< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) 2014
QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA
Fluids and Lubricants
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Description Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel QR25DE
68 18 gal
15 gal
VQ35DE
Engine oil
Drain and refill With oil filter
change
QR25DE
4.6 4-7/8 qt
4 qt
VQ35DE 4.8 5-1/8 qt
4-1/4 qt
Without oil fil-
ter change QR25DE
4.3 4-1/2 qt
3-3/4 qt
VQ35DE 4.5 4-3/4 qt
4 qt
Dry engine
(engine overhaul) QR25DE
5.4 5-3/4 qt
4-3/4 qt
VQ35DE 5.3 5-5/8 qt
4-5/8 qt
Cooling system
(with reservoir tank
at MAX level) QR25DE
7.9 8-3/8 qt
7 qt
VQ35DE 9.2 9-3/4 qt
8-1/8 qt
CVT fluid RE0F10D
7.4 7-7/8 qt
6-1/2 qt
RE0F10E 8.2 8-5/8 qt
7-1/4 qt
Power steering fluid (E-PSF) 1.1 1-1/8 qt
1 qt
Brake fluid ———
Multi-purpose grease ———
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 4-3/4 qt
4 qt
Air conditioner system refrigerant 0.525 ± 0.025 kg 1.158 ± 0.055 lb 1.158 ± 0.055 lb
Air conditioner system oil 150 m5.1 fl oz
5.3 fl oz
EM-88
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CYLINDER BLOCK
Disassembly and Assembly
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CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
NOTE:
The following procedures explain how to disassem ble the engine with the engine stand fastened to the bell
housing. Some steps may be different if using a different type of engine stand.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the engine and transaxle as an assembly from the vehicle, and separate the transaxle from the
engine. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
2. Remove the drive plate. Hold the crankshaft using Tool (A) and use a suitable tool to remove the bolts.
3. Remove pilot converter using Tool.
4. Remove the rear oil seal. Refer to EM-72, "Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal"
.
5. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand (A). CAUTION:
• Use an engine stand that has a load capacity large
enough for supporting the engine weight [approximately
135 kg (298 lb) or more].
• Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support mating surface of transaxle with drive plate
removed.
• Remove the following parts if the engine stand load capacity is not adequate, to reduce the potential risk of overturning stand:
- Intake manifold. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
- Exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and Installation"
.
- Rocker cover. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Drain any remaining engine oil and coolant from the engine.
7. Remove the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly. Refer to EM-33, "Removal and Installa-
tion".
8. Remove the intake manifold and fuel tube assembly. Refer to EM-30, "Removal and Installation"
.
28. Oil level gauge guide 29. Oil level gauge 30. O-ring
A. Follow assembly procedure
Tool Number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
PBIC3226J
Tool Number : ST16610001 (J-23907)
WBIA0483E
PBIC3227J
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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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(J-39183-C)
Manifold gauge set (with hoses
and couplers) Identification:
• The gauge face indicates R-134a. Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Service hoses:
• High side hose (J-39500-72B)
• Low side hose (J-39500-72R)
• Utility hose
(J-39500-72Y) Hose color:
• Low side hose: Blue with black stripe
• High side hose: Red with black stripe
• Utility hose: Yellow with black stripe or green with black stripe
Hose fitting to gauge:
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Service couplers
• High side coupler (J-39500-20A)
• Low side coupler
(J-39500-24A) Hose fitting to service hose:
• M14 x 1.5 fitting is optional or perma- nently attached.
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(J-39699)
Refrigerant weight scale For measuring of refrigerant
Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
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(J-39649)
Va c u u m p u m p
(Including the isolator valve) Capacity:
• Air displacement: 4 CFM
• Micron rating: 20 microns
• Oil capacity: 482 g (17 oz)
Fitting size-Thread size
• 1/2”-16 ACME
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
RJIA0196E
S-NT201
S-NT202
S-NT200
S-NT203
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Service Data and Specification (SDS)INFOID:0000000009463953
COMPRESSOR
OIL
REFRIGERANT
Model VALEO
Type DCS-171C
Displacement 171 cm
3 (10.43 in3) / revolution
Direction of rotation Clockwise (viewed from drive end)
Drive belt QR25DE Poly V 6-grooves
VQ35DE Poly V 7-grooves
Name NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S or equivalent
Capacity Total in system
150 m (5.1 US fl oz, 5.3 lmp fl oz)
Compressor (service part) charging amount Refer to
HA-26, "Oil Adjusting Procedure for Compressor Re-
placement".
Type HFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity 0.525 ± 0.025 kg (1.158 ± 0.055 lb)
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CONTENTS
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
QR25DE
PRECAUTION ................ ...............................
3
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....3
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
3
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .....................................3
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............................7
LUBRICATION SYSTEM ............................... .....7
Lubrication Circuit ............................................... ......7
Schematic .................................................................8
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................9
ENGINE OIL ................................................... .....9
Inspection ............................................................ ......9
Changing Engine Oil ...............................................10
OIL FILTER ........................................................11
Removal and Installation .........................................11
REMOVAL AND INSTALLA TION ...............13
OIL PUMP ....................................................... ....13
Exploded View .................................................... ....13
Removal and Installation .........................................13
Disassembly and Assembly ................................ ....13
Inspection ................................................................14
OIL COOLER ......................................................16
Exploded View .................................................... ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
Inspection ............................................................ ....17
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .............................................
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Oil Pressure ......................................................... ....18
Oil Pump ..................................................................18
Regulator Valve .......................................................18
Oil Capacity .............................................................18
VQ35DE
PRECAUTION ...... ........................................
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................19
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
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Precaution for Liquid Gasket ...................................19
PREPARATION ...........................................21
PREPARATION .................................................21
Special Service Tool ............................................ ....21
Commercial Service Tool ........................................21
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................23
LUBRICATION SYSTEM ..................................23
Lubrication Circuit ................................................ ....23
Schematic ................................................................24
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................25
ENGINE OIL ......................................................25
Inspection ............................................................ ....25
Changing Engine Oil ................................................26
OIL FILTER .......................................................27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............29
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OIL PUMP ..........................................................29
Exploded View ..................................................... ...29
Removal and Installation ........................................29
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................29
Inspection ...............................................................30
OIL COOLER .....................................................32
Exploded View ..................................................... ...32
Removal and Installation ........................................32
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
34
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............................................................. ...
34
Oil Pressure ......................................................... ...34
Oil Pump .................................................................34
Regulator Valve ......................................................34
Oil Capacity .............................................................34
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ENGINE OIL
• When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
• If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
6. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification. Use Genuine RTV Silicone 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-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"
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Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000009461029
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 with a new washer and refill the engine with new engine oil.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean the oil pan drain plug and install using a new washer.
• The refill capacity depends on the oil temper ature and drain time. Use these specifications for
reference only. Always use the oil level gauge to determine when the proper amount of oil is in
the engine.
7. Warm up the engine and check around the drain plug and oil filter for oil leaks.
8. Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.
9. Check the oil level using the oil level gauge. CAUTION:
Do not overfill the engine with engine oil. Engine oil pressure : Refer to
LU-18, "Oil Pressure"
Oil pressure switch : Refer to EM-28, "Exploded View"
: Front
Oil specification and
viscosity : Refer to
MA-11, "FOR USA
AND CANADA : Engine Oil
Recommendation".
Oil pan drain plug : EM-36, "Removal and Installa-
tion"
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