1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 checking oil

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

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

ENGINEMAINTENANCE ~
Changing OilFilter (Cont'd)

2. Before installing newoilfilter, clean theoilfilter mounting
surface oncylinder block,andcoat therubber sealofoil fil-
ter with alittle engine oil.

SMA010
•

2/3 ofaturn
g 16
mm

(0.63 In) SMA302CA
Wrench withamagnet
to hold spark plug
SMA294A
3.
Screw inthe oilfilter untilaslight resistance isfelt, then
tighten anadditional 2/3turn.
4. Add engine oil.

Refer toChanging EngineOil.
• Clean excess oilfrom engine.
Checking andChanging SparkPlugs

1. Disconnect ignitionwiresfromspark plugsatboot. Donot
pull onthe wire.
2. Remove sparkplugswithspark plugwrench.
3. Clean plugsinsand blastcleaner.
4. Check insulator forcracks orchips, gasket fordamage or
deterioration andelectrode forwear andburning. Ifthey are
excessively wornaway, replace withnewspark plugs.
5. Check sparkpluggap.

Spark plug:
GA16DE&GA14DE engine GA16DE
&GA15DE engine
for Europe andIsrael except
forEurope and
Israel
Type Standard BKR5E
BKR5E-11
Cold BKR6E,BKR7E BKR6E-11,
BKR7E-11
Plug gap mm(in) 0.8
-0.9 1.0-1.1
(0.031 -0.035) (0.039-0.043)
MA-25

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Checking DriveBelts
Crankshaft
pulley
With airconditioner Compressor Crankshaft
pulley
Without airconditioner

A:
N.m (kg-m, ft-Ib)
" :Check point
SMA808C
Used beltdeflection
Drive belts Deflection
Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator
With airconditioner com-11.5
-12.5
6.5-7.5
7 -8
pressor (0.453
-
(0.28-0.31) (0.256
-
0.492) 0.295)
Without airconditioner
12-13
8-9
7-8
compressor (0.47-0.51)
(0.31-0.35)
(0.28-0.31)
6-7 4-53.5
-4.5
Power steering oilpump
(0.24-0.28)
(0.16-0.20) (0.138
-
0.177)
Applied pushing force
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
Unit:
mm(in)
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:
Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
SMA328C
Alternator
pulley

r

Crankshaft
/ pulley
Alternator
drive belt

<;:J

Engine
front
o

Engine
front
Altemetor
drivebeltfitting piece
(Modell withoutelrconditioner)
Alternator drivebelt
Set abelt inboth crankshaft
and alternator pulleysshown
in the figure.
MA-28

ENGINEMAINTENANCE ~
Changing FuelFilter (Cont'd)

~ 1.Remove fuseforfuel pump.
~ 2.Start engine.
3. After engine stalls,crankengine twoorthree times
to make surethatfuel pressure isreleased. •
4. Turn ignition switchoffand install fuseforfuel pump.
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Unit: C(Imp qt)

SMA790C

5.Loosen fuelhose clamps.
6. Replace fuelfilter.

• Becareful nottospill fuelover engine compartment. Place
a shop towel toabsorb fuel.
• Use ahigh-pressure typefuelfilter. Donot use asynthetic
resinous fuelfilter.
• When tightening fuelhose clamps, referto"Checking Fuel
Lines" .
Changing AirCleaner Filter
Viscous papertype
The viscous papertypefilter does notneed cleaning between
renewals.
Changing EngineOil
WARNING:
• Becareful nottoburn yourself, asthe engine oilishot.
• Prolonged andrepeated contactwithused engine oilmay
cause skincancer; trytoavoid direct skincontact withused
oil. Ifskin contact ismade, washthoroughly withsoap or
hand cleaner as$oon aspossible.

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

Refill oilcapacity (Approximate):

With oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.4
(3)

3.2 (2-7/8)

CAUTION: • Besure toclean drainplugandinstClili withnewwasher.
Drain plug:
~: 29-39 N'm (3.0
0
4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ftolb)
• Use recommended engineoil(API SE,SF,SGorSH grade).
The refill capacity changes depending onthe oiltemperature
and drain time,usethese values asareference andbecertain
to check withthedipstick whenchanging theoil.
MA-33

ENGINEMAINTENANCE

Air conditioner
compressor
SMA442C
AMA054 Manifold
NutCheck

1. Remove exhaustmanifold cover.
2. Tighten manifold boltsandnuts tothe specified torque.
Refer to"SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)".
3. Install exhaust manifold cover.

Checking DriveBelt

WARNING:
Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold. When engine
is hot, check deflections atleast 30minutes afterengine has
been switched off.

1. Inspect beltsforcracks, fraying, wearoroil adhesion. If
necessary, replacewithnewones.
2. Inspect drivebeltdeflections bypushing onthe belt midway
between pulleys.
3. Adjust belt
deflection
if
it
exceeds thelimit.

Belt deflection:

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflectionofnew
Limit Deflection
after
belt
adjustment
Alternator 14(0.55) 11
-13 9-11
(0.43 -051) (0.35-0.43)
Air conditioner
14(0.55) 11
-13
9-11
compressor (0.43-051) (0.35-0.43)
Power steering oil
8(0.31) 5-7 (0.20 -0.28) 4-6 (0.16 -0.24)
pump
Water pump
without power

-
8(0.31) 6(0.24)
steering
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force

Inspect drivebeltdeflections whenengine iscold.
Changing EngineCoolant

WARNING:

To avoid thedanger ofbeing scalded, neverattempt tochange
the coolant whentheengine ishot.

1. Set heater "TEMP" controldialtothe max. "HOT" position.

• Make surethatairconditioner switchis"OFF".
MA-38

2/3
ofaturn
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE @Q]
Changing EngineOilFilter (Cont'd)

3. Screw oilfilter onuntil aslight resistance isfelt, then tighten
an additional 2/3turn.
4. Warm upengine andcheck oillevel.
5. Adjust oillevel ifnecessary. •

Refer toStep 4in "Changing EngineOil",MA-42.
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• Clean excess oilfrom engine.
SMA229B Checking InjectionNozzle

1. Remove injection deliverytubesandfuel spill tube.
2. Remove nozzlewithasuitable tool[span 27mm (1.06 in)].

WARNING:
When usingnozzle tester,becareful nottoallow diesel fuel
sprayed fromnozzle tocome intocontact withyour hand or
body, andmake surethatyour eyes areproperly protected.

3. Clean andcheck nozzles.
4. Install nozzle toinjection nozzletesterandbleed airfrom
flare nut.
5. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
one time persecond.

EF791A
6.Install injector topressure tester.
7. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
slowly (onetime persecond).

Injection pressure:
12,749 kPa(127.5 bar,130kg/cm
2,
1,849psi)
• Always checkinitialinjection pressure beforeinstalling new
nozzle.

Good
\

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,
,

I

Wrong SEF672A

8.Check fuelspray pattern bypumping testerhandle quickly
(4 or 6times persecond).
9. Ifinitial injection pressure orinjection nozzleisnot normal,
adjust orclean injection nozzleorreplace it.

Refer toEC section forinjection pressure adjustment.

10. Install allinjection nozzlesandsecurely connectfuelspill
tube anddelivery tubes.
11. Bleed airfrom fuelsystem andcheck forfuel leakage with
engine running.

EF794A
MA.43