engine NISSAN TEANA 2003 Service Manual
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Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the
figure.
U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] o r e q u i v a l e n t t o o l t o c u t
liquid gasket for removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
22. Remove collared O-rings from front timing chain case oil holes
(left and right sides).
23. Remove engine mounting insulator (RH) and engine mounting bracket (RH). Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE
ASSEMBLY" .
24. Raise engine front side with jack. (This secures workspace to remove front timing chain case.)
25. Remove front timing chain case as follows:
a. Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the fig-
ure.
b. Insert suitable tool into the notch at the top of front timing chain
case as shown (1).
c. Pry off case by moving tool as shown (2).
U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t f o r
removal.
CAUTION:
Do not use screwdriver or something similar.
After removal, handle front timing chain case carefully so
it does not tilt, cant, or warp under a load.
PBIC0918E
PBIC2631E
SEM730G
SEM156F
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2. Hammer dowel pins (right and left) into front timing chain case
up to a point close to taper in order to shorten protrusion length.
3. Install new front oil seal on front timing chain case.
Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
Install it so that each seal lip is oriented as shown in the fig-
ure.
Using suitable drift [outer diameter: 60 mm (2.36 in)], press-fit
oil seal until it becomes flush with front timing chain case end
face.
Make sure the garter spring is in position and seal lip is not
inverted.
4. Install water pump cover and chain tensioner cover to front timing chain case.
Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser
[SST: WS39930000] to front timing chain case as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
5. Install front timing chain case as follows:
PBIC2615E
SEM715A
PBIC0790E
SEM744GA
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e. Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
There are two types of mounting bolt. Refer to the following
for locating bolts.
f. After all bolts tightening, retighten them to the specified torque in
numerical order as shown in the figure.
6. Install engine mounting bracket (RH) and engine mounting insulator (RH). Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE
ASSEMBLY" .
7. Remove jack which supports the oil pan (lower) bottom.
8. Remove oil pan (lower).
9. Install two mounting bolts in front of oil pan (upper) in numerical
order as shown in the figure.
10. Install oil pan (lower). Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
11. Install right and left intake valve timing control covers as follows:
a. Install new seal rings in shaft grooves.
b. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket with tube presser [SST:
WS39930000] to intake valve timing control covers as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
c. Install new collared O-rings in front timing chain case oil holes
(left and right sides).
d. Being careful not to move seal rings from the installation grooves, align dowel pins on front timing chain
case with the holes to install intake valve timing control covers.M8 bolts : 1, 2
: 28.4 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
M6 bolts : Except the above
: 12.7 N·m (1.3 kg-m, 9 ft-lb)
: 17.2 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SEM730G
PBIC1637E
SBIA0492E
PBIC2631E
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e. Tighten mounting bolts in numerical order as shown in the fig-
ure.
12. Install crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Install crankshaft pulley, taking care not to damage front oil seal.
When press-fitting crankshaft pulley with plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference).
b. Fix crankshaft with pulley holder [SST: KV10109300].
c. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt.
d. Place a matching mark (A) on crank pulley (1) aligning with the
matching (B) of crank pulley mounting bolt (2). Tighten the bolts
90 degrees (one marks).
e. Rotate crankshaft pulley in normal direction (clockwise when viewed from engine front) to confirm it turns
smoothly.
13. For the following operations, perform steps in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Inspection for Leaks
The following are procedures for checking fluid 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-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
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.
PBIC0918E
: 44.1 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
PBIC4627J
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Summary of the inspection items:
* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid. power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.Item 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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NOTE:
This section describes procedures for removal/installation 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 removal/installation front timing chain case, timing chain, and timing chain related parts without remov-
ing oil pan (upper), refer to EM-163, "
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE" .
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transaxle from
engine. Refer to EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST: KV10117001 and KV10106500] to right side
of cylinder block, then lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST: ST0501S000]. Refer to EM-228,
"CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-21, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
4. Drain engine coolant from inside engine. Refer to EM-229, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
5. Remove intake manifold collectors (upper and lower). Refer to EM-133, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLEC-
TOR" .
6. Remove rocker covers (right and left banks). Refer to EM-160, "
ROCKER COVER" .
7. Remove oil pans (lower and upper) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-145, "
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
8. Remove idler pulley and bracket.
9. Separate engine harness removing their brackets from front timing chain case
10. Remove right and left intake valve timing control covers.
Loosen mounting bolts in the reverse order as shown in the
figure.
U s e s e a l c u t t e r [ S S T: K V 1 0 1111 0 0 ] t o c u t l i q u i d g a s k e t f o r
removal.
CAUTION:
Shaft is internally jointed with camshaft sprocket (INT) cen-
ter hole. When removing, keep it horizontal until it is com-
pletely disconnected.
11. Remove collared O-ring from front timing chain case oil hole (left
and right sides).
1. O-ring 2. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 3. Internal chain guide
4. Timing chain tensioner (secondary) 5. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 6. Timing chain (secondary)
7. Timing chain (primary) 8. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 9. Slack guide
10. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 11. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 12. Timing chain (secondary)
13. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 14. Crankshaft sprocket 15. Collared O-ring
16. Seal ring 17. Intake valve timing control cover 18. Chain tensioner cover
19. Intake valve timing control cover 20. Water pump cover 21. Front oil seal
22. Crankshaft pulley 23. Idler pulley 24. Idler pulley bracket
25. Center shaft 26. Washer 27. Front timing chain case
28. Rear timing chain case 29. Water drain plug (front) 30. Tension guide
PBIC0918E
PBIC2631E
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12. Obtain No. 1 cylinder at TDC of its compression stroke as follows:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley clockwise to align timing mark (grooved
line without color) with timing indicator.
b. Make sure that intake and exhaust cam noses on No. 1 cylinder
(engine front side of right bank) are located as shown in the fig-
ure.
If not, turn crankshaft one revolution (360 degrees) and align
as shown in the figure.
13. Remove crankshaft pulley as follows:
a. Fix crankshaft with pulley holder (SST).
b. Loosen crankshaft pulley bolt and locate bolt seating surface at
10 mm (0.39 in) from its original position.
CAUTION:
Do not remove crankshaft pulley bolt as it will be used as a
supporting point for suitable puller.
c. Place suitable puller tab on holes of crankshaft pulley, and pull
crankshaft pulley through.
CAUTION:
Do not put suitable puller tab on crankshaft pulley periph-
ery, as this will damage internal damper.
14. Remove front timing chain case as follows:
SEM918G
SEM418G
PBIC2475E
SEM915E
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b. Install new O-rings to cylinder head.
c. Apply liquid gasket with tube presser [SST: WS39930000] to rear timing chain case back side as shown in
the figure.
Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
CAUTION:
For “A” in the figure, completely wipe out liquid gasket extended on a portion touching at
engine coolant.
Apply liquid gasket on installation position of water pump and cylinder head very completely.
d. Align rear timing chain case and water pump assembly with dowel pins (right and left) on cylinder block
and install rear timing chain case.
Make sure O-rings stay in place during installation to cylinder block and cylinder head.
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PBIC2616E
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c. After confirming the mating marks are aligned, tighten camshaft
sprocket mounting bolts.
Secure camshaft using wrench at the hexagonal portion to
tighten mounting bolts.
d. Pull stopper pins out from timing chain tensioners (secondary).
6. Install tension guide.
7. Install timing chain (primary) as follows:
a. Install crankshaft sprocket.
Make sure the mating marks on crankshaft sprocket face the
front of engine.
b. Install timing chain (primary).
KBIA1698J
SEM923G
SEM929E
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CAUTION:
Do not overtighten slack guide mounting bolt. It is normal
for a gap to exist under the bolt seat when mounting bolt is
tightened to specification.
9. Install the timing chain tensioner (primary) with the following procedure:
a. Pull plunger stopper tab up (or turn lever downward) so as to
remove plunger stopper tab from the ratchet of plunger.
NOTE:
Plunger stopper tab and lever are synchronized.
b. Push plunger into the inside of tensioner body.
c. Hold plunger in the fully compressed position by engaging
plunger stopper tab with the tip of ratchet.
d. To secure lever, insert stopper pin through hole of lever into ten-
sioner body hole.
The lever parts and the tab are synchronized. Therefore, the
plunger will be secured under this condition.
NOTE:
Figure shows the example of 1.2 mm (0.047 in) diameter thin screwdriver being used as the stopper pin.
e. Install timing chain tensioner (primary).
Remove any dirt and foreign materials completely from the
back and the mounting surfaces of timing chain tensioner (pri-
mary).
f. Pull out stopper pin after installing, and then release plunger.
10. Make sure again that the mating marks on each sprocket and each timing chain have not slipped out of
alignment.
11. Install new O-rings on rear timing chain case.
12. Install new front oil seal on front timing chain case.
Apply new engine oil to both oil seal lip and dust seal lip.
PBIC2633E
PBIC3568E
PBIC3569E
PBIC2548E