Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transmission surface. When using different type of engine stand, note steps may be different.

Remove engine assembly and mount engine to stand. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, make sure engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
Drain engine coolant by removing the cylinder block drain plugs "A", "B", "C" and "D" as shown.

Fig 1: Removing Cylinder Block Drain Plugs
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Remove the following components and associated parts (the parts referred to in step 1 are not included here).
- Oil pan and oil strainer. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Crankshaft pulley, front cover and timing chain. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Camshaft. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Cylinder head. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
Remove knock sensor.
CAUTION: Carefully handle the sensor, avoiding shocks.
Check connecting rod side clearance. Refer to "CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE ".
Remove the piston and connecting rod assembly as follows.
1. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
2. Remove the connecting rod cap.
3. Push the piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side using suitable tool.
  
  Fig 2: Pushing Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly Out To Cylinder Head Side
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Remove the connecting rod bearings.
CAUTION: When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
Check piston ring side clearance. Refer to "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ".
Remove the piston rings from the piston using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
- Do not damage piston.
- Do not damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Piston Rings
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Remove piston from connecting rod as follows.
1. Remove snap ring using suitable tool.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Piston Snap Ring
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2. Heat piston to 60° to 70°C (140° to 158°F) using suitable tool.
  
  Fig 5: Heating Piston
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3. Push out piston pin using suitable tool.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Piston Pin
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Separate and remove rear oil seal retainer from cylinder block.
CAUTION: Do not damage mating surface.
Remove the rear oil seal from the rear oil seal retainer.
Measure the crankshaft side clearance. Refer to "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ".
Remove the main bearing caps as follows:
- Loosen bolts in several different steps.
1. Loosen the side bolts (M10) starting from 30 to 21 to remove.
2. Loosen the main bearing cap sub bolts (M9) starting from 20 to 11 to remove.
3. Loosen the main bearing cap bolts (M12) starting from 10 to 1 to remove.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Loosening Sequence Of Main Bearing Caps Bolts
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4. Remove the main bearing cap.
  - Insert bolts (2) into bolt holes, and then remove main bearing cap by lifting up and shaking forward and backward.
    
    Fig 8: Removing Main Bearing Cap
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Remove the crankshaft.
Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
- When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
Remove the pilot converter using Tool if necessary.
Tool number: ST16610001 (J-23907)

Fig 9: Removing Pilot Converter
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