Engine assembly procedure (Nissan Maxima A32)

1. Before you begin assembling the engine, make sure you have all the necessary parts, materials and tools, which include the following:

• a) Standard set of locksmith tools;
• b) Torque wrench with 1/2-inch drive;
• c) Piston ring tool;
• d) Piston ring crimping tool;
• e) Short sections of fuel hose for fitting onto the connecting rod bearing cap studs;
• f) Plasti-gage measuring kit;
• g) Set of blade type feeler gauges;
• h) Fine-tooth file;
• i) Fresh engine oil;
• j) Assembly engine or molybdenum-containing lubricant;
• k) Gasket sealant;
• l) Sealant for fixing threaded connections.

2. To save time and minimize the number of problems that may arise, assemble the engine in the following order:

SOHC engines

• a) Piston rings;
• b) Crankshaft and main bearings;
• c) Rear crankshaft oil seal;
• d) Connecting rod and piston assemblies;
• e) Oil pump with oil suction pipe (see Part SOHC engines);
• f) Oil sump (see Part SOHC engines);
• g) Cylinder heads with camshafts, valve tappets and rocker arms (see Part SOHC engines);
• h) Timing belt with toothed wheels (see Part SOHC engines);
• i) Timing belt covers (see Part SOHC engines);
• j) Inlet manifold and outlet manifold (see Part SOHC engines);
• k) Cylinder head covers (see Part SOHC engines);
• l) Engine back plate (see Part SOHC engines);
• m) Flywheel/drive disc (see Part SOHC engines).

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DOHC engines

• a) Piston rings;
• b) Crankshaft and main bearings;
• c) Rear crankshaft oil seal with holder;
• d) Connecting rod and piston assemblies;
• e) Oil pump with oil suction pipe (see Part DOHC engines);
• f) Cylinder heads (see Part DOHC engines);
• g) Camshafts and valve lifters (see Part DOHC engines);
• h) Timing chains with sprockets (see Part DOHC engines);
• i) Front timing belt cover (see Part DOHC engines);
• j) Crankshaft pulley (see Part DOHC engines);
• k) Aluminium section of oil sump (see Part DOHC engines);
• l) Stamped section of the oil pan (see Part DOHC engines);
• m) Inlet manifold and outlet manifolds (see Part DOHC engines);
• n) Cylinder head covers (see Part DOHC engines);
• o) Flywheel/drive disc (see Part DOHC engines).