-216
Slap or
rap A — — B B A
Piston
slap noise Piston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-216 EM-216
EM-216
EM-216
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noise Connecting rod bushing
oil clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance EM-216 EM-216
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-216 EM-216
Front of
engine
Front cov-
er Tapping or
ticking A A — B B B Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-161Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing A B — B — C Drive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping) Drive belt deflection
EM-136 Creaking A B A B A B
Drive belt
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak A B — B A B Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
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• Align marks.
• Attach each joint securely.
• Screw clamps firmly.
Changing Air Cleaner Filter INFOID:0000000004307131
REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to replace the air cleaner filter at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty driving
conditions. Refer to MA-9, " Introduction of Periodic Maintenance " .
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
• Air cleaner filter (2)
• Holder (3) PBIC3557J
PBIC3558J
PBIC3559J