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Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove the engine assembly. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
  2. Install Tools to the right side of cylinder block.
    1. Tool numbers: KV10117001 (--) 
    2. : KV10106500 (--) 

    Use the spacer on the engine rear side.

    Fig 1: Use The Spacer On The Engine Rear Side
    G00877013Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Lift engine and mount it on Tool.
    1. Tool numbers: KV10117001 (--): KV10106500 (--): ST0501S000 (--) 
    Fig 2: Lift Engine And Mount It On Tool
    G00877014Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • A commercial engine stand can be used.
      CAUTION: Use an engine stand that has a load capacity of approximately 220kg (441 lb) or more.
      NOTE: This example is an engine stand for holding at the transaxle mounting side with the drive plate removed.
    Fig 3: A Commercial Engine Stand Can Be Used
    G00877015Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the knock sensor.
    Fig 4: Remove The Knock Sensor
    G00877016Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Carefully handle sensor avoiding shocking it.
  5. Drain the engine of all coolant and oil.
  6. Remove the lower and upper oil pans. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  7. Remove the timing chain. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  8. Remove oil pump. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Remove the cylinder heads. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  10. Lock crankshaft using Tool, and remove drive plate (A/T) or flywheel bolts.
    • Loosen the bolts in diagonal order.
      1. Tool number: KV10117700 (J44716) 
    CAUTION:
    • Do not disassemble drive plate.
    • Never place the 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.
  11. Remove pilot bushing (M/T) or pilot converter (A/T) using Tool.
    1. Tool number ST16610001 (J23907) 
    Fig 5: Remove Pilot Bushing (M/T) Or Pilot Converter (A/T) Using Tool
    G00877017Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Cut away liquid gasket using Tool and remove rear oil seal retainer. Refer to "REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING ".
    1. Tool number KV10111100 (J37228) 
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
    • If rear oil seal retainer is removed, replace it with a new one.
    NOTE: Rear oil seal and retainer form a single part and are handled as an assembly.
    Fig 6: Cut Away Liquid Gasket Using Tool And Remove Rear Oil Seal Retainer
    G00877018Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove baffle plate from main bearing beam.
  14. Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies.
    1. Position the crankshaft pin corresponding to the connecting rod to be removed onto the bottom dead center.
    2. Remove the connecting rod cap.
    3. Using a hammer handle or similar tool, push the piston and connecting rod assembly out to the cylinder head side.
      • Before removing the piston and connecting rod assembly, check the connecting rod side clearance. Refer to "CONNECTING ROD ".
    Fig 7: Push The Piston And Connecting Rod Assembly Out To The Cylinder Head Side
    G00877019Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the connecting rod bearings.
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the connecting rod side bearings, note the installation position. Keep them in the correct order.
  16. Remove the piston rings from the piston.
    Fig 8: Remove The Piston Rings From The Piston
    G00877020Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Use a piston ring expander.
    • Before removing the piston rings, check the piston ring side clearance. Refer to "PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE ".
    CAUTION:
    • When removing the piston rings, be careful not to damage the piston. Do not expand the rings excessively.
    • Be careful to mark the rings if they are to be reused so they are installed in their original position.
  17. Remove the piston from the connecting rod as follows.
    1. Using a snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring.
      Fig 9: Remove The Piston From The Connecting Rod (1 Of 3)
      G00877021Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Heat the pistons to 60° - 70°C (140° - 158°F).
      Fig 10: Remove The Piston From The Connecting Rod (2 Of 3)
      G00877022Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Push out the piston pin with a suitable tool, with an outer diameter approximately 20 mm (0.8 in).
      Fig 11: Remove The Piston From The Connecting Rod (3 Of 3)
      G00877023Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Loosen the main bearing cap bolts in the order shown and remove the main bearing beam, bearing caps and crankshaft.
    • Before loosening the main bearing cap bolts, measure the crankshaft side clearance.  Refer to "OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANKSHAFT ".
      • Fig 12: Loosen The Main Bearing Cap Bolts In The Order Shown
      G00877024Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the oil jets.
    Fig 13: Remove The Oil Jets
    G00877025Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove the main bearings and thrust bearings from the cylinder block and main bearing caps.
    CAUTION: When removing them, note their direction and position. Keep them in the correct order for installation.
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