1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 spare wheel

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
• When installing rubberparts,finaltightening mustbecar-
ried outunder unladen condition* withtires onground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,
jack,

hand tools andmats indesignated positions.
• After installing removedsuspension parts,check wheel
alignment andadjust ifnecessary.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving orinstalling brake
tubes.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.

Tool number
Tool name
SBR820B
Special Service Tools

Description

HT72520000

Ball joint remover Removing
tie-rodouterendandlower ball
joint

NT146
HT71780000

Spring compressor

ST35652000
Strut attachment
NT144
Removing
andinstalling coilspring
Fixing strutassembly

NT145
GG94310000

Flare nuttorque wrench

KV38106700
KV381 06800

Differential sideoilseal
protector
NT406
NT147
FA-2
Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

a:
10mm (0.39 in)

Installing driveshaft

LH: KV38106700
RH: KV38106800

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Front Wheel Alignment

Before checking frontwheel alignment, besure tomake apre-
liminary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack,
hand tools andmats indesignated positions.

SFA575B PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

1. Check tiresforwear andimproper inflation.
2. Check wheelrunout.

Wheel runout:
Refer toSOS (FA-30).

3. Check frontwheel bearings forlooseness.
4. Check frontsuspension forlooseness.
5. Check steering linkageforlooseness.
6. Check thatstruts workproperly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).

TOE-IN Measure toe-inusingfollowing procedure.
WARNING:
• Perform following procedure alwaysonaflat surface.
• Make surethatnoperson isin front ofthe vehicle before
pushing it.

1. Bounce frontofvehicle upand down tostabilize theposture.
2. Push thevehicle straight aheadabout5m (16 ft).
3. Put amark onbase lineoftread (rearside) ofboth tires at
the same height ashub center. Thesearemeasuring points.
4. Measure distance"A"(rear side).
5. Push thevehicle slowlyaheadtorotate thewheels 180
degrees (1/2turn).

If the wheels haverotated morethan180degrees
(112
turn), try
the above procedure againfromthebeginning. Neverpush
vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance"B"(front side).

Total toe-in
Refer toSOS (FA-29).
CAMBER,
CASTERANDKINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, casterandkingpin inclination arepreset atfactory and
cannot beadjusted.

1. Measure camber,casterandkingpin inclination ofboth right
and leftwheels withasuitable alignment gauge.

Camber, CasterandKingpin inclination:
Refer toSOS (FA-29).

2. Ifcamber, casterorkingpin inclination isnot within
specification, inspectfrontsuspension parts.Replace dam-
aged orworn outparts.

Front
SFA948A
SFA614B
SFA234AC
Lines
parallel to
center lineofbody

Q

Front

Hub
center
height
FA-6

SEC.391.400.401

When installing rubberparts,finaltightening
must becarried outunder unladen condition'
with tires onground.
• Fuel, radiator coolanta'1dengine 011full.
Spare tire,Jack, hand toolsandmats In
designated positions.

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(3.2-4.3, 23•31)

Front

CD
Spacer

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Strut mounting insulator

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Strut mounting insulator
bracket

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Thrust bearing

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Upper spring seat

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Upper spring rubber seat

(J)
Bumper rubber

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Coilspring
FRONT
SUSPENSION
@
Lower spring rubber seat

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Strut assembly

@
Suspension member

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Stabilizer bar

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Stabilizer clamp

@
Connecting rod

@
Transverse link

@
Compression rodclamp

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Drive shaft

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SFA624B

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Knuckle

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Cotter pin

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ABS sensor

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Plain washer

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Wheel bearing locknut

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Insulator

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Adjusting cap

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Cotter pin

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (50S)
General Specifications

Suspension type
Strut type
Stabilizer Independent
macpherson struts
Double-acting hydraulic
For 14-and 15-inch wheelmodels

Inspection andAdjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*1)

GAengine andSR CDengine andSR
Applied model engine
models with enginemodels with
14-inch wheels 15-inchwheels
Camber Minimum

-no'

(-1.33')

.

Degree minute Nominal
-0'35'
(-0.58')
(Decimal degree)Maximum 0'10'
(0.1
r)

Caster Minimum

0'40'(0.6r)

Degree minute Nominal
1
'25' (1.42')
(Decimal degree)Maximum 2'10'
(217")
Kingpin inclination Minimum14'00'
(14.00')
Degree minute Nominal
14'45'
(14.75')
(Decimal degree)Maximum 15'30'
(15.50')
Total toe-in Minimum0(0)
Distance (A-B) Nominal
2(008)
mm (in) Maximum 4(0.16)
Minimum 0'
(0.00')
Angle (leftplus right)
Nominal 11'
(0.18')
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Maximum 22'
(0.37")
Wheel turning angle Minimum
38'00'
(38.00') 34'00'(34.00')
Inside Nominal4nO'
(41.00')
3rOO'(37.00')

Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Maximum
42'00'
(42.00')
38'00'(38.00')
Full (urn'2
Outside
Degreeminute Nominal 34'00'
(34.00') 31'00'(3100')
(Decimal degree)
'1' Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack, hand tools andmats indesignated positions.
'2: On power steering models,wheelturning force(atcircumference ofsteering wheel)of98 to147 N(10 to15 kg, 22to33 Ib)with engine
idle

FA-29
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IDENTIFICATIONINFORMATION
Dimensions SedanUnit:
mm(in) •
Hatchback
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Front tread
Rear tread
Wheelbase 4,320
(170.1)
1,690 (66.5)
1,395 (54.9)
1,480 (58.3)* 1
1,470 (57.9)*2
1,445 (56.9)*1
1,435 (56.5)*2
2,535 (99.8) 4,120
(162.2)
*1: For models with13-inch roadwheels
*2: For models with14-inch or15-inch roadwheels
Wheels andTires
Steel 13x5J 14x5-1/2JJ
-

Road Offset
mm(in) 35(1.38) 40(1.57)
wheel Aluminum 13x5J 14
x5-1/2JJ 15x6J
Offset mm(in)
35(1.38) 40
(1.57) 40(1.57)
175170R1382S 175/65R1482H
195/55R1584V
Conventional
185/65R1486H
Tire size 165SR13
Spare Conventional
Conventional Conventional
GI-39

PRE-DELIVERYINSPECTIONITEMS
Shown belowarePre-delivery InspectionItemsrequired forthe new vehicle. Itis recommended that
necessary itemsotherthanthose listedherebeadded, payingdueregard tothe conditions ineach
country.

Perform applicable itemsoneach model. Consult textofthis section forspecifications .

UNDER HOOD-engine off

o
Radiator coolantlevelandcoolant hosecon-
nections forleaks

o
Battery fluidlevel, specific gravityandcondi-
tions ofbattery terminals

o
Drive beltstension

D
Fuel filter forwater ordusts, andfuel lines
and connections forleaks
[] Engine oillevel andoilleaks

D
Clutch andbrake reservoir fluidlevel and
fluid lines forleaks

o
Windshield andrear window washerand
headlamp cleanerreservoir fluidlevel

D
Power steering reservoir fluidlevel andhose
connections forleaks

ON INSIDE ANDOUTSIDE

D
Remove frontspring/strut spacer(Ifapplica-
ble)

D
Operation ofall instruments, gauges,lights
and accessories

o
Operation ofhorn(s), wiperandwasher
[] Steering lockforoperation
[] Check airconditioner forgas leaks

o
Front andrear seats, andseat belts foroper-
ation

n
All moldings, trimsandfittings forfitand
alignment

[J
Allwindows foroperation andalignment

n
Hood, trunklid,door panels forfitand align-
ment

[1
Latches, keysandlocks foroperation

rl
Weatherstrips foradhesion andfit

[l
Headlamp aiming
I~ Tighten wheelnuts(Inc. inner nutsifapplica-
ble)
IJ Tire pressure (Inc.spare tire)

Il
Check frontwheels fortoe-in
IJ Install clock/voltmeter/room lampfuse(If
applicable)
~ Install deodorizing filtertoair purifier (If
applicable)
~ Remove wiperbladeprotectors (Ifapplicable)
UNDER
BODY

o
Manual transmission/transaxle, transferand
differential gearoillevel

D
Brake andfuel lines andoil/fluid reservoirs
for leaks

D
Tighten boltsandnuts ofsteering linkageand
gear box,suspension, propellershaftsand
drive shafts
~ Tighten rearbody boltsandnuts (Models with
wooden bedonly)

ROAD TEST

D
Clutch operation

D
Parking brakeoperation

[J
Service brakeoperation

D
Automatic transmission/transaxle shifttiming
and kickdown
[] Steering controlandreturnability

o
Engine performance

D
Squeaks andrattles

ENGINE OPERATING ANDHOT

D
Adjust idlemixture andspeed (andignition
timing*1)

n
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluidlevel
~ Engine idlingandstop knob operation (Diesel
only)

FINAL INSPECTION

n
Install necessary parts(outside mirror,wheel
covers, seatbelts, mat,carpet ormud flaps)

[1
Inspect forinterior andexterior metaland
paint damage
[] Check forspare tire,jack, tools (wheel
chock), andliterature

n
Wash, cleaninterior andexterior

"1: Not required onmodels withadirect ignition system
~ :Not appiicable tothis model.
•

MA-5

GENERALMAINTENANCE

General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich should bechecked duringthenormal day-to-day
operation ofthe vehicle. Theyareessential ifthe vehicle isto continue operating properly.Theowners
can perform thechecks andinspections themselves orthey canhave theirNISSAN dealersdothem.

Item

OUTSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould beperformed fromtimetotime, unless oth-
erwise specified.

Tires
Check thepressure withagauge periodically whenataservice station, including
the spare, andadjust tothe specified pressureifnecessary. Checkcarefully fordamage,
cuts orexcessive wear.

Windshield wiperblades
Checkforcracks orwear ifthey donot wipe properly.

Doors andengine hood
Check thatalldoors, theengine hood,thetrunk lidand back
door operate properly. Alsoensure thatalllatches locksecurely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, rollersandlinks ifnecessary. Makesurethatthesecondary latchkeeps thehood
from opening whentheprimary latchisreleased.
When driving inareas usingroadsaltorother corrosive materials, checkforlubrication
frequently.

Tire rotation
Tiresshould berotated every
10,000
km
(6,000
miles).

INSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked onaregular basis,suchaswhen
performing periodicmaintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.

Lights
Makesurethattheheadlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,andother
lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled securely. Alsocheck headlight aim.

Warning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
Makesurethatallwarning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
are operating properly.

Steering wheel
Check forchange inthe steering conditions, suchasexcessive freeplay,
hard steering orstrange noises.

Free play: Lessthan35mm (1.38 in)
Seat belts
Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (e.g.buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operateproperly andsmoothly, andareinstalled securely. Checkthebelt
webbing forcuts, fraying, wearordamage.

UNDER THEHOOD ANDVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslisted hereshould bechecked periodically e.g.each timeyou
check theengine oilorrefuel.

Windshield washerfluid
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe tank.

Engine coolant level
Check thecoolant levelwhen theengine iscold.

Engine oillevel
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle onalevel spotandturning off
the engine.

Brake andclutch fluidlevels
Makesurethatthebrake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween
the "MAX" and"MIN" linesonthe reservoir.

Battery
Checkthefluid level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween the"MAX" and"MIN"
lines.

MA-6
Reference
pages
MA-51
MA-50
MA-19,38
MA-24, 33,41
MA-45,47

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4wheels
5 wheels

SMA785C

Radial
tires
CHASSIS
ANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Tire Rotation

Do not include theT-type sparetirewhen rotating thetires .

Wheel nuts:
~: 98-118 N'm (10.0 -12.0 kg-m, 72-87 ft-Ib)

Q :
Check grease leakage
• :Check tightening torque
Checking
SteeringGearandLinkage
STEERING GEAR

• Check gearhousing andboots forlooseness, damageor
grease leakage.
• Check connection withsteering columnforlooseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check balljoint, dustcover andother component partsfor
looseness, wear,damage orgrease leakage.

SMA851B
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines

• Check fluidlevel withengine off.
• Check fluidlevel using dipstick onreservoir cap,orrefer-
ring tothe scale onreservoir tank.Use"HOT" rangeatfluid
temperatures of50 to80°C (122to176°F). Use"COLD"
range atfluid temperatures of
a
to 30°C (32to86°F).

CAUTION:
• Donot overfill.
• Recommended fluidisAutomatic Transmission Fluid
''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent.
SST280B
SST476C
•Check linesforimproper attachment, leaks,cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.
• Check rackboots foraccumulation ofpower steering fluid.

MA-50