1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 Service Manual

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Engine andEmission ControlService

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary,
R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

60 90

(36) (54)

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace,

30
(18)
12 24

36120

(72) 48
Reference
page

•

Underhood andunder vehicle
GA
CD
Engine anti-freeze cootant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC)
SeeNOTE (1)
RMA-19
MA-38
Cooling system

I
I

I
I
MA-21 MA-40
Fuel lines
I
I
MA-22
MA-40
Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)*
RRMA-23 MA-41
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance
SeeNOTE (2) EM-41

-

w
Drive
belts
SeeNOTE (3) I

I
I
MA-17,18

-

z

Ci
Fuel
filter* RMA-22

-

z
w
Spark plugs
SeeNOTE (4)
RR
RRMA-25

-

w
z
Ignition wires'
IMA-26

:::;
-

0

(fJ
PCVfilter* RRMA-26

-

<{

Cl
Vapor lines(Hoses, connections, etc.)
SeeNOTE (5) IIMA-26

-

(Heated) oxygensensor'
I
IMA-27

-

Fuel filter
RR

-
MA-41

--,w
wz
Nozzles SeeNOTE (6)

-
MA-43

(fJ-

wCl
-z
EM-120,

Ow

Timing beltsforcamshalt andinjection pump Replaceevery90,000 km(54,000 miles)

-

124
'. Except forSwedish models

NOTE: (1)Replace atthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles)or60 months, thenevery 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, which-
ever comes first.
(2)
If
valve noise Increases, checkvalveclearance.
(3) After 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, inspectevery30,000 km(18,000 miles)or12 months, whichever comes
first.
(4) For Swedish models,performalmileage intervalonly.
(5) For Swedish models,inspectalthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles),andthen every 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24
months, whichever comesfirst.
(6)
If
engine powerdecreases, blacksmoke isemitted orengine noiseincreases, checkand,ifnecessary, adjustthe
fuel injection nozzle'sstartingpressure andthefuel spray pattern.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-11

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

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below,morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas

Driving
MaintenanceMaintenance
MaintenanceReference
condition itemoperationintervalpage
A B
C D Engine
oil
&
oil filter
Gasoline engine ReplaceEvery
7.500km(4,500 miles) MA-24
or 6months
Diesel engine ReplaceEvery5.000km(3,000 miles) or MA-41
3 months
A Aircleaner IiIter
&
PCV filter Replace MA-23,
41
A E Fuel
filter ReplaceMA-22,41
Every 30,000 km(18,000 miles)
F Brakefluid Replaceor
12months MA-47
G H
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust Check MA-50,45
system FA-5
RA-4
C H
Automatic
&
manual transaxle oil Replace
Every60,000 km(36,000 miles) MA-46,45
or 24 months
A C GH

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake components Check MA-48
Every 15,000 km(9,000 miles)
A C GH

I
Brake
lining,drums
&
other brake components Check
or6months MA-49
C H
Driveshaft CheckFA-7

Maintenance operation:Check
=

Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-13

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

RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS

Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNextOilChange
GASOLINE ENGINEOIL
SAE
Viscosity Number

OutsideTemperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNextOilChahge
DIESEL ENGINE OIL

•

°C of

+40 +10

---------

------~

+30 +86
-------

------0
0
o
...

'"
'"

+20 +68

0
~
~
---
-
-

'!2
0

+15 +59
'"

'"
0

~
0
0

'i'
0

~
'i

't

'"
?: ~
;:

0

~
0

'7 '"
N

-
'"

0 +32

~ ~

0

-10 +14

-t
;:

~

-20
-4

-'i'

~

-30 -22

•Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving

lI)

~

0 0

~

'"
0
0
~'
'i
~~
~
0

(\J

0

-30
*
Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving

-20

+32
-10 +14
+15
+59-----

TI0005
TIOOG6

• For cold andwarm areas:
10W-30 ispreferable forambient tempera-
tures above -20°C(-4°F).
• For hotareas:
20W-40 and20W-50 aresuitable. •
For cold andwarm areas:
10W-30 ispreferable forambient te~pera-
tures above -20°C(-4°F).
• For hotareas:
20W.40 and20W-50 aresuitable.

Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated BeforeNext011Change
GEAR OIL

140
°C
of

90

+40 +104
-------

+30 +86
+10 +50
-

0
%

-10
-29 -20

75W BOW75W-90
BOW-90
TI0003

• SOW-90 ispreferable forambient tempera-
tures below 40°C(104°F).

MA-15

RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS
Anti-freeze CoolantMixtureRatio

The engine cooling systemisfilled atthe factory withahigh-
quality, year-round, anti-freezecoolantsolution. Theanti-freeze
solution contains rustandcorrosion inhibitors. Therefore, addi-
tional cooling systemadditives arenotnecessary.

CAUTION:
When adding orreplacing coolant,besure touse only aneth-
ylene glycol anti-freeze withtheproper mixture ratio.Seethe
following examples:

Outside temperature
down to Anti-
Soft
freeze water

'C
'F

-15 530%
70%
-35 -30
50%
50%

The useofother types ofcoolant solutions maydamage your
cooling system.
MA-16

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
EXCEPT FORGA14DE ENGINE Checking
DriveBelts

•

~ 16-21
(1.6 •2.1, 12•15)

Alternator
SMA786CA
Without
airconditioner

Crankshaft
pUlley

~
25.5 -32.4 (2.60 -3.30, 18.8-23.9)

Compressor
Power steering
pump (or Idler pulley)

With
airconditioner

Idler
pulley
Crankshaft
pulley
Power
steering pump
(or Idler pulley)

~.
~6.3 -8.3 (0.64 -0.85, 55.6-73.8)

~ :Checking point

A :
N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)

III :
N.m (kg-m, in-Ib)

1.Inspect forcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithanew one.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.

Adjust ifbelt deflections exceedthelimit.
Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
after
belt

.
adjustment
Alternator With aircondi-

10(0.39) 6-7 (0.24 -0.28) 5.5
-6.5

lioner compressor
(0.217-0.256)

Without aircondi-

11(0.43) 7-9 (0.28 -0.35) 6-8 (0.24 -0.31)

lioner compressor
Power steering oil

7.5(0.295) 4
-6 (0.16 -0.24) 3-5 (0.12 -0.20)

pump
Applied pushing force
98

N
(10
kg,
22
Ib)

Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
MA-17

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Checking DriveBelts(Cont'd)
FOR GA14DE ENGINE

L
Idler pulley
Crankshaft
pulley
Withoutpowersteering
Idler
pulley locknut __
~ 25•32 (2.6 •3.3, 19-24)
)~'\c, ~ Crankshaft
'~~UlleY
~ ~\ Idlerpulley
Loosen

/
~
.

~~- - Withpower steering
SMA357CB

1. Inspect forcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithanew one.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.

Adjust ifbelt deflections exceedthelimit.
Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)

Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
alter
belt
adjustment
Alternator
With power steer-
11(0.43)
ing 7-9
6-8
Without power (0.28
-0.35)
(0.24-0.31)
steering 10
(0.39)
Air conditioner com-
9.5(0.374) 6
-8
5-7
pressor (0.24-0.31)
(0.20-0.28)
Power steering oil
7.5(0.295) 4-6
3-5
pump (0.16-0.24)
(0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing force
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
MA-18