2014 NISSAN TEANA maintenance

EM-132
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SPARK PLUG
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460527
REMOVAL
1. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to
EM-162, "Removal and Installation LH" (LH side) and EM-162,
"Removal and Installation RH" (RH side).
2. Remove the spark plug using suitable tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover (RH)
4. Rocker cover (LH)
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SPARK PLUGEM-133
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• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as
necessary.
• If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change intervals. If the gap is out of s pecification, replace the spark plug.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
SMA773C
Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : less than 20 seconds
SMA806CA
Standard type* DENSO
FXE22HR11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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EM-134
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DRIVE BELTS
DRIVE BELTS
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Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000009460529
WARNING:
Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear or o il adhesion. If necessary, replace with a new one.
2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then ensure t he drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range.
NOTE:
Inspect drive belt tension when engine is cold.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009460530
Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is aut omatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment".
2. Remove the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner 2. Generator 3. A/C compressor
4. Drive belt 5. Crankshaft pulley A. Indicator
B. Range when new drive belt is installed C. Possible use range D. View D Engine front
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DRIVE BELTSEM-135
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3. While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of
drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosen-
ing direction of drive belt auto-tensioner) using suitable tool.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a locat ion where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (do
not turn it counterclockwise. ) If turned counterclockwise,
the complete drive belt auto-t ensioner must be replaced as
a unit, including pulley.
4. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of drive belt auto-tensioner into retain ing boss to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
NOTE:
Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
5. Loosen drive belt and then remove it from the other pulleys.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to belt. WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a location wh ere pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-te nsioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counter-
clockwise, the complete auto-tensioner mu st be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm tension of belt at indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-19, "Checking Drive
Belts".
5. Install the fender protector side cover RH. Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
6. Install the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensionerINFOID:0000000009460532
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EM-136
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DRIVE BELTS
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The complete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the drive belt EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner using power tool.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the drive belt auto-te nsioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned coun-
terclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-tension er must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner unit.
• Do not swap the pulley between the new an d old drive belt auto-tensioner unit.
1. Drive belt auto-tensioner
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AIR CLEANER FILTEREM-137
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460534
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
It is not necessary to remove the front ai r duct to replace the air cleaner filter.
NOTE:
Replace the air cleaner filter per the periodic maintenance schedule or as necessary. Refer to MA-7, "FOR
USA AND CANADA : Introduction of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Unhook air cleaner case side clips and lift air cleaner case (upper).
2. Remove the air cleaner filter.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Air duct hose and resonator assembly 2. Duct sub-cover 3. Front air duct
4. Air cleaner case (lower) 5. Grommets 6. Air cleaner case mounting bracket
7. Bracket 8. Air cleaner filter 9. Air cleaner case (upper)
10. Mass air flow sensor A. To electric throttle control actuator B. Air cleaner case side clips
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EM-138
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
Valve ClearanceINFOID:0000000009460535
CHECKING
• Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replace-
ment of camshaft or valve related parts, or if there is unusual
engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
Check valve clearance while engine is cold and not running.
1. Remove the intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-146,
"Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the ignition coils and spark plugs. Refer to EM-132,
"Removal and Installation".
3. Remove the rocker covers. Refer to EM-168, "Removal and
Installation LH" (LH), EM-169, "Removal and Installation RH"
(RH).
4. Set No.1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke. • Align pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
• Check that the valve lifters on No.1 cylinder are loose and valve lifters on No.4 are tight. If not, turn the crankshaft one full
revolution (360 °) and align as shown.SEM713A
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SEM418G
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-139
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5. Check only the valves as shown.
• Using a feeler gauge, measure the clear ance between the valve lifter and camshaft.
• Record any valve clearance measurements which are out of specification. They will be used later to
determine the required replacement lifter size.
Valve Clearance for Checking (cold)
6. Turn crankshaft 240 °.
7. Set No.3 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke.
Crank Position Valve No. 1 Valve No. 2 Valve No. 3 Valve No. 6
No. 1 TDC Intake Exhaust Exhaust Intake
SEM893E
Intake : 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in)
Exhaust : 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in)
SEM139D
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