drain bolt NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
+When installing camshafts, chain tensioners, oil seals, or
other sliding parts, lubricate contacting surfaces with new
engine oil.
+Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces when
installing cylinder head, camshaft sprocket, crankshaft
pulley, and camshaft bracket.
+Attach tags to valve lifters so as not to mix them up.
RemovalNJEM0063PREPARATIVE WORKNJEM0063S011. Drain engine coolant. Refer to LC-44, ªChanging Engine Cool-
antº.
2. Remove exhaust manifold. Refer to EM-112, ªRemovalº.
3. Remove intake manifold. Refer to EM-108, ªRemovalº.
+Apply paint to camshaft sprockets for alignment during
installation.
JEM152G
CAMSHAFTNJEM0063S021. Remove the following parts:
+Rocker cover
+Vacuum pump and cylinder head rear cover assembly
+Spill tube
+High pressure injection nozzle assembly
+Secondary timing chain and associated parts
JEM159G
2. Remove camshaft sprockets.
+Holding the hexagonal part of the camshaft with a wrench
having 21 mm (0.83 in) width between facing flats, loosen the
bolt holding the camshaft sprocket.
JEM160G
3. Remove camshafts.
+Loosen bolts holding the camshaft bracket in several stages in
the reverse order of that shown in the figure, and remove them.
4. Remove adjusting shims and valve lifters.
+Confirm the correct location of each part removed. Store them
so they do not get mixed up.
+For re-installation, be sure to put mark on camshaft
bracket before removal.
CYLINDER HEADYD
Components (Cont'd)
EM-120

crankshaft position sensor (TDC sensor) from the assem-
bly.
+Always pay extra attention not to damage edge of crank-
shaft position sensor (TDC sensor) or ring gear teeth.
REMOVALNJEM0069S011. Remove engine undercover, and hood for hoisting.
2. Drain coolant from both cylinder block and radiator. Refer to
LC-44, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
3. Remove the following parts:
+Battery
+RH and LH front wheels
+RH and LH splash covers (combined with undercover)
+Auxiliary belts
+Alternator
+Alternator brackets
+Radiator and cooling fan
+Engine cover
+Air ducts and air cleaner case
LH side of engine room:
4. Disconnect all harnesses and grounds that are connected to
components on vehicle.
5. Disconnect vacuum hose on vacuum pump side.
6. Disconnect fuel feed and fuel return hoses on engine side.
+Immediately put blind plugs into the openings to prevent
fuel from flowing out.
7. Disconnect heater hose. Plug opening of hose to prevent cool-
ant from flowing out.
RH side of engine room:
8. Remove air conditioner compressor from brackets and move
it toward vehicle side. Secure compressor on vehicle side with
rope.
Vehicle underside:
9. Remove exhaust front tube.
10. Disconnect two hoses from power steering pump and plug to
stop fluid.
11. Remove M/T control rod and support rod.
12. Remove ABS wheel sensor, and temporarily hang brake cali-
per with rope on vehicle side.
13. Remove RH and LH drive shafts.
SEM666G
14. Install engine slingers to cylinder head.
: 30 - 37 N´m (3.0 - 3.8 kg-m, 22 - 27 ft-lb)
+Use engine slingers and securing bolts of the specified
service parts.
15. Lift up vehicle to appropriate level where work can be per-
formed efficiently. Using two transmission jacks, securely sup-
port engine oil pan and bottom surface of transaxle.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYYD
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
EM-138

Water Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0018
SEM858F
SEM859F
CAUTION:
+When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to
get coolant on drive belt.
+Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit.
+After installing water pump, and check for leaks using
radiator cap tester.
1. Drain engine coolant.
Refer to LC-18, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove drive belts and idler pulley.
3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove water pump pulley.
5. Remove front right wheel.
6. Remove front right undercover and front right fender protector.
7. Remove water pump bolts.
8. Remove water pump.
9. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal.
SEM860F
INSPECTIONNJLC0019+Check body assembly and vane for rust or corrosion.
+Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Water Pump
LC-14

Oil CoolerNJLC0077
JLC312B
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0077S011. Draining the coolant
Refer to LC-44, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove the exhaust front tube.
SLC359B
3. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
+Confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation
planes of the oil cooler or block.
+Tighten the connecting bolt after aligning the stopper on the
cylinder block side with protrusion of the oil cooler.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Oil Cooler
LC-34

JLC294B
REMOVALNJLC00561. Remove the undercover, splash cover (right), and accessory
belt.
2. Drain engine coolant. Refer to LC-44, ªChanging Engine Cool-
antº.
3. Support the bottom of the oil pan with a floor jack etc., and
remove the right engine mount bracket (front side of the
engine).
4. Remove the water pump pulley.
+Loosen the pulley bolts after fixing the pulley using a screw-
driver etc.
5. Remove engine mount brackets.
6. Remove the water pump.
INSPECTIONNJLC0057+Check for rust and contamination adhering to the water pump
and vane.
+Turn the pump shaft by hand, and check that the pump turns
smoothly without looseness.
INSTALLATIONNJLC0058+Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
+Install the water pump pulley with the front mark (painted white,
used to prevent errors during assembly) facing the front of the
engine. Refer to the figure above.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMYD
Water Pump (Cont'd)
LC-40

NJMT0008
SMT928D
RemovalNJMT0008S01CAUTION:
Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle
assembly before separating transaxle from engine.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Remove battery and its bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner box with mass air flow sensor.
SMT130DB
3. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle.
4. Remove clutch hose clamp.
5. Disconnect speedometer pinion, back-up lamp, PNP switch
(F70A) harness connectors and ground harness.
6. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
7. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle front
side.
8. Remove shift control rod and support rod bracket from tran-
saxle.
9. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
10. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle. Refer to AX-11,
ªRemovalº.
11. Support engine of transaxle by placing a jack under oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not place jack under oil pan drain plug.
12. Remove bolts securing center member.
SMT133D
13. Remove LH mount and rear side mounting bolts. Refer to
EM-137, ªRemoval and Installationº.
14. Remove bolts securing gusset and transaxle.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRS5F30A, RS5F70A
Removal
MT-23

NJMT0090
SMT928D
RemovalNJMT0090S01CAUTION:
Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle
assembly before separating transaxle from engine.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
1. Remove battery and its bracket.
2. Remove fuse box from battery bracket.
3. Remove air cleaner box with mass air flow sensor.
4. Remove air breather hose and vacuum pump hose.
SMT650CB
5. Remove terminal and connector from starter motor.
6. Remove starter motor from transaxle.
7. Remove clutch hose clamp.
8. Remove clutch operating cylinder from transaxle.
9. Disconnect speedometer pinion, PNP switch harness connec-
tors and ground harness.
10. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transaxle front
side.
11. Remove front exhaust tube.
SMT929D
12. Remove shift control rod and support rod bracket from tran-
saxle.
13. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
14. Draw out drive shafts from transaxle. Refer to AX-11,
ªRemovalº.
15. Support engine and transaxle by placing a jack under the tran-
saxle.
16. Remove bolts securing center member.
SMT950D
17. Take out engine mounting bracket and transaxle installation
bolts. Refer to EM-137, ªRemoval and Installationº.
18. Remove bolts securing transaxle under side.
19. Temporarily tighten center member.
20. Lower the lift.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRS5F50A
Removal
MT-26

NJMT0055
SMT648D
Transaxle CaseNJMT0055S011. Remove reverse switch, PNP switch, drain plug, and filler plug
from transaxle case.
SMT644D
2. Remove snap rings from reverse idler shaft.
3. Remove side cover and rear cover from case.
4. Remove O-ring and mainshaft bearing adjusting shim.
SMT645D
5. Remove reverse idler gear shaft.
a. Attach bolt (M6) to thread of reverse idler gear shaft end.
b. Pull out the attached bolt, and remove reverse idler gear shaft
from case.
6. Remove reverse idler gear, thrust washer (front, rear), and
bearing from case.
SMT646D
7. Remove snap ring of mainshaft bearing from case.
SMT647D
8. Remove check plugs, springs, and check balls from case.
DISASSEMBLYRS5F70A
Transaxle Case
MT-58

SMT649D
11. Install transaxle case onto clutch housing, and tighten mount-
ing bolts with specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to MT-54.
SMT648D
12. Apply Three Bond TB1215, Loctite Part No. 51813 or equiva-
lent to threads of reverse switch, PNP switch, and drain plug,
and install them. (Fill the case with oil before installation of filler
plug.)
13. Install speedometer pinion assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
SMT749D
14. Install check springs and check balls. Apply sealant to the
thread on the check plug, and install it.
SMT746D
15. Calculate thickness of adjusting shim using the following pro-
cedure to satisfy specification of end play for mainshaft rear
bearing.
End play: 0 - 0.06 mm (0 - 0.0024 in)
Dimension ªPº = (P1 ± P2) + End play
P: Thickness of adjusting shim
P1: Distance between transaxle case end face and
mainshaft rear bearing
P2: Distance between adjusting shim end face of
rear cover and transaxle mounting face
Mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shims:
Refer to SDS, MT-128.
ASSEMBLYRS5F70A
Transaxle Case (Cont'd)
MT-89

SST879C
+Install pipe connector.
+Observe specified tightening torque when tightening high-pres-
sure and low-pressure pipe connectors. Excessive tightening
will damage threads of connector or O-ring.
Connector tightening torque:
1 Low-pressure side
27 - 39 N´m (2.8 - 4.0 kg-m, 20 - 29 ft-lb)
2 High-pressure side
15 - 25 N´m (1.5 - 2.5 kg-m, 11 - 18 ft-lb)
+The O-ring in low-pressure pipe connector is larger than that
in high-pressure connector. Take care to install the proper
O-ring.
SST824A
+Initially, tighten nut on tie-rod outer socket and knuckle arm to
29 to 39 N´m (3 to 4 kg-m, 22 to 29 ft-lb). Then tighten further
to align nut groove with first pin hole so that cotter pin can be
installed.
CAUTION:
Tightening torque must not exceed 49 N´m (5 kg-m, 36 ft-lb).
NOTE:
Only the dust boot, tie-rod inner socket and tie-rod outer socket can
be disassembled on models for Europe.
SST819A
+Before removing lower joint from gear, set gear in neutral
(wheels in straight-ahead position). After removing lower joint,
put matching mark on pinion shaft and pinion housing to record
neutral position.
+To install, set left and right dust boots to equal deflection.
Attach lower joint by aligning matching marks of pinion shaft
and pinion housing.
+Tighten gear housing mounting bracket bolts.
SST862CB
DisassemblyNJST00231. Prior to disassembling, measure pinion rotating torque. Record
the pinion rotating torque as a reference.
+Before measuring, disconnect gear housing tube and
drain fluid.
+Use soft jaws when holding steering gear housing. Handle
gear housing carefully, as it is made of aluminum. Do not
grip cylinder in a vise.
2. Remove gear sub-assembly, O-ring and shim.
Gear sub-assembly cannot be disassembled. If it is faulty,
replace with a new one.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
ST-18