check engine NISSAN TEANA 2014 Service Manual

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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rattle — — A ———VTC VTC sprockets EM-61
Location
of noise Type of
noise Operating condition of engine
Source of noise Check item
Refer-
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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
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460465
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): 14 mm (0.55 in)
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(A) : Iridium alloy
(B) : Platinum alloy
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DRIVE BELTSEM-19
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DRIVE BELTS
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460467
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.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460470
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)
AWBIA1309GB
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-23
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE
Camshaft valve clearanceINFOID:0000000009460474
• Perform this inspection as follows after removal, inst
allation, or replacement of the camshaft or any valve-
related parts, or if there are any unusual engine conditions due to changes in valve clearance over time
(starting, idling, and/or noise).
1. Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and
Installation".
2. Remove the rocker cover using power tool. Refer to EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
.
3. Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise when viewed from front to align TDC identification mark (B) with timing indicator (A).
NOTE:
Do not confuse TDC mark (B) with paint marks (C).
4. At this time, check that the both intake and exhaust cam lobes of No. 1 cylinder face outside.
• If they do not face outside, turn crankshaft pulley once more.
5. Measure valve clearances with a feeler gauge at locations marked (X) in the table below.
• No.1 cylinder compression TDC.
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Cylinder No.1 (A) No.2 (B) No.3 (C) No.4 (D)
Va l v e I N T (E)EXH
(F) INT
(E) EXH
(F) INT
(E) EXH
(F) INT
(E) EXH
(F)
Measure x x x x
: Engine frontALBIA0886GB
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CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCEEM-25
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• Thickness of a new valve lifter (B) can be identified by stamp
marks (A) on the reverse side (inside the cylinder).
Stamp mark 300 indicates a thickness of 3.00 mm (0.1181 in)
Available thickness of valve lifter: 26 sizes with a range of
3.00 to 3.50 mm (0.1181 to 0.1378 in), in steps of 0.02 mm
(0.0008 in), when assembled at the factory.
5. Install the selected valve lifter.
6. Install camshaft. Refer to EM-47, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Install timing chain and related parts. Refer to EM-62, "Removal
and Installation".
8. Manually rotate crankshaft pulley a few rotations.
9. Check that valve clearances for cold engine are within specifications by referring to the specified values.
10. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
11. Warm up the engine, and check for unusual noise and vibration. Valve clearance Refer to
EM-111, "Standard and Limit"
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COMPRESSION PRESSURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Compression pressureINFOID:0000000009460475
CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
1. Warm up the engine to full operating temperature.
2. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-182, "Work Procedure"
.
3. Remove the ignition coil and spark plug from each cylinder. Refer to EM-40, "Removal and Installation"
.
4. Connect engine tachometer (not required in use of CONSULT).
5. Disconnect the fuel injector harness connector to avoid any residual fuel injection during the measure- ment.
6. Install the compression tester with the adapter into the spark plug hole.
• Use compression tester whose end (a) (rubber portion) is smaller than 20 mm (0.79 in) in diameter. Otherwise, it may be caught by
cylinder head during removal.
7. With the accelerator pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition switch to the “START” position to crank over
the engine. When the gauge pointer stabilizes, read the compression pressure and engine rpm. Perform
these steps to check each cylinder.
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi) / rpm
CAUTION:
Always use a fully charged battery to ob tain specified engine cranking speed.
• If the engine speed is out of specified rpm range, check the battery. Check engine speed again with a fully
charged battery.
• If compression pressure is below minimum value, check valve clearances and parts associated with com- bustion chamber (valve, valve seat, piston, piston ri ng, cylinder bore, cylinder head, cylinder head gasket).
After the checking, measure compression pressure again.
• If some cylinders have low compression pressure, pour small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole of the cylinder to re-check it for compression.
• If the added engine oil improves the compression, the piston rings may be worn or damaged. Check the pis- ton rings and replace if necessary.
• If the compression pressure remains at low level des pite the addition of engine oil, the valves may be mal-
functioning. Check the valves for damage. Replace the valve or valve seat accordingly.
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Standard Minimum Difference limit between cylinders
1410 (14.4, 204.5) / 250 1220 (12.4, 176.9) / 250 100 (1.0, 14) / 250
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INTAKE MANIFOLD
2. If studs were removed, install them and tighten to specification.
3. Tighten in numerical order as shown. CAUTION:
After tightening the five bolts in the order shown, the 1, 6
position designates that the fi rst bolt tightened is to be
retightened to specification.
Electric Throttle Control Actuator
1. Install a new O-ring on the electric throttle control actuator. CAUTION:
Do not reuse electric throttl e control actuator O-ring.
2. Tighten the bolts of electric th rottle control actuator equally and
diagonally in several steps in numerical order as shown.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there are no fuel leaks at connections as follows:
1. Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at connections.
NOTE:
Use mirrors for checking on connections out of the direct line of sight.
2. Start the engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
WARNING:
Do not touch engine immediately after stopping as engine is extremely hot.
Studs : 9.4 N·m (0.96 kg-m, 83 in-lb)
Bolts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 : 25.0 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Nuts 4, 5 : 25.0 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
Bolt 7 : 45.0 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST
9. Loosen the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst nuts in the
reverse order as shown.
10. Remove the exhaust manifold and three way catalyst assembly and gasket. Discard the gasket.
11. Remove the exhaust manifold cover (lower rear).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Surface Distortion
• Use a reliable straightedge (A) and feeler gauge (B) to check the flatness of exhaust manifold mating surface.
NOTE:
Place the straightedge (A) diagonally and measure in several loca-
tions.
INSTALLATION
Exhaust Manifold
1. Install studs in cylinder head and exhaust manifold (if removed). Then tighten to specification.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse cylinder head or exhaust manifold studs.
2. Install exhaust manifold cover (lower rear) (if removed) and bolts. Then tighten the bolts to specification in the numerical
order shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse bolts.
3. Install the exhaust manifold and gasket. Then tighten the nuts to specification in the numerical order shown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket. : Engine front
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Limit : 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
ALBIA0828GB
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: Engine front
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINEREM-39
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2. Install the upper oil pan to the block and tighten the upper oil pan
bolts to specification in the order shown.
3. Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent to the lower oil pan at the specified sealant bead diameter (A) as shown.
Refer to GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Seal-
ants".
CAUTION:
• Installation should be done within 5 minutes after apply-
ing liquid gasket.
• Do not fill the engine with oi l for at least 30 minutes after
the components are installed to allow the liquid gasket to
cure.
4. Install the lower oil pan to the upper oil pan and tighten the lower oil pan bolts to specification in the numerical order shown.
5. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for engine oil leaks with the engine at operating temperature and running at idle.
All bolts except 18 and 19 : 21.6 N·m (2.2 kg-m, 16.0 ft-
lb)
Bolts 18 and 19 : 8.8 N·m (0.90 kg-m, 78.0 in- lb)
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Sealant bead
diameter (A) : 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in)ALBIA0834GB
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