transmission oil NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Mechanical Workshop Manual

OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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1. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-7, "Changing Engine Oil" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission
from engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Lift the engine with hoist, and mount it onto widely use engine stand. Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove starter motor. Refer to SC-8, "
STARTING SYSTEM" .
7. Remove idler pulley and bracket assembly. Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
8. Remove oil filter, as necessary. Refer to LU-9, "
OIL FILTER" .
9. Remove oil temperature sensor, as necessary.
10. Remove oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove.
b. Insert seal cutter (SST) between oil pan (upper) and oil pan
(lower).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.

Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
11. Remove oil strainer.
12. Remove rear cover plate.
13. Loosen mounting bolts with power tool in reverse order as
shown in the figure to remove oil pan (upper).

I n s e r t s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ( J 3 7 2 2 8 ) ] b e t w e e n o i l
pan (upper) and cylinder block. Slide seal cutter by tapping on
the side of tool with hammer. Remove oil pan (upper).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage mating surfaces.

Do not insert screwdriver, this will damage the mating
surface.
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.

There are two types of mounting bolts. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
e. Tighten transmission joint bolts. Refer to MT-18, "
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT- 2 4 2 ,
"TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (A/T models).
2. Install oil strainer to oil pump.

Apply locking sealant to the thread of mounting bolts.
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-45, "
RECOM-
MENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS" .
3. Install oil pan (lower) as follows:
a. Use scraper to remove old liquid gasket from mating surfaces.

Also remove old liquid gasket from mating surface of oil pan
(upper).

Remove old liquid gasket from the bolt holes and thread.
CAUTION:
Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when clean-
ing off old liquid gasket.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000 ( — )] (A) to the oil pan (lower) as shown in the
figure.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-45, "
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND
SEALANTS" .
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
c. Install oil pan (lower).

Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
4. Install oil pan drain plug.

Refer to the figure of components of former page for installation direction of drain plug washer. Refer to
EM-26, "
Removal and Installation" .
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M8 × 92 mm (3.62 in) : 7, 10, 13
M8 × 25 mm (0.98 in) : Except the above
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b : 4.0 – 5.0 mm (0.157 – 0.197 in)
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FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE
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Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/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 is no leakage of exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level

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TIMING CHAIN
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Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
NOTE:

This section describes procedures for removing/installing front timing chain case and timing chain related
parts, and rear timing chain case, when oil pan (upper) needs to be removed/installed for engine overhaul,
etc.

To remove/install front timing chain case, timing chain, and its related parts without removing oil pan
(upper), refer to EM-44, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from the vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission
from engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Lift the engine with hoist and mount it onto widely use engine stand. Refer to EM-108, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
3. Remove intake manifold collector. Refer to EM-17, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
4. Remove power steering oil pump bracket. Refer to PS-28, "
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP" .
5. Remove alternator. Refer to SC-20, "
CHARGING SYSTEM" .
6. Remove water bypass hose, water hose clamp and idler pulley bracket from front timing chain case.
7. Remove left and right valve timing control covers (including magnet retarder and cover) with the following
procedure.
a. Loosen mounting bolts in reverse order as shown in the figure.
1.Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(left bank)2. Internal chain guide 3.Timing chain tensioner (secondary)
(right bank)
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Timing chain (secondary) 6. Timing chain (primary)
7. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 8. Slack guide 9. Timing chain tensioner (primary)
10. Crankshaft sprocket 11. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 12. Timing chain (secondary)
13. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 14. O-ring 15. Rear timing chain case
16. O-ring 17. O-ring 18. O-ring
19. Bracket 20. Bracket 21. Front timing chain case
22.Valve timing control cover gasket
(LH)23. Valve timing control cover (LH) 24. O-ring
25. Crankshaft pulley bolt 26. Crankshaft pulley 27. Front oil seal
28. Idler pulley 29. O-ring 30. Oil level gauge guide
31. Drive belt auto-tensioner 32. Idler pulley 33. Idler pulley bracket
34. Alternator bracket 35. Water outlet (front) 36.Valve timing control cover gasket
(RH)
37. Valve timing control cover (RH) 38. Power steering oil pump bracket
A. Refer to EM-60
A : Right bank
B : Left bank
C : Dowel pin hole
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TIMING CHAIN
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

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, "
RECOMMENDED 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
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/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 is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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4. Crank the engine, and then make sure that engine oil comes out
from valve timing control solenoid valve hole. End crank 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 sole-
noid valve installation hole during cranking. Use a shop
cloth to prevent the engine components and the vehicle. Do not allow engine oil to get on rubber
components such as drive belt or engine mount insulators. Immediately wipe off any splashed
engine oil.

Clean oil groove between oil strainer and intake valve timing control solenoid valve if engine oil does not
come out from valve timing control solenoid valve hole. Refer to LU-4, "
LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
5. Remove components between intake valve timing control solenoid valve and camshaft sprocket (INT),
and then check each oil groove for clogging.

Clean oil groove if necessary. Refer to LU-4, "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" .
6. After inspection, install removed parts.
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

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, "
RECOMMENDED 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
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal/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 is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
Valve ClearanceNBS0000U
INSPECTION
Perform inspection as follows after removal, installation or replacement of camshaft or valve-related parts, or if
there is unusual engine conditions regarding valve clearance.
1 : Valve timing control solenoid valve
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PBIC5141E
Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealNBS0000W
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:

Undercover

Drive belts: Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Radiator cooling fan assembly: Refer to CO-21, "COOLING FAN" .

Crankshaft pulley: Refer to EM-53, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and crank-
shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip of new front oil seal.
2. Install front oil seal.

Install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown
in the figure.

Using suitable drift, press-fit until the height of front oil seal is
level with the mounting surface.
–Suitable drift: outer diameter 60 mm (2.36 in), inner diameter
50 mm (1.97 in).
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front timing chain case and
crankshaft.

Press-fit straight and avoid causing burrs or tilting oil
seal.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealNBS0000X
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to MT-18, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (M/T models) or AT-
242, "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" (A/T models).
2. Remove clutch cover and clutch disk (M/T models). Refer to CL-16, "
CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER" .
3. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Refer to EM-107, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
PBIC2931E
SEM715A
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CYLINDER HEAD
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If the engine speed is out of specified range, check battery liquid for proper gravity. Check engine
speed again with normal battery gravity.

If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with
combustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ring, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head
gasket). After the checking, measure compression pressure again.

If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug
hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
–If the added engine oil improves the compression, piston rings may be worn out or damaged. Check the
piston rings and replace if necessary.
–If the compression pressure remains at low level despite the addition of engine oil, valves may be mal-
functioning. Check valves for damage. Replace valve or valve seat accordingly.

If two adjacent cylinders have respectively low compression pressure and their compression remains
low even after the addition of engine oil, cylinder head gaskets are leaking. In such a case, replace cyl-
inder head gaskets.
9. After inspection is completed, install removed parts.
10. Start engine, and make sure that engine runs smoothly.
11. Perform trouble diagnosis. If DTC appears, erase it. Refer to EC-81, "
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS" .
Removal and InstallationNBS0000Z

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission from
engine. Refer to EM-101, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove the following parts:
1. Engine rear lower slinger 2. Cylinder head (left bank) 3. Cylinder head bolt
4. Cylinder head (right bank) 5. Cylinder head gasket (right bank) 6. Cylinder head gasket (left bank)
7. Oil level gauge guide
A. Refer to EM-92
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CYLINDER HEAD
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e. Turn all bolts 95 degrees clockwise (angle tightening).
CAUTION:
Check the tightening angle by using angle wrench (SST).
Avoid judgment by visual inspection without tool.

Check tightening angle indicated on angle wrench (SST) indi-
cator plate.
f. Turn all bolts 95 degrees clockwise again (angle tightening).
4. After installing cylinder head, measure distance between front
end faces of cylinder block and cylinder head (left and right
banks).

If the measured value is out of the standard, re-install cylinder
head.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal after this step.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluids leak, lubricates leak and exhaust gases leak.

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, "
RECOMMENDED 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
leakage at connection points.
–Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.

Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.

Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids
including engine oil and engine coolant.

Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.

After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the
specified level, if necessary.
Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.
PBIC0888E
Standard : 14.1 - 14.9 mm (0.555 - 0.587 in)
EMQ0662D
Items Before starting engine Engine running After engine stopped
Engine coolant Level Leakage Level
Engine oil Level Leakage Level
Other oils and fluid* Level Leakage Level
Fuel Leakage Leakage Leakage
Exhaust gases — Leakage —

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
Outline
At first, remove engine and transmission assembly with front suspension member from vehicle downward.
Then separate engine from transmission.
Preparation
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-79, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-10, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:

Perform this step when engine is cold.

Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. Refer to SC-4, "
BATTERY" .
4. Remove the following parts:

Tower bar: Refer to FSU-20, "TOWER BAR" .

Engine cover: Refer to EM-17, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .

Cowl top cover (RH): Refer to EI-20, "COWL TOP" .

Undercover

Drive belts: Refer to EM-12, "DRIVE BELTS" .

Front road wheels and tires
5. Remove air cleaner case and air duct. Refer to EM-15, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
6. Discharge refrigerant from A/C circuit. Refer to ATC-123, "
REFRIGERANT LINES" .
7. Remove radiator cooling fan assembly, reservoir tank and hoses. Refer to CO-21, "
COOLING FAN" and
CO-13, "
RADIATOR" .
Engine Room
1. Disconnect heater hose at engine-side, and fit a plug onto hose end to prevent engine coolant leak.
2. Disconnect ground cable (between vehicle to left cylinder head).
3. Disconnect battery positive cable harness at vehicle side and temporarily fasten it on engine.
4. Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope.
5. Remove engine room harness connectors as shown in the fig-
ure.
6. Disconnect two body ground cables.
7. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
8. Disconnect fuel feed hose (with damper) and EVAP hose. Refer to EM-34, "
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL
TUBE" .
CAUTION:
Fit plugs onto disconnected hoses to prevent fuel leak.
9. Remove reservoir tank of power steering oil pump, and piping from vehicle, and temporarily secure them
on engine.
CAUTION:
When temporarily securing, keep the reservoir tank upright to avoid a fluid leak.
Passenger Room Side
Follow procedure below to disconnect engine room harness connectors at passenger room side, and tempo-
rarily secure them on engine.
PBIC1105E