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CAPACITYTEST BATTERY
Battery TestandCharging Chart(Cont'd)
• Check battery typeanddetermine thespecified current
using thefollowing table.
Fig. 1DISCHARGING CURRENT
(Load Tester)
~m o~
Type
Current
(A)
28B19R(L) 90
34B19R(L) 99
46B24R(L) 135
55B24R(L) 135
50D23R(L) 150
55D23R(L) 180
65D26R(L) 195
80D26R(L) 195
75D31R(L) 210
95D31R(L) 240
115D31R(L) 240
95E41R(L) 300
130E41R(L) 330
Test
using loadtester.
OK NG
Read
loadtester voltage
when specified discharging
current (RefertoFig~ 1.)
flows through batteryfor15
seconds.
Above 9.6 Below9.6
volts volts
Ready foruse Gotonext
step.
Chart
II
OK NG
Follow
manufacturer's
instructions tocheck and
determine ifbattery isser-
viceable,
Ready foruse Gotonext
step.
SEL008Z
•
EL-29
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SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Inspection andAdjustment (Cont'd)
Nissan genuine greaseorequivalent
g
(oz)
Grease
Capacity
DRIVE
SHAFT
GA14DE,GA16DE, SA
20DE
Applied model
GA15DECD20
AHLH
Bootlength
Joint type
Wheel
side
Transaxle side TS70C TS79C
DS83TS83
Wheel side ZF80ZF90 BF83
Boot length mm(in)
Transaxle sideL
2
95.5
-97.5 101.5-103.5 97
-99 98-100
(376 -3.84) (4.00-4.07) (3.82-3.90) (3.86-3.94)
Transaxle side
Wheel sideL, 90.5
-92.5 96-98
94-96 (3.70 -3.78)
(3.563 -3.642) (3.78
-3.86)
85-105 (3.00 -3.70)
Transaxle
side
Wheel side 110
-120
(388 -4.23)
95 (3.35) 155
-165
(5.47 -5.82)
115 -125
(4.06 -4.41) 115
-135
(4.06 -4.76) 130
-150
(4.59 -5.29)
SFA3968
WHEEL BEARING WHEEL
RUNOUT
Unit:mm(in)
Wheel bearing axialendplay
limit mm(in)
Wheel bearing locknut
tightening torque
N'm (kg-m, ft-Ib)
Preload 0.05
(0.0020) orless
196 -275 (20-28, 145 -203) Wheel
type Aluminum
wheel Steelwheel
Maximum radial
0.3(0.012) 0.5(0.020)
runout limit
Maximum lateral
03(0.012) 0.8(0.031)
runout limit
N'm (kg-em, in-Ib)
At hub bolt
N
(kg, Ib)
0.90
(9.2, 8.0)
6.08 (0.62, 1.37)
LOWER BALLJOINT
Swinging force"A"
(Measured atcotter pinhole)
N (kg, Ib)
8.24
-5737
(0.84 -5.85, 1.85-12.90)
Turning torque"B"
Nm (kg-em, in-Ib)
Vertical endplay limit "C"
mm (in)
0.49
-3.43 (5.0-35, 4.3 -30.4)
0(0)
FA-30
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POSITIVECRANKCASE VENTILATION
Description
intothecrankcase. Inthis process theairpasses
through thehose connecting airinlet tubes to
rocker cover.
Under full-throttle condition,themanifold vacuum
is insufficient todraw theblow-by flowthrough
the valve. Theflow goes through thehose con-
nection inthe reverse direction.
On vehicles withanexcessively highblow-by, the
valve doesnotmeet therequirement. Thisis
because someofthe flow willgothrough the
hose connection tothe intake manifold collector
under allconditions.
This
system returnsblow-by gastothe intake
manifold collector.
The positive crankcase ventilation (peV)valveis
provided toconduct crankcase blow-bygastothe
intake manifold.
During partialthrottle operation ofthe engine, the
intake manifold suckstheblow-by gasthrough
the
pev
valve.
Normally, thecapacity ofthe valve issufficient to
handle anyblow-by andasmall amount ofventi-
lating air.
The ventilating airisthen drawn fromtheairduct
•
SEF127R
Q:
Fresh air
• :Blow-by gas
PCV
valve
operation
Engine notrunning
Cruising
or backfiring
~~ .~
Idling or Acceleration
decelerating or
high load
-~ .~
..
Acceleration
orhigh load
Acceleration
orhigh load
pcv valve
Filter
For
Europe andIsrael, andGA15DE
Cruising
GA16DE exceptforEurope andIsrael
Cruising
EC-31
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POSITIVECRANKCASE VENTILATION
Description
This system returnsblow-by gastothe intake
manifold collector.
The positive crankcase ventilation (PCV)valveis
provided toconduct crankcase blow-bygastothe
intake manifold.
During partialthrottle operation ofthe engine, the
intake manifold suckstheblow-by gasthrough
the
pev
valve.
Normally, thecapacity ofthe valve issufficient to
handle anyblow-by andasmall amount ofventi-
lating air.
The ventilating airisthen drawn fromtheairduct into
thecrankcase. Inthis process theairpasses
through thehose connecting airinlet tubes to
rocker cover.
Under full-throttle condition,themanifold vacuum
is insufficient todraw theblow-by flowthrough
the valve. Theflow goes through thehose con-
nection inthe reverse direction.
On vehicles withanexcessively highblow-by, the
valve doesnotmeet therequirement. Thisis
because someofthe flow willgothrough the
hose connection tothe intake manifold collector
under allconditions.
Oil separator
q
Freshair
.. Blow-by gas
ct>
Blow-by gasduring
high-load operation Baffle
plate
PCV
valve operation
Engine notrunning
or backfiring Cruising
~~
.0
Idling or Acceleration
or
decelerating high
load
-~--
.~
AEC923
Inspection
PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation)
With engine running atidle, remove PCVvalve fromrocker
cover. Aproperly workingvalvemakes ahissing noiseasair
passes through it.Astrong vacuum shouldbefelt immediately
when afinger isplaced overthevalve inlet.
AEC911 VENTILATION HOSE
1. Check hosesandhose connections forleaks.
2. Disconnect allhoses andclean withcompressed air.Ifany
hose cannot befreed ofobstructions, replace.
ET277 EC-240
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![NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual
MAX,
MIN.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE [QK]
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)
7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual
MAX,
MIN.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE [QK]
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)
7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down](/manual-img/5/57349/w960_57349-1505.png)
MAX,
MIN.
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE [QK]
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)
7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat steps2through 9until clear water begins todrain
from radiator.
-REFILLING ENGINECOOLANT-
11. Install reservoir tank,radiator drainplug,cylinder block
drain plugandairrelief plug
@.
• Apply sealant tothe thread ofcylinder blockdrainplug.
toJ:
34-44 N.m (3.5-4.5 kg-m, 25-33 ft-Ib)
12. Fill radiator withcoolant untilcoolant spillsfromtheair
relief plug
@
hole, theninstall airrelief plug
@.
13. Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithcoolant uptospecified
level andinstall radiator cap.
Air relief plug:
~: 7-8 N.m (0.7-0.8 kg-m, 61-69 in-Ib)
For coolant mixture ratio,refertoMA-16.
Coolant capacity (Withreservoir tank):
Unit:f(Imp qt)
With heater
Withoutheater
M/T 5.9(5-1/4) 5.6(4-7/8)
AIT 6.4(5-5/8) 6.1(5-3/8)
Reservoir tankcapacity (forMAX level):
o.n
(5/8Impqt)
Pour coolant through coolantfillerneckslowly toallow airin
system toescape.
14. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
15. Run engine at2,500 rpmfor10seconds andreturn toidle
speed.
• Repeat 2or 3times.
Watch coolant temperature gaugesoas not tooverheat the
engine.
SMA4128
MA-20
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Withheater
Withoutheater
M/T
6.1(5-3/8)
5.8(5-1/8)
AfT 6.6(5-7/8)
6.3(5-1/2)
Unit:
r
(Imp qt)
-FLUSHING
COOLINGSYSTEM-
5. Install radiator drainplugandcylinder blockdrainplug
securely.
6. Fill radiator withwater untilwater spillsfromtheairrelief
hole, theninstall airrelief plug.
Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithwater andinstall radi-
ator cap.
Air relief plug:
!II:
10N.m (1.0kg-m, 87in-lb)
7. Warm upengine untilcooling fanoperates, thenrace
engine 2or 3times under no-load.
8. Stop engine andwait until itcools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat steps2through 9until clear water begins todrain
from radiator.
-REFILLING ENGINECOOLANT-
11. Install reservoir tank,radiator drainplugandcylinder block
drain plug.
• Apply sealant tothe thread ofcylinder blockdrainplug.
!II :
8 -12 N.m (0.8-1.2 kg-m, 69-104 in-lb)
12. Fill radiator withcoolant untilcoolant spillsfromtheair
relief hole,theninstall airrelief plug.
13. Fill radiator andreservoir tankwithcoolant uptospecified
level andinstall radiator cap.
Air relief plug:
~ :10 N'm (1.0kg-m, 87in-lb)
For coolant mixture ratio,refertoMA-16.
Coolant capacity (Withreservoir tank):
ENGINE
MAINTENANCE ~
Changing EngineCoolant (Cont'd)
4. Remove cylinderblockdrainplugandairrelief plug.
SMA380C
MAX.
MIN.
Reservoir
tankcapacity (forMAX level):
o.n
(5/8Impqt)
Pour coolant through coolantfillerneck slowly toallow airin
system toescape.
SMA4128 MA-30