What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine on Nissan Sentra?

Before one can remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies, one is required to disassemble the cylinder head, oil pans as well as oil pumps. First, look for any ridge at the top of ring travel in the cylinder, these ridges should be ground off using the Ridge reamer in order to avoid breaking of piston. When the ridges are available, align the engine in the manner that the crankshaft is up and measure the connecting rod end-play by utilizing feeler gauges to be certain it is in the range that is acceptable; if it is not within the range, then the connecting rods may have to be changed. Ensure that each connecting rod and cap is marked for distinction and then turn the connecting rod cap bolts. Withdraw the connecting rod bearing insert and bolt, and take out the connecting rod with the piston through the top of the engine. It is advisable to replace cap and insert after its use so as to cover the bearing faces for protection. Before and after piston ring installation on the piston check the ring end gaps and make sure that the piston ring side clearance is standardized properly. Slip the rings onto the pistons commencing with the oil control ring, the second or middle ring and the last or top ring; place them in the right position. Before the piston assemblies are installed, scrape the cylinder walls, and debur all edges on the same. New items of the bearing inserts should be ready to fit into the specified grooves without the need to apply lubricants, in addition the pistons ring gap should be positioned appropriately. Oil the piston and rings and then the piston ring compressor must be used to ease the putting of the assembly in the cylinder . The following checks on the connecting rod bearings are done using Plastigage: confirm the quantity of oil clearance by fitting the rod cap and tightening the bolts. Once the oil clearance has been confirmed apply the grease on the bearing faces and fit the pieces back in the same manner to the remaining assemblies while at the same time observing cleanliness and orientation of the assemblies.

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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-8J011
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD 2
- Replaces: A2010-8J001
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2006 Nissan Sentra | 2.5S, LE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: 12010-6LB0A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Nissan Sentra | S, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Nissan Sentra Piston With Pin
Part Number: 12010-3RC0B
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE 1-0
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- 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | FE, S, SL, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 1.8L | MRA8DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-ET01A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Piston
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- 2009-2012 Nissan Sentra | 20 | 4 Cyl 2.0L | MR20DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-JA09A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.20
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- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-3RC1B
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: GRADE 2-0
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- 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra | FE, S, SL, SR, SV | 4 Cyl 1.8L | MRA8DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-8J012
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD 3
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- 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra | 2.5S, LE, SE-R, SE-R Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-8J001
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: A2010-8J011
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- 2001-2003 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, SE-R Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-ET81A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: STD GRADE2
- Replaced by: A2010-ET81B
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- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
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- 2009-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: A2010-ET82A
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- Manufacturer Note: STD GRADE3
- Replaced by: A2010-ET82B
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- 2007-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R, Spec V | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: 12010-JA02E
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- 2009-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: 12010-JA01C
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Replaced by: 12010-JA01E
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- 2009-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: 12010-JA00C
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
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- 2009-2012 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Part Number: A2010-BV80A
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- Manufacturer Note: G=1-0
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- 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra | Nismo, SR | 4 Cyl 1.6L | MR16DDT
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Part Number: A2010-BV81A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Manufacturer Note: G=2-0
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- 2016-2019 Nissan Sentra | Nismo, SR | 4 Cyl 1.6L | MR16DDT
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Part Number: A2010-JA02A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston,W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-JA01A
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin; Piston
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 Nissan Sentra | SE-R | 4 Cyl 2.5L | QR25DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-5M174
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.50
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- 2001-2003 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, CA, GXE, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L | QG18DE
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Nissan Sentra Piston W/Pin
Part Number: A2010-5M173
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- Other Name: Piston-W/Pin
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
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- 2001-2003 Nissan Sentra | 1.8, 1.8S, CA, GXE, XE | 4 Cyl 1.8L | QG18DE

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Nissan Sentra Piston

The force which turns the crankshaft and moves the car is generated by the Nissan Sentra Piston. When the hot gases fill with air, they expand and go up and down. Then the Piston rings seal it to the wall of the cylinder. The connecting rod changes this up-down motion into a spinning motion. This spinning motion drives the transmission and wheels. Factory units for Nissan models are cast or forged from aluminum alloy for strength with low weight, while other versions use hypereutectic, forged, or billet aluminum, add skirt coatings, and feature floating pin bores to accommodate greater loads. Each Piston consists of a compression ring, a second ring, and an oil control ring which keep the chamber gas-tight and control the temperature and oil. The Sentra will be more durable and will limit the blow-by with the correct ring gap and matching cylinder finish. Current thin ring packs reduce friction and allow designers to improve Piston form while maintaining seal performance. The Piston in Nissan Sentra engines can also endure sustained high temperatures. All in all, the Nissan Sentra uses the Piston which is light but strong. It uses advanced alloys and precise machining to convert combustion energy to smooth, reliable rotation of the wheels.

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Nissan Sentra Piston Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Piston,W/Pin
A2010-ET81A
Q: What steps must be taken before removing the piston and connecting rod assemblies from the engine on Nissan Sentra?
A:
Before one can remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies, one is required to disassemble the cylinder head, oil pans as well as oil pumps. First, look for any ridge at the top of ring travel in the cylinder, these ridges should be ground off using the Ridge reamer in order to avoid breaking of piston. When the ridges are available, align the engine in the manner that the Crankshaft is up and measure the connecting rod end-play by utilizing feeler gauges to be certain it is in the range that is acceptable; if it is not within the range, then the connecting rods may have to be changed. Ensure that each connecting rod and cap is marked for distinction and then turn the connecting rod cap bolts. Withdraw the connecting rod bearing insert and bolt, and take out the connecting rod with the piston through the top of the engine. It is advisable to replace cap and insert after its use so as to cover the bearing faces for protection. Before and after piston ring installation on the piston check the ring end gaps and make sure that the piston ring side clearance is standardized properly. Slip the rings onto the pistons commencing with the oil control ring, the second or middle ring and the last or top ring; place them in the right position. Before the piston assemblies are installed, scrape the cylinder walls, and debur all edges on the same. New items of the bearing inserts should be ready to fit into the specified grooves without the need to apply lubricants, in addition the pistons ring gap should be positioned appropriately. Oil the piston and rings and then the piston ring compressor must be used to ease the putting of the assembly in the cylinder . The following checks on the connecting rod bearings are done using Plastigage: confirm the quantity of oil clearance by fitting the rod cap and tightening the bolts. Once the oil clearance has been confirmed apply the grease on the bearing faces and fit the pieces back in the same manner to the remaining assemblies while at the same time observing cleanliness and orientation of the assemblies.