2016 NISSAN NOTE engine

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
• Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the
transaxle.
REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-137, "Work Procedure".
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-8, "
Draining Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Remove the following parts: • Front wheels and tires (RH/LH). Refer to WT-48, "
Removal and Installation".
• Front fender protector (RH/LH). Refer to EXT-38, "
Exploded View".
• Drive belt. Refer to EM-16, "
Removal and Installation".
• Battery and battery tray. Refer to PG-70, "
Exploded View".
• Air duct (inlet), air duct, and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-26, "
Removal and Installation".
• Radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
• Exhaust front tube. Refer to EX-5, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect engine room harness connector at the ECM and CVT (if equipped). CAUTION:
Protect connectors against foreign materials during the operation by wrapping in a plastic bag.
5. Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to CO-13, "
Exploded View".
6. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-40, "
Exploded View".
7. Disconnect control linkage cable from transaxle. Refer to TM-20, "
Exploded View" (M/T models) and TM-
234, "Exploded View" (CVT models).
8. Disconnect clutch tube on transaxle side from clutch damper (M/T models). Refer to CL-15, "
Exploded
View".
9. Remove generator. Refer to CHG-29, "
Exploded View".
10. Disconnect vacuum hose at engine side.
11. Remove EVAP hoses at engine side.
12. Remove A/C compressor from the engine with the piping connected. Temporarily position the A/C com-
pressor on the vehicle side with a rope without placing a heavy load on the piping.
13. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
14. Remove drive shafts (RH/LH). Refer to FAX-19, "
Removal and Installation".
15. Remove rear torque rod (1).
16. When engine can be hoisted, install engine slinger to cylinder head front left side (A) and rear right side (B) and support the
engine position with a suitable tool.
(2) : Rear engine mounting bracket
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Slinger (A) bolts : 65 N·m (6.6 kg-m, 48 ft-lb)
Slinger (B) bolts : 25 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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17. Use a suitable jack (A) to securely support the bottom of the
engine and the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
Put a piece of wood or an equivalent as the supporting sur-
face and secure in a stable condition.
18. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) (1).
19. Remove engine through bolt-securing nut (C).
20. Carefully lower suitable jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly. Observe the following cautions:
CAUTION:
• Check that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• Before and during lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During removal, always be careful to prevent the vehic le from falling off the lift due to changes in
the center of gravity.
• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.
21. Remove starter motor. Refer to STR-31, "
Exploded View".
22. Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Refer to TM-24, "
Exploded View"
(M/T models) and TM-259, "Exploded View" (CVT models).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mount-
ing insulator.
• Check that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten nuts and bolts.
• When installation directions are specified, instal l parts according to the direction marks on them,
referring to the figure of components. Refer to EM-86, "
Exploded View".
• Inspect vehicle alignment and adjust (If necessary). Refer to FSU-8, "
Adjustment".
Engine Mounting Insulator (RH)
• Tighten bolts include spec table showing installation torque for
engine mounting bracket in the numerical order as shown.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
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(2) : Engine mounting insulator (LH)
(A) : Engine front side
(B) : Transaxle side
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels incl
uding engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required
quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to MA-11, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leaks.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leaks
at connection points.
• Start engine. With engine speed increased, che ck again for fuel leaks at connection points.
• Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration. NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there are no l eaks of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oils/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to spec- ified level, if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
*Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc. Item
Before starting engine Engine runningAfter engine stopped
Engine coolant LevelLeaks Level
Engine oil LevelLeaks Level
Transmission/
transaxle fluid CVT Models
LeaksLevel/Leaks Leaks
M/T Models Level/Leaks LeaksLevel/Leaks
Other oils and fluids* LevelLeaks Level
Fuel LeaksLeaksLeaks
Exhaust gas —Leaks —
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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
ENGINE UNIT
SettingINFOID:0000000012431733
NOTE:
The following procedures explain how to disassemble the engine with the engine stand fastened to the bell
housing. Some steps may be different if using a different type of engine stand.
1. Install engine to engine stand:
a. On (M/T models), remove flywheel.
• Secure flywheel using suitable tool and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble flywheel.
• Do not place flywheel with signal plate facing down.
• When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
b. On (CVT models), remove driveplate. • Secure driveplate using suitable tool and remove bolts.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble flywheel.
• Do not place flywheel or drive plat e with signal plate facing down.
• When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
• Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
c. Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto a widely used engine stand. CAUTION:
• Use the engine stand that has a load capacity approximately 150 kg (331 lb) or more large
enough for supporting the engine weight.
• If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the poten- tial risk of overturning stand.
- Intake manifold. Refer to EM-28, "
Exploded View".
- Exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-31, "
Removal and Installation".
- Rocker cover. Refer to EM-48, "
Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of over-
turning.
NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support the mating surface of transaxle with flywheel
removed.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-8, "
Draining".
CAUTION:
• Be sure to clean drain plug and in stall with new drain plug washer.
• Do not reuse drain plug washer. Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
Tool number : KV11105210 (J-44716)
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ENGINE UNIT
3. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plug (1) from
inside of the engine.
Use Genuine Silicone RT V Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
DisassemblyINFOID:0000000012431734
1. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-28, "Exploded View".
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-31, "
Exploded View".
3. Remove oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-34, "
Exploded View".
4. Remove ignition coil, spark plug, and rocker cover. Refer to EM-48, "
Exploded View".
5. Remove fuel injector and fuel tube. Refer to EM-40, "
Exploded View".
6. Remove front cover and timing chain. Refer to EM-51, "
Exploded View".
7. Remove camshaft. Refer to EM-60, "
Exploded View".
8. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-76, "
Exploded View".
9. Remove water pump. Refer to CO-18, "
Exploded View".
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Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
: Engine front
Water drain plug
tightening torque: Refer to
EM-93, "Exploded View".
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CYLINDER BLOCK
Disassembly and Assembly
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DISASSEMBLY
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.
1. Remove cylinder head. Refer to EM-76, "
Exploded View".
2. Remove knock sensor. CAUTION:
Carefully handle knock sensor avoiding shocks.
3. Remove the crankshaft position sensor cover (3), and then crankshaft position sensor (POS) (2).
CAUTION:
• Avoid impacts such as a dropping.
• Do not disassemble.
• Keep sensor away from metal particles.
• Do not place the sensor in a location where it is exposed
to magnetism.
• Do not reuse O-ring.
4. Remove oil pan (upper and lower). Refer to EM-34
.
5. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly: • Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer toEM-102, "
Inspection".
a. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
b. Remove connecting rod cap.
c. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connect- ing rod assembly out through the cylinder head side.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage mating surface with connecting rod cap.
• Do not damage the cylinder wall or crankshaft pin.
6. Remove connecting rod bearings. CAUTION:
Identify original positions for installation, an d store the bearings without mixing them up.
10. Oil temperature sensor 11. Oil pressure sensor12. Oil jet
13. Top ring 14. Second ring15. Oil rings
16. Piston 17. Piston pin18. Connecting rod
19. Connecting rod bearing (upper) 20. Main bearing (upper) 21. Thrust bearing
22. Crankshaft key 23. Connecting rod bolt24. Connecting rod cap
25. Connecting rod bearing (lower) 26. Main bearing (lower) 27. Crankshaft
28. Pilot converter (CVT models) 29. Signal plate30. Rear oil seal
31. Drive plate (CVT models) 32. Reinforce plate (CVT models) 33. Flywheel (M/T models)
34. Main bearing cap 35. Main bearing cap bolt A. Refer to ASSEMBLY
B. Chamfered Crankshaft side
(1) O-ring
(4) Cylinder block
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CYLINDER BLOCK
a. Loosen and remove bolts in several steps in reverse of the
numerical order as shown.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use socket (size T40).
b. Remove the main bearing cap from the cylinder block while tapping lightly with a plastic hammer.
10. Remove crankshaft (2). CAUTION:
• Do not damage or deform signal plate (1) mounted on
crankshaft.
• When setting crankshaft on a flat floor surface, use a
block of wood to avoid interf erence between signal plate
and the floor surface.
• Do not remove signal plate unless it is necessary to do
so.
NOTE:
When removing or installing signal plate, use socket (size T40).
11. Pull rear oil seal out from rear end of crankshaft.
12. Remove main bearing (upper/lower) and thrust bear ings from cylinder block and main bearing caps.
CAUTION:
Identify original installation positions, and store the bearings without mixing them up.
13. Remove oil jets. CAUTION:
Insert the dowel pin of oil jet into the cylinde r block dowel pin hole to loosen the bolt.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-rings.
1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to
remove any foreign material.
WARNING:
Use goggles to protect your eyes.
2. Install cylinder block plugs. • Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug (3).
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Seal ant, or equivalent. Refer to
GI-22, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
• Tighten each plug as specified below.
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Part WasherTightening torque
(1) Yes54.0 N·m (5.5 kg-m, 40 ft-lb)
(3) No9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
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3. Install oil jets.
4. Install main bearings and thrust bearings:
a. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on the bear
ing mating surfaces of cylinder block.
b. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal hous- ing (B) on cylinder block.
• Install thrust bearings with the oil groove (A) facing crankshaftarm (outside).
c. Install the main bearings paying attention to the direction. • Before installing main bearings, apply new engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply
engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
• When installing, align main bearing to the center position of cylinder block and main bearing cap.
• Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and oil holes (A) on the
main bearings (1) are aligned.
NOTE:
For assembly, the center position can be visually identified.
• To install the main bearing, obtain a proper fit. Do not allow the main bearing to lie off the cylinder block chamfer.
• To install the main bearing, obtain a proper fit. Do not allow the
main bearing to lie off bearing cap chamfer.
5. Install signal plate to crankshaft if removed.
a. Set the signal plate (1) with the flange facing toward the counter- weight side (engine front side) to the crankshaft rear surface.
b. After positioning crankshaft and signal plate with positioning dowel pin, tighten bolt.
NOTE:
Dowel pin of crankshaft and signal plate is provided as a set for
each.
c. Remove dowel pin. CAUTION:
Be sure to remove dowel pin.
6. Install crankshaft to cylinder block. • While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
CAUTION:
Do not install rear oil seal at this time.
7. Install main bearing caps.
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