NISSAN VERSA 2006 Workshop Service Repair Manual

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TIMING CHAIN
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INSTALLATION
NOTE:
The figure shows the relationship between the matching mark on
each timing chain and that on the corresponding sprocket, with the
components installed.
1. Make sure that crankshaft key points straight up.
NOTE:
*: There are two outer grooves in camshaft sprocket (INT). The wider one is a matching mark.
2. If the timing chain tension guide (front cover side) is removed, install it to the front cover.
CAUTION:
Check the joint condition by sound or feeling.
3. Install crankshaft sprocket (2), oil pump sprocket (3) and oil
pump drive chain (1).

Install it by aligning matching marks on each sprocket and oil
pump drive chain.

If these matching marks are not aligned, rotate the oil pump
shaft slightly to correct the position.
CAUTION:
Check matching mark position of each sprocket after
installing the oil pump drive chain.
1 : Timing chain
2 : Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
3 : Timing chain slack guide
4 : Timing chain tensioner
5 : Oil pump sprocket
6 : Oil pump drive chain
7 : Chain tensioner (for oil pump)
8 : Crankshaft sprocket
9 : Timing chain tension guide
10 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
A : Matching mark (dark blue link)
B : Matching mark (stamping)
C : Crankshaft key position (straight up)
D : Matching mark (gold link)
E : Matching mark (orange link)
F : Matching mark (outer groove*)
A : Matching mark (stamping)
B : Matching mark (orange link)
C : Matching mark (dark blue link)
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4. Hold the WAF part of oil pump shaft (A), and then tighten the oil
pump sprocket bolt.
CAUTION:

Secure the oil pump shaft with the WAF part.

Never loosen the oil pump sprocket bolt by tightening the
oil pump drive chain.
5. Install chain tensioner (for oil pump) (1).

Fix the plunger at the most compressed position using a stop-
per pin (A), and then install it.

Securely pull out ( ) the stopper pin after installing the chain
tensioner (for oil pump).

Check matching mark position of oil pump drive chain and
each sprocket again.
6. Align the matching marks of each sprocket with the matching
marks of timing chain.
NOTE:
*: There are 2 outer grooves in camshaft sprocket (INT). The
wider one is a matching mark.

If these matching marks are not aligned, rotate the camshaft
slightly by holding the hexagonal portion to correct the posi-
tion.
CAUTION:
Check matching mark position of each sprocket and timing
chain again after installing the timing chain.
1 : Oil pan (upper)
2 : Oil pump
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1 : Camshaft sprocket (EXH)
2 : Camshaft sprocket (INT)
3 : Timing chain
A : Matching mark (dark blue link)
B : Matching mark (stamping)
C : Matching mark (outer groove*)
D : Matching mark (gold link)
E : Matching mark (stamping)
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7. Install the timing chain tension guide (3) and the timing chain
slack guide (2).
8. Install timing chain tensioner (1).

Fix the plunger at the most compressed position using a stop-
per pin (A), and then install it.

Securely pull out the stopper pin after installing the timing
chain tensioner.
9. Check matching mark position of timing chain and each sprocket again.
10. Apply new engine oil to new front oil seal joint surface.
11. Using a suitable tool install front oil seal so that each seal lip is oriented as shown.

Press-fit front oil seal until it is flush with front end surface of
front cover as shown below with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.

Press-fit oil seal straight to avoid causing burrs or tilting.

Never touch grease applied onto oil seal lip.
12. Install new O-ring to cylinder block.
1 : Timing chain
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A : Dust seal lip
B: Oil seal lip
: Engine front
: Engine rear
Within 0.3 mm (0.012 in) toward engine front
Within 0.5 mm (0.020 in) toward engine rear
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CAUTION:
Be sure O-rings a aligned properly.
13. Apply the sealant without breaks to the specified location using
Tool.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to
GI-46, "
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants" .
14. Make sure that matching marks of timing chain and each sprocket are still aligned.
CAUTION:

Make sure O-ring on cylinder block is correctly installed.

Be careful not to damage front oil seal by interference with front end of crankshaft.
15. Install front cover, and tighten bolts in numerical order as shown.
CAUTION:
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after liquid gas-
ket application.
NOTE:
Refer to the following for the installation position of bolts.
16. Tighten all bolts are in two stages to specified torque in numeri-
cal order as shown.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wipe off any excessive liquid gasket leaking.
17. Install crankshaft pulley.
CAUTION:

Never damage front oil seal lip section.Tool number WS39930000 ( – )
A : Liquid gasket application area
: Engine outside
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M6 bolts : No. 1
M10 bolts : No. 6, 7, 10, 11, 14
M12 bolts : No. 2, 4, 8, 12
M8 bolts : Except the above
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If needed use a plastic hammer, tap on its center portion (not circumference) to seat crankshaft
pulley.
18. Secure crankshaft pulley (1) using tool (A).
19. Apply new engine oil to thread and seat surfaces of crankshaft
pulley bolt.
20. Tighten crankshaft pulley bolt in three steps.
21. Put a paint mark (B) on crankshaft pulley (2), matching with any
one of six easy to recognize angle marks (A) on crankshaft pul-
ley bolt (1) flange.
22. Turn another 60 degrees clockwise (angle tightening) using
Tool.

Check the tightening angle with movement of one angle mark.
23. Make sure that crankshaft rotates clockwise smoothly.
24. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.Step 1 : 68.6 N·m (7.0 kg-m, 51 ft-lb)
Step 2 : 0 N·m (0 kg-m, 0 ft-lb)
Step 3 : 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
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Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A)
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REMOVAL
WA RN ING:

Put a “CAUTION: FLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.

Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.

Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
1. Release the fuel pressure. Refer to EC-81, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
2. Disconnect negative battery cable. Refer to SC-9, "
Removal and Installation" .
3. Remove front RH wheel. Refer to WT-6, "
ROAD WHEEL TIRE ASSEMBLY" .
4. Remove front fender protector (RH). Refer to EI-22, "
FENDER PROTECTOR" .
5. Drain engine coolant. Refer to CO-8, "
ENGINE COOLANT" .
NOTE:
Perform this step when engine is cold.
6. Remove the following parts.

Intake manifold; Refer to EM-18, "INTAKE MANIFOLD" .
1. O-ring 2. Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 3. Camshaft bracket
4. Camshaft sprocket (EXH) 5. Camshaft sprocket (INT) 6. Camshaft (EXH)
7. Camshaft (INT) 8. Valve lifter (EXH) 9. Valve lifter (INT)
10. Cylinder head
A. Refer to EM-51
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Rocker cover; Refer toEM-30, "IGNITION COIL, SPARK PLUG AND ROCKER COVER" .

Fuel tube and fuel injector assembly; Refer to EM-33, "FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE" .

Front cover, timing chain and related parts; Refer to EM-37, "TIMING CHAIN" .
7. Remove camshaft position sensor (PHASE) from camshaft bracket.
CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid dropping and shocks.

Never disassemble.

Never allow metal powder to adhere to magnetic part at sensor tip.

Never place sensor in a location where it is exposed to magnetism.
8. Put the matching mark (A) on the camshaft sprocket (INT) (2)
and the camshaft bracket (1) as shown.
NOTE:
It prevents the knock pin of the camshaft (INT) from engaging
with the incorrect pin hole when installing the camshaft sprocket
(INT).
9. Remove camshaft sprockets (INT) (1) and (EXH) (2).

Secure hexagonal part (A) of camshaft with a wrench. Loosen
camshaft sprocket bolts and remove camshaft sprocket.
CAUTION:

Never rotate crankshaft or camshaft while timing chain
is removed. It causes interference between valve and
piston.

Never loosen the bolts with securing anything other
than the camshaft hexagonal part or with tensioning
the timing chain.
10. Loosen bolts in reverse order as shown.
11. Cut liquid gasket by prying the position ( ) shown, and then
remove the camshaft bracket.
CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

A more adhesive liquid gasket is applied compared to
previous types when shipped, so it should not be forced
off the position not specified.
: Engine front
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12. Remove camshafts.
13. Remove valve lifters.
NOTE:
Identify installed positions, and store them without mixing them up.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Camshaft Runout
1. Put V-block on a precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 jour-
nal of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft
sprocket) because it has a different diameter from the other
four locations.
2. Set dial indicator (A) vertically to No. 3 journal.
3. Turn camshaft to one direction with hands, and measure the
camshaft runout on dial indicator. (Total indicator reading)
4. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Cam Height
1. Measure the camshaft cam height with a micrometer (A).
2. If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft.
Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter of camshaft journal with a micrometer
(A).
CAMSHAFT BRACKET INNER DIAMETER

Tighten camshaft bracket bolts with specified torque. Refer to EM-51, "INSTALLATION" for the tightening
procedure.Standard : Less than 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
Limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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Standard:
Intake : 44.605 - 44.795 mm (1.7560 - 1.7635 in)
Exhaust : 43.175 - 43.365 mm (1.6997 - 1.7072 in)
Limit:
Intake : 44.405 mm (1.7482 in)
Exhaust : 42.975 mm (1.6919 in)
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Standard:
No. 1 : 27.935 - 27.955 mm (1.0998 - 1.1006 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 24.950 - 24.970 mm (0.9823 - 0.9831 in)
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Measure the inner diameter of camshaft bracket with a bore
gauge (A).
CAMSHAFT JOURNAL OIL CLEARANCE

(Oil clearance) = (Camshaft bracket inner diameter) – (Camshaft journal diameter)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft or cylinder head, or both.
NOTE:
Camshaft bracket cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder head.
Replace whole cylinder head assembly.
Camshaft End Play
1. Install camshaft in cylinder head. Refer to EM-51, "INSTALLATION" for tightening procedure.
2. Install dial indicator in thrust direction on front end of camshaft.
Read the end play of dial indicator (A) when camshaft is moved
forward/backward (in direction to axis).

Measure the following parts if out of the standard.
–Dimension “A” for groove of cylinder head No. 1 journal
–Dimension “B” for camshaft flange

Refer to the standards above, and then replace camshaft and/
or cylinder head.
Camshaft Sprocket Runout
1. Put V-block on precise flat table, and support No. 2 and 5 journals of camshaft.
CAUTION:
Never support No. 1 journal (on the side of camshaft sprocket) because it has a different diameter
from the other four locations.
B : Measuring direction of inner diameter
Standard:
No. 1 : 28.000 - 28.021 mm (1.1024 - 1.1032 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 25.000 - 25.021 mm (0.9843 - 0.9851 in)
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Standard:
No. 1 : 0.045 - 0.086 mm (0.0018 - 0.0034 in)
No. 2, 3, 4, 5 : 0.030 - 0.071 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)
Limit:
: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
Standard : 0.075 - 0.153 mm (0.0030 - 0.0060 in)
Limit : 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
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Standard : 4.000 - 4.030 mm (0.1575 - 0.1587 in)
Standard : 3.877 - 3.925 mm (0.1526 - 0.1545 in)
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2. Measure the camshaft sprocket runout with a dial indicator (A).
(Total indicator reading)

If it exceeds the limit, replace camshaft sprocket.
Valve Lifter
Check if surface of valve lifter has any wear or cracks.

If anything above is found, replace valve lifter. Refer to EM-55,
"Valve Clearance" .
Valve Lifter Clearance
VALVE LIFTER OUTER DIAMETER

Measure the outer diameter of valve lifter with a micrometer (A).
VALVE LIFTER HOLE DIAMETER
Measure the diameter of valve lifter hole of cylinder head with an
inside micrometer (A).
VALVE LIFTER CLEARANCE

(Valve lifter clearance) = (Valve lifter hole diameter) – (Valve
lifter outer diameter)

If out of the standard, referring to the each standard of valve lifter outer diameter and valve lifter hole
diameter, replace either or both valve lifter and cylinder head.
INSTALLATION
1. Install valve lifters.

Install them in the original positions.
2. Install camshafts.Limit : 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
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Standard:
Intake : 33.977 - 33.987 mm (1.3377 - 1.3381 in)
Exhaust : 29.977 - 29.987 mm (1.1802 - 1.1806 in)
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Standard:
Intake : 34.000 - 34.021 mm (1.3386 - 1.3394 in)
Exhaust : 30.000 - 30.021 mm (1.1811 - 1.1819 in)
Standard: 0.013 - 0.044 mm (0.0005 - 0.0017 in)
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