stop start NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Lubrication System Workshop Manual

LU-6
ENGINE OIL
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
ENGINE OILPFP:KLA92
InspectionNBS0001E
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.
1. Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.
2. Insert oil level gauge and make sure the engine oil level is within
the range (A) shown in the figure.
3. If it is out of range, adjust it.
NOTE:
When checking oil level, insert oil level gauge (1) with its tip aligned with oil level gauge guide on cylinder
head.
ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.

If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.
Repair or replace damaged parts.
ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE
Check for oil leakage around the following areas:

Oil pans (lower and upper)

Oil pan drain plug

Oil pressure sensor

Oil filter

Valve timing control cover

Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover

Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block

Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)

Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head

Mating surface between lower cylinder block and cylinder block

Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)

Camshaft position sensor and exhaust valve timing control position sensor.
PBIC4931E
2 : Engine cover
: Engine front
PBIC4932E

OIL FILTER
LU-9
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D
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F
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LU
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
OIL FILTERPFP:15208
Removal and InstallationNBS0001G
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil may be hot.
CAUTION:

Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use Genuine NISSAN Oil Filter or equivalent.

When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.

Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.

Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine and vehicle.
1. Remove undercover with power tool.
2. Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801(J38956)] (B), remove
oil filter.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter.
3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-6, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-6, "
ENGINE OIL" .
A: 2WD
: Engine front
PBIC4934E
SMA010
Oil filter:
: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
SMA229B

LU-10
OIL PUMP
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
OIL PUMPPFP:15010
Removal and InstallationNBS0001I

Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Remove oil pan (lower) and oil strainer. Refer to EM-26, "OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER" .
2. Remove front timing chain case and timing chain (primary). Refer to EM-53, "
TIMING CHAIN" .
3. Remove oil pump assembly.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Before installation, apply new engine oil to the parts as instructed in the figure.
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with inner rotor flat faces.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to LU-6, "ENGINE OIL" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and adjust engine oil. Refer to LU-6, "
ENGINE OIL" .
Disassembly and AssemblyNBS0001J
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove oil pump cover.
2. Remove oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor from oil pump body.
3. After removing regulator valve plug, remove regulator valve spring and regulator valve.
1. Oil pump body 2. Oil pump outer rotor 3. Oil pump inner rotor
4. Oil pump cover 5. Regulator valve plug 6. Regulator valve spring
7. Regulator valve spring 8. Regulator valve
PBIC4935E