Nissan Cube. Manual - part 418

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Vehicle Underbody

1.

Remove ground cable at transaxle side.

2.

Remove drive shafts (RH and LH). Refer to 

FAX-15, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Remove rear torque rod (1).

4.

Preparation for the separation work of transaxle is as follows:
• Remove transaxle joint bolts which pierce at oil pan (upper) lower rear side. Refer to 

EM-32, "Exploded

View"

.

Removal

1.

Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) (A) or
equivalently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely sup-
port bottom of the engine and the transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Put a piece of wood or an equivalent as the supporting sur-
face, secure a completely stable condition.

2.

Remove upper torque rod (1), engine mounting bracket (RH)
(2), and engine mounting insulator (RH) (3).

3.

Remove engine mounting bracket (LH) through bolt-securing
nut (B).

4.

Carefully lower jack, or raise lift to remove the engine and the transaxle assembly. When performing work,
observe the following caution.

CAUTION:

• Check that no part interferes with the vehicle side.

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: Rear engine mounting bracket

A

: Front mark

: Vehicle front

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: Vehicle front

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: Engine mounting insulator (LH)

2

: Engine mounting bracket support (LH)

A

: Through not

: Vehicle front

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

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• Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
• During the removal, always be careful to prevent the vehicle from falling off the lift due to

changes in the center of gravity.

• If necessary, support the vehicle by setting jack or suitable tool at the rear.

Separation

1.

Install engine slinger to front cover front left side (A) and cylinder
head rear right side (B).

2.

Remove starter motor. Refer to 

STR-25, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Lift with a hoist and separate the engine from the transaxle assembly. Refer to 

TM-235, "Exploded View"

(CVT models) or 

TM-25, "Exploded View"

 (M/T models).

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Never allow engine oil to get on engine mounting insulator. Be careful not to damage engine mount-

ing insulator.

• Check that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting nuts and bolts.
• When installation directions are specified, install parts according to the direction marks on them

referring to the figure of components. Refer to 

EM-74, "Exploded View"

.

Upper Torque Rod (RH)

• Install upper torque rod (RH) (1), positioning dynamic damper (A)

as shown in the figure.

Engine Mounting Bracket (RH)

• Install engine mounting bracket (RH) to the engine side according to the following procedure.

1.

Temporarily tighten mounting bolts in the order of 1 to 4 as
shown in the figure.

2.

Tighten mounting bolts to the specified torque in the order of 1 to
4 as shown in the figure.

: Engine front

Slinger bolts

Front cover front left 
side:

: 32.9 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)

Cylinder head rear 
right side:

: 25.0 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

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: Engine mounting bracket (RH)

3

: Engine mounting insulator (RH)

: Vehicle front

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: Vehicle front

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Inspection for Leakage

The following are procedures for checking fluids leakage, lubricates leakage, and exhaust gases leakage.
• Before starting engine, check oil/fluid levels including engine coolant and engine oil. If less than required

quantity, fill to the specified level. Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

• 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 leak-

age 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 check there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids including

engine oil and engine coolant.

• Bleed air from lines and hoses of applicable lines, such as in cooling system.
• After cooling down engine, again check oil/fluid levels including engine oil and engine coolant. Refill to the

specified level, if necessary.

Summary of the inspection items:

*: Power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

Items

Before starting engine

Engine running

After engine stopped

Engine coolant

Level

Leakage

Level

Engine oil

Level

Leakage

Level

Transmission / 
transaxle fluid

AT & CVT Models

Leakage

Level / Leakage

Leakage

MT Models

Level / Leakage

Leakage

Level / Leakage

Other oils and fluids*

Level

Leakage

Level

Fuel

Leakage

Leakage

Leakage

Exhaust gases

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Leakage

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ENGINE STAND SETTING

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

ENGINE STAND SETTING

Setting

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NOTE:
Explained here is how to disassemble with engine stand supporting transaxle surface. When using different
type of engine stand, note with difference in steps and etc.
1.

Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle, and separate the transaxle from the
engine. Refer to 

EM-74, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Install engine to engine stand with the following procedure:

a.

Remove flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (CVT models).
• Secure flywheel (M/T models) or drive plate (CVT models) (1)

with a stopper plate [SST: KV11105210 (J-44716)] (A), and
remove mounting bolts.

CAUTION:

• Never disassemble them.
• Any dropped drive plate shall not be used.
NOTE:
This figure shows CVT models as an example.

b.

Remove pilot converter (1) using pilot bushing puller [SST:
ST16610001 (J-23907)] (A) or suitable tool. (CVT models)
NOTE:
M/T models have no pilot bushing.

c.

Lift the engine with a hoist to install it onto widely use engine stand.

CAUTION:

• Use the engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 135 kg (298 lb) or more] large

enough for supporting the engine weight. 

• If the load capacity of stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the poten-

tial risk of overturning stand.

- Intake manifold: Refer to 

EM-26, "Exploded View"

. 

- Exhaust manifold: Refer to 

EM-29, "Exploded View"

.

- Rocker cover: Refer to 

EM-40, "Exploded View"

.

NOTE:
The figure shows an example of widely used engine stand (A)
that can support mating surface of transaxle with flywheel (M/T
models) or drive plate (CVT models) removed.

CAUTION:

Before removing the hanging chains, check the engine
stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.

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