NISSAN PICK-UP 1999 Repair Manual

3. Check only those valves shown in the figure.
4. Using a feeler gauge, measure clearance between valve lifter
and camshaft.
lRecord any valve clearance measurements which are out of
specification. They will be used later to determine the
required replacement adjusting shim.
Valve clearance (Hot):
Intake
0.31 - 0.39 mm (0.012 - 0.015 in)
Exhaust
0.33 - 0.41 mm (0.013 - 0.016 in)
5. Turn crankshaft one revolution (360É) and align mark on
crankshaft pulley with pointer.
6. Check those valves shown in the figure.
lUse the same procedure as mentioned in step 4.
7. If all valve clearances are within specification, install the fol-
lowing parts.
lRocker cover
lAll spark plugs
ADJUSTING
Adjust valve clearance while engine is cold.
1. Turn crankshaft to position cam lobe on camshaft of valve
that must be adjusted upward.
2. Place Tool (A) around camshaft as shown in figure.
3. Rotate Tool (A) so that lifter is pushed down.
Before placing Tool (A), rotate notch toward center of cylin-
der head (See figure.), to simplify shim removal later.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage cam surface with Tool (A).
4. Place Tool (B) between camshaft and the edge of the valve
lifter to retain valve lifter.
CAUTION:
lTool (B) must be placed as close to camshaft bracket as
possible.
lBe careful not to damage cam surface with Tool (B).
5. Remove Tool (A).
AEM382
SEM304D
AEM383
SEM515EB
SEM516EB
CYLINDER HEADKA24DE
Valve Clearance (Cont'd)
EM-2033

6. Rotate adjusting shim until hole is visible. Blow air into the
hole to separate adjusting shim from valve lifter.
7. Remove adjusting shim using a small screwdriver and a
magnetic finger.
8. Determine replacement adjusting shim size as follows.
a. Using a micrometer determine thickness of removed shim.
b. Calculate thickness of new adjusting shim so valve clearance
comes within specified values.
R = Thickness of removed shim
N = Thickness of new shim
M = Measured valve clearance
Intake & Exhaust:
N=R+[Mþ0.37 mm (0.0146 in)]
Shims are available in thicknesses from 1.96 mm (0.0772 in)
to 2.68 mm (0.1055 in), in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
c. Select new shim with thickness as close as possible to cal-
culated value.
Refer to SDS, EM-2050.
9. Install new shim using a suitable tool.
lInstall with the surface on which the thickness is
stamped facing down.
10. Place Tool (A) as mentioned in steps 2 and 3.
11. Remove Tool (B).
12. Remove Tool (A).
13. Recheck valve clearance.
Refer to ªCHECKINGº (EM-2032).
SEM999F
SEM517EB
SEM145D
SEM308D
SEM518EB
CYLINDER HEADKA24DE
Valve Clearance (Cont'd)
EM-2034

AEM398
ENGINE REMOVALKA24DE
EM-2035

WARNING:
lPosition vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
lPlace chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
lDo not remove engine until exhaust system has com-
pletely cooled off.
Otherwise, you may burn yourself and/or fire may break
out in fuel line.
lBefore disconnecting fuel hose, release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC section (ªFuel Pressure Releaseº, ªBASIC
SERVICE PROCEDUREº).
lBe sure to hoist engine and transmission in a safe man-
ner.
lFor engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach
proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATA-
LOG.
CAUTION:
lWhen lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts.
Take special care near accelerator wire casing, brake
lines and brake master cylinder.
lIn hoisting the engine, always use engine slingers in a
safe manner.
lFor 4WD models, apply sealant between engine and
transmission. Refer to MT section (ªRemoval and Instal-
lationº).
Removal
1. Drain coolant from engine block and radiator. Refer to MA
section (ªChanging Engine Coolantº, ªENGINE MAINTE-
NANCEº).
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC section (ªFuel Pressure
Releaseº, ªBASIC SERVICE PROCEDUREº).
3. Remove negative battery cable.
4. Remove hood. Refer to BT section.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove power steering drive belt, alternator drive belt and
A/C compressor drive belt.
7. Remove radiator. Refer to LC section (ªRadiatorº, ªENGINE
COOLING SYSTEMº).
8. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
9. Disconnect exhaust system from exhaust manifold.
10. Remove A/C compressor from bracket. Refer to HA section
(ªCompressor Mountingº, ªSERVICE PROCEDURESº).
11. Disconnect accelerator wire, vacuum hoses, electrical
connectors, heater hoses and vacuum booster hose.
ENGINE REMOVALKA24DE
EM-2036

12. Remove power steering pump from the engine.
13. Remove transmission. Refer to MT or AT section (ªRemovalº,
ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº).
14. Remove LH and RH engine mounts.
15. Remove engine.
Installation
lInstall in reverse order of removal.
AEM395
ENGINE REMOVALKA24DE
Removal (Cont'd)
EM-2037

SEM014G
CYLINDER BLOCKKA24DE
EM-2038

CAUTION:
lWhen installing sliding parts (bearings, pistons, etc.),
lubricate contacting surfaces with new engine oil.
lPlace removed parts such as bearings and bearing caps
in their proper order and direction.
lWhen installing connecting rod nuts and main bearing
cap bolts, apply new engine oil to threads and seating
surfaces.
lDo not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring
gear teeth of flywheel or drive plate.
Disassembly
PISTON AND CRANKSHAFT
1. Place engine on a work stand.
2. Drain coolant and oil.
3. Remove oil pan.
4. Remove timing chain. Refer to ªRemovalº in ªTIMING
CHAINº (EM-2015).
5. Remove water pump.
6. Remove cylinder head.
7. Remove pistons with connecting rods.
8. Remove bearing caps and crankshaft.
lBefore removing bearing caps, measure crankshaft end
play. Refer to EM-2047.
lBolts should be loosened in two or three steps.
Inspection
PISTON AND PISTON PIN CLEARANCE
1. Measure inner diameter of piston pin hole ªdpº.
Standard diameter ªdpº:
20.993 - 20.999 mm (0.8265 - 0.8267 in)
2. Measure outer diameter of piston pin ªDpº.
Standard diameter ªDpº:
20.989 - 21.001 mm (0.8263 - 0.8268 in)
3. Calculate piston pin clearance.
dp þ Dp = þ0.002 to 0.01 mm (þ0.0001 to 0.0004 in)
If it exceeds the above value, replace piston assembly with
pin.
SEM744-C
EEM118
AEM023
AEM024
CYLINDER BLOCKKA24DE
EM-2039

PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE
Side clearance:
Top ring 0.04 - 0.08 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 in)
2nd ring 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Max. limit of side clearance:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
If out of specification, replace piston ring.
If clearance exceeds maximum limit with new ring, replace pis-
ton.
PISTON RING END GAP
End gap:
Top ring
0.28 - 0.52 mm (0.0110 - 0.0205 in)
2nd ring
0.45 - 0.69 mm (0.0177 - 0.0272 in)
(R or T is punched on the ring.)
0.55 - 0.70 mm (0.0217 - 0.0276 in)
(N is punched on the ring.)
Oil ring
0.20 - 0.69 mm (0.0079 - 0.0272 in)
Max. limit of ring gap:
Refer to SDS, EM-2054.
If out of specification, replace piston ring. If gap exceeds maxi-
mum limit with a new ring, rebore cylinder and use oversized
piston and piston rings. Refer to SDS, EM-2054.
lWhen replacing the piston, check cylinder block surface for
scratches or seizure. If scratches or seizure are found, hone
or replace the cylinder block.
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSION
Bend:
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion:
Limit 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
SEM249CA
SEM250C
SEM038F
SEM003F
CYLINDER BLOCKKA24DE
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-2040

CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEAR
1. Clean upper face of cylinder block.
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the
flatness of cylinder block surface. Check along six positions
shown in figure.
Limit:
0.1 mm (0.004 in)
2. If out of specification, resurface it.
The limit for cylinder block resurfacing is determined by cyl-
inder head resurfacing.
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is ªAº
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is ªBº
The maximum limit is as follows:
A+B=0.2mm(0.008 in)
Nominal cylinder block height
from crankshaft center:
246.95 - 247.05 mm (9.7224 - 9.7264 in)
3. If necessary, replace cylinder block.
PISTON-TO-BORE CLEARANCE
1. Using a bore gauge, measure cylinder bore for wear, out-of-
round and taper.
Standard inner diameter:
Refer to SDS, EM-2052.
Wear limit: 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Out-of-round (X þ Y) standard: 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Taper (A þ B) standard: 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
If it exceeds the limit, rebore all cylinders. Replace cylinder
block if necessary.
2. Check for scratches and seizure. If seizure is found, hone it.
lIf cylinder block and piston are replaced, match piston
grade with grade number on cylinder block upper sur-
face.
3. Measure piston skirt diameter.
Piston diameter ªAº:
Refer to SDS, EM-2054.
Measuring point ªaº (Distance from the top):
Approximately 48 mm (1.89 in)
4. Check that piston-to-bore clearance is within specification.
Piston-to-bore clearance ªBº:
0.020 - 0.040 mm (0.0008 - 0.0016 in)
5. Determine piston oversize according to amount of cylinder
wear.
Oversize pistons are available for service. Refer to SDS,
EM-2054.
SEM255CB
SEM040
SEM257C
SEM258C
CYLINDER BLOCKKA24DE
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-2041

6. Cylinder bore size is determined by adding piston-to-bore
clearance to piston diameter ªAº.
Rebored size calculation:
D=A+BþC
where,
D: Bored diameter
A: Piston diameter as measured
B: Piston-to-bore clearance
C: Honing allowance 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
7. Install main bearing caps and tighten bolts to the specified
torque. This will prevent distortion of cylinder bores.
8. Cut cylinder bores.
lWhen any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders
must also be bored.
lDo not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut
only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so at a time.
9. Hone cylinders to obtain specified piston-to-bore clearance.
10. Measure finished cylinder bore for out-of-round and taper.
lMeasurement should be done after cylinder bore cools
down.
CRANKSHAFT
1. Check crankshaft main and pin journals for score, wear or
cracks.
2. With a micrometer, measure journals for taper and out-of-
round.
Out-of-round (X þ Y):
Main journal Less than 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Crank pin Less than 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Taper (A þ B):
Main journal Less than 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Crank pin Less than 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
3. Measure crankshaft runout.
Runout (Total indicator reading):
Less than 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
BEARING CLEARANCE
lUse Method A or Method B. Method A is preferred because
it is more accurate.
Method A (Using bore gauge and micrometer)
Main bearing
1. Set main bearings in their proper positions on cylinder block
and main bearing cap.
SEM316A
SEM254C
SEM448C
CYLINDER BLOCKKA24DE
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-2042