1998 NISSAN PATROL maintenance

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
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MA-20

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

Checking Differential Gear Oil
1. Check differential carrier for oil leakage.
2. Check oil level.Filler plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Changing Differential Gear Oil
Oil capacity:
Front5.4 liters (9-1/2 Imp pt)
Rear H233B (Without diff. lock) 2.4 liters(4-1/4 Imppt)
H233B (With diff. lock) 3.0 liters (5-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (Without diff. lock) 4.7 liters (8-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (With diff. lock) 3.7 liters (6-1/2 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Limited-slip differential gear
+ Use only approved or recommended limited-slip differential
gear oil.
+ Limited-slip differential identi®cation.
(1) Lift both rear wheels off the ground.
(2) Turn one rear wheel by hand.
(3) If both rear wheels turn in the same direction simultaneously, vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease
+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+ Check front wheel bearings for grease leakage and water or
dust entry.
+ Replace front wheel bearings or front wheel bearing grease if
wheel bearings do not turn smoothly.
SMA944B
Grease nipples
Rear
SMA108-A
Filler plug
Fill to this
level
SMA109-A
Drain plug
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-22

Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease
FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE
Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
+Threaded portion of spindle
+Contact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer
wheel bearing
+Grease seal lip
+Wheel hub (as shown at the left)
AXLE JOINT GREASE
+Drain approximately 2 liters (1-3/4 Imp qt) of differential oil.
+Remove knuckle spindle.
+Slightly pull out axle and repack axle joint with recommended
grease.
Refer to FA section.
Checking Free-running Hub Grease
Check free-running hub grease for leakage and water or dust entry.
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange
+Check for water entry in knuckle ¯ange by removing one bolt
of lower knuckle ¯ange bearing cap and probing with a suitable
thin bar.
+After checking, be sure to reinstall the bolt to a tightening torque
of 30 to 40 Nzm (3.1 to 4.1 kg-m, 22 to 30 ft-lb).
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
SFA469A
SFA869B
SMA946B
SMA949B
SBR451D
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MA-23

Checking Brake System
Check brake ¯uid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, cha®ng, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake ¯uid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Re®ll until new brake ¯uid comes out from each air bleeder
valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to
re®ll brake ¯uid. Refer to BR section.
+Re®ll with recommended brake ¯uid.
+Never reuse drained brake ¯uid.
+Be careful not to splash brake ¯uid on painted areas.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper
attachment, air tightness, cha®ng and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
Standard thickness:
CL36VE
32.0 mm (1.260 in)
CL18VF
18.0 mm (0.709 in)
Minimum thickness:
CL36VE
30.0 mm (1.181 in)
CL18VF
16.0 mm (0.630 in)
SBR389C
SBR419C
SBR419A
SMA260A
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MA-24

CALIPER
Check for leakage.
PA D
Check for wear or damage.
Standard thickness:
Front 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Rear 10.0 mm (0.394 in)
Minimum thickness:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Balancing Wheels
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to SDS, MA-29.
Tire Rotation
Wheel nuts:
: 118 - 147 Nzm (12 - 15 kg-m, 87 - 108 ft-lb)
SMA922A
SMA847B
SMA800BB
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Checking Disc Brake (Cont'd)
MA-25

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
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MA-26

Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters
SMA994C
SMA995C
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-27