2014 NISSAN TEANA checking oil

EC-320
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P0300, P0301,
P0302, P0303, P0304 MISFIRE
4.CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR
1. Start engine and let engine idle.
2. Listen to each fuel injector operating sound.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR. Refer
to EC-505, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
5.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-1
CAUTION:
Do the following procedure in the place where ventilation is good without the combustible.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following proce-
dure.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it two or three times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
6. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoi d the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
7. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
8. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 - 0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal por-
tion.
CAUTION:
• Do not approach to the spar k plug and the ignition coil
within 50 cm (19.7 in). Be car eful not to get an electrical
shock while checking, becau se the electrical discharge
voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might cause to damage the igni tion coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), the sp ark might be generated even if the coil is mal-
functioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-2
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a known-good spark plug.
3. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
Is the inspection result normal?
Clicking noise should be heard.
PBIB3332E
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
Spark should be generated.
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P0420 THREE WAY CATALYST FUNCTIONEC-335
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8. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 -
0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and check whether spark is
generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal por-
tion.
CAUTION:
• Do not approach to the spar k plug and the ignition coil
within 50 cm (19.7 in). Be car eful not to get an electrical
shock while checking, becau se the electrical discharge
voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might cause to damage the igni tion coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), the sp ark might be generated even if the coil is mal-
functioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-2
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a known-good spark plug.
3. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded metal portion.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 8.
NO >> Check ignition coil, power transistor and their circuits. Refer to EC-511, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
8.CHECK SPARK PLUG
Check the initial spark plug for fouling, etc. Refer to EM-16,
"Removal and Installation".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For spark plug type, refer to EM-111, "Standard and Limit"
.
NO >> Repair or clean spark plug. Refer to EM-16, "Removal
and Installation". Then GO TO 9
9.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-3
1. Reconnect the initial spark plugs.
2. Crank engine for about 3 seconds, and recheck whether spark is generated between the spark plug and
the grounded portion.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Replace spark plug(s) with standard type one(s). For spark plug type, refer to EM-111, "Standard
and Limit".
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
Spark should be generated.
SEF156I
Spark should be generated.
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EC-514
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[QR25DE]
IGNITION SIGNAL
9.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR
Check ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to EC-514, "Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power
Transistor)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to GI-43, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to EM-40, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
Component Inspection (Ignition Coil with Power Transistor)INFOID:0000000009462447
1.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-1
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
3. Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as per the following.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to EM-40, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
2.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-2
CAUTION:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
3. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following proce-
dure.
4. Start engine.
5. After engine stalls, crank it 2 or 3 times to release all fuel pressure.
6. Turn ignition switch OFF.
7. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoi d the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
8. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
9. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
10. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
11. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 - 0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
12. Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded
metal portion.
CAUTION:
• During the operation, always stay 0.5 m (19.7 in) or more
away from the spark plug and the ignition coil. Be careful
not to get an electrical s hock while checking, because the
electrical discharge voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might cause to damage the igni tion coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is taken.
Ignition coil
Resistance Ω [at 25 °C (77 °F)]
+-
Terminal No. (Polarity)
1 2 Except 0 or
∞
3 Except 0
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Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
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P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306 MISFIRE
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3. Check that each circuit produces a momentary engine speed drop.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 4.
4.CHECK FUNCTION OF FUEL INJECTOR
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Listen to each fuel injector make operation sound.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 5.
NO >> Perform trouble diagnosis for FUEL INJECTOR, refer to
EC-962, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
5.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-I
CAUTION:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure. NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following proce-
dure.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it 2 or 3 times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
6. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoid the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
7. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
8. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 -
0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and check whether
spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded
metal portion.
CAUTION:
• During the operation, always stay 0.5 m (19.7 in) or more away from the spark plug and the ignition coil. Be careful
not to get an electrical sh ock while checking, because the
electrical discharge voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might damage the ignition coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is made.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), a spark might be generated even if the coil is malfunc-
tioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 9.
NO >> GO TO 6.
6.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a non-malfunctioning spark plug. Clicking sound should be heard.
PBIB3332E
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
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EC-826
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[VQ35DE]
P0420, P0430 THREE WAY CATALYST FUNCTION
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Perform EC-962, "Diagnosis Procedure"
.
6.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-I
CAUTION:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure. NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following proce-
dure.
3. Start engine.
4. After engine stalls, crank it 2 or 3 times to release all fuel pressure.
5. Turn ignition switch OFF.
6. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoi d the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
7. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
8. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
9. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
10. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 -
0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
11. Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and check whether
spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded
metal portion.
CAUTION:
• During the operation, always stay 0.5 m (19.7 in) or more away from the spark plug and the ignition coil. Be careful
not to get an electrical s hock while checking, because the
electrical discharge voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might cause to damage the igni tion coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), the sp ark might be generated even if the coil is mal-
functioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 10.
NO >> GO TO 7.
7.CHECK FUNCTION OF IGNITION COIL-II
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect spark plug and connect a known-good spark plug.
3. Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and rec heck whether spark is generated between the spark
plug and the grounded metal portion.
ECM
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Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
F78 33
E32 128 Battery voltage
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Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
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EC-970
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IGNITION SIGNAL
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check intermittent incident. Refer to
GI-43, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to EM-162, "Removal and Instal-
lation LH" or EM-162, "Removal and Installation RH".
Component Inspection (Igniti on Coil with Power Transistor)INFOID:0000000009462850
1.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-I
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect ignition coil harness connector.
3. Check resistance between ignition coil terminals as per the following.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Replace malfunctioning ignition coil with power transistor. Refer to EM-162, "Removal and Instal-
lation LH" or EM-162, "Removal and Installation RH".
2.CHECK IGNITION COIL WITH POWER TRANSISTOR-II
CAUTION:
Perform the following procedure in a place with no combustible objects and good ventilation.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Reconnect all harness connectors disconnected.
3. Remove fuel pump fuse in IPDM E/R to release fuel pressure.
NOTE:
Do not use CONSULT to release fuel pressure, or fuel pressure applies again during the following proce-
dure.
4. Start engine.
5. After engine stalls, crank it 2 or 3 times to release all fuel pressure.
6. Turn ignition switch OFF.
7. Remove all ignition coil harness connectors to avoi d the electrical discharge from the ignition coils.
8. Remove ignition coil and spark plug of the cylinder to be checked.
9. Crank engine for 5 seconds or more to remove combustion gas in the cylinder.
10. Connect spark plug and harness connector to ignition coil.
11. Fix ignition coil using a rope etc. with gap of 13 - 17 mm (0.52 - 0.66 in) between the edge of the spark plug and grounded metal
portion as shown in the figure.
12. Crank engine for approximately 3 seconds, and check whether spark is generated between the spark plug and the grounded
metal portion.
CAUTION:
• During the operation, always stay 0.5 m (19.7 in) or more
away from the spark plug and the ignition coil. Be careful
not to get an electrical s hock while checking, because the
electrical discharge voltage becomes 20 kV or more.
• It might cause to damage the igni tion coil if the gap of more than 17 mm (0.66 in) is taken.
NOTE:
When the gap is less than 13 mm (0.52 in), the sp ark might be generated even if the coil is mal-
functioning.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> INSPECTION END
Terminal No. (Polarity) Resistance Ω [at 25 °C (77 °F)]
1 and 2 Except 0 or ∞
1 and 3 Except 0
2 and 3
Spark should be generated.
JMBIA0066GB
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ENGINE MECHANICAL
QR25DE
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
4
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
4
Precaution for Draining Coolant ................................4
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .................4
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................4
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ......
4
Special Cautions to Ensure the Safe Disposal of
Sodium-filled Exhaust Valves .............................. ......
5
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..................6
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ..........................6
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ............................... ......6
PREPARATION ............................................8
PREPARATION .............................................. .....8
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......8
Commercial Service Tool ........................................10
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................13
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ....
13
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ................. ....13
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom ................................................... ....
14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .........................16
SPARK PLUG .. .............................................. ....16
Exploded View .................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
DRIVE BELTS ................................................ ....19
Exploded View .................................................... ....19
Checking Drive Belts ...............................................19
Tension Adjustment ............................................. ....19
Removal and Installation .........................................19
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-ten-
sioner ................................................................... ....
20
AIR CLEANER FILTER .....................................22
Exploded View .........................................................22
Removal and Installation .........................................22
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ..................23
Camshaft valve clearance .......................................23
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...........................26
Compression pressure ............................................26
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............28
ENGINE ROOM COVER ...................................28
Exploded View ..................................................... ....28
Removal and Installation .........................................28
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................29
Exploded View .........................................................29
Removal and Installation .........................................29
INTAKE MANIFOLD .........................................30
Exploded View .........................................................30
Removal and Installation .........................................30
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST ........................................................
33
Exploded View ..................................................... ....33
Removal and Installation .........................................33
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER .........................36
Exploded View .........................................................36
Removal and Installation .........................................36
IGNITION COIL .................................................40
Exploded View .........................................................40
Removal and Installation .........................................40
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................41
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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) .............. ............................................
111
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
111
Standard and Limit .............................................. ..111
VQ35DE
PRECAUTION .............. ..............................
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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 .................................................... .
131
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 ................................................................... .
135
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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