2014 NISSAN TEANA engine

PRECAUTIONSEM-125
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4. Apply the liquid gasket using suitable tool without breaks to the
specified location.
• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside the holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of this manual.
• Within five minutes of the liquid gasket application, install the
mating component.
• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten after the installation.
• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to MA-11,
"FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
If there are more specific instruct ions in the procedures contained in this manual concerning liquid
gasket application, observe them.
EMA0622D
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460522
The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
KV101J0010
(J-47242)
Engine support table Engine and transmission assembly removal
KV10116200
(J-26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment
2. KV10109220
(—)
Adapter Disassembling valve mechanism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200 (J-
26336-A), but part (2) is not.
KV10107902
(J-38959)
Valve oil seal puller Removing valve oil seal
KV10115600
(J-38958)
Valve oil seal drift Installing valve oil seal
Use side A.
a: 20 (0.79) dia. d: 8 (0.31) dia.
b: 13 (0.51) dia. e: 10.7 (0.421) dia.
c: 10.3 (0.406) dia. f: 5 (0.20) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
—
(J-39386)
Valve oil seal drift Installing valve oil seal
ST16610001
(J-23907)
Pilot bushing puller Removing crankshaft pilot bushing
WBIA0658E
PBIC1650E
S-NT011
S-NT603
NT024
NT045
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine NoiseINFOID:0000000009460524
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1. Camshaft bearing noise 2. Piston pin noise 3. Piston slap noise
4. Main bearing noise 5. Connecting rod bearing noise 6. Water pump noise
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-131
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Find the Cause of the SymptomINFOID:0000000009460525
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. Repair or replace the identified part as necessary.
A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related7.
Timing chain and chain
tensioner noise 8. Drive belt noise (Sticking/Slipping) 9. Tappet noise
A. Valve B. Valve mechanism C. Rotation mechanism
D. Drive belt E. Timing chain
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 CA—AB— Tappet
noise Valve clearance
EM-138
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noise Camshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-194
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock —A—BB— Piston pin
noise Piston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
clearance EM-142
Slap or
rap A——BBA Piston
slap noise Piston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-224
Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noise Connecting rod bushing
clearance (Small end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end) EM-224
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-224
Front of
engine
Timing
chain cov-
er Tapping or
ticking AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-182
Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing AB—B—C Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping) Drive belts deflection
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CreakingA B ABAB Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
CO-44
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DRIVE BELTS
DRIVE BELTS
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460528
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.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460531
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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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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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-141
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VALVE ADJUSTING
CAUTION:
Adjust valve clearance while engine is cold.
NOTE:
• Perform adjustment by selecting the correct head thicknes s of the valve lifter (adjusting shims are not used).
• The specified valve lifter thickness is the dimension at normal temperatures. Ignore dimensional differences
caused by temperature. Use spec ifications for hot engine condition to confirm valve clearances.
1. Remove the camshaft. Refer to EM-194, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the valve lifter that was measur ed as being outside the standard specifications.
3. Measure the center thickness of the removed lifter with a micrometer, as shown.
4. Use the equation below to calculate the replacement valve lifter thickness.
Valve lifter thickness calculation equation: t = t1 + (C1 - C2)
t = thickness of the replacement lifter
t1 = thickness of the removed lifter
C1 = measured valve clearance
C2 = standard valve clearance
• The thickness of the new valve lifter can be identified by the
stamp mark on the reverse side (inside the lifter).
• Available thickness of the valve lifter (factory setting):
7.88 - 8.40 mm (0.3102 - 0.3307 in), in 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
increments, in 27 sizes (intake / exhaust). Refer to EM-249,
"Cylinder Head".
5. Install the selected replacement valve lifter.
6. Install the camshaft. Refer to EM-194, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Rotate the crankshaft a few turns by hand.
8. Confirm that the valve clear ances are within specification.
9. After the engine has been run to full operating temperat ure, confirm that the valve clearances are within
specification.
* Approximately 80 °C (176 °F)
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Standard Valve Clearance Cold Hot* (reference data)
Intake 0.26 - 0.34 mm (0.010 - 0.013 in) 0.304 - 0.416 mm (0.012 - 0.016 in)
Exhaust 0.29 - 0.37 mm (0.011 - 0.015 in) 0.308 - 0.432 mm (0.012 - 0.017 in)
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COMPRESSION PRESSURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
On-Vehicle ServiceINFOID:0000000009460536
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Release fuel pressure and leave t he fuel pump electrically disconnected.
Refer to EC-687, "Work Procedure"
.
4. Remove all six spark plugs. Refer to EM-132, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Install the compression tester with the adapter into the spark plug hole. • Use compression tester whose end (a) (rubber portion) is
smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it may be
caught by cylinder head during removal.
6. Depress accelerator pedal fully to keep the electric throttle control actuator butterfly-valve wide open to
maximize air intake flow.
7. Crank the engine and record the highest gauge indication.
8. Repeat the measurement on each cylinder (steps 5 - 7). NOTE:
Always use a fully charged battery to obtain specified engine speed.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
9. If compression in one or more cylinders is low:
a. Pour a small amount of engine oil into cylinders through the spark plug holes.
b. Retest compression (steps 5 - 8).
• If adding oil helps raise compression pressure, then the piston rings may be worn or damaged. If so, replace piston rings after checking piston.
• If the pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or is seating improperly. Inspect and repair the valve and/
or valve seat. Refer to EM-212, "Inspection After Disassembly"
. If the valve and/or valve seat is damaged
replace as necessary.
• If compression stays low in two or more cylinders that are next to each other:
- The cylinder head gasket may be leaking.
- Both cylinders may have valve component damage. Inspect and repair as necessary.
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Standard Minimum Difference limit between cylinders
1,275 (13.0, 185)/300 981 (10.0, 142)/300 98 (1.0, 14)/300
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