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4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left rear of cylin-
der block.
5. Drain coolant and install reservoir tank, cylinder block drain
plug and radiator drain plug.
6. Fill radiator with water and warm up engine.
7. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 two or three times.
9. Drain water.
ÐREFILLING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
10. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug, and cylinder block
drain plugs.
+Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
Cylinder block drain plug:
:34-44Nzm (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft-lb)
11. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with coolant up to the MAX level
and install radiator cap.
For coolant mixture ratio, refer to MA-11.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):!(Imp qt)
RHD models
Without rear heater 11.8 (10-3/8)
With rear heater 12.9 (11-3/8)
LHD models
Without rear heater 11.6 (10-1/4)
With rear heater 12.7 (11-1/8)
Reservoir tank capacity (for MAX level):
1.2!(1-1/8 Imp qt)
Pour coolant through coolant ®ller neck slowly to allow air in
system to escape.
12. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
13. Run engine at 2,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed.
+Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
14. Stop engine and cool it down.
+Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
15. Remove the radiator ®ller cap and check coolant level.
+If necessary, re®ll radiator up to ®ller neck with coolant.
16. Re®ll reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
17. Repeat step 12 through step 16 two or more times.
18. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant ¯ow while
running engine from idle up to 2,000 rpm with heater tempera-
ture control set at several positions between COOL and HOT.
+Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
19. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating
steps 12 through 16 until coolant level no longer drops.
+Clean excess coolant from engine.
SMA003D
SMA182B
SMA412B
SMA004D
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
MA-15
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Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES AND CLAMPS
Check hoses and clamps for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to radiator cap with cap tester to see if it is satis-
factory.
Radiator cap relief pressure:
78-98kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
Pull the negative-pressure valve to open it. Check that it closes
completely when released.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system with cap tester to check for
leakage.
Testing pressure:
98 kPa (0.98 bar, 1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi)
CAUTION:
Use of higher pressure than the speci®ed value may cause
damage to radiator.
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water
Be careful not to spill fuel in engine compartment. Place a rag
to absorb fuel.
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
Check fuel ®lter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal
signs.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Disconnect harness connector and drain fuel.
SLC613
SMA871B
SMA007D
SMA757B
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MA-16
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2. Remove fuel ®lter using band-type ®lter wrench.
Remove fuel ®lter and fuel ®lter sensor.
CAUTION:
Remove fuel ®lter without spilling fuel. If spilt, wipe off imme-
diately. Be specially careful not to spill fuel on engine mount
insulator.
3. Wipe clean fuel ®lter mounting surface on fuel ®lter bracket and
smear a little fuel on rubber seal of fuel ®lter.
4. Screw fuel ®lter on until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
an additional more than 2/3 of a turn.
5. Install fuel ®lter sensor to new fuel ®lter.
6. Bleed air from fuel line.
Refer to Bleeding Fuel System in EC section.
7. Start engine and check for leaks.
DRAINING WATER
1. Drain water as follows.
Loosen drain cock and drain water.
Loosening drain cock 4 to 5 turns causes water to start drain-
ing. Do not remove drain cock by loosening it excessively.
If water does not drain properly, move the priming pump up and
down.
2. Bleed air.
Checking Fuel Lines
Check fuel lines and tank for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
CAUTION:
Keep clean parts with compressed air when assembling.
SMA005D
SMA010
SMA825B
SMA803A
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water (Cont'd)
MA-17
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Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
The viscous paper type air cleaner ®lter does not require any clean-
ing operation between renewal.
Checking Injection Nozzle
WARNING:
When using nozzle tester, be careful not to allow diesel fuel
sprayed from nozzle to come into contact with your hand or
body, and make sure that your eyes are properly protected.
1. Install nozzle to injection nozzle tester and bleed air from ¯are
nut.
2. Check initial injection pressure by pumping tester handle one
full stroke per second.
Initial injection pressure:
Used nozzle
More than 14,220 kPa
(142.2 bar, 145 kg/cm
2, 2,062 psi)
New nozzle
14,711 - 15,495 kPa
(147.1 - 155.0 bar, 150 - 158 kg/cm
2,
2,133 - 2,247 psi)
+Always check initial injection pressure before installing
new nozzle.
3. Check spray pattern by pumping tester handle one full stroke
per second.
a. If main spray angle is within 30 degrees as shown, injec-
tion nozzle is good.
b. It is still normal even if a thin stream of spray deviates from
main spray (pattern B).
4. If initial injection pressure or injection nozzle is not normal,
adjust or clean injection nozzle.
5. Test again. If it is not corrected, replace nozzle.
Refer to EC section for injection pressure adjustment, clean-
ing and replacement.
SMA006D
EF791A
SEF672A
SEF079S
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MA-18
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6. Install all injection nozzles with Tool and securely connect fuel
spill tube and delivery tubes.
7. Bleed air from fuel system and check for fuel leakage with
engine running.
Injection nozzle to cylinder head:
:59-69Nzm (6.0 - 7.0 kg-m, 43 - 51 ft-lb)
Spill tube nut:
:39-49Nzm (4.0 - 5.0 kg-m, 29 - 36 ft-lb)
Injection tube:
:20-25Nzm (2.2 - 2.5 kg-m, 16 - 18 ft-lb)
Checking Idle Speed
Inspection should be carried out with gears in ``Neutral'' and
with air conditioner and other electrical loads off.
1. Warm up engine until engine coolant temperature indicator
points to the middle of gauge.
2. Attach a diesel tachotester's pick-up to No. 1 fuel injection tube.
3. Race engine two or three times and check idle speed.
Idle speed:
Unit: rpm
MT 750+50
þ0
Timing Belt Replacement
Refer to EM section.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Injection Nozzle (Cont'd)
MA-19
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Checking Exhaust System
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and
deterioration.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking Clutch System
Check ¯uid lines and operating cylinder for improper attachment,
cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks
Never start engine while checking oil level.
1. Check manual transmission for leakage.
2. Check oil level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing M/T Oil
Oil grade:
API GL-4. Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Oil capacity:
FS5R50B 3.8 liters (6-3/4 Imp pt)
Re®ll 2.9 liters (5-1/8 Imp pt)
FS5R30A 5.1 liters (9 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA211A
SMA991C
SMA992C
SMA103
SMA255A
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-20
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Checking Water Entry
Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the seal-
ing grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.
Checking Transfer Fluid Level
Never start engine while checking ¯uid level.
1. Check transfer for leakage.
2. Check ¯uid level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing Transfer Fluid
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent or API GL-4.
Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Fluid capacity:
1.9 liters (1-5/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD section.
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts
Apply multi-purpose grease to nipples of propeller shafts.
SMA369B
SMA936B
SMA993C
SMA945B
SMA043C
Front
Grease nipples
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-21
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Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
+Check ¯uid level with engine off.
+Check ¯uid level with dipstick on reservoir cap. Use ``HOT''
range at ¯uid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF). Use
``COLD'' range at ¯uid temperatures of 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
+Do not over®ll.
+Recommended ¯uid is Automatic Transmission Fluid type
``DEXRON
TMIII'' or equivalent.
+Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, cha®ng or deterioration.
+Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering ¯uid.
Checking Steering Damper
Check steering damper for damage and oil leakage.
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage
STEERING GEAR
+Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
+Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
+Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear, damage or grease leakage.
SST280B
SST757C
SMA938A
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-26