REAR TIMING CHAIN CASEEM-193
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a. Tighten the bolts in the numerical order as shown.
There are two bolt lengths used. Follow the chart below
for proper bolt length specifications.
b. After all bolts are initially tightened, retighten them to the specification in the numerical order as shown.
4. Install the primary and secondary timing chains. Refer to EM-182, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Install the front timing chain case. Refer to EM-174, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Install the oil pan upper and lower. Refer to EM-157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)"
.
7. Install the engine assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation"
.
Bolt length Bolt position Torque specification
20 mm (0.79 in) 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
16 mm (0.63 in) 4, 5, 11, 12-25 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
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CAMSHAFTEM-195
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2. Remove camshaft position sensor brackets (RH shown LH simi-
lar).
3. Remove the intake and exhaust camshaft brackets and the cam- shafts.
• Mark the camshafts, camshaft brackets, and bolts so they are
placed in the same position and direction for installation.
• Equally loosen the camshaft bracket bolts in several steps in the numerical order as shown.
4. Remove valve lifters, if necessary. NOTE:
Identify installation positions to ensure proper installation.
5. Remove secondary timing chain tensioner from cylinder head • Remove secondary tensioner with its stopper pin attached.
NOTE:
Stopper pin was attached when secondary timing chain was
removed.
INSTALLATION
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EM-202
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CAMSHAFT
• Using inside micrometer, measure diameter of valve lifter bore of
cylinder head. Refer to EM-247, "Camshaft"
EM-247, "Camshaft".
• If out of the specified range, replace the cylinder head assembly.
Calculation of Valve Lifter Clearance
• (Valve lifter clearance) = (hole diameter for valve li fter) – (outer diameter of valve lifter) Refer to EM-247,
"Camshaft".
• If out of specified range, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head assembly.
Inspection after InstallationINFOID:0000000009460570
INSPECTION OF CAMSHAFT SPROCKET (INT) OIL GROOVE
WARNING:
• Check when engine is cold so as to pr event burns from any splashing engine oil.
CAUTION:
• Perform this inspection only when DTC P0011 is detected in self-diagnostic results of CONSULT and
it is directed according to inspection procedure of EC section. Refer to EC-716, "Diagnosis Proce-
dure".
1. Check engine oil level. Refer to MA-26, "ENGINE OIL : Inspection"
.
2. Perform the following procedure so as to prevent the engine from being unintentionally started while
checking.
a. Release fuel pressure. Refer to FL-5, "Inspection"
.
b. Disconnect ignition coil and injector harness connectors if practical.
3. Remove intake valve timing control solenoid valve.
4. Crank engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out from intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover oil hole.
End cranking after checking.
WARNING:
Be careful not to touch rotating parts (drive belts, idler pul-
ley, and crankshaft pulley, etc.).
CAUTION:
• Engine oil may squirt from intake valve timing control solenoid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a
shop cloth to prevent engi ne oil from splashing on
worker, engine components and vehicle.
• Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber components such
as drive belts or engine mount insulators. I mmediately wipe off any splashed engine oil.
5. Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not come out from intake valve timing control solenoid valve cover oil hole.
6. Remove components between intake valve timing c ontrol solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.
• Clean oil groove if necessary.
7. After inspection, installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
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OIL SEALEM-205
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2. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten the bolt in two steps.
• Lubricate thread and seat surface of the bolt with new engine oil.
• For the second step angle tighten using Tool.
3. Remove Tool and install the access plate. CAUTION:
Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the sign al plate teeth behind the ring gear, when removing
the Tool.
4. Installation of the remaining components is in reverse order of removal.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealINFOID:0000000009460573
REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to EM-220, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-224, "Disassembly and Assembly"
.
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to MA-27, "ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil"
.
4. Remove the upper oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to EM-157, "Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan)"
.
5. Remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage mating 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 replaced as
an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove old liquid gasket material from mating surface of cylinder block and oil pan using a suitable scraper.
2. Install the rear oil seal retainer using Tool (A).
a. Loosen the wing nut (B) on the end of the Tool (A).
b. Insert the arbor (D) into the crankshaft pilot hole until the outer lip (C) of the Tool (A) covers the edge of the crankshaft sealing
surface.
c. Tighten the wing nut (B) to secure the Tool (A) to the crankshaft. Step 1 : 44 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 32 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 84 ° - 90 ° degrees clockwise
Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
Tool number : — (J-50288)
Tool Number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
SEM830E
Tool number : — (J-47128)
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EM-220
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460579
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460580
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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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
• (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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CYLINDER BLOCKEM-225
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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)
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EM-226
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CYLINDER BLOCK
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
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