NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual
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JEM229G
11. Install connecting rod bearing to connecting rod and connect-
ing rod cap.
+Before installing, apply engine oil on the front (inner) surface
of bearing. Do not apply oil to the back surface, but thoroughly
clean it.
+Align stopper notches on connecting rod and protrusions on
bearing and install.
JEM230G
12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.
+Set crankshaft pin of the installation location at BDC.
+Match the cylinder No. of connecting rod to the location of cyl-
inder.
+Using piston ring compressor (Commercial Service Tool),
install so that the front mark on the piston top surface faces in
the direction of engine front.
JEM227G
13. Install connecting rod caps.
+Match the cylinder No. punched on connecting rod and that on
cap.
+Make sure that the front mark on connecting rod cap faces
towards the front of the engine.
JEM231G
JEM232G
14. Tighten connecting rod nuts according to the following proce-
dure:
a. Apply engine oil on bolt threads and seat surface of nuts.
b. Tighten to 29 to 30 N´m (2.9 to 3.1 kg-m, 21 to 22 ft-lb).
c. Loosen completely to 0 N´m (0 kg-m, 0 in-lb).
d. Tighten to 19 to 20 N´m (1.9 to 2.1 kg-m, 14 to 15 ft-lb).
e. Tighten 120É to 125É [target: 120É]. (angular tightening)
+Always use either an angle wrench (SST) or protractor
during angular tightening. Avoid tightening based on
visual checks alone.
+After tightening nuts, check that crankshaft rotates smoothly.
+Check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-144, ªCON-
NECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCEº.
15. Force fit rear oil seal into rear oil seal retainer.
+Using a drift [105 mm (4.13 in) dia.], force fit so that the dimen-
sion is as specified in the figure.
+Avoid inclined fitting. Force fit perpendicularly.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-157
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JEM233G
16. Install rear oil seal retainer.
+Apply a continuous bead of specified liquid gasket (Refer to
EM-77, ªLiquid Gasket Application Procedureº.) on locations
shown in the figure.
JEM234G
17. Install pilot bushing.
+Force fit with the drift [approx. 19 mm (0.75 in) dia.].
SEM513G
18. Install fuel injection pump bracket.
+Install insulator according to the shape of the block, and secure
by placing the bracket against the insulator. (Not installed on
some models)
+Align the bracket with the dowel pins on the block to install.
+The two bolts used for dowel pins have a longer shanks than
the other two.
+Check the protruding distance of the dowel pin for fuel injec-
tion pump.
Standard: 13.0 - 15.0 mm (0.512 - 0.591 in)
19. Install parts to the engine in the reverse order of disassembly.
+Tighten bolts securing brackets of auxiliary components (A/C
compressor, alternator) to the specified torque.
: 57 - 65 N´m (5.8 - 6.7 kg-m, 42 - 48 ft-lb)
20. Remove engine from engine stand in the reverse order of
assembly.
21. Install flywheel.
+Holding ring gear with ring stopper (SST), tighten securing
bolts with TORX-socket (size: Q8 E20, Commercial Service
Tool).
+Tighten bolts uniformly in a crisscross manner.
SEM500GA
REPLACEMENT OF PILOT BUSHINGNJEM0074S031. Remove pilot bushing using tool or suitable tool.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-158
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SEM275GA
2. Install pilot bushing as shown.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-159
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General SpecificationsNJEM0075
Cylinder arrangementIn-line 4
Displacement cm
3(cu in)2,184 (133.27)
Bore and stroke mm (in)86 x 94 (3.39 x 3.70)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio18.0
Compression PressureNJEM0076Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/200 rpm
Compression pressureStandard 3,138 (31.4, 32.0, 455)
Minimum 2,452 (24.5, 25.0, 356)
Differential limit between cylinders 490 (4.9, 5.0, 71)
Belt DeflectionNJEM0111
Applied belt Belt specificationBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied*
mm (in)
New AdjustedLimit for re-tighten-
ing
Air conditioner compressor belt HA type low edge belt4-5
(0.16 - 0.20)6-7
(0.24 - 0.28)8.5 (0.335)
Alternator & water pump beltHA type low-edge wide angle
belt9.0 - 10.5
(0.354 - 0.413)11.0 - 12.5
(0.433 - 0.492)16.5 (0.650)
*: When engine is cold.
Cylinder HeadNJEM0077Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Head surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.04 (0.0016)
JEM204G
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
General Specifications
EM-160
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ValveNJEM0078VALVENJEM0078S01Unit: mm (in)
SEM188
Valve head diameter ªDºIntake 28.0 - 28.3 (1.102 - 1.114)
Exhaust 26.0 - 26.3 (1.024 - 1.035)
Valve length ªLºIntake 106.72 (4.2016)
Exhaust 106.36 (4.1874)
Valve stem diameter ªdºIntake 5.965 - 5.980 (0.2348 - 0.2354)
Exhaust 5.945 - 5.960 (0.2341 - 0.2346)
Valve seat angle ªaºIntake
45É15¢- 45É45¢
Exhaust
Valve margin ªTºIntake 1.38 (0.0543)
Exhaust 1.48 (0.0583)
Valve margin ªTº limitMore than 1.0 (0.039)
Valve stem end surface grinding limit Less than 0.2 (0.008)
VALVE CLEARANCENJEM0078S02Unit: mm (in)
Cold Hot* (reference data)
Intake 0.24 - 0.32 (0.009 - 0.013) 0.274 - 0.386 (0.011 - 0.015)
Exhaust 0.26 - 0.34 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.308 - 0.432 (0.012 - 0.017)
*: Approximately 80ÉC (176ÉF)
AVAILABLE SHIMSNJEM0078S03
Thickness mm (in) Identification mark
2.10 (0.0827) 2.10
2.12 (0.0835) 2.12
2.14 (0.0843) 2.14
2.16 (0.0850) 2.16
2.18 (0.0858) 2.18
2.20 (0.0866) 2.20
2.22 (0.0874) 2.22
2.24 (0.0882) 2.24
2.26 (0.0890) 2.26
2.28 (0.0898) 2.28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Valve
EM-161
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Thickness mm (in) Identification mark
2.30 (0.0906) 2.30
2.32 (0.0913) 2.32
2.34 (0.0921) 2.34
2.36 (0.0929) 2.36
2.38 (0.0937) 2.38
2.40 (0.0945) 2.40
2.42 (0.0953) 2.42
2.44 (0.0961) 2.44
2.46 (0.0969) 2.46
2.48 (0.0976) 2.48
2.50 (0.0984) 2.50
2.52 (0.0992) 2.52
2.54 (0.1000) 2.54
2.56 (0.1008) 2.56
2.58 (0.1016) 2.58
2.60 (0.1024) 2.60
2.62 (0.1031) 2.62
2.64 (0.1039) 2.64
2.66 (0.1047) 2.66
2.68 (0.1055) 2.68
2.70 (0.1063) 2.70
2.72 (0.1071) 2.72
2.74 (0.1079) 2.74
SEM512G
VALVE SPRINGNJEM0078S04
Free height mm (in) Outer 42.3 (1.6654)
Pressure N (kg, lb) at height mm (in) Outer 366 (37.3, 82.2) at 24.82 (0.9772)
Out-of-square mm (in) Outer Limit 2.1 (0.083)
VALVE LIFTERNJEM0078S05Unit: mm (in)
Valve lifter outer diameter 29.960 - 29.975 (1.1795 - 1.1801)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-162
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Lifter guide inner diameter 30.000 - 30.021 (1.1181 - 1.1819)
Clearance between lifter and lifter guide 0.025 - 0.061 (0.0010 - 0.0024)
VALVE GUIDENJEM0078S06Unit: mm (in)
JEM156G
Standard Service
Valve guide Outer diameter 10.023 - 10.034 (0.3946 - 0.3950) 10.223 - 10.234 (0.4025 - 0.4029)
Valve guide Inner diameter (Finished size) 6.000 - 6.018 (0.2362 - 0.2369)
Cylinder head valve guide hole diameter 9.975 - 9.996 (0.3927 - 0.3935) 10.175 - 10.196 (0.4006 - 0.4014)
Interference fit of valve guide 0.027 - 0.059 (0.0011 - 0.0023)
Standard Limit
Stem to guide clearanceIntake 0.020 - 0.053 (0.0008 - 0.0021) 0.08 (0.0031)
Exhaust 0.040 - 0.073 (0.0016 - 0.0029) 0.1 (0.004)
Valve deflection limit0.15 (0.0059)
Projection length10.4 - 10.6 (0.4094 - 0.4173)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-163
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Valve SeatNJEM0079Unit: mm (in)
SEM546G
JEM253G
Standard Service
Cylinder head seat recess diameter (D)Intake 30.000 - 30.016 (1.1181 - 1.1817) 30.500 - 30.516 (1.2008 - 1.2014)
Exhaust 29.000 - 29.016 (1.1417 - 1.1424) 29.500 - 29.516 (1.1614 - 1.1620)
Valve seat interference fitIntake 0.064 - 0.100 (0.0025 - 0.0039)
Exhaust 0.064 - 0.096 (0.0025 - 0.0038)
Valve seat outer diameter (d)Intake 30.080 - 30.100 (1.1842 - 1.1850) 30.580 - 30.600 (1.2039 - 1.2047)
Exhaust 29.080 - 29.096 (1.1449 - 1.1455) 29.580 - 29.596 (1.1646 - 1.1652)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Valve Seat
EM-164
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Height (h)Intake 7.0 - 7.1 (0.276 - 0.280) 6.60 - 6.70 (0.2598 - 0.2638)
Exhaust 6.7 - 6.8 (0.264 - 0.268) 6.3 - 6.4 (0.248 - 0.252)
Depth (H)Intake 8.83 - 9.13 (0.3476 - 0.3594)
Exhaust 9.06 - 9.36 (0.3567 - 0.3685)
Depth (L)Intake 36.53 - 36.98 (1.4382 - 1.4559)
Exhaust 36.53 - 37.01 (1.4382 - 1.4571)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Valve Seat (Cont'd)
EM-165
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Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing=NJEM0080Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Camshaft journal to bearing clearance 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034)
Inner diameter of camshaft bearingNo. 1
30.500 - 30.521 (1.2008 - 1.2016)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5
24.000 - 24.021 (0.9449 - 0.9457)Ð
Outer diameter of camshaft journalNo. 1
30.435 - 30.455 (1.1982 - 1.1990)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5
23.935 - 23.955 (0.9423 - 0.9431)Ð
Camshaft runout [TIR*] Ð 0.02 (0.0008)
Camshaft sprocket runout [TIR*] Less than 0.15 (0.0059) Ð
Camshaft end play 0.070 - 0.148 (0.0028 - 0.0058) 0.24 (0.0094)
*: Total indicator reading
EM671
Cam height ªAºIntake 39.505 - 39.695 (1.5553 - 1.5628)
Exhaust 39.905 - 40.095 (1.5711 - 1.5785)
Wear limit of cam height 0.15 (0.0059)
Valve timing
EM120
Unit: degree
a bcde f
224 212 2 30 ±2 46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing
EM-166