2014 NISSAN TEANA engine

LU-20
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PRECAUTIONS
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 applicatio n, observe them.
EMA0622D
SEM159F
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ENGINE OILLU-25
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
InspectionINFOID:0000000009461048
OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
• Before starting the engine, check the oil level. If the engine is already started, stop it and a llow 10 minutes before checking.
• Check that the oil level is within the range as indicated on the oil level gauge.
• If it is out of range, add oil as necessary.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE
• Check engine oil for white milky appearance or excessive contamination.
• If engine oil becomes milky, it is highly probable t hat it is contaminated with engine coolant. Repair or
replace damaged parts.
OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:
•Oil pan
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil filter
• Oil cooler
• Intake valve timing control cover and intake valve timing control solenoid valve
• Front cover
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Crankshaft oil seal (front and rear)
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yoursel f, as engine oil may be hot.
• Put the CVT shift selector in the Park “P” position.
1. Check the oil level.
2. Remove fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"
.
3. Disconnect oil pressure switch harness connector at the oil pressure switch. Remove oil pressure switch and install Tools.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock oil pressure switch.
4. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load, using Tool. NOTE:
• When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
JMA122D
Tool numbers : ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
WBIA0571E
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LU-26
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ENGINE OIL
• If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
6. After the inspections, install the oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove the old sealant adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply thread sealant and tighten the oil pressure switch to specification. Use Genuine High Performance Th read Sealant, or equivalent.
c. After warming up engine, make sure there are no engine oil leaks.
7. Install fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-16, "Exploded View"
.
Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000009461049
WARNING:
• Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon as
possible.
1. Position the vehicle so it is level on the hoist.
2. Warm up the engine and check for oil leaks from the engine.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1) and oil filler cap.
5. Drain the engine oil.
6. Install the oil pan drain plug (1) with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean the oil pan drain plug and install with a new washer.
• The refill capacity depends on the oil temper ature and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper amount of oil is in the
engine.
7. Warm up the engine and check around the oil pan drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
8. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the engine oil level using the oil level gauge. CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with engine oil. Engine oil pressure :
LU-34, "Oil Pressure"
Oil pressure switch : Refer to EM-174, "Removal and Installation"
: Front
Oil specification
and viscosity : Refer to
MA-11, "FOR USA AND
CANADA : Engine Oil Recom-
mendation".
Oil pan drain plug : 34.3 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)JPBIA1676ZZ
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OIL FILTERLU-27
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OIL FILTER
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461050
REMOVAL
1. Drain engine oil. Refer to
LU-26, "Changing Engine Oil".
2. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded
View".
3. Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
WARNING:
• Be careful not to get burned , the engine and engine oil
may be hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any oil leakage or spillage.
• Do not allow engine oil to adhere to the drive belts.
• Completely wipe off any oil th at adheres to the engine and
the vehicle.
• The oil filter has a built in pressure relief valve. Use a Gen- uine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to the oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply clean engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of the new oil filter.Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
ALBIA0617GB
ALC094
SMA010
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LU-28
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OIL FILTER
3. Screw the oil filter manually until it touches the installation sur-
face, then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification below.
4. Refill engine with new engine oil. Refer to LU-26, "Changing Engine Oil"
.
5. After warming up the engine, check for any engine oil leaks.
6. Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"
.
Oil filter : 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B
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OIL PUMPLU-29
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OIL PUMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009461051
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461052
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine from the vehicle. Refer to
EM-220, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the upper oil pan. Refer to EM-157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)"
.
3. Remove the timing chain. Refer to EM-182, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Remove oil pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with inner rotor flat faces.
Disassembly and AssemblyINFOID:0000000009461053
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the oil pump cover.
2. Remove inner rotor and outer rotor from oil pump housing. CAUTION:
The outer rotor has directional vanes in relation to the rotation of the oil pump shaft. Note the
outer rotor vane direction for assembly.
3. Remove oil strainer from oil pump housing.
4. After removing regulator plug, remove spring and regulator valve.
Assembly
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
• Before assembly apply new engine oil to the parts as specified.
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1. Oil pump housing 2. Outer rotor 3. Inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. O-ring 6. Regulator valve set
7. Regulator valve 8. Spring 9. Regulator plug
10. Oil strainer
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OIL PUMPLU-31
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1. Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
2. Check oil pressure regulator valve sliding surface and valve spring.
3. Coat regulator valve with engine oil. Check that it falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If damaged, replace oil pump assembly.
Regulator Valve Clearance
(Clearance 6) = D (Valve hole diameter) – E (Outer diameter of
valve)
If it exceeds the standard, replace the oil pump assembly.
CAUTION:
• Coat regulator valve with engine oil.
• Check that it falls smoothly into the valve hole by its own
weight.
SLC251B
Standard : LU-34, "Regulator Valve"
SLC935AA
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LU-32
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OIL COOLER
OIL COOLER
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009461055
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009461056
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the en gine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
CAUTION:
• When removing oil cooler, prepare a shop clot h to absorb any engine oil leaks or spills.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.
NOTE:
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1. Connector bolt 2. Copper gasket 3. Water drain plug
4. Water pipe 5. Bracket 6. Clamp
7. Water hose 8. Relief valve 9. O-ring
10. Oil cooler 11. Connector bolt 12. Oil filter
13. Water hose 14. Water pipe 15. Water hose
A. To water connector B. Refer to LU-27, "Removal and In-
stallation"
: Engine front Sealing point
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