NISSAN TEANA 2014 Service Manual

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-13
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION,
AND HARSHNESS (N VH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine NoiseINFOID:0000000009460463
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom
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1. Locate the area where noise occurs.
2. Confirm the type of noise.
3. Specify the operating condition of engine.
4. Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
1. Valve mechanism 2. Intake and exhaust valve 3. Water pump
4. Timing chain 5. Drive belt 6. Rotation mechanism
A. Tappet noise B. Camshaft bearing noise C. Water pump noise
D. VTC noise E. Timing chain and chain tensioner noiseF. Drive belt noise (slipping)
G. Main bearing noise H. Connecting rod bearing noise J. Piston pin noise
K. Piston slap noise
Location of noise Typ e of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
Refer-
ence page
Before
warm-
up After
warm-
up When
start-
ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
Top of en-
gine
Rocker
cover
Cylinder
head Ticking or
clicking CA—AB—
Tappet
noise Valve clearance
EM-23
Rattle C A — A B C Camshaft
bearing
noise Camshaft journal clear-
ance
Camshaft runout EM-47EM-47
Crank-
shaft pul-
ley
Cylinder
block
(Side of
engine)
Oil pan Slap or
knock —A—BB—
Piston pin
noise Piston and piston pin
clearance
Connecting rod bushing
clearance EM-96
EM-96
Slap or
rap A——BBA
Piston
slap noise Piston-to-bore clear-
ance
Piston ring side clear-
ance
Piston ring end gap
Connecting rod bend
and torsion EM-96EM-96
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Knock A B C B B B
Connect-
ing rod
bearing
noise Connecting rod bushing
clearance (Small end)
Connecting rod bearing
clearance (Big end) EM-96EM-96
Knock A B — A B C
Main bear-
ing noise Main bearing oil clear-
ance
Crankshaft runout EM-96EM-96
Front of
engine
Timing
chain cov-
er Tapping or
ticking AA—BBB Timing
chain and
chain ten-
sioner
noise Timing chain cracks
and wear
Timing chain tensioner
operation EM-62
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGEM-15
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A: Closely related B: Related C: Sometimes related —: Not related Front of
engine Squeak-
ing or fizz-
ing AB—B—B Drive belts
(Sticking
or slip-
ping) Drive belts deflection
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CreakingA B ABAB Drive belts
(Slipping) Idler pulley bearing op-
eration
Squall
Creak AB—BAB Water
pump
noise Water pump operation
CO-20
Rattle — — A ———VTC VTC sprockets EM-61
Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
Refer-
ence page
Before
warm-
up After
warm-
up When
start-
ing When
idling When
racing While
driving
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EM-16
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SPARK PLUG
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
SPARK PLUG
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460466
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover. Refer to
EM-28, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-40, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Remove the spark plug with a suitable tool.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visually check the electrode for dirt and wear and the insulator for burning.
1. Ignition coil 2. Spark plug 3. Rocker cover
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(A) : Iridium alloy
(B) : Platinum alloy
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SPARK PLUGEM-17
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• Do not use a wire brush for cleaning the spark plugs. Replace as
necessary.
• If plug is covered with carbon, a spark plug cleaner may be used.
• Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between change intervals. If the gap is out of s pecification, replace the spark plug.
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock plug.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
CAUTION:
Always tighten the spark plug to sp ecified torque to align the orientation of electrodes. The ground
electrode of a genuine spark plug is positioned in the area of maximum ignitability by tightening to the
specified torque. When replacing spark plugs, use genuine spark plugs of which the ground electrode
is adjusted.
NOTE:
SMA773C
Cleaner air pressure : less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm2, 85 psi)
Cleaning time : less than 20 seconds
SMA806CA
Standard type* DENSO
FXE20HE11C
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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EM-18
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SPARK PLUG
The ground electrode of the spark plug is positioned in t
he area of maximum ignitability to improve combustion
efficiency in the cylinder, reduce CO2 (carbon dioxide) emission and improve fuel economy.
1. Ground electrode of spark plug A. Top view B. Air-fuel mixture flow
C. Poor ignitability region
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DRIVE BELTSEM-19
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DRIVE BELTS
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Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000009460468
WARNING:
Inspect the drive belt only when the engine is stopped.
1. Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
2. Check that the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is within the possible use range.
NOTE:
• When new drive belt is installed, the drive belt aut o-tensioner indicator should be within the new drive
belt range.
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator when the engine is cold.
3. If the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive
belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000009460469
Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is aut omatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
1. Generator pulley 2. Water pump pulley 3. Drive belt auto-tensioner
4. Crankshaft pulley 5. A/C compressor pulley 6. Drive belt retainer boss
A. View A B. New drive belt range C. Possible use range
D. Indicator (notch)
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DRIVE BELTS
2. Securely hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner
(1) using suitable tool, and move in the direction of arrow (loos-
ening direction of tensioner).
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a locatio n where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
3. Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of the drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss (B) to
lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
NOTE:
Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until drive belt
is installed again.
4. Loosen drive belt from drive belt auto-tensioner and then remove it from the other pulleys.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys except for the drive belt auto-tensioner. Then install the drive
belt onto drive belt auto-tensioner last.
CAUTION:
Confirm belts are completely set on the pulleys.
2. Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching m ay occur if the holding tool accidentally comes
off.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4. Confirm the indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to EM-19, "Checking Drive Belts"
.
5. Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensionerINFOID:0000000009460471
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove the front RH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
2. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
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1. Drive belt auto-tensioner
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DRIVE BELTSEM-21
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3. Remove the engine room cover. Refer to
EM-28, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-19, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner using power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• If there is damage greater than peeled pa int, replace drive belt auto-tensioner unit.
• Install the drive belt auto-te nsioner carefully so not to damage the water pump pulley.
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EM-22
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460473
CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER
1. Release the air cleaner case clips.
2. Open the air cleaner case (top).
3. Remove the air cleaner filter.
4. Install a new air cleaner filter.
5. Close the air cleaner case (top).
6. Secure the air cleaner case clips.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Examine the air cleaner filter for stains, clogging, or damage.
• Remove dirt and foreign objects (such as dead leaves) on air cleaner filter surface and inside cleaner case.
• If clogging or damage is observed, replace the air cleaner filter.
CAUTION:
Do not clean the viscous paper type air cleaner filter by blowing as there is a risk of deterioration of its
performance.
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer to MA-7, "FOR USA AND CANADA : In troduction of Periodic Maintenance".
1. Air duct hose and resonator 2. Front air duct 3. Air cleaner case (bottom)
4. Grommets 5. Air cleaner mounting bracket 6. Air cleaner mounting bracket
7. Air cleaner filter 8. Air cleaner case (top) 9. Air cleaner case clips
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