clock NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Engine Mechanical User Guide

EM-116
CYLINDER BLOCK
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
13. Install connecting rod bearing cap.

Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod
with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.

Be sure that front mark (H) on connecting rod bearing cap is
facing front of engine.
14. Inspect the outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to EM-133, "
LOWER CYLINDER BLOCK BOLT
OUTER DIAMETER" .
15. Tighten connecting rod bolts as follows:
a. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
b. Tighten connecting rod bolts.
c. Completely loosen connecting rod bolts.
d. Tighten connecting rod bolts.
e. Then turn connecting rod bolts 90 degrees clockwise (angle
tightening).
CAUTION:
Use angle wrench [SST: KV10112100 (BT8653-A)] (A) to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment
by visual inspection.

After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.

Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to EM-125, "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE" .
16. Install baffle plate.
17. Install new rear oil seal. Refer to EM-86, "
OIL SEAL" .
18. Install pilot bushing (M/T models) or pilot converter (A/T mod-
els).

With drift of the following outer diameter, press-fit as far as it
will go.
A: Sample code
B : Bearing stopper groove
C : Small-end diameter grade
D : Big end diameter grade
E : Weight grade
F : Cylinder No.
G : Management code
I : Management code
: 28.4 N·m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)
: 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
: 24.5 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Pilot bushing : Approx. 17 mm (0.67 in)
Pilot converter : Approx. 33 mm (1.30 in)
PBIC5046E
PBIC5021E
PBIC2947E