Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual — part 62

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ENGINE ASSEMBLY

Outline

Remove the engine and the transaxle assembly from the vehicle downward. Separate the engine and the tran-
saxle.

Preparation

1.

Release fuel pressure. Refer to

EC-978, "Inspection"

.

2.

Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to

CO-30, "Draining"

.

CAUTION:

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.

3.

Remove the following parts.
• Engine undercover
• Engine cover: Refer to

EM-146, "Exploded View"

.

• Front fender protector (RH and LH): Refer to

EXT-21, "Exploded View"

.

• Front road wheels and tires: Refer to

WT-4, "Road Wheel"

.

• Battery and battery tray: Refer to

PG-118, "Exploded View"

.

• Air duct and air cleaner case assembly: Refer to

EM-144, "Exploded View"

.

• Radiator hose (upper and lower) and cooling fan assembly: Refer to

CO-34, "Exploded View"

.

• Exhaust front tube: Refer to

EX-10, "Exploded View"

.

Engine Room LH

1.

Disconnect all connections of engine harness around the engine mounting insulator (LH), and then tem-
porarily secure the engine harness into the engine side.

CAUTION:

Protect connectors using a resin bag against foreign materials during the operation.

2.

Disconnect fuel feed hose at engine side. Refer to

EM-155, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Disconnect heater hoses. Refer to

CO-44, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Disconnect control linkage from transaxle. Refer to

TM-63, "Exploded View"

.

5.

Remove ground cable at transaxle side.

Engine Room RH

1.

Disconnect vacuum hose from intake manifold. Refer to

EM-146, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Disconnect A/C piping from A/C compressor, and temporarily fasten it on vehicle with a rope (with A/C
models). Refer to

HA-39, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Disconnect reservoir tank hoses. Refer to

CO-34, "Exploded View"

.

Vehicle Underbody

1.

Remove front wheel sensor (LH and RH) for ABS from steering knuckle. Refer to

BRC-67, "FRONT

WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View"

.

2.

Remove brake caliper assembly with piping connected from steering knuckle. Temporarily secure it on the
vehicle side with a rope to avoid load on it. Refer to

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded

View"

.

3.

Disconnect steering outer sockets from steering knuckle. Refer to

ST-13, "Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove rear torque rod.

5.

Remove drive shafts (LH and RH). Refer to

FAX-15, "HR16DE MODELS : Exploded View"

(2WD models)

or

FAX-55, "Exploded View"

(4WD models).

6.

Remove propeller shaft (4WD models). Refer to

DLN-110, "Exploded View"

.

7.

Remove stabilizer connecting rod. Refer to

FSU-16, "Exploded View"

.

8.

Disconnect steering lower joint at steering gear assembly side, and release steering lower shaft. Refer to

ST-10, "Exploded View"

.

9.

Remove front suspension member. Refer to

FSU-16, "Exploded View"

.

10. 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-152, "Exploded

View"

.

Removal

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Use a manual lift table caddy (commercial service tool) or equiv-
alently rigid tool such as a transmission jack. Securely support
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 engine mounting stay (1), engine mounting insulator
(RH) (2).

3.

Remove engine mounting through bolt-securing nut (A).

4.

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

CAUTION:

• Make sure that no part interferes with the vehicle side.
• 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 and cylinder
head rear right side.

2.

Remove starter motor. Refer to

STR-25, "MR20DE MODELS : Exploded View"

.

3.

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

TM-68, "Exploded View"

(RS6F94R M/T) or

TM-123, "Exploded View"

(RS6F52A M/T).

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.

• Make sure that each mounting insulator is seated properly, and tighten mounting nuts and bolts.

Engine Mounting Insulator (RH)

PBIC1190E

3 :Engine mounting insulator (LH)

PBIC5123J

: Engine front

Slinger bolts

Front cover side:

: 32.9 N·m (3.4 kg-m, 24 ft-lb)

Cylinder head side:

: 25.0 N·m (2.6 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)

PBIC3222J

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Temporarily tighten the bolt “4” shown in the figure.

2.

Tighten bolts to the specified torque according to the numerical
order shown in the figure.

M/T : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Inspection for Leaks

• 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-21, "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 make sure there is no leakage of fuel, exhaust gases, or any oil/fluids includ-

ing 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:

* Transmission/transaxle/CVT fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid, etc.

CVT

CVT : Exploded View

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: Vehicle front

PBIC3224J

Item

Before starting engine

Engine running

After engine stopped

Engine coolant

Level

Leakage

Level

Engine oil

Level

Leakage

Level

Other oils and fluid*

Level

Leakage

Level

Fuel

Leakage

Leakage

Leakage

Exhaust gases

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Leakage

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WARNING:

• Situate the vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
• Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
• Attach proper slingers and bolts described in PARTS CATALOG if engine slingers are not equipped.

CAUTION:

• Always be careful to work safely, avoid forceful or uninstructed operations.
• Never start working until exhaust system and coolant are cool enough.
• If items or work required are not covered by the engine section, refer to the applicable sections.
• Always use the support point specified for lifting.
• Use either 2-pole lift type or separate type lift as best you can. If board-on type is used for unavoid-

able reasons, support at the rear axle jacking point with a transmission jack or similar tool before
starting work, in preparation for the backward shift of center of gravity.

• For supporting points for lifting and jacking point at rear axle, refer to

GI-33, "Garage Jack and

Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift"

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1.

Engine mounting stay

2.

Engine mounting insulator (RH)

3.

Rear engine mounting bracket

4.

Rear engine mounting bracket

5.

Rear torque rod

6.

Rear engine mounting bracket

7.

Rear torque rod

8.

Engine mounting insulator (LH)

A.

4WD models

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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