engine NISSAN TEANA 2014 Service Manual

EM-6
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PRECAUTIONS
4. Cover the serrated end of the valve with a large shop towel (A).
Strike the valve face end with a hammer, separating it into two
pieces.
5. Fill a bucket, such as a 20 (5-1/4 US gal, 4-3/8 Imp gal) oil can, with at least 10 (2-5/8 US gal, 2-1/4 lmp gal) of water.
Carefully place the already cut (serrated) valves into the water
one-at-a-time using a set of large tweezers and quickly move
away at least 2.7 m (9 ft).
6. The valves should be placed in a standing position as shown in the illustration to allow complete reaction. After the bubbling
action has subsided, additional valves can be placed into the
bucket allowing each subsequent chemical reaction to subside.
However, no more than 8 valves should be placed in the same
10 (2-5/8 US gal, 2-1/4 lmp gal) amount of water. The com-
plete chemical reaction may take as long as 4 to 5 hours.
Remove the valves using a set of large tweezers after the chem-
ical reaction has stopped. Afterwards, valves can be disposed
as ordinary scrap.
Precaution for Assembly and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460458
• Use torque wrench to tighten bolts or nuts.
• When tightening nuts and bolts, as a basic rule, equally tighten in several different steps starting with the
ones in center, then ones on inside and outside diagonally in this order. If the order of tightening is specified,
follow the specifications.
• Always replace the old with a new gas ket, packing, oil seal or O-ring.
• Thoroughly wash, clean, and air-blow each part. Carefully check oil or coolant passages for any restriction
and blockage.
• Avoid damaging sliding or mating surfaces. Completely remove foreign materials such as cloth lint or dust.
Before assembly, oil sliding surfaces well.
• Bleed the air trapped within the system after draining the coolant.
• Before starting engine, apply fuel pressure to fuel li nes with turning ignition switch ON (with engine stopped).
Then make sure that there are no leaks at fuel line connections.
• After repairing, start engine and increase engine speed to check coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust systems for leakage or rattles.
Parts Requiring Angular TighteningINFOID:0000000009460459
• Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts.
- Cylinder head bolts
- Lower cylinder block bolts
- Connecting rod cap bolts
- Crankshaft pulley bolt (No angle wrench is required as the bolt flange is provided with notches for angular tightening)
• Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
• The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
• Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.
Precaution for Liquid GasketINFOID:0000000009460460
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET
JPBIA4966ZZ
A : Bucket [Such as 20 (5-1/4 US gal, 4-3/8 Imp gal) oil can]
JPBIA4967ZZ
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PRECAUTIONSEM-7
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• After removing the bolts and nuts, separate the mating surface and
remove the liquid gasket using Tool (A).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the mating surfaces.
• In areas where the cutter is difficult to use, use a plastic hammer to lightly tap (1) the cutter where the liquid gasket is applied. Use a
plastic hammer to slide (2) the cutter by tapping on the side.
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Using a scraper, remove the old liquid gasket adhering to the gasket application surface and the mating surface.
• Remove the liquid gasket completely from the groove of the
gasket application surface, mounting bolts, and bolt holes.
2. Thoroughly clean the gasket application surface and the mating surface and remove adhering moisture, grease and foreign
materials.
3. Attach the liquid gasket tube to the tube presser. Use Genuine Silicone RTV Seal ant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"
.
4. Apply the liquid gasket using suitable tool without breaks to the specified location.
• If there is a groove for the liquid gasket application, apply the
liquid gasket to the groove.
• As for the bolt holes, normally apply the liquid gasket inside the holes. If specified, it should be applied outside the holes.
Make sure to read the text of this manual.
• Within five minutes of the liquid gasket application, install the mating component.
• If the liquid gasket protrudes, wipe it off immediately.
• Do not retighten after the installation.
• After 30 minutes or more have passed from the installation, fill the engine with the specified oil and coolant. Refer to MA-11,
"FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants".
CAUTION:
If there are more specific instruct ions in the procedures contained in this manual concerning liquid
gasket application, observe them. Tool Number (A): KV10111100 (J-37228)
AWBIA1249GB
PBIC0003E
EMA0622D
SEM159F
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EM-8
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service ToolINFOID:0000000009460461
The actual shapes of the tools may
differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.)
Tool name Description
K V 1 0 1111 0 0
(J-37228)
Seal cutter Removing oil pan
ST0501S000
Engine stand assembly
(—)
1. ST05011000
(—)
Engine stand
2. ST05012000
(—)
Base Disassembling and assembling
KV10106500
(—)
Engine stand shaft Engine supporting
KV10115300
(—)
Engine sub-attachment Disassembling and assembling
KV10116200
(J-26336-A)
Valve spring compressor
1. KV10115900
(J-26336-20)
Attachment
2. KV10109220
( — )
Adapter Disassembling and assembling valve mecha-
nism
Part (1) is a component of KV10116200 (J-
26336-A), but Part (2) is available separately.
KV10112100
(BT-8653-A)
Angle wrench Tightening bolts for bearing cap, cylinder
head, etc.
S-NT046
NT042
NT028
ZZA1078D
PBIC1650E
S-NT014
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION,
AND HARSHNESS (N VH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine NoiseINFOID:0000000009460463
ALBIA0916GB
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EM-14
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause of the Symptom
INFOID:0000000009460464
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
EM-96
EM-96
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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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
EM-19
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
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
AWBIA1302GB
(a): 14 mm (0.55 in)
JPBIA0030ZZ
(A) : Iridium alloy
(B) : Platinum alloy
PBIC3152J
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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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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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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.
ALBIA0840GB
ALBIA0882GB
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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