1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 Correct

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

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Checking InjectionNozzle(Cont'd)
Nozzle side
Combustion
chamber side
SEF668A Checking IdleSpeed
PREPARATION
1: Make surethatinjection timingiscorrect.
2. Make surethatinjection nozzlesareingood condition.
3. Make surethatthefollowing partsareingood condition.
• Air cleaner clogging
• Glow system
• Engine oiland coolant levels
• Air intake system (Oilfiller cap,oillevel gauge, etc.)
4. Set shift lever in"Neutral" position.Engageparkingbrake
and lock both front andrear wheels withwheel chocks.
5. Turn offair conditioner, lightsandaccessories.
6. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
7. Attach adiesel tachotester.
8. Race engine twoorthree times andcheck idlespeed.

Idle speed (M/T):
700~go rprn

9.
If
itis out ofspecification, adjustidlespeed withidlespeed
adjusting screw.

Securely locktheadjusting screwwithlock nut.
Idle speed
adjusting screw
Fuel injection pump
SMA420C
Replacing TimingBelt
Refer to"TIMING BELT"inEM section.
MA-44

SPD715
•

I

RS5F32A
I

Ensure correct fittingof1st
&
2nd synchronizer hub.
ASSEMBLY

1. Install 1stgear needle bearing, 1stmain gearandbaulk
ring.
2. Press on1st
&
2nd synchronizer hub.

•
SMT089CA
REPAIR
FORCOMPONENT PARTS
Mainshaft andGears (Cont'd)
Bearing

• Make surebearings rollfreely andarefree from noise,
cracks, pittingorwear.

• The mainshaft frontbearing cannotbere-used. Itmust be
replaced onceremoved.

1st main.

gear •
2ndmain
gear
SMT7018
3.Install 2ndsynchronizer cone,outer
&
inner baulk ringand
reverse maingear(coupling sleeve).

SMT6838
ST23860000
Front
.....

rr=DJ
KV31100401-
4.
Install steelball,2ndmain gear, 2nd
&
3rd bushing.

• Apply gearoilto2nd
&
3rd bushing beforeinstalling it.
• Apply multi-purpose greasetosteel ballbefore installing it.
• 2nd
&
3rd bushing hasagroove inwhich steelballfits.
SMT412CA MT-45

4thmain .....
gear ...... REPAIR
FORCOMPONENT PARTS
I
RS5F32A
I

Mainshaft andGears (Cont'd)

5. Install 3rdmain gear, synchronizer cone,outer
&
inner
baulk ring.
6. Press on3rd
&
4th synchronizer hub.

SMT090CA •Ensure correct fittingof3rd &4th synchronizer hub.

7. Install 3rd
&
4th coupling sleeveand4thbaulk ring.

..... 3rdmain
.".. gear
SMT7028

~ 4thm.lo
g.. '

~-

~ 4thbushing

mAr-51""'"
l(~J

SMT422C
8.
Install steelball,4thbushing and4thmain gear.

• Apply multi-purpose greasetosteel ballbefore installing it.
• 4th bushing hasagroove inwhich steelballfits.

ST3n50000
SMT091CA
9.
Press on5th main gear.

Mainshaft rearbearing
Mainshaft adjusting
spacer

c
SMT6938
10.
Select proper mainshaft bearingspacertogive correct
bearing distance.

Bearing distance
"e":

230.15 -230.25 mm(9.0610 -9.0649 in)
Spacers available:
Refer toSOS, MT-65.
MT-46

Strikinglever
Reverse brakeearn REPAIR
FORCOMPONENT PARTS
Shift Control Components (Cont'd)
SMT099C I
RS5F32A
I

ADJUSTMENT OFINPUT SHAFT BRAKING MECHANISM

1. Install striking lever
&
rod, striking interlock assembly and
control bracket onclutch housing exactly.

• When installing controlbracket onclutch housing, assure
protrusion beneathbracketiscorrectly seated.
SMT774B

Height
gauge
2.
Measure maximum height"H"while shifting fromneutral to
reverse position.

Maximum height
"H":

67.16 -67.64
mm
(2.6441 .2.6630
in)

Control bracket
fitting surface 1
st
&
2nd shifter

~
Reverse brakecarn

SMT728B

MT-SO

ASSEMBLY
I

RSSF32A
I

SMT666
SMT774B
b.
Install inputshaft assembly withbearing retainer, mainshaft
assembly andreverse idlergear.

• Becareful nottodamage oilseal lipwith splines ofinput
shaft.
• Becareful nottodamage oilchannel wheninserting main-
shaft intoclutch housing.

c. Install inputshaftfrontbearing retainer.
9. Apply grease toshifter caps,theninstall itto control
bracket. Installcontrol bracket with1st
&
2nd shift fork.
• When installing controlbracket onclutch housing, ensure
bracket iscorrectly seated.
10. Install 3rd
&
4th and 5thshift forks.
•

SMT596
11.
Insert forkshaft.

• Apply multi-purpose greasetosupport springbefore install-
ing.

12. Install reverse idlerspacer.

MT-57