EM-2
IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCK-
ER COVER .........................................................
46
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
MR18DE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. .......................
122
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
Inspection ............................................................. .139
EXHAUST MANIFOLD .....................................141
Component .......................................................... .141
Removal and Installation .......................................141
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGFAX-5
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Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FSU-6, "
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Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
WT-5, "
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WT-5, "
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PS-5, "
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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFT
Noise
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Shake × × ××××× ××
FRONT
AXLE Noise
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Shake ×××× ×××××
Vibration ×××××××
Shimmy ×××××××
Shudder × × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling ×××××
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000005931068
• Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
• Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within
specification.
• Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
• Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-6, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not requ ire maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,
replace the wheel hub assembly.
• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
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COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Adjustment".
SMA525A
Axial end play : Refer to FAX-25, "Wheel Bearing"
1. Drive shaft 2. Steering knuckle3. Splash guard
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Cotter pin
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
12. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle fromstrut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Knuckle Inspection
Check for any deformity, cracks, or other damage on the wheel hub assembly and knuckle, replace if neces-
sary.
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,
replace the wheel hub assembly.
• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to
FSU-15, "
Removal and Installation" transverse link and PS-15, "Disassembly and Assembly" steering outer
socket ball joint.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckl e. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel
Alignment Inspection".
• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-31, "
Disassembly
and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly").
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-9
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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.
Replace or repair components as necessary. Refer to FAX-9, "
Removal and Installation (Left Side)", FAX-10,
"Removal and Installation (Right Side)", FAX-13, "Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)", or FAX-18, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly (Right Side)".
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noi se or vibration occur from drive shaft.
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COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Adjustment".
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool. CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut inst alled to prevent damage to threads.
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem- bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer
or suitable tool and wood block, and then remove hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and
drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem- bly.
CAUTION:
• Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,
• Do not excessively extend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to hang do wn. Support the entire drive shaft.
1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin
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FSU-6
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting ChartINFOID:0000000005930897
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symp tom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FSU-10
FSU-13FSU-10FSU-10FSU-19 FSU-10 FSU-17FSU-16
FAX-5, "
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FSU-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-5, "
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
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Possible cause an d SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
FRONT AXLE
FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise
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Shake ×××× × ×××××××
Vibration ××××× ××× × ×
Shimmy ×××× × ×××× ××
Shudder ××× ×××× ××
Poor quality ride or handling ××××× ××××××
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-7
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000005930898
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and replace as necessary.
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PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-6, "
Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-19, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)".
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
• This type of alignment is re commended for any NISSAN vehicle.
• The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
• The alignment machine itself should be ca pable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated. • Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific a lignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-17, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)".
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignm ent machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "Adjustment".
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse link from front suspension member.
NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessay to lower
the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid con-
tact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower
the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link
bolts.
4. Remove transverse link from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
• Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
• Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
• Hook Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea- surement value is within specifications when ball stud begins mov-
ing.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem- bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
• Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
• If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• For tightening torque, refer to FSU-10, "
Component".
• Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection".
MEIA0017E
Tool number : — (J-44572)
Swing torque : Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
Spring balance
measurement : Refer to
FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
SEIA0523E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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