radiator NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
+When installing camshaft and oil seal, lubricate contacting
surfaces with new engine oil.
+When tightening cylinder head bolts, camshaft sprocket
bolts and camshaft bracket bolts, lubricate bolt threads
and seat surfaces with new engine oil.
+Attach tags to valve lifters so as not to mix them up.
SEM869F
RemovalNJEM00171. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block.
Be careful not to spill coolant on drive belts.
2. Release fuel pressure.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
3. Remove drive belts.
4. Remove air duct to intake manifold collector.
5. Remove front undercovers.
6. Remove front exhaust tube.
SEM870F
7. Disconnect vacuum hoses, fuel hoses, water hoses, wires,
harness, connectors and so on.
8. Remove intake manifold rear supports.
9. Remove exhaust manifold.
10. Remove ignition coils.
11. Remove spark plugs.
SEM102G
12. Remove rocker cover bolts in numerical order as shown in the
figure.
SEM872F
13. Set No. 1 piston at TDC on its compression stroke.
CYLINDER HEADQG
Components (Cont'd)
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WARNING:
+Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
+Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
+Do 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.
+Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC-40, ªFuel Pressure Releaseº.
+Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
+For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach
proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
+When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts.
Use special care near accelerator wire casing, brake lines
and brake master cylinder.
+When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a
safe manner.
+When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
grease seal of transaxle.
+Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crank-
shaft position sensor (POS) from the cylinder block
assembly.
+Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft
position sensor (POS), or signal plate teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove
engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVALNJEM0022S011. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-18,
ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove battery and battery tray.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor from
engine.
8. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position
aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected
from power steering tubes.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYQG
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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9. Remove the following parts:
+RH and LH front tires
+Splash covers
+RH and LH brake caliper assemblies
Refer to BR-27, ªFRONT DISC BRAKEº.
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
+RH & LH drive shaft. Refer to AX-10, ªDrive Shaftº.
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage tran-
saxle side grease seal.
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+Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle. (M/T
models.)
Refer to MT-29, ªTRANSAXLE GEAR CONTROLº.
+Disconnect control cable from transaxle. (A/T models.)
Refer to AT-354, ªRemovalº.
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+Center member
+Front exhaust tube
+Stabilizer bar
+Cooling fan
+Radiator
+Disconnect wires, harness, pipes, hoses and so on.
10. Lift up engine slightly and disconnect or remove all engine
mountings.
When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use
special care near brake tubes and brake master cylinder.
11. Remove engine with transaxle as shown.
SEM420D
INSTALLATIONNJEM0022S02+Install in reverse order of removal.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYQG
Removal and Installation (Cont'd)
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Removal and InstallationNJEM0101
JEM264G
PREPARATIVE WORKNJEM0101S01Remove the following parts.
+Under cover
+Engine coolant (drain)
Refer to LC-44, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
+Radiator upper hose
+Cooling fan
Refer to LC-43, ªRadiatorº.
+Radiator mount bracket
+Water inlet pipe
+Exhaust front tube (disconnect)
Refer to FE-32, ªRemoval and Installationº, ªEXHAUST SYS-
TEMº.
CATALYSTNJEM0101S02RemovalNJEM0101S0201CAUTION:
Do not disassemble.
InstallationNJEM0101S0202Install two locking pins into both sides of the catalytic converter. Be
careful not to confuse locking pins with insulator mounting bolts.
Catalytic converter locking pin:
Flange bolt (black)
Insulator mounting bolt:
Washer bolt (silver or yellow)
CATALYSTYD
Removal and Installation
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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.
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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)
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SEF289H
+Before starting repairs which do not require battery power:
Turn off ignition switch.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
SGI233
+To prevent serious burns:
Avoid contact with hot metal parts.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
SGI234
+Before servicing the vehicle:
Protect fenders, upholstery and carpeting with appropriate cov-
ers.
Take caution that keys, buckles or buttons do not scratch paint.
+Clean all disassembled parts in the designated liquid or solvent
prior to inspection or assembly.
+Replace oil seals, gaskets, packings, O-rings, locking washers,
cotter pins, self-locking nuts, etc. with new ones.
+Replace inner and outer races of tapered roller bearings and
needle bearings as a set.
+Arrange the disassembled parts in accordance with their
assembled locations and sequence.
+Do not touch the terminals of electrical components which use
microcomputers (such as ECMs).
Static electricity may damage internal electronic components.
+After disconnecting vacuum or air hoses, attach a tag to indi-
cate the proper connection.
+Use only the fluids and lubricants specified in this manual.
+Use approved bonding agent, sealants or their equivalents
when required.
+Use tools and recommended special tools where specified for
safe and efficient service repairs.
+When repairing the fuel, oil, water, vacuum or exhaust
systems, check all affected lines for leaks.
+Dispose of drained oil or the solvent used for cleaning parts in
an appropriate manner.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
GI-5

Heater & Cooling Unit (Heater Core)
REMOVALNJHA0193
RHA807H
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to LC-18 (QG), LC-44 (YD),
ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Discharge the A/C system. Refer to HA-78.
3. Disconnect the two heater hoses from inside the engine com-
partment.
4. Remove the blower unit. Refer to HA-89.
5. Remove the steering member assembly. Refer to BT-25,
ªInstrument Panel Assemblyº.
6. Remove the heater unit.
7. Separate the heater & cooling unit case, and remove the
heater core.
INSTALLATIONNJHA0194Install in the reverse order of removal.
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to LC-19 (QG), LC-45
(YD), ªRefilling Engine Coolantº.
Recharge the A/C system. Refer to HA-78.
RHA673H
A/C Evaporator
REMOVALNJHA02041. Discharge the A/C system. Refer to HA-78.
2. Disconnect the two refrigerant lines from the engine compart-
ment.
Cap the A/C lines to prevent moisture from entering the sys-
tem.
3. Remove the grommet cover, grommet and expansion valve
cover from the engine compartment.
4. Remove the glove box, instrument lower assist panel, instru-
ment lower cover and drink holder. Refer to BT-25.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Heater & Cooling Unit (Heater Core)
HA-88

NVH troubleshooting (SU) ........................ SU-16
NVH troubleshooting (CL) ........................... CL-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobiliser sys-
tem) precautions ....................................... GI-3
Neutral position switch .................... EC-437, 536
O
Oil pan (engine) .................................. EM-20, 89
Oil pressure (engine) ............................ LC-5, 28
Oil pump (A/T) ......................................... AT-384
Oil pump (engine) ................................. LC-5, 28
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ......... LC-8, 30
Oil seal replacement (engine) .................. EM-32
On board diagnostic system ............. EC-59, 627
Operating cylinder (clutch) ........................ CL-14
Overdrive control switch .......................... AT-341
Overrun clutch .......................................... AT-412
P
P/ANT - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-282
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) ..................................... EC-39, 613
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-366, 505
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram ...... EC-439, 537, 826
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... EL-11, 28
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-568
Park/Neutral position switch ... EC-437, 536, 826
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ............ AT-183
Park/neutral position switch (M/T) ............ MT-21
Parking brake control ................................ BR-47
Parking lamp .............................................. EL-81
Piston assembly ............................... EM-62, 155
Piston pin inspection ........................ EM-56, 145
Piston ring inspection ....................... EM-56, 145
Piston to bore clearance .................. EM-58, 147
Power antenna ........................................ EL-282
Power door lock ....................................... EL-314
Power door mirror .................................... EL-294
Power steering fluid level ............................ ST-7
Power steering gear .................................. ST-16
Power steering hydraulic pressure .............. ST-9
Power steering oil pressure switch ......... EC-567
Power steering oil pump ............................ ST-25
Power steering system bleeding ................. ST-8
Power supply routing ................................. EL-10
Power window ......................................... EL-298
Precautions (General) .................................. GI-4
Pressure plate - See Clutch cover ............ CL-22
Priming pump .................................. EC-625, 641
Q
Quick-glow system .................................. EC-806
R
RR02 - Wiring diagram .......... EC-261, 270, 278,
286, 463
RR02/H - Wiring diagram ............... EC-293, 470
Radiator ............................................... LC-16, 42
Radio - See Audio ................................... EL-258
Rear air spoiler .......................................... BT-47
Rear axle (disc brake type) ....................... AX-24
Rear axle ................................................... AX-22
Rear bumper .............................................. BT-10
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation .............................................. BT-47
Rear disc brake .................................. BR-35, 43
Rear door ................................................... BT-16
Rear drum brake ....................................... BR-31
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................................... EC-291, 469
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-258,
267, 275, 284, 462
Rear seat belt ............................................ RS-11
Rear seat ................................................... BT-60
Rear suspension ....................................... SU-16
Rear window defogger ............................ EL-240
Rear window .............................................. BT-71
Refrigerant connection precaution .............. HA-3
Refrigerant general precaution ................... HA-2
Refrigerant lines ........................................ HA-91
Refrigeration cycle .................................... HA-13
Release bearing (clutch) ..................... CL-17, 20
Removal and installation (A/T) ................ AT-354
Reverse clutch ......................................... AT-403
Reverse idler shaft (M/T) .............. MT-30, 54, 93
Reverse lamp switch (M/T) - See
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) ................... MT-21
Reverse main gear (M/T) ............. MT-31, 55, 93
Road wheel size ......................................... GI-43
Roof trim .................................................... BT-43
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ............... EL-115
S
S/LOCK - Wiring diagram ............... EL-318, 335,
352, 372
S/SIG - Wiring diagram ........................... EC-558
SAE J1930 terminology list ........................ GI-50
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ........................... AT-344
SROOF - Wiring diagram ........................ EL-292
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ................................................... RS-20
START - Wiring diagram ........................... SC-14
STOP/L - Wiring diagram .................... EL-85, 86
SWL/V - Wiring diagram ................. EC-399, 475
Seal - See Exterior .................................... BT-47
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ............... RS-40
Seat belt pre-tensioner ............................... RS-3
Seat belt, front ............................................ RS-5
Seat belt, rear ............................................ RS-11
Seat, front .................................................. BT-56
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6

ENGINE LUBRICATION &
COOLING SYSTEMS
SECTION
LC
CONTENTS
QG
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM..................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE............3
Preparation ..................................................................3
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS........................................3
Lubrication Circuit ........................................................4
Oil Pressure Check......................................................5
Oil Pump ......................................................................5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................5
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY................................6
INSPECTION.............................................................7
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION............................8
Changing Engine Oil....................................................8
Changing Oil Filter .......................................................9
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................10
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................10
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................10
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................10
OIL CAPACITY........................................................10
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................ 11
Precautions ................................................................ 11
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE.......... 11
Preparation ................................................................ 11
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS...................................... 11
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................12
System Check............................................................12
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................12
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................13
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................13
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............13
Water Pump ...............................................................14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................14
INSPECTION...........................................................14
Thermostat .................................................................15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................15
INSPECTION...........................................................16
Radiator .....................................................................16
COMPONENTS.......................................................16
Cooling Fan ...............................................................17
COMPONENTS.......................................................17
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................18
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................18
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................18
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................19
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................20
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................21
PREPARATION.......................................................21
DISASSEMBLY........................................................21
ASSEMBLY.............................................................22
INSPECTION...........................................................23
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................24
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................25
THERMOSTAT........................................................25
RADIATOR..............................................................25
COOLANT CAPACITY..............................................25
YD
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................................26
Precautions ................................................................26
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........26
Preparation ................................................................26
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................26
Lubrication Circuit ......................................................27
Oil Pressure Check....................................................28
Oil Pump ....................................................................28
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................28
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..............................29
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................29
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................30
Changing Engine Oil..................................................31
Oil Filter Bracket ........................................................32
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................32
Changing Oil Filter .....................................................32
REMOVAL...............................................................33
INSTALLATION........................................................33
Oil Cooler ...................................................................34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................34
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................35
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................35

REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................35
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................35
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY...........................................35
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................36
Precautions ................................................................36
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........36
Preparation ................................................................36
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................36
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................37
System Check............................................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................38
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................38
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............39
Water Pump ...............................................................39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................39
REMOVAL...............................................................40
INSPECTION...........................................................40
INSTALLATION........................................................40
Thermostat .................................................................41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................41
INSPECTION...........................................................42
Radiator .....................................................................42
COMPONENTS.......................................................42
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................43
Cooling Fan ...............................................................43
COMPONENTS.......................................................43
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................43
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................44
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................44
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................45
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................46
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................47
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................47
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................48
THERMOSTAT........................................................48
RADIATOR..............................................................48
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY................................48
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
LC-2