timing belt NISSAN TEANA 2014 Service Manual

QUICK REFERENCE CHART: ALTIMA
2014
Drive BeltINFOID:0000000010112420
DRIVE BELT
Spark PlugINFOID:0000000010112421
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)INFOID:0000000010112418
UNITED STATES
Cylinder number
Valve timing
(Valve timing control - “OFF”)Unit: degree
abcde f
240 240−
10 (-35)
AT D C 70(25)
ABDC 10
50
SEM713A
PBIC0187E
Tension of drive belt Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Make DENSO
Standard type* FXE22HR11
Gap Standard 1.1 (0.043)
Engine type QR25DEVQ35DE
Tire size 215/60R16 215/55R17235/45R18

CO-44
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >[VQ35DE]
WATER PUMP
WATER PUMP
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000009460420
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000009460421
WARNING:
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure
engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a th ick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and
turn it a quarter turn to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap by pushing it down
and turning it all the way.
CAUTION:
• When removing water pump assembly, be car eful not to get coolant on drive belt.
• Water pump cannot be disassembled and must be replaced as a unit.
• After installing the water pump, connect hose and clamp securely, then check for leaks. Repair as
necessary.
NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
ing.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to PG-73, "Removal and Installation (Battery)".
2. Remove the core support cover clips (A), then remove the core support cover (1).
3. Remove front air duct. Refer to EM-84, "Removal and Installation"
.
1. Timing chain tensioner (primary) 2. Valve timing control cover gasket
(bank 1)3. Valve timing cont
rol cover (bank 1)
4. Water pump cover 5. O-ring 6. O-ring
7. Water pump A. Engine oil B. Identify with white mark
AWBIA1291GB
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4. Remove cowl top extension. Refer to
EXT-24, "Removal and Installation".
5. Remove the front road wheel and tire (RH). Refer to WT-55, "Adjustment"
.
6. Remove the fender protector (RH). Refer to EXT-26, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Removal and Installation"
.
7. Drain coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-36, "Changing Engine Coolant"
.
CAUTION:
Perform when the engine is cold.
8. Disconnect coolant reservoir hose and remove coolant reservoir tank. Refer to CO-40, "Exploded View"
.
9. Drain the power steering fluid reservoir. Refer to ST-30, "Draining and Refilling"
.
10. Remove the power steering oil pump. Refer to ST-38, "Removal and Installation"
.
11. Support engine and remove the RH engine insulator and bracket. Refer to EM-220, "Exploded View"
.
12. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke. • Align pointer with TDC mark on crankshaft pulley.
13. Remove drive belt. Refer to EM-134, "Removal and Installation"
.
14. Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner assembly. Refer to EM-135, "Removal and Installation of Drive Belt
Auto-tensioner".
15. Remove water drain plug (A) and copper sealing washer (B) to drain coolant from engine.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
16. Disconnect RH valve timing control connectors and remo ve valve timing control cover (bank 1). Refer to
EM-182, "Exploded View"
.
17. Remove water pump cover. Refer to CO-44, "Exploded View"
.
18. Remove the timing chain tensioner (primary) as follows:
a. Pull the lever (C) down to release the plunger stopper tab (B).
b. Insert the stopper pin A into the tensioner body hole to hold the lever (C) and keep the plunger stopper tab (B) released.
NOTE:
An allen wrench [(1.2 mm (0.047 in)] is used for a stopper pin A
as an example.
c. Compress the plunger (D) into the tensioner body (1) by press- ing the slack guide (2).
d. Keep the slack guide (2) pressed and lock the plunger (D) in by pushing the stopper pin A through the lever (C) and into the
chain tensioner body hole.
e. Remove timing chain tensioner bolts and then remove the timing chain tensioner. CAUTION:
Be careful not to drop timing chain te nsioner bolts inside timing chain case.
19. Remove the three water pump bolts (A). Make a gap between water pump sprocket (1) and timing chain, by carefully turning
crankshaft pulley (2) counterclockwise until timing chain loosens
on water pump sprocket (1).
: Front
AWBIA1202GB
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CONTENTS
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM
QR25DE
PRECAUTION ................ ..............................
15
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ....15
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ....
15
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ....15
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine
and CVT .............................................................. ....
15
General Precautions ...............................................16
PREPARATION ...........................................19
PREPARATION .............................................. ....19
Special Service Tools .......................................... ....19
Commercial Service Tools ......................................19
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................21
COMPONENT PARTS ................................... ....21
Component Parts Location ................................ ....21
ECM ........................................................................25
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ...................... ....25
Electric Throttle Control Actuator ........................ ....25
Ignition Coil With Power Transistor .........................26
Fuel Injector ........................................................ ....26
Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump .............. ....26
Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor .......................... ....27
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Tempera-
ture Sensor) ........................................................ ....
27
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ........................28
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor .................. ....28
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ..........................29
Camshaft Position Sens or (PHASE) .......................29
Intake Valve Timing Cont rol Solenoid Valve ...........30
Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control
Solenoid Valve .................................................... ....
30
Exhaust Valve Timing Control Position Sensor .......30
Exhaust Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve ........31
Intake Manifold Runner Control Valve ................. ....31
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve ..................................31
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 ..................................32
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 ........................................32
Knock Sensor ..........................................................33
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor ....................................33
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor .......................... ....33
Cooling Fan .............................................................34
EVAP Canister .........................................................34
EVAP Canister Purge Volu me Control Solenoid
Valve .................................................................... ....
34
EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve ..........................35
EVAP Control System Pres sure Sensor ..................35
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... ....
35
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) .............................36
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ....................................36
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor ............................... ....36
Stop Lamp Switch & Brake Pedal Position Switch ....36
ASCD Steering Switch .............................................37
Information Display ..................................................37
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION .....................38
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ................................38
On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ........39
SYSTEM ............................................................40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ........................ ...........40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... ....
40
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail Safe ..............41
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ................43
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description (with auto matic air conditioner) ......
43
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description (with manual air conditioner) .........
46
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM .................................48
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System De-
scription ............................................................... ....
48
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EC-8
POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION ........539
Inspection ............................................................ ..539
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..............540
ECM ................................................................ .540
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..540
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. ............................................
541
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
541
Idle Speed ........................................................... ..541
Ignition Timing .......................................................541
Calculated Load Value ..........................................541
Mass Air Flow Sensor ............................................541
VQ35DE
PRECAUTION .............. ..............................
542
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .542
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. ..
542
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System of Engine
and CVT .............................................................. ..
542
General Precautions ..............................................543
PREPARATION ..........................................546
PREPARATION .............................................. .546
Special Service Tools .......................................... ..546
Commercial Service Tools .....................................546
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...........................548
COMPONENT PARTS .................................... .548
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM .................................548
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Component Parts
Location ............................................................... ..
548
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor ........................552
Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor 1 ................................552
ASCD Steering Switch ...........................................553
Battery Current Sensor (With Battery Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... ..
553
Camshaft Position Sensor (PHASE) .....................554
Cooling Fan ......................................................... ..554
Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) ........................554
ECM .......................................................................555
Electric Throttle Control Actuator ......................... ..555
Electronic Controlled Engine Mount .................... ..556
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ....................556
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor ................................ ..557
Engine Oil Temperature Sensor ............................557
EVAP Canister ..................................... ..................557
EVAP Canister Purge Volu me Control Solenoid
Valve .................................................................... ..
557
EVAP Canister Vent Control Valve ........................558
EVAP Control System Pressu re Sensor ................558
Fuel Injector ......................................................... .558
Fuel Level Sensor Unit and Fuel Pump (With Fuel
Tank Temperature Sensor) .................................. .
558
Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 ......................................559
Ignition Coil (With Power Transistor) ....................560
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve .........560
Knock Sensor ....................................................... .560
Malfunction Indicator lamp (MIL) ...........................560
Mass Air Flow Sensor (With Intake Air Tempera-
ture Sensor) ......................................................... .
560
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp ..................................561
Power Valve Actuator 1 and 2 ..............................561
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor ................................562
Stop Lamp Switch & Brak e Pedal Position Switch .562
VIAS Control Solenoid Valve 1 and 2 .................. .562
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION .....................563
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) ...................563
On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR) ..... .564
SYSTEM ...........................................................565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ .565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : System Descrip-
tion ....................................................................... .
565
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM : Fail-safe .............566
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM ............. .568
MULTIPORT FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : Sys-
tem Description .................................................... .
568
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM ............................. .571
ELECTRIC IGNITION SYSTEM : System De-
scription ................................................................ .
571
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL ................... .572
AIR CONDITIONING CUT CONTROL : System
Description ........................................................... .
573
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD) .574
AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (AS-
CD) : System Description ..................................... .
574
COOLING FAN CONTROL .................................... .575
COOLING FAN CONTROL : System Description .575
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED ENGINE MOUNT .. .577
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLED ENGINE MOUNT
: System Description ............................................ .
577
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM .....................579
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM : System
Description ........................................................... .
580
THROTTLE CONTROL ...........................................581
THROTTLE CONTROL : Syst em Description ......581
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ..................... .582
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL : System De-
scription ................................................................ .
583
ENGINE PROTECTION CONTROL AT LOW EN-
GINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................... .
583
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EC-200
< DTC/CIRCUIT DIAGNOSIS >[QR25DE]
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
15.DISCONNECT AND RECONNE
CT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITO R” mode, and make sure that the indication is within
the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-527, "Symptom Table"
.
17.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the indication is within the
SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO-1 >> More than the SP value: GO TO 18.
NO-2 >> Less than the SP value: GO TO 25.
18.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
- Engine oil level is too high
- Engine oil viscosity
- Belt tension of power steering, alternat or, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
- Noise from engine
- Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
- Valve clearance malfunction
- Intake valve timing control function malfunction
- Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.
• Crushed air ducts
• Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element
• Uneven dirt of air cleaner element
• Improper specification of intake air system
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 21.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
20.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, AND “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “A/F ALPHA-B1” and “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and make sure that the
each indication is within the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> “B/FUEL SCHDL” is more, “A/F ALPHA-B1” is less than the SP value: GO TO 21.
21.DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect mass air flow sensor harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage and then reconnect it again.
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EC-706
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE
15.DISCONNECT AND RECONNE
CT ECM HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
2. Disconnect ECM harness connector. Check pin terminal and connector for damage, and then reconnect it.
>> GO TO 16.
16.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”
1. Start engine.
2. Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2” in “ SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and check that each
indication is within the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> Detect malfunctioning part according to EC-987, "Symptom Table"
.
17.CHECK “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “B/FUEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and check that the indication is within the SP
value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO-1 >> More than the SP value: GO TO 18.
NO-2 >> Less than the SP value: GO TO 25.
18.DETECT MALFUNCTIONING PART
1. Check for the cause of large engine friction. Refer to the following.
- Engine oil level is too high
- Engine oil viscosity
- Belt tension of power steering, alternat or, A/C compressor, etc. is excessive
- Noise from engine
- Noise from transmission, etc.
2. Check for the cause of insufficient combustion. Refer to the following.
- Valve clearance malfunction
- Intake valve timing control function malfunction
- Camshaft sprocket installation malfunction, etc.
>> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 30.
19.CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check for the cause of uneven air flow through mass air flow sensor. Refer to the following.
• Crushed air ducts
• Malfunctioning seal of air cleaner element
• Uneven dirt of air cleaner element
• Improper specification of intake air system
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 21.
NO >> Repair or replace malfunctioning part, and then GO TO 20.
20.CHECK “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, AND “B/FUEL SCHDL”
Select “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A/F ALPHA-B2”, and “B/F UEL SCHDL” in “SPEC” of “DATA MONITOR” mode, and
check that each indication is within the SP value.
Is the measurement value within the SP value?
YES >> INSPECTION END
NO >> “B/FUEL SCHDL” is more, “A/F ALPHA-B1”, “A /F ALPHA-B2” are less than the SP value: GO TO
21.
21.DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
1. Stop the engine.
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EM-2
Exploded View ........................................................41
Removal and Installation ........................................41
ROCKER COVER ..............................................45
Exploded View ..................................................... ...45
Removal and Installation ........................................45
CAMSHAFT .......................................................47
Exploded View ..................................................... ...47
Removal and Installation ........................................47
Inspection After Installation ................................. ...56
VALVE TIMING CONTROL ............................ ...58
Exploded View ..................................................... ...58
Intake Valve Timing Intermediate Lock Control
Solenoid Valve, Intake Va lve Timing Control Sole-
noid Valve, and Exhaust Valve Timing Control So-
lenoid Valve ......................................................... ...
58
Valve Timing Control Cover ....................................59
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...61
Exploded View ..................................................... ...61
Removal and Installation ........................................62
OIL SEAL ...........................................................70
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ...70
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal .............71
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal ..............72
CYLINDER HEAD ..............................................74
Exploded View ..................................................... ...74
Removal and Installation ........................................74
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................76
Inspection After Disassembly .................................78
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .. ...83
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... ...83
Exploded View ..................................................... ...83
Removal and Installation ........................................84
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ....87
CYLINDER BLOCK ........................................ ...87
Exploded View ..................................................... ...87
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................88
Inspection After Disassembly .................................96
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING .. .105
How to Select Piston and Bearing ....................... ..105
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .............. ............................................
111
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
111
Standard and Limit .............................................. ..111
VQ35DE
PRECAUTION .............. ..............................
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PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .123
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
123
Precaution for Draining Coolant ............................123
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............123
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ............123
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ..................................................................... .
123
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..............123
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ..................... .124
Precaution for Liquid Gasket .................................124
PREPARATION .........................................126
PREPARATION .............................................. ..126
Special Service Tool ............................................ .126
Commercial Service Tool ......................................127
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..........................130
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... ..
130
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise .................. .130
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .................................................... .
131
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................132
SPARK PLUG ... .............................................. ..132
Exploded View ..................................................... .132
Removal and Installation .......................................132
DRIVE BELTS ................................................ ..134
Exploded View ..................................................... .134
Checking Drive Belts .............................................134
Tension Adjustment ..............................................134
Removal and Installation .......................................134
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-ten-
sioner ................................................................... .
135
AIR CLEANER FILTER ....................................137
Exploded View ..................................................... .137
Removal and Installation .......................................137
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ............... ..138
Valve Clearance ................................................... .138
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ..........................142
On-Vehicle Service .............................................. .142
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .............143
ENGINE ROOM COVER ................................ ..143
Exploded View ..................................................... .143
Removal and Installation .......................................143
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ..................... ..144
Exploded View ..................................................... .144
Removal and Installation .......................................144
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR ............... ..146
Exploded View ..................................................... .146
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Removal and Installation
.......................................
146
INTAKE MANIFOLD ....................................... ..149
Exploded View .................................................... ..149
Removal and Installation .......................................149
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST ..................................................... ..
151
Exploded View .................................................... ..151
Removal and Installation (LH) ...............................152
Removal and Installation (RH) ..............................153
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ...................... ..156
Exploded View .................................................... ..156
Removal and Installation (Lower Oil Pan) .............156
Removal and Installation (Upper Oil Pan) .............157
IGNITION COIL ................................................162
Exploded View .................................................... ..162
Removal and Installation LH .................................162
Removal and Installation RH .................................162
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ...............163
Exploded View .................................................... ..163
Removal and Installation .......................................163
ROCKER COVER ........................................... ..168
Exploded View .................................................... ..168
Removal and Installation LH .................................168
Removal and Installation RH .................................169
INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL ...............172
Exploded View .................................................... ..172
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (LH)
(bank 2) ............................................................... ..
172
Intake Valve Timing Control Solenoid Valve (RH)
(bank 1) ............................................................... ..
173
FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE .........................174
Exploded View .................................................... ..174
Removal and Installation .......................................174
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ..182
Exploded View .................................................... ..182
Removal and Installation .......................................182
REAR TIMING CHAIN CASE ......................... ..189
Exploded View .................................................... ..189
Removal and Installation .......................................189
CAMSHAFT .................................................... ..194
Exploded View ..................................................... ..194
Removal and Installation .......................................194
Inspection after Installation ....................................202
OIL SEAL ........................................................203
Removal and Installation of Valve Oil Seal .......... ..203
Removal and Installation of Front Oil Seal ............203
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil Seal .............205
CYLINDER HEAD ...........................................207
Exploded View ..................................................... ..207
Removal and Installation .......................................207
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................210
Inspection After Disassembly ................................212
ENGINE MOUNT .............................................217
ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT) .................................... ..217
ENGINE MOUNT (FRONT) : Removal and Instal-
lation .................................................................... ..
217
UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....220
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ......................................220
Exploded View ..................................................... ..220
Removal and Installation .......................................220
UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..224
CYLINDER BLOCK .........................................224
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..224
Inspection ..............................................................234
Dowel Pin Alignment .............................................244
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... ...........................................
246
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ...............................................................
246
General Specification .......................................... ..246
Drive Belt ...............................................................246
Spark Plug .............................................................247
Intake Manifold ......................................................247
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................247
Camshaft ...............................................................247
Cylinder Head .......................................................249
Cylinder Block .......................................................252
Main Bearing .........................................................255
Connecting Rod Bearing ......................................256
Drive Plate .............................................................257
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< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >[QR25DE]
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-
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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
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
Revision: November 20132014 Altima NAM