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Engine Mechanical (VG33E & VG33ER): Specifications Nissan Frontier D22

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Parts Requiring Angular Tightening

  1. Use an angle wrench for the final tightening of the following engine parts: Cylinder head bolts Connecting rod cap nuts
  2. Do not use a torque value for final tightening.
  3. The torque value for these parts are for a preliminary step.
  4. Ensure thread and seat surfaces are clean and coated with engine oil.

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Scheme 175: Liquid Gasket Application Procedure

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  1. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from mating surfaces and grooves. Also completely clean any oil stains from these portions.
  2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surfaces. (Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".) Be sure liquid gasket is 3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to 0.177 in) dia. (for oil pan). Be sure liquid gasket is 2.0 to 3.0 mm (0.079 to 0.118 in) dia. (in areas except oil pan).
  3. Apply liquid gasket to inner surface around hole perimeter area (unless otherwise specified).
  4. Assembly should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
  5. Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil and engine coolant.

General Specifications

Cylinder arrangementV-6
Displacement3,275 cm 3 (199.84 cu in)
Bore and stroke91.5 x 83 mm (3.602 x 3.27 in)
Valve arrangementOHC
Firing order1-2-3-4-5-6
Number of piston ringsCompression2
Oil1
Number of main bearings4
Compression ratioVG33E8.9:1
VG33ER8.3:1

General Specifications Table

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Scheme 180: Cylinder Head

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Scheme 181: VALVE

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Scheme 182: VALVE SPRING

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Scheme 183: HYDRAULIC VALVE LIFTER

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Scheme 184: VALVE GUIDE

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Scheme 185: ROCKER SHAFT AND ROCKER ARM

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Scheme 186: INTAKE VALVE SEAT

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Scheme 187: EXHAUST VALVE SEAT

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Scheme 188: Camshaft and Camshaft Bearing

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Scheme 189: Cylinder Block

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Scheme 190: AVAILABLE PISTON

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Scheme 191: PISTON RING

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Scheme 192: PISTON PIN

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Scheme 193: Connecting Rod

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Scheme 194: Crankshaft

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Scheme 195: Available Main Bearing

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Scheme 196: NO. 1 MAIN BEARING

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Scheme 197: NO. 2 AND 3 MAIN BEARING

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Scheme 198: NO. 4 MAIN BEARING

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Scheme 199: UNDER SIZE

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Scheme 200: CONNECTING ROD BEARING UNDERSIZE

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Scheme 201: Miscellaneous Components

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Scheme 202: BEARING CLEARANCE

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationSpecification
Displacement199.8 Cu. In. (3.3L)
Bore3.60 In. (91.5 mm)
Stroke3.27 In. (83 mm)
Compression Pressure128-173 psi (9.0-12.2 kg/cm 2 )
Compression Ratio (VG33E)8.9:1
Compression Ratio (VG33ER)8.3:1
Fuel SystemSFI

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN BEARING SPECIFICATIONS (NO. 1 MAIN BEARING)

Grade NumberID Color (Mark)Thickness - In. (mm)
"0"Black (A).0717-.0719 (1.822-1.825)
"1"Brown (B).0719-.0720 (1.825-1.828)
"2"Green (C).0720-.0721 (1.828-1.831)
"3"Yellow (D).0721-.0722 (1.831-1.834)
"4"Blue (E).0722-.0723 (1.834-1.837)
"5"Pink (F).0723-.0724 (1.837-1.840)
"6"Purple (G).0724-.0726 (1.840-1.843)

MAIN BEARING SPECIFICATIONS (NO. 1 MAIN BEARING)

MAIN BEARING SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT NO. 1 MAIN BEARING)

Grade NumberID ColorThickness - In. (mm)
"0"Black.0715-.0717 (1.816-1.821)
"1"Brown.0717-.0719 (1.821-1.826)
"2"Green.0719-.0720 (1.826-1.829)
"3"Yellow.0720-.0722 (1.829-1.833)
"4"Blue.0722-.0723 (1.833-1.836)

MAIN BEARING SPECIFICATIONS (EXCEPT NO. 1 MAIN BEARING)

ROCKER ARM & SHAFT ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationIn. (mm)
Rocker Arm Inner Diameter.7089-.7098 (18.006-18.028)
Rocker Arm Shaft Diameter.7078-.7087 (17.978-18.000)
Oil Clearance.0003-.0019 (.007-.048)

ROCKER ARM & SHAFT ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts
Upper Vertical Bolt16-21 (22-29)
Horizontal Bolts32-43 (43-58)
A/C Compressor-To-Bracket Bolts32-43 (43-58)
Air Inlet Tube-To-Supercharger Bolts15-18 (20-24)
Camshaft Locating Plate Bolt58-65 (78-88)
Camshaft Sprocket Bolt58-65 (78-88)
Connecting Rod Nuts
Step 110-12 (14-16)
Step 2(1) Tighten Additional 60-65 Degrees
Coolant Outlet-To-Intake Manifold Bolts10-16 (16-22)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt141-156 (191-211)
Cylinder Block Coolant Drain Plug24-32 (34-44)
Cylinder Head Bolts (2)
Step 1 - Cylinder Head Bolts21 (29)
Step 2 - Cylinder Head Bolts44 (59)
Step 3 - Cylinder Head BoltsLoosen All Bolts
Step 4 - Cylinder Head Bolts89 INCH Lbs. (10)
Step 5 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts (3)35 INCH Lbs. (4)
Step 6 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts13 (18)
Step 7 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts15 (20)
Step 8 - Intake Manifold Bolts/NutsLoosen All Bolts/Nuts
Step 9 - Cylinder Head Bolts21 (29)
Step 10 - Cylinder Head Bolts(4) Tighten Additional 60-65 Degrees
Step 11 - Cylinder Head Sub-Bolts80-106 INCH Lbs. (9-12)
Step 12 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts35 INCH Lbs. (4)
Step 13 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts80 INCH Lbs. (9)
Step 14 - Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts71-89 INCH Lbs. (8-10)
Distributor Hold Down Bolt10-13 (14-17)
EGR Pipe29-36 (39-49)
EGR Valve Bolts12-15 (16-20)
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor15-21 (20-29)
Engine Mounts
Bracket Bolts32-41 (43-55)
Lower Mount Nut32-41 (43-55)
Upper Mount Nut44-58 (59-78)
Engine Slinger Bolts15-19 (20-26)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts (5)21-24 (29-33)
Generator
Adjustment Bolt12-15 (16-20)
Mounting Bolts16-21 (22-29)
Intake Manifold Collector-To-Intake Manifold (6)
With Supercharger19-23 (25-31)
Without Supercharger13-16 (18-22)
Main Bearing Cap Bolts (7)66-74 (90-100)
Oil Drain Plug21-29 (28-39)
Oil Filter Adapter Bolts12-15 (16-20)
Oil Pump Cover Bolts
6 mm Bolts53-71 INCH Lbs. (6-8)
8 mm Bolts16-21 (22-29)
Oil Pump Regulator Plug29-51 (39-69)
Oil Strainer-To-Oil Pump Bolts12-13 (16-17)
Rocker Arm Shaft Bolts13-16 (18-22)
Spark Plug15-22 (20-30)
Starter Bolts22-27 (30-36)
Supercharger Bypass Valve Actuator Bolts16-21 (22-29)
Supercharger-To-Intake Manifold Collector Bolts (8)18-23 (25-31)
Thermal Transmitter15-20 (20-27)
Thermostat Housing Bolts12-15 (16-20)
Throttle Body Bolts (9)
Step 180-97 INCH Lbs. (9-11)
Step 213-16 (18-22)
Timing Belt Tensioner Nut32-43 (43-58)
Transmission Crossmember Bolts55-64 (75-87)
Transmission Mount Nuts30-38 (41-52)
Water Pump Bolts12-16 (16-22)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Air Inlet Tube Support Bolts106-124 (12-14)
Exhaust Manifold Cover Bolts80-97 (9-11)
Intake Manifold Bolts/Nuts (3)
Step 135 (4)
Step 280 (9)
Step 371-89 (8-10)
Oil Pan Bolts (10)53-71 (6-8)
Oil Pressure Switch106-150 (12-17)
Oil Pump Cover Screws53-71 (6-8)
Oil Strainer Support Bolt53-71 (6-8)
Rear Camshaft Cover Bolts71-97 (8-11)
Rear Oil Seal Retainer Bolts53-71 (6-8)
Rocker Cover Bolts9-27 (1-3)
Timing Belt Cover Bolts27-44 (3-5)
Water Pump Pulley Nuts53-89 (6-10)
(1) If torque angle wrench is not available, tighten an additional 28-32 (38-44 N.m). (2) Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. (Scheme 203) (3) Tighten intake manifold bolts/nuts in sequence. (Scheme 204) (4) If torque angle wrench is not available, tighten an additional 40-47 ft. lbs. (54-64 N.m). (5) Tighten exhaust manifold bolts in sequence. (Scheme 205) (6) Tighten intake manifold collector bolts in sequence. (Scheme 206) (7) Tighten main bearing cap bolts using 3 steps in sequence. (Scheme 207) (8) Tighten supercharger bolts in sequence. (Scheme 208) (9) Tighten throttle body bolts in sequence. (Scheme 209) (10) Tighten oil pan bolts in sequence. (Scheme 210)
(1)If torque angle wrench is not available, tighten an additional 28-32 (38-44 N.m).
(2)Tighten cylinder head bolts in sequence. (Scheme 203)
(3)Tighten intake manifold bolts/nuts in sequence. (Scheme 204)
(4)If torque angle wrench is not available, tighten an additional 40-47 ft. lbs. (54-64 N.m).
(5)Tighten exhaust manifold bolts in sequence. (Scheme 205)
(6)Tighten intake manifold collector bolts in sequence. (Scheme 206)
(7)Tighten main bearing cap bolts using 3 steps in sequence. (Scheme 207)
(8)Tighten supercharger bolts in sequence. (Scheme 208)
(9)Tighten throttle body bolts in sequence. (Scheme 209)
(10)Tighten oil pan bolts in sequence. (Scheme 210)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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