Removal and Replacement

ENGINE ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation












WARNING:
- Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
- For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the NISSAN Parts Catalog.

CAUTION:
- Do not start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool.
- If items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, follow the applicable procedures.
- Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking. Garage Jack And Safety Stand.
- In removing the drive shafts, be careful not to damage any transaxle grease seals.
- Before separating the engine and transaxle, remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Exploded View.
- Do not damage the edge of the crankshaft position sensor (POS) or the ring gear teeth.

REMOVAL
1. Release fuel pressure. Testing and Inspection.
2. Drain coolant. Changing Engine Coolant.
3. Drain power steering fluid. Draining.
4. Drain transaxle fluid. Changing.
5. Remove the engine under cover. Exploded View.
6. Remove the engine room cover. Service and Repair.
7. Remove front air duct, air duct hose and resonator assembly and air cleaner case assembly. Service and Repair.
8. Remove battery. Removal And Installation (Battery).
9. Remove ECM.
10. Remove transmission control module. Removal And Installation.
11. Remove battery ground cable with current sensor.
12. Remove battery tray and bracket. Removal And Installation (Battery Tray).
13. Remove cowl top extension. Removal And Installation.
14. Remove lower cowl top extension brace. Exploded View.
15. Remove IPDM E/R. Service and Repair.
16. Remove upper radiator hose.
17. Disconnect CVT cooler hoses.
18. Disconnect fuel hose quick connection at vehicle piping side. Removal And Installation.
19. Disconnect EVAP vacuum hose.
20. Disconnect heater hoses (engine side).
21. Remove coolant reservoir tank.
22. Disconnect transaxle shift control cables.
23. Remove lower radiator hose.
24. Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
25. Remove power steering reservoir.
26. Remove torque rod.
27. Remove RH engine mount.
28. Remove the cooling fan assembly. Removal And Installation.
29. Discharge and recover the R134a refrigerant. Service and Repair.
30. Remove the front drive shafts. Removal And Installation (Left Side) and Removal And Installation (Right Side).
31. Remove the rear lower insulator and torque rod.
32. Remove the front exhaust tube. Removal And Installation.
33. Disconnect the A/C high side and low side hoses from the A/C compressor. High-Pressure Flexible Hose, Removal And Installation For Low-Pressure Flexible Hose.





34. Install engine slingers into front of LH cylinder head and rear of
RH cylinder head.
- (A): RH cylinder head





- (B): LH cylinder head
35. Remove rear cover plate.
36. Remove the torque converter bolts.
37. Disconnect engine mount vacuum hoses.
38. Position a suitable support table under suspension member and engine assembly.
39. For additional safety, secure the engine in position with suitable tool.
40. Remove suspension member bolts. Removal And Installation.
41. Carefully lower the engine, transaxle assembly and suspension member using Tool, avoiding interference with the vehicle body.

Tool number : KV101J0010 (J-47242)

CAUTION:
- Before and during this procedure, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid any damage to, or any oil/grease smearing or spills onto the engine mount insulators.
42. Remove the starter motor. Service and Repair.
43. Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Exploded View.
44. Remove engine and transaxle harness, if necessary.
45. Separate the engine and transaxle from the suspension member and
46. Separate the engine from the transaxle.
47. Remove the drive plate. Dowel Pin Alignment.
48. Mount the engine on a suitable engine stand.
49. Drain engine oil. Removal and Replacement.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- Tighten transmission bolts to specification. Removal And Installation.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
- Before starting engine, check the levels of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. If less than required quantity, fill to the specified level.
- Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
- Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to fuel piping, check for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Start engine. With engine speed increased, check again for fuel leakage at connection points.
- Run engine to check for unusual noise and vibration.
- Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of engine coolant, engine oil, working fluid, fuel and exhaust gas.
- Bleed air from passages in pipes and tubes of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
- After cooling down engine, again check amounts of engine coolant, engine oil and working fluid. Refill to specified level, if necessary.
- Summary of the inspection items: