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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Install the engine on the engine stand.
  3. Remove the knock sensor.
    CAUTION: Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocking it.
  4. Drain the engine of all coolant and oil.
  5. Remove the oil pan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove the timing chain. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  7. Remove the cylinder head. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the driveplate (CVT).
    1. Secure driveplate (CVT) using Tool, and remove bolts.

      Tool number: KV10117700 (J-44716) 

      NOTE: Match mark the driveplate (CVT) position to the crankshaft dowel pin prior to removal to assist in installation.
      • Loosen bolts in diagonal order.
      CAUTION:
      • Do not disassemble drive plate.
      • Never place the drive plate with signal late facing down.
      • When handling signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
      • Handle signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized.
    Fig 1: Checking Drive Plate For Deformation Or Cracks
    G04878452Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove converter (CVT) using Tool.

    Tool number: ST16610001 (J-23907) 

    Fig 2: Removing Converter (CVT) Using Tool
    G04886145Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Cut away liquid gasket and remove rear oil seal retainer using Tool. Refer to "REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ".

    Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage mating surface.
    • If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new one.
    NOTE: Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are handled as an assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Oil Seal
    G04886102Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
    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. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
      • Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to "CONNECTING ROD ".
    Fig 4: Pushing Connecting Rod Assembly Out To Cylinder Head
    G04899809Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the connecting rod side bearings, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
  13. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
    • Use a piston ring expander.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the piston rings, be careful not to damage the piston. Do not expand the rings excessively.
    • Be careful to mark the rings if they are to be reused so they are installed in their original position.
    Fig 5: Identifying Piston Rings Expander
    G04878457Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove the piston from the connecting rod as follows.
    1. Remove the snap ring, using snap ring pliers.
      Fig 6: Identifying Snap Ring Pliers
      G04914935Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Heat the pistons to 60° - 70°C (140° - 158°F).
      Fig 7: Heating Piston
      G04886150Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Push out the piston pin using a suitable tool, with an outer diameter approximately 20 mm (0.8 in).
    Fig 8: Pushing Out Piston Pin
    G04914937Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the rear oil seal retainer from the cylinder block.
    • Insert a screwdriver or similar tool between the rear end of the crankshaft counter weight and rear oil seal retainer, and separate the liquid gasket to remove.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
    NOTE: When replacing the rear oil seal during on-vehicle service, it is necessary to remove the oil pan. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  16. Loosen the bolts in the numerical order as shown and remove the main bearing beam, bearing caps and crankshaft.
    • Before loosening the main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft side clearance.

      Refer to "CRANKSHAFT ".

    Fig 9: Identifying Main Bearing Caps Bolts With Loosening Sequence
    G04886152Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove the oil jets.
  18. Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
    • When removing them, note the direction and position. Keep them in the correct order for installation.
    Fig 10: Inserting Oil Jet Dowel Pin Into Cylinder Block Dowel Pin Hole
    G04878464Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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