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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, and separate front suspension member, transaxle and transfer (AWD models) assembly from engine. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY  .
  2. Remove rear engine mounting bracket. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY  .
  3. Remove RH exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST  .
  4. Install engine sub-attachment with engine stand shaft [SST] right side of cylinder block.
    • Use spacer to engine front side.
      Fig 1: View Of Spacer
      G00908583Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Lift engine, and mount it onto engine stand [SST].
    Fig 2: View Of Engine Stand
    G00908584Courtesy 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 transaxle mounting side with drive plate removed.
  6. Drain engine oil. Refer to CHANGING ENGINE OIL .
  7. Drain engine coolant by removing cylinder block at "B" and "C" at both sides and cylinder block front at "A" as shown in the figure.
    Fig 3: Locating Block Drain Plugs
    G00908586Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove cylinder head. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD  .
  9. Remove knock sensor.
    CAUTION: Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocks.
  10. Remove drive plate.
    • Loosen mounting bolts in diagonal order.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not disassemble drive plate.
    • Never place drive plate 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 4: Checking Signal Plate For Damage
    G00908587Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove pilot converter using pilot bushing puller [SST] or suitable tool as necessary.
  12. 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: Rear oil seal and retainer make up a single part and are removed as assembly.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Oil Seal
    G00908588Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly with the following procedure:
    1. Position crankshaft pin corresponding to connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
    2. Remove connecting rod cap.
    3. Using hammer handle or similar tool, push piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
      Fig 6: Removing Piston
      G00908589Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove connecting rod bearings from connecting rod and connecting rod cap.
    CAUTION: When removing them, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
  15. Remove piston rings form piston.
    • 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 7: Removing Piston Rings
    G00908590Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove piston from connecting rod with the following procedure:
    1. Using snap ring pliers, remove snap ring.
      2. Fig 8: Removing Snap Ring
      G00908591Courtesy 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 9: Heating Piston With Industrial Use Drier
      G00908592Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Push out piston pin with stick of outer diameter approximately 20 mm (0.79 in).
      Fig 10: Removing Piston Pin
      G00908593Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove main bearing cap bolts.
    NOTE: Use TORX socket (size E14).
    • Before loosening main bearing cap bolts, measure crankshaft end play. Refer to CRANKSHAFT END PLAY  .
    • Loosen bolts in the reverse order shown in the figure in several different steps.
      Fig 11: Main Bearing Beam Torque Sequence
      G00908594Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove main bearing beam.
    Fig 12: View Of Main Bearing Beam Front Mark
    G00908595Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove main bearing caps.
    • Using main bearing cap bolts, remove main bearing cap while shaking it back-and-forth.
  20. Remove crankshaft.
  21. Remove main bearings and thrust bearings from cylinder block and main bearing caps.
    CAUTION: Identify installation positions, and store them without mixing them up.
  22. Remove oil jet.
    Fig 13: Removing Oil Jet
    G00908596Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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