1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 washer fluid

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SEL846TWIPER
ANDWASHER
Rear Wiper Amplifier Check

1. Connect asshown inthe figure atleft.
2.
If
test lamp illuminates whenconnected toterminal
CD
or

@
and battery ground, wiperamplifier isnormal.

Clearance "E"
GEL014
SEL024J

0.9 (0.035)

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O.9

(0.035)

Unit: mm(in)

GEL015 Rear
Wiper Installation andAdjustment

1. Prior towiper arminstallation, turnonwiper switch tooper-
ate wiper motor andthen turnit"OFF" (AutoStop).
2: Liftthe blade upand then setitdown ontoglass surface. Set
the blade center toclearance "E"immediately beforetight-
ening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid.Turnonwiper switch tooperate wiper
motor andthen turnit"OFF".
4. Ensure thatwiper blades stopwithin clearance "E".

Clearance
"E":
20mm (0.79 in)

• Tighten windshield wiperarmnuts tospecified torque.

~: 13-18 N.m (1.3-1.8 kg-m, 9-13 ft-Ib)
• Before reinstalling wiperarm,clean upthe pivot areaas
illustrated. Thiswillreduce possibility ofwiper armloose-
ness.
Rear Washer NozzleAdjustment

• Adjust washer nozzlewithsuitable toolasshown inthe fig-
ure atleft.

Adjustable range:
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10°
(Inany direction)
EL-175
•

WIPERANDWASHER
Rear Washer NozzleAdjustment (Cont'd)

Unit:mm(in)

*1 40(1.57) *3
35(1.38)
*2 95(3.74) *4
35(1.38)
Rear Washer TubeLayout
GEL017
From
.. 0
c~....
~fo

reservoir
tank
To

nozzle

0"

SEL411H Check
Valve(forrear washer)

• Acheck valveisprovided inthe washer fluidline.Becare-
ful not toconnect checkvalvetowasher tubeinthe wrong
direction.

EL-176

.WIPER ANDWASHER
SEL244P Headlamp
WiperMotorCheck
When wiper motor islocked, aprotective circuitbuiltintowiper
motor activates tostop wiper motor. Ifwiper motor willnot
restart evenaftercause ofproblems hasbeen eliminated, turn
ignition switchOFFandleave itoff for approx. 1to 3minutes.

1. Turn headlamp wiperswitch OFF.
2. Connect ohmmeter andcheck continuity.

Headlamp Ohmmeter
probe
Continuity
wiper motor
(+)
H

(!) @
Yes

(!)
@
Yes
Stop position

(!)
CID
Yes

.
CID
@)

No
From
.. 0
c~'..
~'fo

reservoir

tank GEL018

To
nozzle

0"

SEL411H Headlamp
WiperInstallation

Tighten nuttosecure wiperarmwith wiper bladeheldbelow
lower stopper.
After installing wiperarm,position wiperbladeonstopper
upper surface.
• Tighten headlamp wiperarmnuttothe specified torque.

~ :2.3 -3.0 N'm (0.23 -0.31 kg-m, 20.0-26.9 in-Ib)
Headlamp WasherTubeLayout
Check Valve(Forheadlamp washer)

• Acheck valveisprovided inthe washer fluidline.Becare-
ful not toconnect checkvalvetowasher tubeinthe wrong
direction.

EL-179
•

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

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Changing EngineOil
WARNING:
• Becareful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine oilishot.
• Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused engine oilmay
cause skincancer; trytoavoid direct skincontact withused
oil.
If
skin contact ismade, washthoroughly withsoap or
hand cleaner assoon aspossible.

1. Warm upengine, andcheck foroilleakage fromengine
components.
2. Remove drainplugandoilfiller cap.
3. Drain oiland refill withnewengine oil.

Refill oilcapacity (Approximate):

Unit:
f
(Imp qt)

.With oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.2
(2-7/8)
2.8 (2-1/2)

Regarding theAnti-freeze CoolantMixtureRatio,referto"REC-
OMMENDED FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS".

CAUTION:
• Besure toclean drainplugandinstall withnew washer.
Drain plug:
~: 29-39 N'm (3.0-4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ft-Ib)
• Use recommended engineoil"API SE,SF,SGorSH" with
suitable viscosity.
• Refill oilcapacity changesdepending onthe oiltemperature
and drain time.Usethese values asareference andbe
certain tocheck withthedipstick whenchanging theoil.

4. Check oillevel.
5. Start engine andcheck areaaround drainplugandoilfilter
for oilleakage.
6. Run engine forafew minutes, thenturnitoff. After several
minutes, checkoillevel.

Refill oiltothis
"H" level.
Do not overfill.

SMA822C
Changing OilFilter

1. Remove oilfilter withTool.

WARNING:
Be careful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine andtheengine
oil are hot.
MA-24

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Checking andAdjusting DriveBelts(Forpower
steering)

Refer to"Checking DriveBelts" for"ENGINE MAINTENANCE"
in MA section.

SST476C

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SST681B Checking
Fluidlevel

Check fluidlevel using dipstick onreservoir cap,orreferring to
the scale onreservoir tank.
Use "HOT" rangeforfluid temperatures of50 to80°C (122to

176°F).

Use "COLD" rangeforfluid temperatures of0to 30°C (32to

86°F).
CAUTION:
• Donot overfill.
• Recommended fluidisAutomatic Transmission Fluid
''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent.
Checking Fluidleakage

Check thelines forimproper attachment andforleaks, cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafingordeterioration.
1. Run engine between idlespeed and1,000 rpm.

Make suretemperature offluid inoil tank rises to60 to80°C
(140 to176°F).

2. Turn steering wheelright-to-Ieft severaltimes.
3. Hold steering wheelateach "lock" position forfive seconds
and carefully checkforfluid leakage.

CAUTION:
Do not hold thesteering wheelinalocked position formore
than 15seconds.

4. Iffluid leakage atconnectors isnoticed, loosenflarenutand
then retighten.

Do not overtighten connectorasthis candamage O-ring,
washer andconnector.

5. Check rackboots foraccumulation ofpower steering fluid.

ST-6

POWERSTEERING GEARANDLINKAGE (ModelPR24AC)

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~ :N.m (kg-m. ft-lb)

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Lubrication points
(With automatic
transmission fluid
"DEXRON'u" type
or equivalent)
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SST506CA

Pinion oilseal
Lock nut
Adjusting screw
Spring
Spring disc

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Rear cover cap

@
Rear housing assembly

@
Pinion sealring

@
Pinion assembly

CID
O-ring

@
Shim

(J)

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Washer

@
Spring seat

@
Retainer

@
Gear housing

@
Center bushing

@
Rack oilseal

@
Rack assembly

@
Rack sealring

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O-ring

@
Rack oilseal
@

Endcover assembly

@
Boot clamp

@
Dust boot

@
Boot band

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Steering gearspacer

@
Lock plate

@
Tie-rod innersocket

@
Tie-rod outersocket

@
Cotter pin

@
Gear housing tube

ST-21