2000 nissan frontier v6 Iam installing new std conecting bearring rods. Iam using yellow plastic gauge. What the clarence range should be

mx5turbo92

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• Posted on Jun 04, 2009

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1. Check the connecting rod alignment If either the bend or the twist exceeds the specified limit,the connecting rod must be replaced. Bend per 100 mm (3.937 inch) Limit: 0.15 (0.0059) Twist per 100 mm (3.937 inch) Limit: 0.20 (0.0078)

2. Measure the connecting rod thrust clearance. Use a feeler gauge to measure the thrust clearance at the large end of the connecting rod If the clearance exceeds the specified limit, the connecting rod must be replaced. Standard: 0.16 mm - 0.35 mm (0.0063 inch - 0.0138 inch) Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0157 inch)

3. Measure the oil clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.

1. Remove the connecting rod cap nuts and the rod caps (12). Arrange the removed rod caps in the cylinder number order.
2. Clean the rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.
1. Carefully check the rod bearings. If even one bearing is found to be damaged or badly worn, the entire bearing assembly must be replaced as a set. Reinstall the bearings in their original positions. Apply plastigage to the crank pin.
2. Reinstall the rod caps (12) to their original positions. Tighten the rod cap nuts. Torque: 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.) Note: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.
3. Remove the rod caps.
1. Measure the width of the plastigage and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the limit, replace the rod bearing as a set. Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0007 inch - 0.0017 inch) Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 inch)
2. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft pins.

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look for screw inside the bed area, adjacent to the tailight covers. Remove two screws, and the taillight assembly pulls out

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po325--ignition system or missfire.

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The entire bed line will need to be removed. The long screws that hold the metal bracet where the bed extender attaches also hold the tail light assembly in place.
I pulled the bed liner up at a 45 degree angle and layed it on top of the cab. This revealed the screws. Take both screws out and lay to the side along with the metal bracket for the bed extender.
Now firmly grab the edges of the tail light assembly and pull...there are 2 hard rubber nipples that snap in to hold the assembly. You will feel like you might break it but you won't..just pull straight back hard. The assembly will "POP" out and then you can just twist the back of each bulb there are (3) and pull out..now you will see the bulbs..just pull the bad bulb straight out and push the new one into place. Now just reassemble. Total time will be 30-45 min. for this repair.

Jeffrey Turcotte

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• Posted on Sep 21, 2010

SOURCE: how to install the timing

From autozone.com


To install:


CAUTION Before installing the timing belt, confirm that the No. 1 cylinder is set at the TDC of the compression stroke.

1. Remove both cylinder head covers and loosen all rocker arm shaft retaining bolts.

1. Install the tensioner and the return spring. Using a hexagon wrench, turn the tensioner clockwise and temporarily tighten the locknut.
2. Be sure that the timing belt is clean and free from oil or water.
3. When installing the timing belt, align the white lines on the belt with the punchmarks on the camshaft and crankshaft sprockets. Have the arrow on the timing belt pointing toward the front belt covers.

1. While keeping the tensioner steady, loosen the locknut with a hex wrench.
2. Turn the tensioner approximately 70-80 degrees clockwise with the wrench, then tighten the locknut.

1. Turn the crankshaft in a clockwise direction several times, thenslowly
2. Apply 22 lbs. (10 kg) of pressure (push it in!) to the center span of the timing belt between the right side camshaft sprocket and the tensioner pulley, then loosen the tensioner locknut.
3. Using a 0.0138 in. (0.35mm) thick feeler gauge (the actual width of the blademust12slowly!12
4. Slowly rotate the crankshaft clockwise several more times, then set the No. 1 piston to TDC of the compression stroke.
5. Position the 2 timing covers on the block, then tighten the mounting bolts to 24 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
6. Press the crankshaft pulley onto the shaft, then tighten the bolt to 90-98 ft. lbs. (123-132 Nm).
7. Connect the radiator hose to the thermostat housing.
8. Reconnect the fresh air intake tube at the cylinder head cover.
9. Install the air conditioning compressor drive belt idler pulley and bracket.
10. Install the distributor protector (dust shield).
11. Install the spark plugs.
12. Install the power steering, air conditioning compressor and alternator drive belts.
13. Install the radiator.
14. Reconnect the water pump hose and fill the engine with coolant. Install the fan shroud and pulleys.
15. Install the engine undercover.
16. Start the engine and check for any leaks.