2014 NISSAN TEANA crank

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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WARNING:
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• For engines not equipped with en gine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the
NISSAN Parts Catalog.
• Do not start working until exhau st system and coolant are cool.
CAUTION:
• If items or work required are not covered by the en gine main body section, follow the applicable pro-
cedures.
• Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking. Refer to GI-33, "Garage Jack and Safety
Stand".
• In removing the drive shafts, be careful not to damage any transaxle grease seals.
• Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
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1. Engine mounting bracket (rear) 2. Rear torque rod 3. Rear torque rod bracket
4. Upper torque rod 5. Engine mounting bracket (RH) 6. Engine mounting insulator (RH)
7. Engine mounting insulator (front) 8. Front engine mounting insulator vac- uum hose9. Engine mounting bracket (front)
10. Engine mounting insulator (LH) 11. Engine mounting insulator (rear) 12. Rear engine mounting insulator vac- uum hose
13. Gusset Front
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• Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft
position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
1. Remove hood assembly. Refer to DLK-170, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"
.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to FL-5, "Inspection"
.
3. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
.
4. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
5. Remove front wheels and tires (RH/LH). Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
6. Remove fender protector side covers (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
7. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to EM-143, "Removal and Installation"
.
9. Remove air duct hose and resonator assembly and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
Refer to EM-144, "Removal and Installation"
.
10. Remove battery and battery tray. Refer to PG-74, "Removal and Installation (Battery Tray)"
.
11. Remove transmission control module. Refer to TM-183, "Removal and Installation"
.
12. Remove cowl top. Refer to EXT-24, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Remove strut brace using power tools. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
.
14. Remove IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-32, "Removal and Installation"
.
15. Remove the following parts: • EVAP vacuum hose
• Brake booster vacuum hose
• Heater hoses (engine side)
16. Disconnect transaxle shift control cables. Refer to TM-380, "Removal and Installation"
.
17. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
18. Disconnect CVT fluid cooler hoses.
19. Remove power steering reservoir, suction hose and high pressure hose.
20. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to EM-163, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
21. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to EX-10, "Exploded View"
.
22. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to HA-23, "Recycle Refrigerant"
.
23. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to HA-30, "COMPRESSOR : Removal and Installa-
tion".
24. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of RH cylinder head.
• (A): RH cylinder head
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• (B): LH cylinder head
25. Remove rear cover plate.
26. Remove the torque converter nuts.
27. Remove nuts of stabilizer connecting rods from struts. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
.
28. Remove front wheel speed sensors and position aside. Refer to BRC-124, "Removal and Installation -
Front Wheel Sensor".
29. Remove front brake rotors. Refer to BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"
.
30. Remove piston rod nut. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
.
31. Remove front drive shaft (LH/RH). Refer to FAX-10, "Removal and Installation (LH)"
and FAX-12,
"Removal and Installation (RH)".
32. Remove RH drive shaft center bearing bracket.
33. Remove lower steering column pinch bolt. Refer to ST-33, "Exploded View"
.
34. Remove three way catalyst (manifold) (bank 1) heat shield.
35. Disconnect front and rear engine mounting insulator vacuum hoses.
36. Remove front and rear engine mounting insulator nut.
37. Position a suitable support table under suspension member and engine assembly. TM-206, "Removal and
Installation"
38. Disconnect the engine mounting insulator (LH), upper torque rod, and engine mounting insulator (RH).
39. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with suitable tool.
40. Remove suspension member bolts. Refer to FSU-19, "Exploded View"
.
41. Carefully lower the engine, transaxle assembly and suspension member using Tool, avoiding interference
with the vehicle body.
CAUTION:
• Before and during this procedure, alw ays check if any harnesses are left connected.
• Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearin g or spilling onto the engine mounting insula-
tors.
42. Remove the starter motor. Refer to STR-23, "VQ35DE : Removal and Installation"
.
43. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
44. Remove engine and transaxle harness.
45. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Tighten transmission bolts to specification. Refer to TM-206, "Removal and Installation"
.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants"
.
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leak-
age at connection points.
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Tool number : KV101J0010 (J-47242)
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CAUTION:
• Apply new engine oil to parts as marked in illustrations before installation.
• Place removed parts such as bearings and bear ing caps in their proper order and direction.
• When installing the connecting ro d nuts, and main bearing cap bolts, apply new engine oil to the
threads and mating surfaces
• Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the signal plate teeth on the drive plate.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove drive plate. • Loosen bolts in diagonal order.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble drive plate.
• Place the drive plate with signal plate surface facing
upward.
• Be careful not to damage or scratch drive plate. Espe- cially avoiding deforming and damaging of signal plate
teeth.
• Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
3. Remove pilot converter using Tool.
4. Install the engine on the engine stand. CAUTION:
• Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529) or more] large enough
for supporting the engine weight.
• Before removing the hanging chains, make sure th e engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
5. Remove the knock sensors. CAUTION:
Carefully handle sensors avoiding shocking it.
1. Reinforcement plate 2. Drive plate 3. Rear oil seal retainer
4. Rear oil seal 5. Sub harness 6. Knock sensor
7. Cylinder block 8. Thrust bearing (upper) 9. Main bearing (upper)
10. Crankshaft 11. Crankshaft key 12. Thrust bearing (lower)
13. Main bearing (lower) 14. Main bearing cap 15. Main bearing cap bolt
16. Main bearing beam 17. Baffle plate 18. Connecting rod bolt
19. Connecting rod bearing cap 20. Connecting rod bearing 21. Connecting rod
22. Snap ring 23. Piston pin 24. Piston
25. Oil ring 26. Second ring 27. Top ring
28. Pilot converter 29. Oil jet 30. Gasket (for Canada)
31. Cylinder block heater (for Canada) A. Crankshaft side B. Chamfered
C. Follow the assembly procedure D. Front mark
SEM760G
Tool number : ST16610001 (J-23907)
SEM005G
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6. Drain the engine of all coolant and oil.
7. Remove the oil pan. Refer to EM-157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)"
.
8. Remove the timing chain primary and secondary. Refer to EM-182, "Removal and Installation"
.
9. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to EM-207, "Removal and Installation"
.
10. Cut away liquid gasket and remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool. Refer to EM-124, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket"
.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
• If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new one.
NOTE:
Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are handled as
an assembly.
11. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
a. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove the connecting rod cap.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the piston and con- necting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
• Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-234,
"Inspection".
12. Remove the connecting rod bearings. CAUTION:
• When removing the connecting rod side bearings, note the installation position. Keep them in
the correct order.
13. Remove the piston rings from the piston. • Use a piston ring expander.
CAUTION:
• When removing the piston rings, be careful not to damage the piston. Do not exp and the rings excessively.
• Be careful to mark the rings if they are to be reused so
they are installed in their original position.
• Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side clear- ance. Refer to EM-234, "Inspection"
.
14. Remove the piston from the connecting rod as follows.
a. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap rings. Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
SEM830E
PBIC0086E
PBIC0087E
PBIC0260E
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b. Heat the pistons to 60
° - 70 °C (140 ° - 158 °F).
WARNING:
Pistons contain heat. when wo rking, wear protective equip-
ment to avoid getting burned.
c. Push out the piston pin with a suitable tool, with an outer diame- ter approximately 20 mm (0.8 in).
15. Remove the baffle plate from the main bearing beam.
16. Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown and remove the main bearing beam, bearing caps and crankshaft.
• Before loosening the main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft side clearance.
Refer to EM-234, "Inspection"
.
17. Remove the oil jets and dowel pins.
18. Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
• When removing them, note the direction and position. Keep
them in the correct order for installation.
ASSEMBLY
1. Blow out the coolant and oil passages and cylinder bore to remove any foreign materials.
WARNING:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown. CAUTION:
SEM965A
PBIC0262E
SEM842E
PBIC0898E
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Do not reuse washer.
• Apply sealant to the thread of water drain plug (A). Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to EM-
124, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket".
NOTE:
For Canada, water drain plug (A) shown is not water drain plug
but block heater. Refer to EM-252, "Cylinder Block"
.
• Apply sealant to the thread of connector bolt (D). Use Genuine RTV Silicone Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
EM-124, "Precaution for Liquid Gasket"
.
• Apply sealant to the thread of plug (C). Use genuine high strength thread locking sealant or
equivalent. Refer to EM-124, "Precaution for Liquid Gas-
ket".
• Tighten each plug and connector bolt as specified below.
3. Install the oil jets. • Insert the oil jet dowel pin into the cylinder block dowel pin
hole, and tighten the bolts.
4. Install the main bearings and the thrust bearings.
a. Remove dust, dirt, and oil on the bearing mating surfaces of the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
b. Install the thrust bearings to both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing on the cylinder block and the main bearing cap.
• Install the thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crank- shaft arm (outside).
• Install bearing with a projection on one end on cylinder block and bearing with a projection at center on cap. Align each pro-
jection with mating notch.
(B) : Water drain plug
PBIC2487E
Part Washer Tightening torque
A (except Canada) Yes 62.0 N· m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
A (Canada) Yes 39.0 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb) B No 6 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 53)
C Yes 78 N·m (8.0 kg-m, 58 ft-lb)
D Yes 39.2 N·m (4.0 kg-m, 29 ft-lb)
PBIC0898E
PBIC0807E
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5. Set the upper main bearings in their proper positions on the cyl-
inder block.
• Confirm the correct main bearings are used. Refer to EM-234,
"Inspection".
6. Instructions for the re-use of the main bearing cap bolts. • A plastic zone tightening method is used for tightening themain bearing cap bolts. Measure d1 and d2 as shown.
• For d2, select the minimum diameter in the measuring area.
• If the difference between d1 and d2 exceeds the limit, replace the bolts for assembly.
7. After installing the crankshaft, lower main bearings, main bear- ing caps, main bearing beam, and bearing cap bolts. Tighten the
bearing cap bolts in the numerical order as shown.
a. Make sure that the front marks on the main bearing beam faces the front of the engine.
b. Prior to tightening all the bearing cap bolts, place the bearing beam in its proper position by shifting the crankshaft in the axial
position.
c. After tightening the bearing cap bolts, make sure the crankshaft turns smoothly.
d. Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new engine oil.
e. Tighten the bolts in two stages:
CAUTION:
SEM175F
Limit (d1 - d2) : 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
SEM177F
SEM851E
SEM456G
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