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Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 389

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CYLINDER HEAD

STANDARD

INTAKE (identification color: pink)

EXHAUST (identification color: green)

Free height

43.72 - 43.92 mm (1.7213 - 1.7291 in)

45.29 - 45.49 mm (1.7831 - 1.7909 in)

Installation height

35.30 mm (1.390 in)

Installation load

151 - 175 N (15.4 - 17.8 kg-f, 34 - 39 lb-f)

Height during valve
open

25.30 mm (0.9961 in)

26.76 mm (1.0535 in)

Load with valve open

351 - 394 N (35.8 - 40.2 kg-f, 79 - 89 lb-f)

318 - 362 N (32.4 - 37.8 kg-f, 72 - 81 lb-f)

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

• Place chocks at the front and back of the rear wheels.

• For engines not equipped with slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts as described in the Parts

Catalog.

CAUTION:

• Do not start working until the exhaust system and coolant are cool.

• If items or work required are not covered by the engine main body section, refer to the applicable

sections.

• Use the correct supporting points for lifting and jacking. Refer to

GI-33, "Garage Jack and Safety

Stand"

• In removing the drive shaft, be careful not to damage the grease seals on the transaxle.

• Wear electrically insulated gloves and pull out the service plug grip before inspection procedures

may require disconnecting high voltage connectors. Be sure to carry the removed service plug grip

because other workers install it by mistake.

• Never touch the high voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes after the service plug grip is

removed.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the inverter upper LH bracket.
2. Release fuel pressure. Refer to

EC-465, "Inspection"

3. Disconnect the 12-volt negative battery terminal.
4. Disconnect the fuel rail at the fuel hose quick connector (engine side).
5. Drain the engine oil. Refer to

LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil"

6. Drain the engine and inverter coolant. Refer to

CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant"

HBC-636, "Replace-

ment"

7. Remove the engine undercover.
8. Drain transaxle fluid. Refer to

TM-24, "Replacement"

9. Remove engine cover using power tool.
10. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to

EM-24, "Removal and Installation"

11. Remove the ECM bracket.
12. Remove cowl top. Refer to

EXT-17, "Removal and Installation"

13. Remove strut brace. Refer to

FSU-13, "Exploded View"

14. Disconnect and set aside the IPDM/ER and remove the IPDM/ER bracket. Refer to

PCS-39, "Removal

and Installation"

15. Remove upper and lower radiator hoses (engine side).
16. Disconnect fuel lines.
17. Remove the inverter with converter assembly. Refer to

HBC-638, "Removal and Installation"

18. Disconnect the heater hoses.
19. Disconnect and set aside the brake ECU. Refer to

BRC-198, "Removal and Installation"

20. Remove front LH and RH wheels and tires. Refer to

WT-62, "Adjustment"

RH engine mount torque rod

RH engine support bracket

RH engine mounting insulator

RH engine mounting bracket

Front engine mounting bracket

Front engine mounting insulator

LH engine mounting insulator

Rear engine mounting insulator bracket

Rear engine mounting insulator

10.

Rear engine mount torque rod

11.

Rear engine mount torque rod bracket

40 N·m (4.1 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)

41 N·m (4.2 kg-m, 30 ft-lb)

47 N·m (4.8 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)

50 N·m (5.1 kg-m, 37 ft-lb)

70 N·m (7.1 kg-m, 52 ft-lb)

103 N·m (11 kg-m, 76 ft-lb)

Follow installation procedure

Front

ENGINE ASSEMBLY

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21. Remove the lower side bolt of the lower shaft assembly.
22. Remove the engine under covers and splash shield using power

tool.

23. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

24. Remove the left and right drive shafts. Refer to

FAX-11,

"Removal and Installation (Left Side)"

FAX-12, "Removal and

Installation (Right Side)"

25. Disconnect the electric compressor pipes and connectors. Refer

HA-31, "Removal and Installation"

26. Disconnect the transaxle shift controls.

27. Install engine slingers into front left cylinder head and rear right

cylinder head.

• Use the proper slingers and bolts as described in the Parts

Catalog.

28. Support engine and transaxle assembly with engine lifting equipment from the top with the vehicle raised

on a hoist.

29. Remove the RH engine mount torque rod, RH engine support bracket, RH engine mounting insulator and

RH engine mounting bracket.

30. Remove the front suspension member bolts.
31. Lower the engine and transaxle assembly on the front suspension member from the engine compartment

using Tool.

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 mounting insulators.

32. Remove the engine and transaxle assembly from the front suspension member.
33. Separate the engine from the transaxle. Refer to

TM-36, "Removal and Installation"

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Be sure the grommet (1) is installed flush with the flange plane as

shown prior to mating the engine and transaxle.

CAUTION:

Do not use lubricating oil for lubricant.

NOTE:

Be careful that the edge does not protrude from the socket.

• Do not allow oil to get on mounting insulators. Be careful not to damage mounting insulators.

• If parts have a direction mark (arrow) this indicates front of the vehicle, and the parts must be installed

according to the identification mark.

SGIA0844E

Slinger bolts - front

: 48 N·m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb)

Slinger bolts - rear

: 28 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 21 ft-lb)

ALBIA0207ZZ

Tool number

: — (J-47242)

ALDIA0206ZZ

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