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PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service
Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence
months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48
Underhood andunder vehicle
Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)
""
I'
"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*
"
I'
I' I'
MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4
Outside andInside
Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11
NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models
MA-8
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PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services
Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*
OutsideandInside
Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page
(72)
48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11
90
(54)
36
R
60
See NOTE (1)
(36)
24
30
(18)
12
km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Underhood andunder vehicle
Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake
&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*
CHASSIS
ANDBODY
Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion
NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12
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RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS
Lubricants andFluids
Capacity (Approximate)
Liter Impmeasure Recommended
lubricants
and fluids
Anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycolbase)
or soft water
5-1/4
qt
5-5/8
qt
5-3/8
qt
5-7/8
qt
4-7/8
qt
5-3/8
qt
5-1/8
qt
5-1/2
qt
3.2
2-7/8
qt For
Europe:
3.4 3qt API
SGorSH*1
Except forEurope:
2.8
2-1/2
qt
APISE,SF,SGorSH*1
3.2
2-718
qt
5.1
4-1/2
qt API
CD*1
4.6 4qt
5.9
6.4
6.1
6.6
5.6
6.1
5.8
6.3
GA
SR20DE GA
SR20DE
GA series
(M/T)
GA series
(A/T)
SR series
(M/T)
SR series
(A/T)
GA series
(M/T)
GA series
(A/T)
SR series
(M/T)
SR series (AfT)
Without
heater
Without
oilfilter
Engine
oil(Refill)
Gasoline With oilfilter
Diesel With oilfilter CD20
Without oilfilter CD20
Cooling system
(With reservoir tank)
Gasoline With heater
Diesel With heater
Without heater CD20
CD20 5.2
4.9
4-5/8
qt
4-3/8
qt
Manual transaxle gearoil
RS5F30A
RS5F31A
RS5F32A
Automatic transaxlefluid
RL4F03A
Power steering fluid
Brake
&
clutch fluid
Multi-purpose grease
2.8
-3.0
2.9 -3.2
3,7 -3.9
7.0
4-7/8
-5-1/4
pt
5-1/8 -5-5/8
ptAPIGL-4*1
6-1/2 -6-7/8
pt
Genuine NISSANATForequiv-
6-1/8
qt alent*2
Type DEXRON™
For Europe:
0013
orDOT4 (USFMVSS
NO. 116)*3
Except forEurope:
DOT3 (USFMVSS NO.116)
NLGI NO.2 (Lithium soapbase)
*1: For further details, see"SAE Viscosity Number". _
*2: For morainformation regardingsuitablefluids,contact aNISSAN dealership forcorrect brandofDEXRON
'P:
liE or
DEXRON:
A
III.
*3: Never mixdifferent typesoffluids (DOT3 and
0014).
MA-14
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking ExhaustSystem
Check exhaust pipes,muffler andmounting forimproper attach-
ment andforleaks, cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafing
and deterioration. •
SMA211A Checking ClutchFluidLevel andLeaks
If fluid level isextremely low,check clutch system forleaks.
SMA449C Checking ClutchSystem
HYDRAULIC TYPE
Check fluidlines andoperating cylinderforimproper
attachment, cracks,damage, looseconnections, chafingand
deterioration.
jJ
I
SMA"",
MECHANICAL TYPE
Check cableandlinks forimproper attachment, chafing,wear
and deterioration.
SMA141A Checking MITOil
• Check thatoilisnot leaking fromtransaxle oraround it.
• Remove speedometer pinionandcheck thattheoillevel L
at vehicle rearside iswithin specification.
Specified
Specifiedoillevel (Dimension L):
oil level
RS5F30A58-66 mm (2.28 -2.60 in)
RS5F31A GA engine 57-66 mm (2.24 -2.60 in)
CD engine 54-61 mm (2.13 -2.40 in)
RS5F32A 39-44 mm (1.54 -1.73 in)
SMT512C
MA-45
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Changing
MIT
Oil
1. Drain oilfrom drain plugandrefill withnewgear oil.
2. Check oillevel. (Refer to"Checking
M/T
Oil".)
Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity: See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS",
MA-14.
Capacity: RS5F30A 2.8-3.0f
(4-7/8 -5-114
Imppi)
RS5F31A 2.9-3.2£
(5-1/8 -5-518
Imppt)
RS5F32A 3.7-3.9£ (6-112 -
6-7/8
Imppt)
Drain plug:
(OJ:
15-20 N'm (1.5-2.0 kg-m, 11-14 ft-Ib)
6. Check fluidcondition. Iffluid isvery dark orsmells burned,
or contains frictionmaterial (clutches, band,etc.),check
operation ofAlT. Refer toAT section forchecking operation
of AlT.
Checking
AIT
Fluid Level
1. Warm upengine .
2. Check forfluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluidlevel canbechecked atfluid tempera-
tures of30 to50°C (86to122°F) using"COLD" rangeon
dipstick.
a. Park vehicle onlevel surface andsetparking brake.
b. Start engine andmove selector leverthrough eachgear
position. Leaveselector leverin"P" position.
c. Check fluidlevel withengine idling.
d. Remove dipstickandnote reading. Iflevel isat low side of
either range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstickintocharging pipeasfar asitwill go.
f.
Remove dipstickandnote reading.
If
reading isat low side
of range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.Donot overfill.
4. Drive vehicle forapproximately 5minutes inurban areas.
5. Re-check fluidlevel atfluid temperatures of50 to80°C (122
to 177°F) using"HOT" rangeondipstick.
SMA827C
SMA579CB
GA
engine models
• Front side
HOT [50•80°C (122•176°F))
OK
SR engine models
• Front side
HOT [50•80"C (122-176"F)]
o'f..
Check fluidforcontamination.
SMA853B
MA-46
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ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Replacing OilSeal
DIFFERENTIAL OILSEAL
1. Drain gearoilfrom transaxle.
2. Remove driveshafts. RefertoFA section ("Removal",
"FRONT AXLE-Drive Shaft").
3. Remove differential oilseal.
4. Install differential oilseal.
• Apply multi-purpose greasetoseal lipofoil seal before
installing.
5.- Install driveshafts -Refer toFA section ("Installation",
"FRONT AXLE-Drive Shaft").
- F30A
&
F31A-
•
F30A F31A
LH and RHsides LHand RHsides
Drift
ST33400001
SMT684C
.P
-F32A
-
• Install differential oilseal sothat dimension "A"and"B"
are within specifications.
F32A
Transmission
case side Clutch
housing side
Oil seal
SMT7388
A
5.9 -6.1 (0.232 -0.240)
MT-5
Unit:
mm(in)
B
0.5 (0.020)
or
less
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REMOVALANDINSTALLATION
Removal
1. Remove batterynegative terminal.
2. Remove airduct.
3. Disconnect clutchcontrol cable.(Except forCD20 engine
models)
Remove clutchoperating cylinderandclutch operating cyl-
inder bracket fromtransaxle. (CD20engine models)
4. Disconnect back-uplampswitch, neutralposition switch,
speedometer sensorandground harness connectors.
5. Remove startermotorfromtransaxle.
6. Remove shiftcontrol rodand support rodfrom transaxle.
7. Drain gearoilfrom transaxle.
8. Remove driveshafts. RefertoFA section ("Removal",
"FRONT AXLE-Drive Shaft").
9. Jack uptransaxle togetherwithengine slightly andinsert
wooden blockbetween centermember andengine oilpan.
CAUTION:
Do not place jackunder oilpan drain plug.
10. Remove rearandLHmounts supporting transaxlewithjack.
11. Remove boltssecuring transaxle.
12. Lower transaxle.
MT-7
•
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SEC.320 MAJOR
OVERHAUL
Case Components
I
RS5F30A
&
RS5F31 A
I
.. -- RS5F31A---
~16 -21
(1.6 -2.1, 12. 15)
@ ~Mating
surface to
transmiSSion
case ----
@
~20 -29 (2.0 -3.0, 14-22)-
~ Thread ofbolt
(1)
Clutch housing
@)
O-ring
@
Input shaftoilseal
@
Case cover
@
Oilpocket
@
Back-up lampswitch
@
Bearing retainer
@
Differential oilseal
@
Bearing retainer
@
Drain plug
@
Torx screw
@l
Transmission case
(J)
Filler plug
@
Oilgutter
@
Airbreather
@
Reverse idlershaft
@
Welch plug
@
Oilchannel
MT-10
@
~
15-20 (1.5 -2.0, 11-14)
~ Thread ofbolt
Ij] :
Nom (kg-m, in-Ib)
tr'J :
Nom (kg-m, ft-Ib)
~ :Apply recommended sealant
(Nissan genuine part:KP610-00250) orequivalent.
*: :
Pay attention toits direction.
SMT755C
@
Striking rodoilseal
@J
Boot
@
Neutral position switch(GA
engine) orswitch plug(CD
engine)
@
Differential oilseal
@
O-ring
@
Speedometer pinionassembly
