GI-10 NISSAN TEANA 2003 Owner's Guide

EXHAUST SYSTEM
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Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
VQ23DE and VQ35DE
REMOVAL
Disconnect each joint and mounting.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

If exhaust front tube stud bolts were removed, and install them and tighten to the specified torque below.
CAUTION:

Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.

If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
7. Ground cable 8. Main muffler mounting rubber 9. Main muffler mounting bracket
10. Main muffler (RH) 11. Ring gasket 12. Center muffler mounting rubber
13. Center muffler 14. Center muffler mounting bracket 15. Main muffler mounting rubber
16. Main muffler mounting bracket 17. Main muffler (LH)
PBIC2812E
1. Gasket 2. Exhaust front tube 3. Ring gasket
4. Exhaust front tube mounting bracket 5. Exhaust front tube mounting rubber 6. Center muffler
7. Ground cable 8. Main muffler mounting rubber 9. Main muffler mounting bracket
10. Main muffler (RH) 11. Ring gasket 12. Center muffler mounting rubber
13. Center muffler mounting bracket 14. Main muffler mounting rubber 15. Main muffler mounting bracket
16. Main muffler (LH)
: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ35DE and QR20DE: LH)BDS0007Q
COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle side
1. For transaxle side housing is non-disassemble, removing boots from shaft is done after removing dynamic
damper and band, and after procedure of disassembly instruction 1 to 5 for wheel side.
2. Remove boots band, then remove boots from housing, and remove boots from shaft the above service
Wheel Side
1. Place shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
onto the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assem-
bly out of shaft.
CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove circular clip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage.
1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing assembly
4. Boot band (Transaxle side) 5. Boot (Transaxle side) 6. Band
7. Dynamic damper 8. Boot band (Wheel side) 9. Boot (Wheel side)
10. Circular clip 11. Joint-sub assembly 12. Band
13. Dynamic damper
: VQ35DE models
: QR20DE models
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent
PDIA1239E
SDIA0606E

FAX-28
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly (Models With VQ35DE and QR20DE: RH)BDS0007S
COMPONENT
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle side
1. For transaxle side housing is non-disassemble, removing boots from shaft is done after removing dynamic
damper and band, and after procedure of disassembly instruction 1 to 5 for wheel side.
2. Remove boots band, then remove boots from housing, and remove boots from shaft the above service
Wheel Side
1. Place shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When securing in a vise using aluminum or copper plates.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
over the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assem-
bly out of shaft.
CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.

Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove circular clip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage.
1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circular clip 3. Boot band (wheel side)
4. Boot (Wheel side) 5. Dynamic damper (For QR20DE
models)6. Band (For QR20DE models)
7. Boot (Transaxle side) 8. Boot band (Transaxle side) 9. Housing assembly
10. Dust shield A 11. Snap ring 12. Support bearing
13. Retainer 14. Snap ring 15. Dust shield B
16. Dust shield C
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent
PDIA1240E
SDIA0606E

FSU-8
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation BES0003N
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (VQ35DE models) Refer
to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from vehicle.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove undercover and splash guard.
6. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut
assembly. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
8. Remove fixing nuts and bolts with, and then remove steering
knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
9. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
10. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
11. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Remove heat insulator.(Except for QR20DE models)
1. Upper mounting plate 2. Mounting insulator 3. Mounting insulator bracket
4. Mounting bearing 5. Spring upper seat 6. Spring upper rubber seat
7. Coil spring 8. Lower spring seat 9. Bound bumper
10. Strut 11. Stabilizer clamp 12. Stabilizer bushing
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer connecting rod 15. Strut assembly
16. Front axle assembly 17. Member stay 18. Transverse link
19. Front suspension member 20. Rebound stopper 21. Heat insulator (Except for QR20DE
models)
22. Damper assembly (For VQ35DE
models)
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SEIA0370E
SEIA0411J

GI-10
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

ComponentsBAS0007E

THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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SAIA0749E

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
SECPSV - Wiring diagram ............................. CVT-109
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-234, EC-591
SESCVT - Wiring diagram ............................... CVT-80
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................... AT-217, CVT-181
Shift control ...................................................... CVT-20
Shift control system ....................................... CVT-176
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-216
Shift schedule ................................. CVT-40, CVT-198
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-45
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-42
Side trim .............................................................. EI-38
SMJ (super multiple junction) ............................ PG-76
Spark plug replacement(QR20DE) .................... MA-22
Spark plug replacement(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .........
MA-32
Spark plug(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................. EM-153
Specification value ............................... EC-95, EC-440
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-4
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-37
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-7
SSV/A - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-91
SSV/B - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-96
Stall Test .......................................................... CVT-32
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-43
Standardized relay ............................................. PG-77
START - Wiring diagram ................................... SC-15
Starter ................................................................ SC-14
Starting system .................................................. SC-14
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-41
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-17
Steering wheel and column ..................... PS-9, PS-12
Step motor .................................... CVT-153, CVT-157
STM - Wiring diagram .................................... CVT-154
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-190
Stop lamp switch .. EC-245, EC-602, EC-626, EC-660
STOP/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-190
STSIG - Wiring diagram .................................. CVT-57
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-102, ATC-111
Sunroof .................................................. RF-10, RF-22
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-46
Supplemental Restraint System ........................ SRS-5
Suspension ........................................................ MA-42
Symbols and abbreviations ..................... GI-10, GI-23
Symptom matrix chart .......................... EC-60, EC-402
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Tachometer .......................................................... DI-4
TCM circuit diagram ........................................ CVT-31
TCM function ................................................... CVT-18
TCM inspection table ........................... AT-64, CVT-40
TCV - Wiring diagram ........................ AT-106, CVT-90
Thermostat(QR20DE) ........................................ CO-24
Thermostat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. CO-50
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-6
Three way catalyst(QR20DE) ............................ EM-23
Three way catalyst(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ... EM-140
Throttle control motor ......................... EC-213, EC-568
Throttle control motor relay ................ EC-207, EC-562
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-136, EC-157,
EC-229
, EC-231, EC-265, EC-479, EC-505, EC-586,
EC-588
, EC-645
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-47, EC-389
Timing chain(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-53
Timing chain(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-173
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-40
Torque converter installation AT-244, AT-355, CVT-196
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve .......... CVT-89,
CVT-94
TPS1 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-159, EC-507
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-138, EC-481
TPS3 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-267, EC-647
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-11
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-131
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-136
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-156
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-152
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-33, EC-373
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Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-27
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Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-24
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) EC-69, EC-412
Valve clearance ................................................ EM-50
Valve clearance(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-202
Valve guide(QR20DE) ...................................... EM-73
Valve guide(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-218, EM-219
Valve lifter(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-41
Valve lifter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-196
Valve seat(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-75
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35D) ................... EM-220
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-220
Valve spring(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-76
Valve spring(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-221
Variable induction air control system (VIAS) ... EC-753
VDC -Wiring diagram ...................................... BRC-49
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) EC-183, EC-243, EC-622,
EC-624
, EC-762
VFD display ....................................................... AV-41
VIAS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-755
Viscosity number (SAE) .................................... MA-15
VSS A/T - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-82
VSSMTR - Wiring diagram ................................ AT-87
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W/ANT - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-38
WARN - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-37
Warning chime .................................................... DI-56
Warning lamps .................................................... DI-35
Washer, front ..................................................... WW-4

OIL COOLER (VQ35DE)
LU-23
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OIL COOLER (VQ35DE)PFP:21305
Removal and InstallationBBS004WN

Refer to GI-10, "Components" for symbol marks in the figure.
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
REMOVAL
NOTE:
When removing oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.
1. Remove splash guard (RH).
2. Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to CO-34, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and
EM-229, "
DISASSEMBLY" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when removing water pipes.
3. Remove oil filter. Refer to LU-22, "
OIL FILTER" .
CAUTION:
Do not spill engine oil on drive belts.
4. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.

When removing oil cooler only, pinching water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant spilling.
1. Connector bolt 2. Copper gasket 3. Water drain plug
4. Water pipe 5. Bracket 6. Water hose
7. Relief valve 8. O-ring 9. Oil cooler
10. Connector bolt 11. Oil filter 12. Water hose
13. Water pipe 14. Clamp 15. Water hose
16. Clamp
A. Refer to LU-22
:Engine front
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
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POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGEPFP:49001
Removal and InstallationBGS0003W
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
Spiral cable may be cut if steering wheel turns while separating steering column assembly and steer-
ing gear assembly. Be sure to secure steering wheel using string to avoid turning.
REMOVAL
VQ23DE and VQ35DE Models
1. Set vehicle to the straight-ahead position.
2. Remove the clip, then remove lower cover.
3. Remove fixing nut and bolt, then separate lower shaft from
steering column assembly (joint part).
4. Remove tyres from vehicle.
5. Remove cotter pin of steering outer socket and steering knuckle
mounting point, and then loosen the nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle so as not to
damage ball joint boot using the ball joint remover [suitable tool].
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover from suddenly coming
off.
1. Cotter pin 2. Steering gear assembly 3. Rack mounting bracket
4. Sleeve 5. Rack mounting insulator
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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SGIA0993E

PS-20
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

Disassembly and AssemblyBGS0003X
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:

Disassemble and assemble steering gear assembly by securing the mounting area in a vise using
copper plates.

Clean steering gear assembly with kerosene before disassembling. Be careful to avoid splashing
or applying any kerosene over connector of discharge port or return port.
1. Rear cover cap 2. Rear cover 3. O-ring
4. Pinion assembly 5. Cylinder tube 6. Gear housing assembly
7. Outer socket 8. Boot clamp 9. Boot
10. Inner socket 11. Boot clamp 12. Rack oil seal
13. Rack assembly 14. Rack Teflon ring 15. O-ring
16. End cover assembly
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket, Three Bond 1111 B o r e q u i v a l e n t .
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
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POWER STEERING OIL PUMP
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Disassembly and Assembly (Except for QR20DE Models)BGS00040
COMPONENTS
INSPECTION BEFORE DISASSEMBLY
Disassemble oil pump only when the following malfunctions occur.

If oil leakage is found on oil pump.

Oil pump pulley is damaged or deformed.

Performance of oil pump is low.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Secure oil pump in a vise if necessary.
CAUTION:
Use copper plates when securing in a vise.
1. Remove rear cover mounting bolts, and then remove rear cover from body assembly.
2. Remove gasket from body assembly.
3. Remove dowel pin, cartridge and side plate from body assembly.
4. Remove pulley mounting nut and washer, and then remove pulley from drive shaft assembly.
5. Remove bracket mounting bolts, and then remove bracket from body assembly.
1. Copper washer 2. Joint 3. Flow control valve
4. Spring 5. Suction pipe 6. O-ring
7. Rear cover 8. Gasket 9. Dowel pin
10. Cartridge 11. Cam ring 12. Rotor
13. Vane 14. Side plate 15. O-ring
16. Body assembly 17. Oil seal 18. Drive shaft
19. Snap ring 20. Pulley 21. Bracket
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Apply power steering fluid.
: Apply multi-purpose grease.
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