1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 tires

Bulbcover
SEL995K HEADLAMP
Bulb Replacement

The headlamp isasemi-sealed beamtypewhich usesa
replaceable halogenbulb.Thebulb canbereplaced fromthe
engine compartment sidewithout removing theheadlamp body.

• Grasp onlytheplastic basewhen handling thebulb. Never
touch theglass envelope.

1. Disconnect thebattery cable.
2. Disconnect theharness connector fromtheback sideofthe
bulb.
3. Turn thebulb retaining ringcounterclockwise until
it
is free
from theheadlamp reflector,andthen remove it.
4. Pull offthe rubber cap.
5. Remove theheadlamp bulbcarefully. Donot shake orrotate
the bulb when removing it.
6. Install inthe reverse orderofremoval.

CAUTION:
• Do not leave headlamp reflector withoutbulbforalong
period oftime. Dust,moisture, smoke,etc.entering head-
lamp bodymayaffect theperformance ofthe head lamp.
Remove headlamp bulbfrom thehead lamp reflector just
before areplacement bulbisinstalled.
Bulb Specifications

Item
Semi-sealed beam
High/Low Wattage
(W)

60/55

f>
to

3 21 0

~ nOD

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SEL226PAiming
Adjustment

When performing headlamp aiming adjustment, useanaiming
machine, aimingwallscreen orheadlamp tester.Aimers
should beingood repair, calibrated andoperated inaccor-
dance withrespective operationmanuals.
If any aimer isnot available, aimingadjustment canbedone as
follows:

For details, refertothe regulations inyour owncountry.
CAUTION:
• Keep alltires inflated tocorrect pressures.
• Place vehicle andtester onone and same flatsurface.
• See thatvehicle isunloaded (exceptforfull levels of
coolant, engineoiland fuel, andspare tire,jack andtools).
Have thedriver orequivalent weightplaced indriver's seat.
CAUTION: •
Be sure aiming switchisset to
"0"
when performing aiming
adjustment onvehicles equipped withheadlamp aiming con-
trol.
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GEL001EXTERIOR
LAMP
Front FogLamp BulbReplacement

The front foglamp isasemi-sealed beamtypewhich usesa
replaceable halogenbulb.

• Grasp onlytheplastic basewhen handling thebulb. Never
touch theglass envelope.

1. Disconnect thebattery cable.
2. Disconnect theharness connector fromtheback sideofthe
bulb.
3. Turn thebulb retaining ringcounterclockwise untilitis free
from thefront foglamp reflector, andthen remove it.
4. Pull offthe rubber cap.
5. Remove thefront foglamp bulbcarefully. Donot shake or
rotate thebulb when removing it.
6. Install inthe reverse orderofremoval.

CAUTION:
.' Donot leave frontfoglamp reflector withoutbulbforalong
period oftime. Dust, moisture, smoke,etc.entering frontfog
lamp bodymayaffect theperformance ofthe front foglamp.
Remove frontfoglamp bulbfrom thefront foglamp reflec-
tor just before areplacement bulbisinstalled.
Front FogLamp Aiming Adjustment

Before performing aimingadjustment, makesureofthe follow-
ing.
a. Keep alltires inflated tocorrect pressure.
b. Place vehicle onlevel ground.
c. See thatvehicle isunloaded (exceptforfull levels of
coolant, engineoiland fuel, andspare tire,jack, andtools).
Have thedriver orequivalent weightplaced indriver's seat.
Adjust aiming byturning theadjusting screw.

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PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
• When installing rubberparts,finaltightening mustbecar-
ried outunder unladen condition* withtires onground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,
jack,

hand tools andmats indesignated positions.
• After installing removedsuspension parts,check wheel
alignment andadjust ifnecessary.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving orinstalling brake
tubes.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.

Tool number
Tool name
SBR820B
Special Service Tools

Description

HT72520000

Ball joint remover Removing
tie-rodouterendandlower ball
joint

NT146
HT71780000

Spring compressor

ST35652000
Strut attachment
NT144
Removing
andinstalling coilspring
Fixing strutassembly

NT145
GG94310000

Flare nuttorque wrench

KV38106700
KV381 06800

Differential sideoilseal
protector
NT406
NT147
FA-2
Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

a:
10mm (0.39 in)

Installing driveshaft

LH: KV38106700
RH: KV38106800

FRONTSUSPENSION SYSTEM
SEC. 391-400-401

When installing rubberparts,finaltightening mustbecarried outunder unladen condition" withtires onground .
• Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack, hand tools andmats indesignated positions.

~~25.29
~ (2.5•3.0, 18•22)

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...

5

~ 98•118 (10•12, 72•87)

Front

to.J:
N. m (kg-m, ft-Ib)

SFA715B

CD
Suspension member

@
Stabilizer bar

@
Drive shaft
@

Coilspring

@
Strut assembly

@
Knuckle

FA-4
(J)

Transverse link

@
Front struttower bar

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Front Wheel Alignment

Before checking frontwheel alignment, besure tomake apre-
liminary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack,
hand tools andmats indesignated positions.

SFA575B PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

1. Check tiresforwear andimproper inflation.
2. Check wheelrunout.

Wheel runout:
Refer toSOS (FA-30).

3. Check frontwheel bearings forlooseness.
4. Check frontsuspension forlooseness.
5. Check steering linkageforlooseness.
6. Check thatstruts workproperly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).

TOE-IN Measure toe-inusingfollowing procedure.
WARNING:
• Perform following procedure alwaysonaflat surface.
• Make surethatnoperson isin front ofthe vehicle before
pushing it.

1. Bounce frontofvehicle upand down tostabilize theposture.
2. Push thevehicle straight aheadabout5m (16 ft).
3. Put amark onbase lineoftread (rearside) ofboth tires at
the same height ashub center. Thesearemeasuring points.
4. Measure distance"A"(rear side).
5. Push thevehicle slowlyaheadtorotate thewheels 180
degrees (1/2turn).

If the wheels haverotated morethan180degrees
(112
turn), try
the above procedure againfromthebeginning. Neverpush
vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance"B"(front side).

Total toe-in
Refer toSOS (FA-29).
CAMBER,
CASTERANDKINGPIN INCLINATION
Camber, casterandkingpin inclination arepreset atfactory and
cannot beadjusted.

1. Measure camber,casterandkingpin inclination ofboth right
and leftwheels withasuitable alignment gauge.

Camber, CasterandKingpin inclination:
Refer toSOS (FA-29).

2. Ifcamber, casterorkingpin inclination isnot within
specification, inspectfrontsuspension parts.Replace dam-
aged orworn outparts.

Front
SFA948A
SFA614B
SFA234AC
Lines
parallel to
center lineofbody

Q

Front

Hub
center
height
FA-6

SEC.391.400.401

When installing rubberparts,finaltightening
must becarried outunder unladen condition'
with tires onground.
• Fuel, radiator coolanta'1dengine 011full.
Spare tire,Jack, hand toolsandmats In
designated positions.

@
~

L.~
(3.2-4.3, 23•31)

Front

CD
Spacer

@
Strut mounting insulator

@
Strut mounting insulator
bracket

@
Thrust bearing

@
Upper spring seat

@
Upper spring rubber seat

(J)
Bumper rubber

@
Coilspring
FRONT
SUSPENSION
@
Lower spring rubber seat

@)
Strut assembly

@
Suspension member

@
Stabilizer bar

@
Stabilizer clamp

@
Connecting rod

@
Transverse link

@
Compression rodclamp

@
Drive shaft

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(2.5_3.0,
18 -22)
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(1.8.2.4,13.17)
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(20-28, 145 •203)
~ 59•74 (6.0 -7.5, 43•54)

SFA624B

@
Knuckle

@
Cotter pin

@)
ABS sensor

@
Plain washer

@
Wheel bearing locknut

@
Insulator

@
Adjusting cap

@
Cotter pin

View
from
B FRONT
SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar(Cont'd)

• Install stabilizer barwith balljoint socket properly placed.

OK NG
SFA449BA
ARA027 INSPECTION

• Check stabilizer fordeformation orcracks. Replace ifnec-
essary.
• Check rubber bushings fordeterioration orcracks. Replace
if necessary.
• Check balljoint canrotate inall directions. If
movement
is
not smooth andfree, replace stabilizer barconnecting rod.

SFA181A
SFA113AA Transverse
LinkandLower BallJoint
REMOVAL ANDINSTALLATION
1. Remove
wheelbearing locknut. •

2. Remove
tie-rodballjoint.

3. Remove
strutlower bracket fixingboltsandnuts.
4. Separate driveshaftfromknuckle byslightly tapping drive
shaft end.

Cover bootswithshop towel soas not todamage themwhen
removing driveshaft.

5. Separate lowerballjoint studfrom knuckle withTool.
Refer toFRONT AXLE-Wheel HubandKnuckle (FA-8).

6. Remove
fixingboltsandnuts asshown atleft.
7. During installation, finaltightening mustbecarried outat
curb weight withtires onthe ground.
8. After installation, checkwheel alignment. RefertoON-VE-
HICLE SERVICE -Front Wheel Alignment (FA-6).

FA-27

ENGINEREMOVAL

WARNING:
a. Situate vehicle onaflat and solid surface.
b. Place chocks atfront andback ofrear wheels.
c. Donot remove engineuntilexhaust systemhascompletely
cooled off.
Otherwise, youmay burn yourself and/orfiremay break out
in fuel line.
d. For safety during subsequent steps,thetension ofwires
should beslackened againsttheengine.
e. Before disconnecting fuelhose, release fuelpressure from
fuel line.
Refer to"Releasing FuelPressure" inEC section.
f. Besure tohoist engine andtransaxle inasafe manner.
g. For engines notequipped withengine slingers, attach
proper slingers andbolts described inPARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
• When liftingengine, besure toclear surrounding parts.
Take special careforaccelerator wirecasing, brakelines
and brake master cylinder.
• Inhoisting theengine, alwaysuseengine slingers inasafe
manner.
• Inremoving driveshaft, becareful nottodamage grease
seal oftransaxle.
Engine cannotberemoved separately fromtransaxle. Remove
engine withtransaxle.

Removal

1. Drain water.
2. Remove hood.
3. Remove battery.
4. Remove reservoir tankandbracket.
5. Remove drivebelts.
6. Remove alternator, compressor andpower steering oil
pump fromengine.

Power steering pumpdoesnotneed tobe disconnected from
power steering tubes.

7. Remove thefollowing parts:
• Right andleftfront tires
• Under covers
• Splash covers
• Brake caliper assembly

~: 72-97 N'm (7.3•9.9 kg-m, 53•72 ft-Ib)
Brake hosedoes notneed tobe disconnected frombrake cali-
per assembly.
Never depress brakepedal.

• Disconnect tie-rodballjoint (RH
&
LH).

~: 29-39 N'm (3.0-4.0 kg-m, 22-29 ft-Ib)

• RH
&
LH drive shaft

When removing driveshaft, becareful nottodamage transaxle
side grease seal.

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