1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 check oil

•Pulley removal
Use anycommercially availablepulleypuller. Position the
center ofiton the end ofthe drive shaft, andremove the
pulley assembly.
For pressed pulleys
To prevent deformation ofthe pulley groove, thepuller
claws should behooked into(not under) thepulley groove.
For machine latchedpulleys
Align thepulley pullergroove withthepulley groove, and
then remove thepulley assembly.
• Remove thefield coilharness clipusing ascrewdriver.
• Remove thethree fieldcoilfixing screws andremove the
field coil.

SERVICE
PROCEDURES
Compressor Clutch(Cont'd)

• Remove thesnap ringusing external snapringpliers.

RHA072C
SHA099EA
External
snap
ring pliers
ulley puller

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g-
Fieldcoil

Snap
ring

KV99233130

RHA074C
Shim
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Snap ring

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1

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~crew
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L
Clutch disc

RHA075CINSPECTION

Clutch disc:Ifthe contact surface showssignsofdamage due
to excessive heat,replace clutchdiscandpulley.
Pulley: Checktheappearance ofthe pulley assembly. Check
the contact surface ofthe pulley forany sign ofexcessive groov-
ing due toslippage. Ifany sign isfound, replace boththepul-
ley and clutch disc.!hecontact surfaces ofthe pulley assem-
bly should becleaned withasuitable solventbeforereinstalla-
tion.
Coil: Check coilforloose connection orcracked insulation.

INSTAllATION

• Install thefield coil.
Be sure toalign thecoil's pinwith thehole inthe compressor's
front head.
• Install thefield coilharness clipusing ascrewdriver.

RHA076C HA-78

RHA317ESERVICE
PROCEDURES
Compressor Clutch(Cont'd)

• Pulley removal
Position thecenter pulleypulleronthe end ofthe drive
shaft, andremove thepulley assembly usinganycommer-
cially available pulleypuller.

To prevent thepulley groove frombeing deformed, the
puller clawsshould bepositioned ontotheedge ofthe pul-

ley assembly.

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PUlleyassembly
-Shim RHA319E
RHA320E
•
Remove snapring(which secures fieldcoil)byusing exter-
nal snap ringpliers.

INSPECTION
Clutch disc

If the contact surface showssignsofdamage duetoexcessive
heat, theclutch discandpulley should bereplaced.

Pulley

Check theappearance ofthe pulley assembly. Ifthe contact
surface ofthe pulley shows signsofexcessive groovingdueto
slippage, boththepulley andclutch discshould bereplaced.
The contact surfaces ofthe pulley assembly shouldbecleaned
with asuitable solventbeforereinstallation.

Coil

Check coilforloose connection orcracked insulation .

INSTALLATION

• Position thefield coil.

Be sure toalign thecoil's pinwith thehole incompressor's
front head.

• Install snapring(which secures fieldcoil)byusing external
snap ringpliers.

HA-81
•

COMPRESSOR SERVICE
DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (50S)
General Specifications
LUBRICANT

GA15DE,
SR20DE GA14DE
GA16DE
engine engineandCD20
Model engines
CALSONIC ZEXELZEXEL
make makemake
CR-14 DKV-14D DKV-11D
Type Vanerotary
Displacement 144(8.79) 140(8.54) 110(6.71)
cm
3
(cuin)/Rev
Direction ofrotation Clockwise
(Viewed fromdrive end)
GA engine model:PolyV
Drive belt SRengine model:PolyV
CD engine model:TypeA ZEXEL
make
CALSONIC make
Model DKV-11D
DKV-14D CR-14
Name Nissan

A/C
System Oil
Type R
Part number KLHOO-PAGRO
CapacitymC (Impfloz)
Total insystem 200
(7.0) 180(6.3)
Compressor (Ser-
vice parts) 200(7.0) 180
(6.3)
charging amount

REFRIGERANT
TypeCapacity kg
(Ib) HFC-134a
RHD models (Except Austra-

lia)

Australia (SR20DEengine)
Australia (GA16DE engine)
and LHD models forEurope 0.45
-0.55 (0.99 -1.21)
0.50 -0.60 (1.10 -1.32)
0.60 -0.70 (1.32 -1.54)

ENGINE IDLINGSPEED
When AICisON
Refer toEC section. Inspection
andAdjustment
COMPRESSOR
Model DKV-11D,DKV-14DandCR-14
Clutch disc-to-pulley clearance 0.3-0.6
mm (in) (0.012-0.024)

BELT TENSION
Refer toChecking DriveBelts(MAsection).
HA-84

SECTION

CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE

MA
•

PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION
3

Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System) 3
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System) 3
Special Service Tools 4
Commercial ServiceTool 4

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTIONITEMS
5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (Exceptfor
Europe) 7
Engine andEmission ControlService 7
Chassis andBody Service 8
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions 9

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (ForEurope) 10

Engine Oil
&
Minor Service 10
Engine andEmission ControlService 11
Chassis andBody Services 12
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions 13

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS 14

Lubricants andFluids 14
SAE Viscosity Number 15
Anti-freeze CoolantMixtureRatio 16

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GA
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE 17

Checking DriveBelts 17
Changing EngineCoolant... 19
Checking CoolingSystem 21
Checking FuelLines 22
Changing FuelFilter 22
Cleaning andChanging AirCleaner Filter 23
Changing EngineOil 24
Changing OilFilter 24
Checking andChanging SparkPlugs 25
Checking IgnitionWires 26Changing
PositiveCrankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Filter 26
Checking EVAPVapor Lines 26
Checking OxygenSensor(02S)orHeated
Oxygen Sensor(H02S) 27

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SR
I I

ENGINE MAINTENANCE 28

Checking DriveBelts 28
Changing EngineCoolant... 29
Checking CoolingSystem 31
Checking FuelLines 32
Changing FuelFilter 32
Changing AirCleaner Filter 33
Changing EngineOil 33
Changing OilFilter 34
Changing SparkPlugs(Platinum-tipped type)34
Checking IgnitionWires 35
Checking EVAPVapor
&
Purge Lines 36
Checking HeatedOxygen Sensor(H02S) 37

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CD
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
38
Manifold NutCheck 38
Checking DriveBelt 38
Changing EngineCoolant. 38
Checking CoolingSystem .40
Checking FuelLine .40
Changing AirCleaner Filter 41
Water Draining, FuelFilter Check and
Replacement 41
Changing EngineOil .41
Changing EngineOilFilter 42
Checking InjectionNozzle 43
Checking IdleSpeed .44
Replacing TimingBelt 44

CONTENTS(Cont'd.)
CHASSIS ANDBODY MAINTENANCE 45

Checking ExhaustSystem .45
Checking ClutchFluidLevel andLeaks .45
Checking ClutchSystem .45
Checking MfTOil .45
Changing MfTOil 46
Checking
AfT
Fluid Level .46
Changing
AfT
Fluid .47
Checking BrakeFluidLevel andLeaks 47
Checking BrakeSystem .47
Changing BrakeFluid .47
Checking BrakeBooster, VacuumHoses,
Connections andCheck Valve ~48
Checking DiscBrake .48
Checking DrumBrake .49
Balancing Wheels 49
Ti re Rotation 50
Checking SteeringGearandLinkage 50
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines 50
Lubricating Locks,Hinges andHood Latches 51
Checking SeatBelts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors andAdjusters 51
Checking BodyCorrosion 52
GA

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)53

Engine Maintenance 53

SR
SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)54

Engine Maintenance 54

CD
SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)55

Engine Maintenance 55

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)56

Chassis andBody Maintenance 56

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

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)

The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.

Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance .
Engine andEmission ControlService

•

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary. R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comestirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace.
A
=
Adjust, C
=
Clean.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
10 20 3040
506070
80
Reference page
(6) (12) (18)
(24)(30)(36)(42)(48)
6 12 18
24
3036
42 48
Underhood andunder vehicle GA
SR
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance (GA15DE
&
GA16DE engines) SeeNOTE (1)
EM41
-

Drive belts
II
MA 17
24
Engine anti-Ireeze coolant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC) RRMA 1929
Engine coolant (Softwater) RRR
R

R R

R
RMA
1929
Cooling system
I
I

I
I
MA 2131
Fuel lines
I
I
MA
22
32
Air cleaner filter(Drypaper type)*
CC
C RC CC RMA 23

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Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)* R
RMA
2333
Engine oil(Use APISE,SF.SGorSH oil)*
R

RRRR R
RR
MA 24
33
Engine oilfilter* R
R R
R
R RRRMA
2433
Fuel filter* R
RMA
22
32
Spark plugs(except Platinum-tipped type) R
RMA
25

-

Spark plugs(platinum-tipped type) Replaceevery100,000 km(60.000 miles). MA

-
34
Ignition wires
I

I
MA
2635
PCV filter* R
RMA
26

-

Vapor lines
I

I
MA
26
36
(Heated) OxygenSensor
I

I

MA 2737
NOTE: (1)
If
valve noiseincreases, checkvalveclearance.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driv-
ing conditions".

MA-7