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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Fully air-blow engine coolant and engine oil passages in cylinder block, cylinder bore and crankcase to remove any foreign material.
    CAUTION: Use a goggles to protect your eye.
  2. Install each plug to cylinder block as shown.
    • Apply sealant to the thread of water drain plugs "A" and "B". Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    • Apply sealant to the thread of plugs "C". Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
    • Apply sealant to the thread of plug "D". Use Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
      NOTE: For Canada, "D" in the figure is not plug but block heater. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
    • Replace washers with new one.
      Fig 1: Installing Plug To Cylinder Block
      G03592555Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Tighten each plug as specified below.

      Block Plug and Block Heater Installation 

      PLUG TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION

      Part Washer Tightening Torque
      A No 19.6 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
      B Reuse No 9.8 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
      New 6.0 N.m (0.61 kg-m, 53 in-lb)
      C Yes 116 N.m (11.8 kg-m, 85 ft-lb)
      D Plug Yes 62 N.m (6.3 kg-m, 46 ft-lb)
      Block heater 73.5 N.m (7.5 kg-m, 54 ft-lb)
  3. Install oil jet.
    • Insert oil jet dowel pin into cylinder block dowel pin hole, and tighten bolts.
      Fig 2: Inserting Oil Jet Dowel Pin Into Cylinder Block Dowel Pin Hole
      G03592556Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install main bearings and thrust bearings as follows:
    1. Remove dust, dirt, and engine oil on bearing mating surfaces of cylinder block and main bearing caps.
    2. Install thrust bearings to the both sides of the No. 3 journal housing on cylinder block.
      • Install thrust bearings with the oil groove facing crankshaft arm (outside).
      • Install thrust bearing with a projection on one end on cylinder block, Align projection with mating notch.
        Fig 3: Installing Thrust Bearings
        G03592557Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install main bearings paying attention to the direction.
      • Main bearing with oil hole and groove goes on cylinder block. The one without them goes on lower cylinder block.
      • Before installing main bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
      • When installing, align main bearing stopper protrusion to cutout of cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
      • Ensure the oil holes on cylinder block and those on the corresponding bearing are aligned.
        Fig 4: Installing Main Bearings
        G03592558Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install crankshaft to cylinder block.
    • While turning crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
  6. Inspect the outer diameter of lower cylinder block bolt. Refer to "LOWER CYLINDER BLOCK BOLT OUTER DIAMETER ".
  7. Install lower cylinder block as follows:
    NOTE: Lower cylinder block cannot be replaced as a single part, because it is machined together with cylinder block.
    1. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket using Tool to lower cylinder block as shown.

      Tool number : WS39930000 (-) 

      Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent.  Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".

      CAUTION: After liquid gasket is applied, rear oil seal installation must be finished within 5 minutes. Therefore, the following procedure must be performed quickly.
    2. Tighten lower cylinder block as follows:
      Fig 5: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket
      G03592559Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of the bolts.
      2. Tighten M8 bolts in numerical order as shown from No. 17 to 24.

        Bolts 17 - 24 : 22.1 N.m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb) 

        CAUTION: Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on rear oil seal installation surface.
        NOTE: There are more processes to complete the tightening bolts. However stop procedure here to install rear oil seal.
        Fig 6: Tightening Sequence Of Lower Cylinder Block Bolts
        G03592560Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install rear oil seal. Refer to "INSTALLATION ".
    4. Restart tightening of lower cylinder block bolts as follows:
      1. Tighten M10 bolts in numerical order as shown from No. 1 to 16.
        NOTE: Use TORX socket (size E14) for bolts No. 1 to 16 (M10 bolt).

        Bolts 1 - 16 : 35.3 N.m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb) 

        Fig 7: Tightening Sequence of Lower Cylinder Block Bolts
        G03592561Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      2. Turn M10 bolts 90° clockwise in numerical order from No. 1 to 16 using Tool.

        Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A) 

        CAUTION: Use angle wrench Tool to check tightening angle. Do not make judgement by visual inspection.
        Fig 8: Turning Bolts Clockwise
        G03592562Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
        • After installing the bolts, make sure that crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
        • Wipe off completely any protruding liquid gasket on front side of the engine.
        • Check the crankshaft end play. Refer to "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ".
  8. Inspect the outer diameter of connecting rod bolt. Refer to "CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER ".
  9. Install piston to connecting rod as follows:
    1. Install new snap ring to the groove of piston rear side using suitable tool.
      • Insert it fully into groove to install.
    2. Install piston to connecting rod.
      • Using industrial use drier or similar tool, heat piston until piston pin can be pushed in by hand without excess force [approx. 60° to 70 °C (140° to 158 °F)]. From the front to the rear, insert piston pin into piston and connecting rod.
      • Assemble so that the front mark on the piston head and the cylinder number on connecting rod are positioned as shown.
    3. Install new snap ring to the groove of the piston front side.
      • Insert it fully into groove to install.
      • After installing, make sure that connecting rod moves smoothly.
        Fig 9: Installing Snap Ring To Groove Of Piston Front Side
        G03592563Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install piston rings using piston ring expander or suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • When installing piston rings, be careful not to damage piston.
    • Be careful not to damage piston rings by expending them excessively.
      Fig 10: Installing Piston Rings Using Piston Ring Expander
      G03592564Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • If there is stamped mark on ring, mount it with marked side up.
      NOTE: If there is no stamp on ring, no specific orientation is required for installation.

      Stamped mark: 

      Top ring : - 

      Second ring : R 

      Fig 11: Identifying Stamped Mark On Ring
      G03592565Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Position each ring with the gap as shown referring to the piston front mark.
      Fig 12: Positioning Each Ring With Gap
      G03592566Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ".
  11. Install connecting rod bearings to connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.
    • Before installing connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing surface (inside). Do not apply engine oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
    • When installing, align connecting rod bearing stopper protrusion with cutout of connecting rods and connecting rod bearing caps to install.
    • Ensure the oil hole on connecting rod and that on the corresponding bearing are aligned.
      Fig 13: Installing Connecting Rod Bearings To Connecting Rod And Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
      G03592567Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install piston and connecting rod assembly to crankshaft.
  13. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be installed onto the bottom dead center.
  14. Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston and crankshaft pin journal.
  15. Match the cylinder position with the cylinder number on connecting rod to install.
    NOTE: Be sure that front mark on piston head is facing front of engine.
  16. Install piston with the front mark on the piston head facing the front of engine using Tool.

    Tool number : EM03470000 (J-8037) 

    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big end.
    Fig 14: Installing Piston
    G03592568Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Install connecting rod bearing cap.
    • Match the stamped cylinder number marks on connecting rod with those on connecting rod bearing cap to install.
    • Be sure that front mark on connecting rod bearing cap is facing front of engine.
      Fig 15: Installing Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
      G03592569Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Tighten connecting rod bolts as follows:
    1. Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of connecting rod bolts.
    2. Tighten connecting rod bolts.

      Connecting rod bolt : 19.6 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 14 ft-lb) 

    3. Then tighten all connecting rod bolts 90° clockwise.
      CAUTION: Always use Tool. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.

      Tool number : KV10112100 (BT-8653-A) 

      • After tightening connecting rod bolts, make sure that crankshaft rotates smoothly.
      • Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ".
        Fig 16: Checking Connecting Rod Bolts
        G03592570Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install pilot converter (A/T models).
    • With drift of the following outer diameter, press-fit as far as it will go.

      Pilot converter : Approx. 33 mm (1.30 in) 

      Fig 17: Installing Pilot Converter (A/T Models)
      G03592571Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Press-fit pilot converter with its chamfer facing crankshaft as shown. (A/T models)
      Fig 18: Press-Fitting Pilot Converter
      G03592572Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Install knock sensors.
    • Install knock sensor so that connector faces rear of engine.
    • After installing knock sensor, connect harness connector, and lay it out to rear of engine.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not tighten bolts while holding connector.
      • If any impact by dropping is applied to knock sensor, replace it with new one.
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder block mating surface and the back surface of knock sensor.
      • Make sure that knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
        Fig 19: Installing Knock Sensors
        G03592573Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly after this step.

    Drive plate (A/T models) 

    • Install drive plate and reinforcement plate as shown.
    • Holding ring gear using Tool.

      Tool number : KV10117700 (J-44716) 

    • Tighten bolts crosswise over several times.
      Fig 20: Installing Drive Plate And Reinforcement Plate
      G03592574Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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