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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Using compressed air, clean out the coolant and oil passages in the cylinder block, the cylinder bore and the crankcase to remove any foreign material.
    CAUTION: Use approved safety glasses to protect your eyes.
  2. Install the drain plugs on the cylinder block.
    • Apply RTV Silicone Sealant.

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

    • Replace the copper washers with new ones.
    Fig 1: Installing Drain Plugs
    G02110416Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the main bearings and the thrust bearings.
    1. Remove dust, dirt, and oil from the bearing mating surfaces of the cylinder block and lower cylinder block.
    2. Install the thrust bearings to both sides of the No. 3 main bearing journal on the cylinder block.
      • Install the thrust bearings with the oil groove facing the crankshaft arm (outside).
      Fig 2: Installing Thrust Bearings
      G02110417Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install the main bearings paying attention to their position and direction.
      • The main bearing with an oil hole and groove goes on the cylinder block. The one without them goes on the lower cylinder block.
      • Only the main bearing (on the cylinder block) for No. 3 journal has different specifications.
      • Before installing the bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing friction surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean it.
      • When installing, align the bearing stopper to the notch.
      • Make sure that the oil holes on the cylinder block and those on the corresponding bearing are aligned.
    Fig 3: Aligning Bearing Stopper to notch
    G02110418Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install the signal plate to the crankshaft.
    1. Signal plate bolts : 12 - 14 N.m (1.22 - 1.43 kg-m, 9 - 10 ft-lb) 
    1. Position the crankshaft and signal plate using a positioning dowel pin, and tighten the mounting bolts to specification.
      Fig 4: Installing Signal Plate
      G02110419Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Remove the dowel pin.
    CAUTION: Be sure to remove dowel pin before installing the crankshaft.
    NOTE: Dowel pins for the crankshaft and signal plate are supplied as a set for each.
  5. Install the crankshaft onto the cylinder block.
    • While turning the crankshaft by hand, check that it turns smoothly.
  6. Install the lower cylinder block.
    • Apply RTV Silicone Sealant to positions shown in the figure.
    NOTE: Cylinder block and lower cylinder block are machined together. Neither of them can be replaced separately.
    CAUTION: After the RTV Silicone Sealant is applied, the lower cylinder block installation must be finished within 5 minutes.
    Fig 5: Applying Sealant
    G02110420Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Tighten lower cylinder block mounting bolts in the numerical order shown and according to the following steps:
    1. Apply new engine oil to threads and seat surfaces of the mounting bolts.
    2. Tighten bolts No. 1 - 10 only in the order shown, to specification below.
      1. First tightening, bolts 1 - 10 only : 36.3 - 42.2 N.m (3.7 - 4.3 kg-m, 27 - 31 ft-lb) 
      Fig 6: Lower Cylinder Block Torque Sequence
      G02110421Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Tighten bolts No. 1 - 10 only in the order shown, to specification below.
      CAUTION: Use an angle wrench (special service tool) or protractor to check tightening angle. Do not make judgment by visual inspection.
      Fig 7: Checking Tightening Angle
      G02110422Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      1. Second tightening, bolts 1 - 10 only : 60° - 65° degrees rotation (target: 60° degrees) 
    4. Tighten bolts No. 11 - 22 only in the order shown, to specification.
      1. Third tightening, bolts 11 - 22 only : 19.6 - 24.5 N.m (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 15 - 18 ft-lb) 
      • Wipe off completely any protruding RTV Silicone Sealant on the exterior of engine.
      • Check crankshaft side clearance. Refer to CRANKSHAFT SIDE CLEARANCE  .
      • After installing the mounting bolts, make sure that the crankshaft can be rotated smoothly by hand.
  8. Install the rear oil seal.
    • Press the oil seal between cylinder block and crankshaft with a suitable drift.
    • Be careful not to touch the grease on the oil seal lip.
    • Be careful not to cause scratches or burrs when pressing in the rear oil seal.
      Fig 8: Installing Rear Oil Seal
      G02110423Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Press in rear oil seal to the position shown in the figure.
    Fig 9: Positioning Rear Oil Seal
    G02110424Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install the piston to the connecting rod. Assemble the components in their original positions.
    1. Using a snap ring pliers, install the snap ring to the grooves of the piston's rear side.
      • Insert the piston pin snap ring fully into groove.
    2. Install the piston to the connecting rod.
      • Using a heat gun, heat the piston [approximately 60° - 70 C° (140° - 158 °F)] until the piston pin can be pushed in by hand without excessive force. From the front to the rear, insert the piston pin into the piston and the connecting rod.
      • Assemble so that the front mark on the piston crown and the oil holes and the cylinder No. on the connecting rod are positioned as shown in the figure.
        • Fig 10: Assembling Piston & Rod Assembly
        G02110425Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Install the piston pin snap ring into the front of the piston.
      • Check that the connecting rod moves smoothly.
  10. Using a piston ring expander, install the piston rings. Assemble the components in their original positions.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the piston.
    • Position each ring with the gap as shown in the figure, referencing the piston front mark as the starting point.
    • Install the top ring and the second ring with the stamped surface facing upward.
    1. Stamped mark : A (top ring) 
    2. : 2A (second ring) 
    Fig 11: Positioning Piston Rings
    G02110426Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install the connecting rod bearings to the connecting rod and the connecting rod cap. Assemble the components in their original positions.
    • When installing the connecting rod bearings, apply engine oil to the bearing friction surface (inside). Do not apply oil to the back surface, but thoroughly clean the back.
    • When installing, align the connecting rod bearing stopper protrusion with the notch of the connecting rod to install.
    • Check the oil holes on the connecting rod and those on the corresponding bearing are aligned.
  12. Install the piston and connecting rod assembly to the crankshaft. Assemble the components in their original positions.
    • Rotate the crankshaft so the pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be installed is at the bottom dead center position.
    • Apply engine oil sufficiently to the cylinder bore, piston, and crankshaft pin.
    • Match the cylinder position number with the cylinder No. on the connecting rod for installation.
    • Using a piston ring compressor, install the piston with the front mark on the piston crown facing the front of the engine.
    Fig 12: Installing Piston Into Cylinder Block
    G02110428Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the crankshaft pin, resulting from an interference of the connecting rod big end.
  13. Install the connecting rod caps. Assemble the components in their original positions.
    • Match the stamped cylinder number marks on the connecting rod with those on the cap to install.
    Fig 13: Install Connecting Rod Caps
    G02110429Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Tighten the connecting rod bolt as follows:

    Apply engine oil to the threads and seats of the connecting rod bolts.

    CAUTION: Always use either an angle wrench or protractor. Avoid tightening based on visual check alone.
    1. Stage 1 : 18.6 - 20.6 N.m (1.9 - 2.1 kg-m, 14 - 15 ft-lb) 
    2. Stage 2 : Rotate bolts 85° - 95° degrees (target 90° degrees) 
    • Check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to CONNECTING ROD SIDE CLEARANCE  .
    • After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
  15. Install flywheel (M/T Models), or drive plate (A/T Models).
    • Install drive plate, reinforcement plate and pilot converter as shown in figure.
    • Using a drift with 33 mm (1.30 in) diameter, push pilot converter into the end of the crankshaft.
  16. Install the knock sensor.
    • Make sure that there is no foreign material on the cylinder block mating surface and the back surface of the knock sensor.
    • Install the knock sensor with the connector facing lower left by 45° as shown.
    • Do not tighten the mounting bolts while holding the connector.
    • Make sure that the knock sensor does not interfere with other parts.
    Fig 14: View Of Knock Sensor Alignment
    G02110432Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Knock sensor bolt : 15.7 - 26.5 N.m (1.6 -2.7 kg-m, 12 - 19 ft-lb) 

    CAUTION: If the knock sensor is dropped, replace it with new one.
  17. Install the crankshaft position sensor (POS).
    1. Crankshaft position sensor bolt : 5.4 - 7.3 N.m (0.55 - 0.75 kg-m, 48 - 65 in-lb) 
  18. Remaining installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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