Adjust the belt tension NISSAN TIIDA 2011 Service Repair Manual

QUICK REFERENCE INDEX: VERSA
2011
*: When engine is cold.
Spark PlugINFOID:0000000006444575
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information
Engine Tune-up Data: MR18DEINFOID:0000000006444572
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELT
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts informationLocation
Tension adjustment * Unit: N (kg, lb) Frequency adjustment * Unit: Hz
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjusted Limit After adjusted
Drive belt With A/C models 500 (51.0, 112)
876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3,
197 - 217)1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5,
239 - 259)
173 229 - 239 253.5 - 261.5
Without A/C models 500 (51.0, 112) 876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3, 197 - 217) 1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5, 239 - 259) 194 257.5 - 267.5 283 - 293
Make
Denso
Standard type* FXE20HE-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Engine type MR18DE
Cylinder arrangement In-line 4
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)1,797 (109.65)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 84.0 x 81.1 (3.307 x 3.192)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Compression ratio 9.9
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi) / 250 rpm Standard 1,500 (15.0, 15.3, 217.6)
Minimum
1,200 (12.0, 12.2, 174)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15)
Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
Make DENSO
Standard type* FXE20HR11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1 (0.043)

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CONTENTS
ENGINE MECHANICAL
HR16DE
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................
4
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....4
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
4
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......4
Precaution for Drain Coolant .....................................4
Precaution for Disconnecting Fuel Piping ........... ......4
Precaution for Removal and Disassembly ................5
Precaution for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment .................................................................... ......
5
Precaution for Assembly and Installation ..................5
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ..........................5
Precaution for Liquid Gasket ............................... ......5
PREPARATION ............................................7
PREPARATION .............................................. .....7
Special Service Tools .......................................... ......7
Commercial Service Tools ........................................8
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ..............................11
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ ....
11
NVH Troubleshooting - Engine Noise ................. ....11
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom .......................................................
12
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................13
DRIVE BELTS ................................................ ....13
Checking ............................................................. ....13
Tension Adjustment ................................................13
Removal and Installation .........................................14
AIR CLEANER FILTER .................................. ....16
Removal and Installation .........................................16
SPARK PLUG ...................................................17
Exploded View ..................................................... ....17
Removal and Installation .........................................17
CAMSHAFT VALVE CLEARANCE ..................19
Inspection and Adjustment ......................................19
COMPRESSION PRESSURE ...........................22
Inspection ................................................................22
ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................23
DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY ..........................23
Exploded View ..................................................... ....23
Removal and Installation .........................................23
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................25
Exploded View .........................................................25
Removal and Installation .........................................25
Inspection ................................................................26
INTAKE MANIFOLD .........................................27
Exploded View .........................................................27
Removal and Installation .........................................27
EXHAUST MANIFOLD ......................................30
Exploded View .........................................................30
Removal and Installation .........................................30
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ................33
Exploded View .........................................................33
Removal and Installation .........................................33
Inspection ................................................................37
OIL PAN (LOWER) ...........................................39
Exploded View .........................................................39
Removal and Installation .........................................39
Inspection ................................................................41
OIL PAN (UPPER) AND OIL STRAINER .........42
Component ..............................................................42
Removal and Installation .........................................42
Inspection ................................................................45
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IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCK-
ER COVER .........................................................
46
Exploded View ........................................................46
Removal and Installation ........................................46
TIMING CHAIN ............................................... ...49
Exploded View ..................................................... ...49
Removal and Installation ........................................49
Inspection ...............................................................57
CAMSHAFT .......................................................59
Exploded View ..................................................... ...59
Removal and Installation ........................................59
Inspection ...............................................................65
OIL SEAL ...........................................................70
VALVE OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
VALVE OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation .........70
FRONT OIL SEAL .................................................. ...70
FRONT OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ........71
REAR OIL SEAL .................................................... ...71
REAR OIL SEAL : Removal and Installation ..........71
CYLINDER HEAD ........................................... ...73
Removal and Installation ..................................... ...73
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................76
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............82
ENGINE ASSEMBLY ...................................... ...82
Exploded View ..................................................... ...82
Removal and Installation ........................................82
Inspection ...............................................................85
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .............87
ENGINE STAND SETTING ............................. ...87
Setting ................................................................. ...87
ENGINE UNIT ....................................................88
Disassembly ........................................................ ...88
Assembly ................................................................88
CYLINDER BLOCK ...........................................89
Exploded View ..................................................... ...89
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................90
Inspection ...............................................................97
HOW TO SELECT PISTON AND BEARING ...106
Description ........................................................... ..106
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................106
Main Bearing .........................................................108
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ........................................................ ..
111
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............................................................... .
111
General Specification .......................................... ..111
Drive Belts ............................................................ .111
Spark Plug ............................................................112
Exhaust Manifold ..................................................112
Camshaft ...............................................................112
Cylinder Head .......................................................114
Cylinder Block .......................................................116
Connecting Rod Bearing .......................................119
Main Bearing .........................................................120
MR18DE
SERVICE INFORMATION .. .......................
122
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. ..122
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" .............................................................. .
122
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ................................
122
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover .123
Precaution for Drain 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
Special Service Tool ............................................ .126
Commercial Service Tool ......................................128
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
DRIVE BELTS ..................................................132
Component .......................................................... .132
Checking Drive Belts .............................................132
Tension Adjustment ..............................................132
Removal and Installation .......................................132
Component .......................................................... .133
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto Ten-
sioner ....................................................................
133
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT .......................135
Component .......................................................... .135
Removal and Installation .......................................135
Changing Air Cleaner Filter ...................................136
INTAKE MANIFOLD ....................................... ..137
Component .......................................................... .137
Removal and Installation .......................................137
Inspection ............................................................. .139
EXHAUST MANIFOLD .....................................141
Component .......................................................... .141
Removal and Installation .......................................141
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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
DRIVE BELTS
CheckingINFOID:0000000005930924
• Inspection should be done only when engine is cold or over 30
minutes after the engine is stopped.
• Visually check belts for wear, damage, and cracks on inside and edges.
• Turn crankshaft pulley two times clockwise, and make sure tension on all pulleys is equal before doing the test.
• When measuring deflection, apply 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) at the ( ) marked point.
• Measure the belt tension and frequency with acous tic tension gauge at the ( ) marked point.
CAUTION:
• When the tension and frequency are measured, the acoustic tension gauge should be used.
• When checking immediately after installation, first ad just it to the specified value. Then, after turning
crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the sp ecified value to avoid variation in deflection
between pulleys.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005930925
CAUTION:
• When belt is replaced with new one, adjust belt te nsion to the value for “New belt”, because new belt
will not fully seat in the pulley groove.
• When tension of the belt being used exceeds “Limit”, adjust it to the value for “After adjusted”.
• When installing a belt, make sure it is correctly engaged with the pulley groove.
• Never allow oil or engine coolant to get on the belt.
• Never twist or bend the belt strongly.
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A) from the tightening position with the specified torque by 45 degrees.
CAUTION:
1 : Generator
2 : Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4: A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
Belt Deflection / Belt Tension and Frequency : Refer to EM-111, "Drive Belts".
PBIC3642E
LocationLocation of adjuster and tightening method
Drive belt Adjusting bolt on idler pulley
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor (with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6: Drive belt
A : Idler pulley lock nut
B : Adjusting bolt
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DRIVE BELTS
• When the lock nut is loosened
excessively, the idler pulley tilts an d the correct tension adjust-
ment cannot be performed. Never loosen it excessively (more than 45 degrees).
• Put a matching mark on the lock nut, and check turning angle with a protractor. Never visually
check the tightening angle.
2. Adjust the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. CAUTION:
• When checking immediately after in stallation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after
turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflec-
tion between pulleys.
• When the tension adjustment is performed, the lo ck nut should be in the condition at step“2”. If
the tension adjustment is performed when the lo ck nut is loosened more than the standard, the
idler pulley tilts and the correct tension adjustment cannot be performed.
3. Tighten the idler pulley lock nut.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005930926
REMOVAL
1. Loosen the idler pulley lock nut (A), and then adjust the belt ten- sion by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
2. Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Pull the idler pulley in the loosening direction, and then tempo- rarily tighten the idler pulley lock nut (A) to the following torque.
NOTE:
Do not move the lock nut from t he tightened position. Proceed to step “2”.
2. Install the drive belt to each pulley. CAUTION:
• Make sure that there is no oil, greas e, or coolant, etc. in pulley grooves.
• Make sure that the belt is securely inside the groove on each pulley.
3. Adjust drive belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt. Refer to EM-13, "
Tension Adjustment".
CAUTION: Idler pulley lock nut : 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4
: A/C compressor
(with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6 : Drive belt
PBIC3643E
1 : Generator
2: Water pump
3 : Crankshaft pulley
4 : A/C compressor
(with A/C models)
: Idler pulley (without A/C models)
5 : Idler pulley
6 : Drive belt
B : Adjusting bolt
Idler pulley lock nut : 4.4 N·m (0.45 kg-m, 39 in-lb)
(temporary tightening)
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• Perform the belt tension adjustment with the lock nut temporarily
tightened at the step “1” so as
not to tilt the idler pulley.
• When checking immediately after in stallation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after
turning crankshaft two turns or more, re-adjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflec-
tion between pulleys.
4. Tighten the idler pulley lock nut.
5. Make sure that belt tension of each belt is within the standard. Idler pulley lock nut : 34.8 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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• If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, follow the procedures in the applica-
ble sections.
• Always use the support poin t specified for lifting.
• Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-
able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shif t of center of gravity.
• For supporting points fo r lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to GI-38, "
Garage Jack and
Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift".
REMOVAL
Outline
Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from t he vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.
Preparation
1. Remove the hood assembly. Refer to BL-14, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove the cowl top cover and cowl top extension assembly. Refer to EI-24, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Release fuel pressure. Refer to EC-499, "
Inspection".
4. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
CAUTION:
• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.
5. Remove the following parts. • Engine under cover. Refer to EI-15, "
Removal and Installation".
• Front road wheels and tires. Refer to WT-7, "
Adjustment".
• Front fender protector (RH and LH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
• Battery and battery tray. Refer to SC-7, "
Removal and Installation".
• Drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "
Removal and Installation".
• Air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-25, "
Exploded View".
• Radiator hose (upper and lower). Refer to CO-16, "
Component".
• Disconnect cooling fan controller wiring harness.
• Remove coolant reservoir tank.
• Remove fan shroud and cooling fan assembly. Refer to CO-18, "
Component (Models with A/C)" or CO-
18, "Component (Models without A/C)".
Engine Room LH
1. Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.
CAUTION:
Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials.
2. Remove ground cable at transaxle side.
3. Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to EM-33, "
Exploded View".
4. Disconnect EVAP purge hose and brake booster vacuum hose.
5. Disconnect heater hoses, and install plugs them to prevent engine coolant from draining. Refer to CO-16,
"Component".
6. Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. Refer to AT-213, "
A/T Shift Selector Removal and Installation"
(A/T), MT-14, "Exploded View" (M/T).
7. Disconnect the clutch tube at tr ansmission side (if equipped). Refer to CL-15, "
Removal and Installation".
Engine Room RH
1. Remove ground cable between front cover and vehicle.
2. Remove generator and generator br acket (A/C models). Refer to SC-25, "
Removal and Installation".
3. Remove A/C compressor with piping connected from t he engine. Temporarily secure it on the vehicle side
with a rope to avoid putting load on it (if equipped). Refer to MTC-78, "
Removal and Installation of Com-
pressor - HR16DE".
Vehicle Underbody
1. Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle (if equipped). Refer to BRC-33,
"Removal and Installation" (ABS) or BRC-86, "Removal and Installation" (VDC/TCS/ABS).
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
*: When engine is cold.
Spark PlugINFOID:0000000005930976
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information
Exhaust ManifoldINFOID:0000000005930977
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
CamshaftINFOID:0000000005930978
CAMSHAFT
Unit: mm (in)
Location Tension adjustment * Unit: N (kg, lb) Frequency adjustment * Unit: Hz
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjusted Limit After adjusted
Drive belt With A/C models 500 (51.0, 112)
876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3,
197 - 217)1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5,
239 - 259)
173 229 - 239 253.5 - 261.5
Without A/C models 500 (51.0, 112) 876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3, 197 - 217) 1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5, 239 - 259) 194 257.5 - 267.5 283 - 293
Make
Denso
Standard type* FXE20HE-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Items Limit
Surface distortion Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
Items StandardLimit
Camshaft runout [TIR*] 0.02 (0.0008)0.1 (0.004)
Camshaft cam height “A” Intake
41.705 - 41.895 (1.6419 - 1.6494) —
Exhaust 40.175 - 40.365 (1.5817 - 1.5892) —
Camshaft journal diameter No. 1
27.935 - 27.955 (1.0998 - 1.1006) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 24.950 - 24.970 (0.9823 - 0.9831) —
Camshaft bracket inner diameter No. 1
28.000 - 28.021 (1.1024 - 1.1032) —
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 25.000 - 25.021 (0.9843 - 0.9851) —
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DRIVE BELTS
ComponentINFOID:0000000005930997
Checking Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000005930998
WARNING:
Be sure to perform this step
when the engine is stopped.
NOTE:
On vehicles not equipped with A/C, there is an idler pulley in the position for the drive belt routing.
• Make sure that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use
range.
NOTE:
• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.
• When new drive belt is installed, the indicator (notch on fixed side) should be within the range.
• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of t he possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.
Tension AdjustmentINFOID:0000000005930999
Belt tension is not necessary, as it is automatically adjusted by drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005931000
REMOVAL
1. Remove fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-26, "Removal and Installation".
2. Hold the hexagonal part (A) of drive belt auto-tensioner (1) with a wrench securely. Then move the wrench handle in the direc-
tion of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner).
WARNING:
Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if
the holding tool acci dentally comes off.
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the auto-tensione r pulley bolt. (Do not turn it
counterclockwise.) If turned counterclockwise, the com-
plete auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including
pulley.
3. Insert a rod such as short-length screwdriver approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter into the hole (B) of t he retaining boss to fix drive belt auto-tensioner.
• Leave tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
4. Remove drive belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Generator 2. Drive belt auto–tensioner 3. Crankshaft pulley
4. A/C compressor (models with A/C)
Idler pulley (models without A/C) 5. Water pump
6. Drive belt
A. Possible use range B. Range when new drive belt is installed C. Indicator
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TIMING CHAIN
Removal and Installation
INFOID:0000000005931017
CAUTION:
The rotating direction in dicated in the text indicates all directions seen from the engine front.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. Refer to SC-7, "Removal and Installation".
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-18, "
Changing Engine Oil".
CAUTION:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
3. Partially drain engine coolant from the radiator. Refer to CO-36, "
Changing Engine Coolant".
4. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-7, "
Adjustment".
5. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-26, "
Removal and Installation".
6. Remove the following parts. • Rocker cover: Refer to EM-151, "
Component".
• Drive belt: Refer to EM-132, "
Removal and Installation".
• Water pump pulley: Refer to CO-45, "
Component".
• Ground cable (between engine bracket (RH) and radiator core support)
7. Support the bottom surface of engine using a trans mission jack, and then remove the engine bracket and
insulator (RH). Refer to EM-197, "
Component".
8. Set No. 1 cylinder at TDC on its compression stroke with the following procedure:
a. Rotate crankshaft pulley (1) clockwise and align TDC mark (no paint) (B) to timing indicator (A) on front cover.
b. At the same time, make sure that the cam noses of the No.1 cyl- inder are located ( ) as shown.
• If not, rotate crankshaft pulley one revolution (360 degrees)and align as shown.
16. Oil pump drive chain 17. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 18. Timing chain tension guide
19. O-ring 20. Chain tensioner (for oil pump)
A. Refer to EM-160
B. Refer to EM-170
C : White paint mark (Not use for service)
PBIC3960E
1 : Camshaft (INT)
2 : Camshaft (EXH)
: Engine front
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