Nissan Pathfinder (2009 year). Manual - part 381
ENGINE ASSEMBLY
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The procedure is described assuming that you use a engine holding the surface, to which transmission is
installed.
a.
Remove drive plate.
• Holding crankshaft pulley bolts, lock crankshaft to remove drive plate bolts.
• Loosen bolts diagonally.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to damage drive plate. Especially avoid
deforming and damaging of signal plate teeth (circum-
ference position).
• Place the drive plate with signal plate surface facing
other than downward.
• Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
CAUTION:
Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough
for supporting the engine weight.
• If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to
reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
- Remove fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to
EM-45, "Removal and Installation"
- Remove intake manifold. Refer to
EM-29, "Removal and Installation"
- Remove rocker cover. Refer to
EM-41, "Removal and Installation"
.
- Other removable brackets.
CAUTION:
Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of
overturning.
28. Remove generator. Refer to
CHG-20, "Removal and Installation"
.
29. Remove engine mounting insulator bracket (upper) with power tool.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• When replacing an engine or transmission you must make sure the dowels are installed correctly
during reassembly.
• Improper alignment caused by missing dowels may cause vibration, oil leaks or breakage of driv-
etrain components.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
• Before starting the engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If the levels are
lower than required quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to
MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants"
• Use procedure below to check for fuel leakage.
• Turn ignition switch ON (with engine stopped). With fuel pressure applied to the fuel piping, check for fuel
leakage at the 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.
NOTE:
If hydraulic pressure inside timing chain tensioner drops after removal and installation, slack in the guide
may generate a pounding noise during and just after engine start. However, this is normal. Noise will stop
after hydraulic pressure rises.
• Warm up engine thoroughly to make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gas, or any oil/fluids including
engine oil and engine coolant.
• Bleed air from passages in lines and hoses, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down the engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to
specified level if necessary.
• Summary of the inspection items:
KBIA2491E
2009 Pathfinder