height NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Workshop Manual

scratches or seizure. If scratches or seizure is found, hone or
replace the cylinder block.
SEM150B
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSIONNJEM0026S04Bend:
Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion:
Limit 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
SEM003F
SEM486C
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEARNJEM0026S05Clean upper surface of cylinder block.
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness
of cylinder block surface. Check along six positions shown in fig-
ure.
Block surface flatness:
Standard Less than 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
If out of specification, resurface it.
The limit for cylinder block resurfacing is determined by the amount
of cylinder head resurfacing.
SEM102F
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is ªAº.
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is ªBº.
The maximum limit is as follows:
A + B = 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Nominal cylinder block height
from crankshaft center:
213.95 - 214.05 mm (8.4232 - 8.4271 in)
If necessary, replace cylinder block.
CYLINDER BLOCKQG
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-57

Belt DeflectionNJEM0045Unit: mm (in)
Applied engineUsed belt deflection
Deflection of new belt
LimitDeflection after adjust-
ment
AlternatorWith air conditioner
compressorQG15´18DE 8.1 (0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)
Without air conditioner
compressorQG15´18DE 10.2 (0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
Power steering oil pumpSedan with QG15DE 8.5 (0.335)5.2 - 5.8
(0.205 - 0.228)4.6 - 5.2
(0.181 - 0.205)
Except for Sedan with
QG15DE7.1 (0.280)4.4 - 4.9
(0.173 - 0.193)3.9 - 4.4
(0.154 - 0.173)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Spark PlugNJEM0046
NGK Champion
TypeStandard BKR5E-11 RC10YC4
Hot BKR4E-11 Ð
Cold BKR6E-11 Ð
Plug gap mm (in)1.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)
Cylinder HeadNJEM0030Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Head surface flatness Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004)
Height 117.8 - 118.0 (4.638 - 4.646) Ð
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Belt Deflection
EM-67

ValveNJEM0031VALVENJEM0031S01Unit: mm (in)
SEM188A
QG15DE QG18DE
Valve head diameter ªDºIntake28.9 - 29.2
(1.138 - 1.150)29.9 - 30.2
(1.177 - 1.189)
Exhaust23.9 - 24.2
(0.941 - 0.953)24.9 - 25.2
(0.980 - 0.992)
Valve length ªLºIntake 92.00 - 92.50 (3.6220 - 3.6417)
Exhaust 92.37 - 92.87 (3.6366 - 3.6563)
Valve stem diameter ªdºIntake 5.465 - 5.480 (0.2152 - 0.2157)
Exhaust 5.445 - 5.460 (0.2144 - 0.2150)
Valve face angle ªaº45É15¢- 45É45¢
Valve margin ªTº1 (0.04)
Valve margin ªTº limitMore than 0.5 (0.020 in)
Valve stem end surface grinding limit 0.2 (0.008)
VALVE SPRINGNJEM0031S02
ModelFor Sedan For Hatchback
Free height mm (in) 41.2 (1.622) 40.0 (1.575)
Pressure N (kg, lb)
at height mm (in)Standard344.42 (35.12, 77.44)
at 25.26 (0.9945)370.0 (37.73, 83.19)
at 23.64 (0.9307)
Limit323.73 (33.01, 72.79)
at 25.26 (0.9945)347.8 (35.46, 78.19)
at 23.64 (0.9307)
Out-of-square mm (in)Less than 1.80 (0.0709)
VALVE LIFTERNJEM0031S10Unit: mm (in)
Valve lifter outside diameter 29.960 - 29.975 (1.1795 - 1.1801)
Lifter guide inside diameter 30.000 - 30.021 (1.1811 - 1.1819)
Clearance between valve lifter and valve lifter guide 0.025 - 0.065 (0.0010 - 0.0026)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Valve
EM-68

VALVE SEAT RESURFACE LIMITNJEM0031S08Unit: mm (in)
AEM343
Depth (L)Intake 35.95 - 36.55 (1.4154 - 1.4390)
Exhaust 35.92 - 36.52 (1.4142 - 1.4378)
Camshaft and Camshaft BearingNJEM0032Unit: mm (in)
Engine modelQG18DE with intake valve timing con-
trolExcept for QG18DE with intake valve
timing control
Cam height ªAºIntake 40.610 - 40.800 (1.5988 - 1.6063) 39.880 - 40.070 (1.5701 - 1.5776)
Exhaust 40.056 - 40.246 (1.5770 - 1.5845)
Cam wear limit0.20 (0.0079)
EM671
Standard Limit
Camshaft journal to bearing clearance 0.045 - 0.086 (0.0018 - 0.0034) 0.15 (0.0059)
Inner diameter of camshaft bearingNo. 1 28.000 - 28.021 (1.1024 - 1.1032)
Ð
No. 2 to No. 5 24.000 - 24.021 (0.9449 - 0.9457)
Outer diameter of camshaft journalNo. 1 27.935 - 27.955 (1.0998 - 1.1006)
Ð
No. 2 to No. 5 23.935 - 23.955 (0.9423 - 0.9431)
Camshaft runout [TIR*] Less than 0.02 (0.0008) 0.1 (0.004)
Camshaft end play 0.115 - 0.188 (0.0045 - 0.0074) 0.20 (0.0079)
*Total indicator reading
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-72

Cylinder BlockNJEM0033Unit: mm (in)
SEM171D
QG15DE QG18DE
Limit
Standard
Surface flatness Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.1 (0.004)
Height ªHº (nominal) 213.95 - 214.05 (8.4232 - 8.4271) Ð
Cylinder bore
inner diameterStandardGrade No. 173.600 - 73.610 (2.8976 -
2.8976)80.000 - 80.010 (3.1496 -
3.1500)
0.2 (0.008) Grade No. 273.610 - 73.620 (2.8980 -
2.8984)80.010 - 80.020 (3.1500 -
3.1504)
Grade No. 373.620 - 73.630 (2.8984 -
2.8988)80.020 - 80.030 (3.1504 -
3.1508)
Out-of-round (X þ Y) Less than 0.015 (0.0006) Ð
Taper (A þ B) Less than 0.01 (0.0004) Ð
Difference in inner diameter between cylinders 0.05 (0.0020) 0.2 (0.008)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Cylinder Block
EM-73

JEM152G
+For the locations and arrangement of intake and exhaust
valves, refer to the figure.
JEM153G
5. Remove valve oil seals.
+Use a valve oil seal puller (SST) for removal.
6. Remove valve spring seats.
7. When removing valve seats, check valve seat contact. Refer
to EM-126.
8. Before removing valve guides, check valve guide clearance.
Refer to EM-124, ªVALVE GUIDE CLEARANCEº.
9. Remove glow plugs.
+To avoid damage, glow plugs should be removed only
when required.
+Handle with care to avoid applying shock. (When dropped
from approx. 100 mm (3.94 in) or higher, always replace
with a new one.)
SEM496G
InspectionNJEM0065CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTIONNJEM0065S01Clean surface of cylinder head.
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flatness
of cylinder head surface.
Check along six positions shown in the figure.
Head surface flatness: Limit 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
If beyond the specified limit, resurface or replace it.
The limit for cylinder head resurfacing is determined by the
cylinder block resurfacing.
Resurfacing limit:
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is ªAº.
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is ªBº.
The maximum limit: A+ B = 0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
After resurfacing cylinder head, check that camshaft rotates freely
by hand. If resistance is felt, cylinder head must be replaced.
Nominal cylinder head height:
153.9 - 154.1 mm (6.059 - 6.067 in)
CYLINDER HEADYD
Disassembly (Cont'd)
EM-122

CAMSHAFT VISUAL CHECKNJEM0065S02Check camshaft for scratches, seizure and wear.
JEM161G
CAMSHAFT RUNOUTNJEM0065S031. Place V-blocks on a work bench and support camshaft at No.
1 and No. 5 journal.
2. Set dial gauge perpendicularly at camshaft No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft by hand in one direction and read runout on dial
gauge.
Runout (Total indicator reading):
Limit 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
SEM549A
CAMSHAFT CAM HEIGHTNJEM0065S041. Measure camshaft cam height.
Standard cam height:
Intake
39.505 - 39.695 mm (1.5553 - 1.5628)
Exhaust
39.905 - 40.095 (1.5711 - 1.5785)
Cam wear limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
2. If wear is beyond the limit, replace camshaft.
JEM162G
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL CLEARANCENJEM0065S051. Install camshaft bracket and tighten bolts to the specified
torque.
2. Measure inner diameter of camshaft bearing.
Standard inner diameter:
No. 1: 30.500 - 30.521 mm (1.2008 - 1.2016 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 24.000 - 24.021 mm (0.9449 - 0.9457 in)
SEM012A
3. Measure outer diameter of camshaft journal.
Standard outer diameter:
No. 1: 30.435 - 30.455 mm (1.1982 - 1.1990 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5: 23.935 - 23.955 mm (0.9423 - 0.9431 in)
4. If clearance exceeds the limit, replace camshaft and/or cylin-
der head.
Camshaft journal clearance:
Standard
No.1-5:0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
Limit
0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
CYLINDER HEADYD
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-123

SEM188A
VALVE DIMENSIONSNJEM0065S12Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to SDS
(EM-161).
When valve head has been worn down to 0.5 mm (0.020 in) in
margin thickness, replace valve.
Grinding allowance for valve stem tip is 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or
less.
SEM288A
VALVE SPRINGNJEM0065S13SquarenessNJEM0065S13011. Measure dimension ªSº.
Out-of-square ªSº:
For Sedan
Limit 2.1 mm (0.083 in)
For Hatchback
Limit 1.5 mm (0.059 in)
2. If it exceeds the limit, replace spring.
EM113
PressureNJEM0065S1302Check valve spring pressure at specified spring height.
For Sedan
Standard:
Installation height 32.82 mm (1.2921 in)
Installation load 166 - 188 N (16.93 - 19.17 kg, 37.3
- 42.2 lb)
Height during valve open 24.82 mm (0.9772 in)
Load with valve open 345 - 376 N (35.18 - 38.34 kg,
77.5 - 84.5 lb)
For Hatchback
Standard:
Installation height 32.82 mm (1.2921 in)
Installation load 168 - 186 N (17.13 - 18.97 kg, 37.8
- 41.8 lb)
Height during valve open 24.82 mm (0.9772 in)
Load with valve open 350 - 382 N (35.7 - 37.9 kg,
78.7 - 83.6 lb)
If it exceeds the standard, replace spring.
SEM960E
VALVE LIFTERNJEM0065S141. Check contact and sliding surfaces for wear or scratches.
CYLINDER HEADYD
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-128

If out of specification, replace piston ring. If gap still exceeds the
limit even with a new ring, do the following. Rebore cylinder and
use oversized piston and piston rings.
Refer to SDS (EM-167).
+When replacing the piston, check the cylinder block surface for
scratches or seizure. If scratches or seizure is found, hone or
replace the cylinder block.
SEM038F
SEM003F
CONNECTING ROD BEND AND TORSIONNJEM0073S04Bend:
Limit 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
Torsion:
Limit 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)
per 100 mm (3.94 in) length
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly.
SEM501G
CYLINDER BLOCK DISTORTION AND WEARNJEM0073S05+Clean upper surface of cylinder block.
Use a reliable straightedge and feeler gauge to check the flat-
ness of cylinder block surface.
Check along six positions shown in the figure.
Distortion limit: 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
+If out of specification, resurface it. The limit for cylinder block
resurfacing is determined by cylinder head resurfacing in
engine.
Resurfacing limit:
Amount of cylinder head resurfacing is ªAº.
Amount of cylinder block resurfacing is ªBº.
The maximum limit is as follows:
A + B = 0.07mm (0.0028 in)
Nominal cylinder block height from crankshaft center:
252.95 - 253.05 mm (9.9586 - 9.9626 in)
+If necessary, replace cylinder block.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-146

EM142
Method B (Using plastigage)
CAUTION:
+Do not turn crankshaft or connecting rod while plastigage
is being inserted.
+When bearing clearance exceeds the specified limit,
ensure that the proper bearing has been installed. If incor-
rect bearing clearance exists, use a thicker or undersized
main bearing to ensure specified clearance.
SEM502G
MAIN BEARING CRUSH HEIGHTNJEM0073S16+When the bearing cap is removed after being tightened to the
specified torque with main bearings installed, the tip end of
bearing must protrude.
Standard: There must be crush height.
+If the standard is not met, replace main bearings.
JEM219G
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT DEFORMATIONNJEM0073S17+Measure the outer diameter of threaded area, d1 and d2, at the
points specified in the figure.
+When the necked point is identified at a point other than where
specified, measure at the point as d2.
+Calculate the difference between d1 and d2.
Limit: 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
SEM673E
CONNECTING ROD BUSHING CLEARANCE (SMALL
END)
NJEM0073S091. Measure inner diameter ªCº of bushing.
Inner diameter ªCº:
Standard 28.026 - 28.038 mm (1.1034 - 1.1039 in)
2. Measure outer diameter ªDpº of piston pin.
Outer diameter ªDpº:
Standard 27.994 - 28.000 mm (1.1021 - 1.1024 in)
3. Calculate connecting rod bushing clearance.
Connecting rod bushing clearance=CþDp
Standard: 0.026 - 0.044 mm (0.0010 - 0.0017 in)
Limit: 0.057 mm (0.0022 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace connecting rod assembly and/or
piston set with pin.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-153