tightening the crankshaft NISSAN TEANA 2003 Owner's Manual

EM-252
[VQ]
CYLINDER BLOCK


If calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper connecting rod bearing according to connecting rod big
end diameter and crankshaft pin journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to
EM-241, "
HOW TO SELECT CONNECTING ROD BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft pin journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil
holes.

Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap, and tighten connecting
rod nuts (VQ23DE) or connecting rod bolts (VQ35DE) to the specified torque. Refer to EM-233, "
ASSEM-
BLY" for the tightening procedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.

Remove connecting rod bearing cap and bearing, and using
scale on plastigage bag, measure the plastigage width.
NOTE:
The procedure when the measured value exceeds the limit is
same as that described in the “Method by Calculation”.
MAIN BEARING OIL CLEARANCE
Method by Calculation

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps,
and tighten main bearing cap bolts with main bearing beam
(VQ35DE) to the specified torque. Refer to EM-233, "
ASSEM-
BLY" for the tightening procedure.

Measure the inner diameter of main bearing with bore gauge.
(Bearing clearance) = (Main bearing inner diameter) – (Crankshaft
main journal diameter)

If calculated value exceeds the limit, select proper main bearing according to main bearing inner diameter
and crankshaft main journal diameter to obtain the specified bearing oil clearance. Refer to EM-242,
"HOW TO SELECT MAIN BEARING" .
Method of Using Plastigage

Remove oil and dust on crankshaft main journal and the surfaces of each bearing completely.

Cut plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil
holes.

Install main bearings to cylinder block and main bearing caps, and tighten main bearing bolts with main
bearing beam (VQ35DE) to the specified torque. Refer to EM-233, "
ASSEMBLY" for the tightening pro-
cedure.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate crankshaft.Standard : 0.034 - 0.059 mm (0.0013 - 0.0023 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.070 mm (0.0028 in)
PBIC1149E
Standard : 0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in)
(actual clearance)
Limit : 0.065 mm (0.0026 in)
PBIC1644E

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
CAN (Controller Area Network) . BL-23, BL-48, BL-77,
GW-56
, SE-16
CAN communication EC-113, EC-458, AT-27, CVT-19,
CVT-53
, BL-23, BL-48, BL-77, GW-56, SE-16, WW-9
Canister-See EVAP canister ............... EC-29, EC-369
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ................................ SC-28
Charging system ................................................ SC-27
Chassis and body maintenance ........................ MA-35
CHIME - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-60
CIGAR - Wiring diagram .................................. WW-60
Cigarette lighter ............................................... WW-60
Circuit breaker ................................................... PG-16
Closed loop control .............................. EC-22, EC-359
Collision diagnosis ........................................... SRS-55
Combination meter ............................................... DI-4
COMM - Wiring diagram ........................ AV-49, AV-73
Component Location (auto A/C) ...................... ATC-36
Compression pressure(QR20DE) ...................... EM-65
Compression pressure(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ...........
EM-210
Compressor clutch removal and installation .. ATC-136
Compressor special service tool ...................... ATC-15
Condenser ..................................................... ATC-142
Connecting rod bearing clearance(QR20DE) .. EM-105
Connecting rod bearing clearance(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ......................................................... EM-251
Connecting rod bushing clearance(QR20DE) . EM-101
Connecting rod bushing clearance(VQ23DE and
VQ35DE) ......................................................... EM-247
Connecting rod(QR20DE) ............................... EM-101
Connecting rod(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ......... EM-247
CONSULT-II for engine ....................... EC-80, EC-425
CONSULT-II Reference value (CVT) .............. CVT-43
Control units (terminal arrangement) ................. PG-74
Control valve (CVT) ......................................... CVT-23
Controller Area Network (CAN) . BL-23, BL-48, BL-77,
GW-56
, SE-16
Converter housing installation ............ AT-244, AT-355
COOL/F - Wiring diagram .................. EC-222, EC-579
Coolant mixture ratio ......................................... MA-15
Coolant replacement(QR20DE) ......................... MA-16
Coolant replacementVQ35DE ........................... MA-25
Cooling circuit (engine)(QR20DE) ....................... CO-8
Cooling circuit (engine)(VQ32DE and VQ35DE) CO-32
Cooling fan control ........................................... EC-575
Cooling fan motor ............................................ EC-575
Cooling fan relay .............................................. EC-575
Cooling fan(QR20DE) ........................................ CO-20
Cooling fan(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. CO-44
Cowl top ............................................................... EI-21
Cowl top cover ..................................................... EI-21
Crankcase ventilation system - See Positive crankcase
ventilation ............................................ EC-30
, EC-370
Crankshaft position sensor (POS) ..... EC-169, EC-517
Crankshaft(QR20DE) ...................................... EM-104
Crankshaft(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-251
Crash zone sensor .......................................... SRS-44
CVT air breather hose ................................... CVT-186
CVT control system ......................................... CVT-16
CVT cross-sectional view ................................ CVT-15
CVT Electrical parts location ............................ CVT-30
CVT fluid checking ................ CVT-13, CVT-32, MA-36
CVT Fluid Cooler ........................................... CVT-189
CVT fluid replacement ........................ CVT-14, MA-38
CVT fluid temparature sensor .......................... CVT-69
CVT hydraulic control system .......................... CVT-17
CVT indicator ...................................................... DI-52
CVT self-diagnoses ......................................... CVT-47
CVT shift lock system .................................... CVT-180
CVT trouble diagnoses .................................... CVT-24
CVTIND - Wiring diagram ................................... DI-52
Cylinder block boring(QR20DE) ..................... EM-104
Cylinder block(QR20DE) .................................. EM-81
Cylinder block(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .......... EM-228
Cylinder head bolt tightening(QR20DE) ........... EM-68
Cylinder head bolt tightening(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .
EM-213
Cylinder head(QR20DE) ................................... EM-65
Cylinder head(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ........... EM-210
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D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .................................. BL-25
Diagnosis sensor unit ..................................... SRS-47
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for OBD system EC-10,
EC-34
, EC-347, EC-375
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) inspection priority chart
EC-58
, EC-400, CVT-24
Differentil side oil seal .................................... CVT-187
Display and amp.assembly ............... ATC-44, ATC-56
Display Control Unit ........................................... AV-61
Display Unit ........................................................ AV-41
Door glass ........................................... GW-46, GW-50
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Front) ................ GW-49
Door glass Fitting Adjustment(Rear) ................. GW-53
Door lock .......................................................... BL-123
Door mirror .......................................... GW-74, GW-77
Door trim ............................................................. EI-35
Door, front ........................................... BL-119, GW-46
Door, rear ............................................ BL-119, GW-50
Drive belt inspection(QR20DE) ......................... MA-16
Drive belt inspection(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ... MA-24
Drive belt(QR20DE) .......................................... EM-14
Drive belt(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. EM-128
Drive shaft ......................................................... MA-43
Driver air bag .................................................. SRS-35
Dropping resistor (A/T) .................................... AT-132
Duct and grilles .............................................. ATC-126
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ECM input/output signal ....................... EC-72
, EC-415
ECM power supply EC-106, EC-193, EC-451, EC-541
ECM/PW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-194, EC-542
ECTS - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-133, EC-476
Electric sunroof .................................................. RF-10
Electric throttle control actuator ........ EC-197, EC-200,
EC-213
, EC-552, EC-555

MA-24
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)PFP:00100
Checking Drive BeltsBLS0005J
WARNING:
Be sure to perform the following when engine is stopped.
1. Inspect belts for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary, replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection at a point on the belt midway
between pulleys.

Inspection should be done only when engine is cold, or over
30 minutes after engine is stopped.

When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the
marked point.

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit.
CAUTION:

When checking belt deflection immediately after installa-
tion, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turning
crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified
value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

Release the tension by loosing lock nut and turning adjust-
ing bolt when adjusting the belt. Tighten once the lock nut
at 4.9 N·m (0.50 Kg-m, 43 in-lb). Then, adjust the belt ten-
sion by loosing lock nut between 45° and 90°.
Belt Deflection
Tension AdjustmentBLS0005K
CAUTION:

When belt is replaced with a new one, adjust it to value for “New belt” to accommodate for insuffi-
cient adaptability with pulley grooves.

When deflection of belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to value for “After adjustment”.

When checking belt deflection immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value.
Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation
in deflection between pulleys.

When installing belt, make sure that it is correctly engaged with pulley groove.

Keep engine oil, working fluid and engine coolant away from belt.

Do not twist or bend belt excessively.
PBIC2449E
PBIC1162E
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Alternator and A/C compressor
belt7 (0.28)4.2 - 4.6
(0.17 - 0.18)3.7 - 4.1
(0.15 - 0.16)
Power steering oil pump belt 11 (0.43)7.3 - 8.0
(0.29 - 0.30)6.5 - 7.2
(0.26 - 0.28)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 Kg, 22 lb)
PortionBelt tightening method for adjustment
Alternator and A/C compressor belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
Power steering oil pump belt Adjusting bolt on power steering oil pump