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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member and transmission from engine. Refer to "ENGINE ASSEMBLY ".
  2. Remove engine mounting brackets (RH and LH). Refer to "ENGINE ASSEMBLY ".
  3. Remove exhaust manifold (right bank). Refer to "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST ".
  4. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST] to right side of cylinder block.
    • Use spacer to engine rear side.
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Engine Sub-Attachment With Engine Stand Shaft With Torque Specifications
    G02400957Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST].
    Fig 2: Lifting Engine, & Mounting Onto Engine Stand
    G02400958Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • A widely use engine stand can be used.
      CAUTION: Use engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 220 kg (441 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
      NOTE: This example is engine stand for holding at transmission mounting side with flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models) removed.
    Fig 3: Widely Using Engine Stand
    G02400959Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Drain engine oil. Refer to "CHANGING ENGINE OIL ".
  7. Drain engine coolant by removing water drain plugs from cylinder block both sides at "B" and "C" and cylinder block front side at "A" as shown in the figure.
    Fig 4: Drain Engine Coolant By Removing Water Drain Plugs From Cylinder Block Both Sides At "B" & "C" & Cylinder Block Front Side At "A"
    G02400960Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove clutch cover and clutch disc (M/T models). Refer to "CLUTCH DISC, CLUTCH COVER ".
  9. Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (A/T models). Fix crankshaft with ring gear stopper [SST], and remove mounting bolts.
    • Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
    • Use TORX socket for flywheel mounting bolts (size: T55, commercial service tool)
    Fig 5: Removing Clutch Cover & Clutch Disc
    G02400961Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not disassemble flywheel (M/T models) and drive plate (A/T models).
    • Do not place drive plate (A/T models) with signal plate 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 6: Checking Drive Plate
    G02400962Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove cylinder head. Refer to "CYLINDER HEAD ".
  11. Remove knock sensor.
    CAUTION: Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.
  12. Remove pilot bushing (M/T models) or pilot converter (A/T models) using pilot bushing puller [SST] or suitable tool as necessary.
    Fig 7: Remove Pilot Bushing (M/T Models) Or Pilot Converter (A/T Models) Using Pilot Bushing Puller [SST] Or Suitable Tool As Necessary
    G02400963Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
    • Remove by inserting screwdriver between main bearing cap and rear oil seal retainer.
    CAUTION: If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with new one.
    NOTE: Regard both rear oil seal and retainer as an assembly.
  14. Remove baffle plate from main bearing beam.
  15. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly as follows:
    1. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
    2. Remove connecting rod bearing cap.
    3. Using hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
      CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the cylinder wall and crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big end.
    Fig 8: Pushing Piston & Connecting Rod Assembly Out To Cylinder Head Side
    G02400964Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove connecting rod bearings from connecting rod and connecting rod bearing cap.
    CAUTION: Identify installation position, and store them without mixing them up.
  17. Remove piston rings form piston.
    • Before removing piston rings, check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ".
    • Use piston ring expander (commercial service tool).
    CAUTION:
    • When removing piston rings, be careful not to damage piston.
    • Be careful not to damage piston rings by expanding them excessively.
    Fig 9: Removing Piston Rings From Piston
    G02400965Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove piston from connecting rod as follows:
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.
      Fig 10: Removing Snap Ring
      G02400966Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Heat piston to 60 to 70°C (140 to 158°F) with industrial use drier or equivalent.
      Fig 11: Heating Piston With Industrial Use Drier Or Equivalent
      G02400967Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Push out piston pin with stick of outer diameter approximately 20 mm (0.79 in).
    Fig 12: Pushing Out Piston Pin With Stick Of Outer Diameter
    G02400968Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove main bearing cap bolts.
    NOTE: Use TORX socket (size E14).
    • Before loosening main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft end play. Refer to "CRANKSHAFT END PLAY ".
    • Loosen main bearing cap bolts in reverse order shown in the figure in several different steps.
    Fig 13: Loosen Main Bearing Cap Bolts In Reverse Order
    G02400969Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove main bearing beam.
    Fig 14: Removing Main Bearing Beam
    G02400970Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove main bearing caps.
    • Using main bearing cap bolts, remove main bearing cap while shaking it back-and-forth.
    Fig 15: Removing Main Bearing Cap
    G02400971Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove crankshaft.
  23. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing caps.
    CAUTION: Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
  24. Remove oil jet.
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