1995 NISSAN ALMERA N15 transmission fluid

Fluidleakage TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
Preliminary Check(PriortoRoad Testing)
AIT FLUID CHECK
Fluid leakage check

1. Clean areasuspected ofleaking, -for example, mating
surface ofconverter housingandtransmission case.
2. Start engine, applyfootbrake, placeselector leverin"0"
position andwait afew minutes.
3. Stop engine.
4. Check forfresh leakage.

SAT288G
Fluidcondition check
Fluid levelcheck -Refer toMA section (CHASSIS AND
BODY MAINTENANCE).
Fluid
color
Oark orblack withburned odor
Milky pink
Varnished fluid,lighttodark brown
and tacky Suspected
problem
Wear offrictional material
Water contamination
- Road water entering through
filler tubeorbreather
Oxidation
- Over orunder filling
- Overheating

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Road Testing

Perform roadtests using "Symptom" chart.Refertopage

AT-20.

"P"
POSITION

1. Place selector leverin"P" position andstart engine. Stop
engine andrepeat theprocedure inall positions, including
neutral position.
2. Stop vehicle onaslight upgrade andplace selector leverin
"P" position. Releaseparkingbraketomake surevehicle
remains locked.

"R"
POSITION

1. Manually moveselector leverfrom"P"to"R", andnote
shift quality.
2. Drive vehicle inreverse longenough todetect slippage or
other abnormalities.

"N"
POSITION

1. Manually moveselector leverfrom"R"and"0"to"N" and
note shift quality.
2. Release parkingbrakewithselector leverin"N" position.
Lightly depress accelerator pedaltomake surevehicle
does notmove. (When vehicle isnew orsoon afterclutches
have been replaced, vehiclemaymove slightly. Thisisnot
a problem.)

AT-17

SAT620E
SAT586H
SAT428DA

Torque
converter
ASSEMBLY
Assembly 4(Cont'd)

14. Install inhibitor switch.
a. Set manual shaftin"P" position.
b. Temporarily installinhibitor switchonmanual shaft.
c.
Move
selector
lever
to"N" position.
d. Use a4mm (0.157 in)pin forthis adjustment.
1) Insert thepinstraight intothemanual shaftadjustment hole.
2) Rotate inhibitor switchuntilthepincan also beinserted
straight intohole ininhibitor switch.
e. Tighten inhibitor switchfixingbolts.
f. Remove pinfrom adjustment holeafter adjusting inhibitor
switch.
15. Install oilcharging pipeandoilcooler tubetotransmission •
case.
16. Install torque converter.
a. Pour ATFintotorque converter.

• Approximately 1liter (7/8Impqt)offluid isrequired fora
new torque converter.
• When reusing oldtorque converter, addthesame amount
of fluid aswas drained.

b. Install torque converter whilealigning notchesoftorque
converter withnotches ofoil pump.

AT-163

HOWTOUSE THIS MANUAL

ManualTransaxle/Transmission
Automatic Transaxle/
Transmission
Air Conditioner
Power Steering
Special Service Tools
Society ofAutomotive Engineers,

Inc.

Automatic Transmission Fluid
Drive range 1stgear
Drive range 2ndgear
Drive range 3rdgear
Drive range 4thgear
Overdrive
2nd range 2ndgear
2nd range 1stgear
1st range 2ndgear
1st range 1stgear

A/C
PIS

Tool SAE
ATF

0
1

O
2

0
3

0
4

00

2
2

2
1
1
2

1
1

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The following
SYMBOLS ANDABBREVIATIONS
areused:

to;J,
l\tI
Tightening torque M/T

IE!
Shouldbelubricated withgrease. A/T
Unless otherwise indicated,use
recommended multi-purpose
grease.
Should belubricated withoil.
Sealing point
Checking point
Always replaceafterevery disas-
sembly.
Apply petroleum jelly.
Apply ATF.
Select withproper thickness.
Adjustment isrequired.
Service DataandSpecifications
Left-Hand, Right-Hand
Front, Rear

IE!
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1I
SDS LH, RH

FR, RR
• The
UNITS
giveninthis manual areprimarily expressed asthe SlUNIT (International SystemofUnit),
and alternatively expressedinthe metric system andinthe yard/pound system.

"Example" Tightening torque:
59 -78 N'm (6.0-8.0 kg-m, 43-58 ft-Ib)
• TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
areincluded insections dealingwithcomplicated components.

• SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
arecontained atthe end ofeach section forquick reference
of data.
• The captions
WARNING
and
CAUTION
warnyouofsteps thatmust befollowed toprevent personal
injury and/or damage tosome partofthe vehicle.

WARNING
indicatesthepossibility ofpersonal injuryifinstructions arenotfollowed.

CAUTION
indicatesthepossibility ofcomponent damageifinstructions arenotfollowed.

BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS
except
WARNING
and
CAUTION
giveyouhelpful information.

GI-8

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.
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MA-5

0
0
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0
0

~ /0
H

H

0
0

(2)
4wheels
5 wheels

SMA785C

Radial
tires
CHASSIS
ANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Tire Rotation

Do not include theT-type sparetirewhen rotating thetires .

Wheel nuts:
~: 98-118 N'm (10.0 -12.0 kg-m, 72-87 ft-Ib)

Q :
Check grease leakage
• :Check tightening torque
Checking
SteeringGearandLinkage
STEERING GEAR

• Check gearhousing andboots forlooseness, damageor
grease leakage.
• Check connection withsteering columnforlooseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check balljoint, dustcover andother component partsfor
looseness, wear,damage orgrease leakage.

SMA851B
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines

• Check fluidlevel withengine off.
• Check fluidlevel using dipstick onreservoir cap,orrefer-
ring tothe scale onreservoir tank.Use"HOT" rangeatfluid
temperatures of50 to80°C (122to176°F). Use"COLD"
range atfluid temperatures of
a
to 30°C (32to86°F).

CAUTION:
• Donot overfill.
• Recommended fluidisAutomatic Transmission Fluid
''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent.
SST280B
SST476C
•Check linesforimproper attachment, leaks,cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.
• Check rackboots foraccumulation ofpower steering fluid.

MA-50

SRA696A
SRA697A

S
Control rod

Lateral link
~H";""I"

ITorsion
beam
SRA698AREAR
SUSPENSION
Removal andInstallation
CAUTION:
• Before removing therear suspension assembly,disconnect
the ABS wheel sensor fromtheassembly. Failuretodo so
may result indamage tothe sensor wiresandthesensor
becoming inoperative.

• Remove suspension assembly.
1. Disconnect brakehydraulic linesandparking brakecableat
toggle lever.(Models withdrum brakes.)
• Drain brake fluidbefore disconnecting brakelines.
2. Disconnect parkingbrakecablefromcaliper andremove
brake caliper androtor. (Models withdiscbrakes.)

Suspend caliperassembly withwire soasnot tostretch brake
hose.
Be careful nottodepress brakepedal, orpiston willpop out.
Make surebrake hoseisnot twisted.

3. Using atransmission jack,raise torsion beamalittle, and
remove nutsandbolts fromthetrailing arm,shock absorber
assembly (lowerside)andlateral link.
4. Lower transmission jack,andremove suspension.
5. Remove luggagecompartment trim.Refer toBT section.
6. Remove strutsecuring nuts(upper side).Thenpulloutstrut
assembly.
• Install suspension assembly.

CAUTION: Refill withnewbrake fluid"DOT
3".

Never reusedrained brakefluid.

1. Attach torsion beam,attrailing armandlateral link,tovehi-
cle. Donot tighten boltsatthis time.
2. Using atransmission jack,place lateral linkand control rod
horizontally againsttorsionbeam.Tighten laterallinkon
vehicle.
3. Attach shockabsorber assembly tovehicle. Thentighten the
lower sideofshock absorber assembly.
4. Lower torsion beamtofully extended position.Remove
transmission jackandtighten torsion beam,attrailing arm,
to specified torque.RefertoRA-8.
5. Install brakehydraulic linesandtighten flarenuts.

~: 15-18 N'm (1.5.1.8 kg-m,11-13 ft-Ib)
Coil Spring andShock Absorber
REMOVAL

Remove shockabsorber upperandlower fixing nuts.

Do not remove pistonrodlock nutonvehicle.
RA-9
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PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Dual AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM(SRS)"AIRBAG"
(Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag" andused along withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk
or severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists of
an air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING: • Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual.
STEERINGSYSTEM
• Before disassembly, thoroughlycleantheoutside ofthe unit.
• Disassembly shouldbedone inaclean workarea. Itis important toprevent theinternal partsfrom
becoming contaminated bydirt orother foreign matter.
• Place disassembled partsinorder, onaparts rack,fore"asier andproper assembly.
• Use nylon cloths orpaper towels toclean theparts; common shopragscanleave lintthat might
interfere withtheir operation.
• Before inspection orreassembly, carefullycleanallparts withageneral purpose, non-flammable
solvent.
• Before assembly, applyacoat ofrecommended ATF*tohydraulic parts.Vaseline maybeapplied to
O-rings andseals. Donot use any grease.
• Replace allgaskets, sealsandO-rings. Avoiddamaging O-rings,sealsandgaskets duringinstalla-
tion. Perform functional testswhenever designated.

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Automatic transmission fluid
ST-2

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Checking andAdjusting DriveBelts(Forpower
steering)

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

SST476C

S
r

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