engine NISSAN PICK-UP 1998 Repair Manual

INSPECTION
lCheck body assembly for rust or corrosion.
lCheck for rough operation due to excessive end play.
INSTALLATION
1. Use a scraper to remove liquid gasket from water pump.
lAlso remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface
of cylinder block.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface
of water pump.
lUse Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
When filling radiator with coolant, refer to MA section
(``Changing Engine Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
When installing drive belts, refer to MA section (``Checking
Drive Belts'').
Thermostat
lBe careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment.
Use a rag to absorb coolant.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant form engine. Refer to MA section (``Changing
Engine Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
2. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly.
3. Remove water hose from water inlet housing.
4. Remove water inlet housing, then take out thermostat.
INSPECTION
1. Check valve seating condition at normal room temperatures.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
Valve opening temperature ÉC (ÉF) 76.5 (170)
Valve lift mm/ÉC (in/ÉF) More than 8/90 (0.31/194)
3. Then check if valve closes at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening
temperature.
SLC738
SLC188A
SLC391AA
ALC061
SLC343
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMKA
Water Pump (Cont'd)
LC-8

INSTALLATION
1. Use a scraper to remove old liquid gasket from water inlet.
lAlso remove traces of liquid gasket from mating surface
of front cover.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surface
of water inlet.
lUse Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
3. Install thermostat with jiggle valve or air bleeder at upper
side.
4. Install water inlet housing.
5. Install water hose to water inlet housing.
6. Install air cleaner and air duct assembly.
7. Refill engine coolant. Refer to MA section (``Changing Engine
Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
lAfter installation run engine for a few minutes, and
check for leaks.
Radiator
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Drain coolant from radiator. Refer to MA section (``Changing
Engine Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
2. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses.
3. Remove air cleaner and air duct assembly.
4. Remove lower radiator shroud.
5. Remove radiator shroud.
6. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose.
7. Remove radiator.
8. After replacing radiator, install all parts in reverse order of
removal.
9. Refill engine coolant. Refer to MA section (``Changing Engine
Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
lAfter installation, run engine for a few minutes, and
check for leaks.
SLC824-A
SLC097
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMKA
Thermostat (Cont'd)
LC-9

Cooling Fan (Crankshaft driven)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
lDo not release the drive belt tension by removing the fan/
water pump pulley.
lFan coupling cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit. If front mark
VFis present, install fan so
that side marked
VFfaces the front.
lInstall the drive belt only after the fan and fan coupling to
water pump flange bolts/nuts have been properly torqued.
lProper alignment of these components is essential. Improper
alignment will cause them to wobble and may eventually
cause the fan to separate from the water pump causing
extensive damage.
SLC227B
SLC224B
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMKA
Radiator (Cont'd)
LC-10

INSPECTION
Check fan coupling for rough operation, wobbling, oil leakage or
bent bimetal.
After assembly, verify the fan does not wobble or flap while the
engine is running.
WARNING:
lWhen the engine is running, keep hands and clothing
away from moving parts such as drive belts and fan.
Refilling engine coolant
For details on refilling engine coolant, refer to MA section
(``Changing Engine Coolant'', ``ENGINE MAINTENANCE'').
SLC072
SLC151B
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMKA
Cooling Fan (Crankshaft driven) (Cont'd)
LC-11

Lubrication Circuit
DLC014
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
LC-12

Oil Pressure Check (On-vehicle service)
WARNING:
lBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and oil
may be hot.
lOil pressure check should be done in ``Neutral'' gear
position.
1. Check oil level.
2. Disconnect oil pressure switch harness connector.
3. Remove oil pressure switch.
4. Install pressure gauge and hose.
5. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
6. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed More than 78 (0.78, 0.8, 11)
3,000294 - 392
(2.94 - 3.92, 3.0 - 4.0, 43 - 57)
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for
oil leaks.
7. Install oil pressure switch with sealant.
Oil pressure switch:
:10-13Nzm (1.0 - 1.3 kg-m, 87 - 113 in-lb)
DLC013
DLC002
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
LC-13

Oil Pump
OIL PUMP INSPECTION
1. Inspect pump body, gears and drive shaft for wear and dam-
age.
2. Using a feeler gauge and fuse wire, check the following
clearances.
Gear side clearance:
Less than 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
Gear backlash:
Less than 0.43 mm (0.0169 in)
3. Measure inside diameter ``A'' of bushing.
A: 13.012 - 13.106 mm (0.5123 - 0.5160 in)
SLC020AB
SLC966
SLC967
SLC968
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
LC-14

4. Measure outside diameter ``B'' of drive gear shaft.
B: 12.974 - 12.992 mm (0.5108 - 0.5115 in)
5. Calculate oil pump bushing clearance.
Oil pump bushing clearance:AþB
Less than 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace oil pump bushing or entire oil
pump assembly.
For installing timing gear case, refer to EM section (``TIMING
GEAR CASE'', ``Assembly'', ``ENGINE OVERHAUL'').
MLC089A
SLC965-B
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
Oil Pump (Cont'd)
LC-15

Oil Filter Bracket
OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE INSPECTION
1. Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
2. Coat relief valve with engine oil and check that it falls
smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If damaged, replace oil pump relief valve set.
OIL FILTER RELIEF VALVE INSPECTION
Inspect oil filter relief valve for rough movement and damage by
pushing the ball.
If damaged, replace oil filter bracket assembly.
DLC003
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
LC-16

Oil Cooler
OIL COOLER RELIEF VALVE INSPECTION
Inspect oil cooler relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks
by pushing the ball.
If damaged, replace oil cooler relief valve set.
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION
1. Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
2. Coat regulator valve with engine oil and check that it falls
smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If damaged, replace regulator valve set.
SLC141B
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMTD
LC-17