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Exploded View ........................................................41
Removal and Installation ........................................41
ROCKER COVER ..............................................45
Exploded View ..................................................... ...45
Removal and Installation ........................................45
CAMSHAFT .......................................................47
Exploded View ..................................................... ...47
Removal and Installation ........................................47
Inspection After Installation ................................. ...56
VALVE TIMING CONTROL ............................ ...58
Exploded View ..................................................... ...58
Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control
Solenoid Valve, Intake Va lve Timing Control Sole-
noid Valve, and Exhaust Valve Timing Control So-
lenoid Valve ......................................................... ...
58
Valve Timing Control Cover ....................................59
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...61
Exploded View ..................................................... ...61
Removal and Installation ........................................62
OIL SEAL ...........................................................70
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ...70
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .............71
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ..............72
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................74
Exploded View ..................................................... ...74
Removal and Installation ........................................74
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................76
Inspection After Disassembly .................................78
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .. ...83
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... ...83
Exploded View ..................................................... ...83
Removal and Installation ........................................84
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ....87
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................ ...87
Exploded View ..................................................... ...87
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................88
Inspection After Disassembly .................................96
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING .. .105
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... ..105
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. ............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
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Standard and Limit .............................................. ..111
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .123
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
123
Precaution for Draining Coolant ............................123
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............123
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ............123
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ..................................................................... .
123
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..............123
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ..................... .124
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................124
PREPARATION .........................................126
PREPARATION .............................................. ..126
Special Service Tool ............................................ .126
Commercial Service Tool ......................................127
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................130
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... ..
130
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .................. .130
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .................................................... .
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................132
SPARK PLUG ... .............................................. ..132
Exploded View ..................................................... .132
Removal and Installation .......................................132
DRIVE BELTS ................................................ ..134
Exploded View ..................................................... .134
Checking Drive Belts .............................................134
Tension Adjustment ..............................................134
Removal and Installation .......................................134
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-ten-
sioner ................................................................... .
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AIR CLEANER FILTER ....................................137
Exploded View ..................................................... .137
Removal and Installation .......................................137
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ............... ..138
Valve Clearance ................................................... .138
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ..........................142
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .142
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............143
ENGINE ROOM COVER ................................ ..143
Exploded View ..................................................... .143
Removal and Installation .......................................143
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ..................... ..144
Exploded View ..................................................... .144
Removal and Installation .......................................144
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ............... ..146
Exploded View ..................................................... .146
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INTAKE MANIFOLD ....................................... ..149
Exploded View .................................................... ..149
Removal and Installation .......................................149
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST ..................................................... ..
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Exploded View .................................................... ..151
Removal and Installation (LH) ...............................152
Removal and Installation (RH) ..............................153
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...................... ..156
Exploded View .................................................... ..156
Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan) .............156
Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) .............157
IGNITION COIL ................................................162
Exploded View .................................................... ..162
Removal and Installation LH .................................162
Removal and Installation RH .................................162
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ...............163
Exploded View .................................................... ..163
Removal and Installation .......................................163
ROCKER COVER ........................................... ..168
Exploded View .................................................... ..168
Removal and Installation LH .................................168
Removal and Installation RH .................................169
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ...............172
Exploded View .................................................... ..172
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH)
(bank 2) ............................................................... ..
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Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH)
(bank 1) ............................................................... ..
173
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE .........................174
Exploded View .................................................... ..174
Removal and Installation .......................................174
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ..182
Exploded View .................................................... ..182
Removal and Installation .......................................182
REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE ......................... ..189
Exploded View .................................................... ..189
Removal and Installation .......................................189
CAMSHAFT .................................................... ..194
Exploded View ..................................................... ..194
Removal and Installation .......................................194
Inspection after Installation ....................................202
OIL SEAL ........................................................203
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ..203
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............203
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............205
CYLINDER HEAD ...........................................207
Exploded View ..................................................... ..207
Removal and Installation .......................................207
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................210
Inspection After Disassembly ................................212
ENGINE MOUNT .............................................217
ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT) .................................... ..217
ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT) : Removal and Instal-
lation .................................................................... ..
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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....220
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ......................................220
Exploded View ..................................................... ..220
Removal and Installation .......................................220
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..224
CYLINDER BLOCK .........................................224
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..224
Inspection ..............................................................234
Dowel Pin Alignment .............................................244
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
246
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
246
General Specification .......................................... ..246
Drive Belt ...............................................................246
Spark Plug .............................................................247
Intake Manifold ......................................................247
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................247
Camshaft ...............................................................247
Cylinder Head .......................................................249
Cylinder Block .......................................................252
Main Bearing .........................................................255
Connecting Rod Bearing ......................................256
Drive Plate .............................................................257
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severi ty of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISS AN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution for Draining CoolantINFOID:0000000009460453
• Drain coolant when engine is cooled.
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel PipingINFOID:0000000009460454
• Before starting work, make sure no fire or spark producing items are in the work area.
• Release fuel pressure before any removal or disassembly.
• After disconnecting pipes, plug openings to stop fuel leakage.
Precaution for Removal and DisassemblyINFOID:0000000009460455
• When instructed to use special service tools, use the s pecified tools. Always be careful to work safely, avoid
forceful operations.
• Use maximum care to avoid damage to mating or sliding surfaces.
• Cover openings of engine system with tape or equivalent , if necessary, to seal out foreign materials.
• Mark and arrange disassembly parts in an organi zed way for easy troubleshooting and assembly.
• When loosening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, start with the one furthest outside, then the one diagonally
opposite, and so on. If the order of loosening is specified, follow the specifications.
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and ReplacementINFOID:0000000009460456
• Before repairing or replacing, thoroughly inspect parts. Inspect new replacement parts in the same way, and
replace if necessary.
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Air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor wrench Loosening or tightening air fuel ratio (A/F)
sensor 1
KV11105210
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Stopper plate Holding drive plate and flywheel static
—
(J-46535)
Drive belt tension releaser Releasing drive belt tension
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
LEM054
ZZA0009D
WBIA0536E
Tool name
Description
Tube presser Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
Pulley holder Removing and installing crankshaft pulley
(Holding crankshaft pulley)
a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
b: 8 mm (0.31 in) dia.
Crank puller Removing crankshaft pulley
S-NT052
NT628
ZZA0010D
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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.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
1. Valve mechanism 2. Intake and exhaust valve 3. Water pump
4. Timing chain 5. Drive belt 6. Rotation mechanism
A. Tappet noise B. Camshaft bearing noise C. Water pump noise
D. VTC noise E. Timing chain and chain tensioner noiseF. Drive belt noise (slipping)
G. Main bearing noise H. Connecting rod bearing noise J. Piston pin noise
K. Piston slap noise
Location of noise Typ e of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
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idling When
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Top of en-
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Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking CA—AB—
Tappet
noise Valve clearance
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bearing
noise Camshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-47EM-47
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-96
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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-96EM-96
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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-96EM-96
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-96EM-96
Front of
engine
Timing
chain cov-
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ticking AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
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Timing chain tensioner
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Squall
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Source of noise Check item
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WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
1. Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
2. Check that the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is within the possible use range.
NOTE:
• When new drive belt is installed, the drive belt aut o-tensioner indicator should be within the new drive
belt range.
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator when the engine is cold.
3. If the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive
belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009460469
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
1. Generator pulley 2. Water pump pulley 3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley 5. A/C compressor pulley 6. Drive belt retainer boss
A. View A B. New drive belt range C. Possible use range
D. Indicator (notch)
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ening direction of tensioner).
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a locatio n where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
3. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of the drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss (B) to
lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
NOTE:
Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until drive belt
is installed again.
4. Loosen drive belt from drive belt auto-tensioner and then remove it from the other pulleys.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys except for the drive belt auto-tensioner. Then install the drive
belt onto drive belt auto-tensioner last.
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching m ay occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm the 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".
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REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
2. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
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1. Drive belt auto-tensioner
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