Steps # 76 - 110
76. Remove the upper half of the # 1 main bearing as follows:CAUTION:
While removing the upper half of the # 1 main bearing, be careful not to mar, nick, scratch, or of otherwise damage the crankshaft journal or the engine block where the bearing seats.
a. Use a 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) cotter pin to shape a special tool as shown in Figure 58:
^ Cut and shape the cotter pin to the dimensions shown.
^ This tool will be used to remove the upper half of the # 1 main bearing.
b. Install the special tool into the # 1 main bearing crankshaft journal oil hole.
^ Turn the crankshaft so the oil hole is in the position shown.
C. Slowly turn the crankshaft counterclockwise (as you face the front of the engine).
On the opposite side of the crankshaft:
^ As the crankshaft turns, the special tool will push out the upper half of the main bearing.
NOTE:
Observe the location of the bearing tang. Do not rotate the crankshaft in the direction that will push the tang into the block.
77. Choose the grade for the new # 1 main bearing as follows:
a. Check the color on the side of the bearing that you removed.
^ Check the color for the upper and lower halves - it may be different.
NOTE:
If color cannot be determined, refer to Claims Information.
b. Select a new main bearing that is one full grade above the bearing that was removed.
Examples: If Yellow was removed, which is grade 3; select grade 4 (Blue) for installation. If Blue/Yellow was removed, which is grade 34; select grade 45 (pink/blue) for installation.
78. Install the upper half of the new # 1 main bearing using the special tool and turning the engine in the opposite direction (clockwise):
CAUTION:
^ Make sure to tightly hold the bearing against the crankshaft journal with your fingers while turning the crankshaft.
^ Make sure the tool contacts only the end of the bearing and does not scratch the block or the bearing.
^ Be careful not to mar, nick, scratch, or otherwise damage the crankshaft journal or the engine block where the bearing seats.
79. Install the lower half of the new main bearing into the # 1 main bearing cap.
80. Use Plastigage(R) to make sure the new bearing fits within the specified tolerance.
^ Use Plastigage(R) size .001 - .003 inch (green package).
a. Remove oil and dust from the crankshaft journal and bearing.
b. Cut a Plastigage slightly shorter than the bearing width, and place it in the crankshaft axial direction, avoiding oil holes.
c. Install the # 1 main bearing cap.
d. Remove all main bearing bolts and remove all washers from the bolts.
e. Reinstall the main bearing beam using the original main bearing bolts.
f. Tighten the main bearing bolts to the specified torque.
^ Tighten the bolts in two stages:
Stage 1: 32.3 - 38.3 Nm
(3.3 - 3.9 kg-m, 24 - 28 ft-lb)
Stage 2: 90 - 95 degrees clockwise.
^ Use special tool BT-8653-A (torque angle meter).
^ This special tool is located in drawer 15 of the Nissan Special Tool Storage System.
^ Additional tools can be ordered from Tech.Mate.
IMPORTANT:
^ Do not tighten the angle by sight.
^ Use an angle type torque tool.
^ Do not rotate the crankshaft.
g. Remove all of the main bearing bolts in the order shown.
h. Remove the main bearing beam.
I. Remove the # 1 main bearing cap.
j. Use the scale supplied with the Plastigage.
k. Make sure the Plastigage measurement is within the following specification:
0.035 - 0.045 mm (0.0014 - 0.0018 in)
NOTE:
If the plastigage measurement is more than 0.045 mm (0.0018 in):
Use the plastigage measurement and the main bearing grade table shown in the parts information to select a bearing that will make the clearance less than 0.045 mm (0.0018 in):
81. Clean Plastigage from the crankshaft and the main bearing.
82. Check all of the main bearing bolts for reuse as follows:
a. Measure d1 and d2 as shown.
^ For d2, select the minimum diameter in the measuring area.
b. Subtract d2 measurement from d1.
c. If the difference between d1 and d2 exceeds 0.11 mm (0.0043 in), replace the bolt.
83. Apply new engine oil to the lower half of the # 1 main bearing.
84. Install the # 1 main bearing cap.
^ Make sure the arrow is pointing toward the front of the engine.
85. Reinstall the main bearing beam and all of the main bearing bolts.
^ Make sure the arrow on the main bearing beam is pointing toward the front of the engine.
^ Use new main bearing bolts as needed.
^ Lubricate the threads and seat surfaces of the bolts with new engine oil.
^ Tighten the bolts in the order shown.
^ Tighten the bolts in two stages:
Stage 1: 32.3 - 38.3 Nm
(3.3 - 3.9 kg-m, 24 - 28 ft-lb)
Stage 2: 90 - 95 degrees clockwise.
^ Use special tool BT-8653-A (torque angle meter).
^ This special tool is located in drawer 15 of the Nissan Special Tool Storage System.
^ Additional tools can be ordered from Tech.Mate.
IMPORTANT:
^ Do not tighten the angle by sight.
^ Use an angle type torque tool.
86. Rotate the engine 360 degrees to confirm even rotational force for one complete revolution.
87. Reinstall the oil pan baffle; 6 bolts.
^ Bolt torque:
8.8 Nm (0.90 kg-m, 78 in-lb)
88. Reinstall oil strainer; 2 bolts.
^ Bolt torque:
21 Nm (2.1 kg-m, 15 ft-lb)
89. Thoroughly clean all of the old sealant from the sealing surfaces of:
^ Upper oil pan sealing surfaces
^ Lower oil pan sealing surfaces
^ Engine block sealing surfaces
^ Bolt holes and threads for upper and lower oil pan
CAUTION:
Do not damage the mating surfaces.
90. Install new oil passage 0-ring seals.
^ Use petroleum jelly to hold the seals in place.
91. Apply sealant to the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
^ Use Nissan 1217H Liquid Gasket (P/N 999MP - 1217HP) or equivalent.
NOTE:
The upper oil pan should be installed within 5 minutes of applying sealant.
92. Install the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
93. Apply sealant to the top side of the upper oil pan as shown in Figures 79 and 80.
^ Use Nissan 1217H Liquid Gasket (P/N 999MP - 1217HP) or equivalent.
94. Install the upper oil pan and tighten the bolts in the order shown.
^ Bolt torque:
22 Nm (2.1 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
95. Reinstall 4 bolts connecting the rear of the lower oil pan to the transmission.
^ Bolt torque:
50 Nm (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)
96. Apply sealant to the lower oil pan.
^ Use Nissan 1217H Liquid Gasket (P/N 999MP - 1217HP) or equivalent.
^ Apply a continuous bead of sealant 4.5-5.5 mm (0.177-0.217 in) wide.
NOTE:
The lower oil pan should be installed within 5 minutes of applying sealant.
97. Install the lower oil pan and tighten the bolts in the order shown.
^ Bolt torque:
8.8 Nm (0.9 kg-m, 78 in-lb)
98. Remove and replace the right side differential side oil seal (axle seal).
^ Use axle seal driver J-50394 to install the new seal.
^ Axle seal driver J-50394 is part of CVT Service Tool Kit J-50255.
99. Reinstall all other parts in reverse order.
^ Go back to step 63 and use the Service Procedure steps in reverse order for installation and torque specification reference.
100. Once all parts have been reinstalled, reconnect the negative battery cable.
101. Refill the engine oil: Use Nissan Ester 5W-30 oil (P/N-999MP - 5W3OEP).
102. Refill the transmission fluid - use only Nissan CVT fluid NS2 (P/N 999MP - NS200P).
103. Refill the engine coolant - reuse the coolant that was drained.
^ Use usual procedures for filling the engine coolant. If needed, refer to the appropriate Service Manual.
^ For top off:
> 2009 - 2010: Use only Nissan L248SP Engine Green Coolant (P/N 999MP - AF000P).
> 2011 - 2012: Use only Nissan Blue Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant (P/N 999MP - L25500P).
104. Start the engine and check or leaks (coolant, oil, and exhaust gas).
105. After engine has reached operating temperature:
a. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes.
b. Make sure vehicle is parked in level area.
c. Use the dip stick to confirm the engine oil is at the full mark.
d. Make sure engine coolant in reservoir is full.
106. Perform a front wheel alignment.
^ Refer to the appropriate service manual for alignment specifications.
107. Reset the clock and the radio settings.
108. Reset the Automatic Temperature Control customer preferred settings.
109. Reinitialize each auto-up power window as follows:
a. Turn ignition ON.
b. Open window all the way DOWN.
c. Pull all the way UP on the switch and HOLD (close the window completely), continue to HOLD for 4 seconds after window is completely closed.
d. Confirm auto up/down operates correctly.
110. Inform the customer that:
^ Their Automatic Drive Positioner (ADP) settings will need to be reset.
^ Some navigation memory setting may need to be reset.