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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, check 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 pinpoint 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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CONTENTS
ENGINE MECHANICAL
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PRECAUTION ....... ........................................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
4
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
4
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......5
Precaution for Drain Coolant .....................................5
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ........... ......5
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................5
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ......
5
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..................5
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ..........................6
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ............................... ......6
PREPARATION ............................................8
PREPARATION .............................................. .....8
Special Service Tools .......................................... ......8
Commercial Service Tools ........................................9
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................12
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ....
12
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ................. ....12
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .......................................................
13
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................14
DRIVE BELTS ................................................ ....14
Checking ............................................................. ....14
Tension Adjustment ................................................14
Removal and Installation .........................................15
AIR CLEANER FILTER .................................. ....17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....17
SPARK PLUG ...................................................18
Exploded View .........................................................18
Removal and Installation .........................................18
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ..................20
Inspection and Adjustment ......................................20
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...........................23
Inspection ................................................................23
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................24
DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY ..........................24
Exploded View ..................................................... ....24
Removal and Installation .........................................24
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................26
Exploded View .........................................................26
Removal and Installation .........................................26
Inspection ................................................................27
INTAKE MANIFOLD .........................................28
Exploded View .........................................................28
Removal and Installation .........................................28
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ......................................31
Exploded View .........................................................31
Removal and Installation .........................................31
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................34
Exploded View .........................................................34
Removal and Installation .........................................34
Inspection ................................................................38
OIL PAN (LOWER) ...........................................39
Exploded View .........................................................39
Removal and Installation .........................................39
Inspection ................................................................41
OIL PAN (UPPER) AND OIL STRAINER .........42
Component ..............................................................42
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Removal and Installation ........................................42
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCK-
ER COVER .........................................................
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Exploded View ........................................................46
Removal and Installation ........................................46
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...49
Exploded View ..................................................... ...49
Removal and Installation ........................................49
Inspection ...............................................................57
CAMSHAFT .......................................................59
Exploded View ..................................................... ...59
Removal and Installation ........................................59
Inspection ...............................................................65
OIL SEAL ...........................................................70
VALVE OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
VALVE OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation .........70
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ........71
REAR OIL SEAL .................................................... ...71
REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ..........71
CYLINDER HEAD ........................................... ...73
Removal and Installation ..................................... ...73
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................76
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............82
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... ...82
Exploded View ..................................................... ...82
Removal and Installation ........................................82
Inspection ...............................................................85
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .............87
ENGINE STAND SETTING ............................. ...87
Setting ................................................................. ...87
ENGINE UNIT ....................................................88
Disassembly ........................................................ ...88
Assembly ................................................................88
CYLINDER BLOCK ...........................................89
Exploded View ..................................................... ...89
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................90
Inspection ...............................................................97
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ...106
Description ........................................................... ..106
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................106
Main Bearing .........................................................108
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........................................................ ..
111
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
111
General Specification ........................................... .111
Drive Belts .............................................................111
Spark Plug ............................................................112
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................112
Camshaft ...............................................................112
Cylinder Head .......................................................114
Cylinder Block .......................................................116
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................119
Main Bearing .........................................................120
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SERVICE INFORMATION .. .......................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..122
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
122
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
122
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover .123
Precaution for Drain Coolant .................................123
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ............ .123
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ............123
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................
123
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ............. .123
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................124
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................124
PREPARATION ................................................126
Special Service Tool ............................................ .126
Commercial Service Tool ......................................128
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................
130
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .................. .130
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .................................................... .
131
DRIVE BELTS ..................................................132
Component .......................................................... .132
Checking Drive Belts .............................................132
Tension Adjustment ..............................................132
Removal and Installation .......................................132
Component .......................................................... .133
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto Ten-
sioner ....................................................................
133
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................135
Component .......................................................... .135
Removal and Installation .......................................135
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ...................................136
INTAKE MANIFOLD ....................................... ..137
Component .......................................................... .137
Removal and Installation .......................................137
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ................................... ..140
Component .......................................................... .140
Removal and Installation .......................................140
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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 al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top CoverINFOID:0000000005398025
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Precaution for Drain CoolantINFOID:0000000005398026
• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000005398027
• 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:0000000005398028
• When instructed to use special service tools, use the spec ified 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 equiva lent, 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 specif ied, do exactly as specified. Power tools may be used
where noted in the step.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementINFOID:0000000005398029
• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000005398030
• 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.
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Acoustic tension gauge
Checking drive belt tension
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
Manual lift table caddy Removing and installing engine
Tool name
Description
PBIC3881E
AEM489
ZZA1210D
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Use the Chart Below to Help You
Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000005398036
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 relatedLocation
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
CA—AB— Tappet
noiseValve clearance
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Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noiseCamshaft journal oil
clearance
Camshaft runout
EM-112EM-112
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil panSlap or
knock
—A—BB—
Piston pin
noisePiston to piston pin oil
clearance
Connecting rod small
end clearance
EM-116
EM-119
Slap or
rap
A——BBA
Piston
slap noisePiston to cylinder bore
clearance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-116EM-116
EM-116
EM-119
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noiseConnecting rod small
end clearance
Connecting rod bearing
oil clearance
EM-116EM-119
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noiseMain bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-120EM-116
Front of
engine
Front cov-
erTapping or
ticking
AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noiseTiming chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation
EM-57
Front of
engineSqueak-
ing or fizz-
ing
AB—B—C Drive belt
(Sticking
or slip-
ping)Drive belt deflection
E M - 111
CreakingA B ABAB Drive belt
(Slipping)Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise
Water pump operation
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DRIVE BELTS
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DRIVE BELTS
CheckingINFOID:0000000005398037
• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold or over 30
minutes after the engine is stopped.
• Visually check belts for wear, damage, and cracks on inside and edges.
• Turn crankshaft pulley two times clockwise, and make sure tension on all pulleys is equal before doing the test.
• When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the ( ) marked point.
• Measure the belt tension and frequency with acous tic tension gauge at the ( ) marked point.
CAUTION:
• When the tension and frequency are measured, the acoustic tension gauge should be used.
• When checking immediately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value. Then, after turning
crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005398038
CAUTION:
• When belt is replaced with new one, adjust belt tension to the value for “New belt”, because new belt will not fully seat in the pulley groove.
• When tension of the belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to the value for “After adjusted”.
• When installing a belt, make sure it is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
• Never allow oil or engine coolant to get on the belt.
• Never twist or bend the belt strongly.
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A) from the tightening position with the specified torque by 45 degrees.
CAUTION:
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4: A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
Belt Deflection / Belt Tension and Frequency : Refer to EM-111, "Drive Belts".
PBIC3642E
LocationLocation of adjuster and tightening method
Drive belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor
(with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6 : Drive belt
A : Idler pulley lock nut
B : Adjusting bolt
PBIC3643E
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
• Thickness of new valve lifter (B) can be identified by stamp
mark (A) on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
• Stamp mark “300” indicates 3.00 mm (0.118 in) in thickness.
NOTE:
Available thickness of valve lifter: 26 sizes range 3.00 to 3.50 mm (0.1181 to 0.1378 in) in steps of 0.02
mm (0.0008 in) (when manufactured at factory). Refer to EM-112, "
Camshaft".
5. Install the selected valve lifter.
6. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-59, "
Exploded View".
7. Manually rotate crankshaft pulley a few rotations.
8. Make sure that valve clearances for cold engine are wit hin specifications by referring to the specified val-
ues.
9. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
10. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration.
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