Engine: Service and Repair

ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation






WARNING:
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the NISSAN Parts Catalog.

CAUTION:
- Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool.
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, follow the applicable procedures.
- Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking. Refer to Garage Jack And Safety Stand.
- In removing the drive shafts, be careful not to damage any transaxle grease seals.
- Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
- Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.

REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Refer to Testing and Inspection.
2. Drain coolant. Refer to Service and Repair.
3. Drain power steering fluid. Refer to Draining.
4. Drain transaxle fluid. Refer to Service and Repair.
5. Remove the engine cover, and the engine undercover using power tool.
6. Remove front air inlet duct.
7. Remove air intake duct and air cleaner case assembly with mass air flow sensor.
8. Remove battery. Refer to Removal and Installation.
9. Remove ECM.
10. Remove transmission control module.
11. Remove battery ground cable with current sensor.
12. Remove battery tray and bracket. Refer to Removal And Installation (Battery Tray).
13. Remove strut bar using power tools.
14. Remove cowl top extension. Refer to Removal And Installation.
15. Remove IPDM E/R.
16. Remove upper radiator hose.
17. Disconnect CVT cooler hoses.
18. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Refer to Removal and Installation.
19. Disconnect evap vacuum hose.
20. Disconnect heater hoses (engine side).
21. Remove coolant reservoir tank.
22. Disconnect transaxle shift control cables.
23. Remove lower radiator hose.
24. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
25. Remove power steering reservoir.
26. Remove engine mount stay.
27. Remove RH upper engine mount insulator.
28. Remove LH insulator nut.
29. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Refer to Service and Repair.
30. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Refer to Refrigeration System.
31. Remove the front drive shafts. Refer to Removal and Installation (Left Side) and Removal and Installation (Right Side).
32. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tools. Refer to Removal and Installation.
33. Remove the A/C compressor using power tools. Refer to Service and Repair.





34. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of RH cylinder head.
- (A): RH cylinder head





- (B): LH cylinder head
35. Remove rear cover plate.
36. Remove the torque converter bolts.
37. Disconnect engine mount vacuum hoses.
38. Position a suitable support table under suspension member and engine assembly.
39. Disconnect the LH transaxle mount and the RH engine mount.
40. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with suitable tool.
41. Remove suspension member bolts. Refer to Removal and Installation.
42. Carefully lower the engine, transaxle assembly and suspension member using Tool, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.

CAUTION:
- Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mount insulators.

Tool number : KV101J0010 (J-47242)

43. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Service and Repair.
44. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
45. Remove engine and transaxle harness.
46. Separate the engine and transaxle and mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
47. Drain engine oil.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
Tighten transmission bolts to specification. Refer to Removal And Installation.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, engine oil, working fluid, fuel and exhaust gas.
- Bleed air from passages in pipes and tubes of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check amounts of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. Refill to specified level, if necessary.
- Summary of the inspection items: