MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION............................1
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ``AIR
BAG'' and ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER''...............1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................4
Engine Oil & Minor Service .........................................4
Engine and Emission Control Service .........................5
Chassis and Body Services.........................................6
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions ..........8
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............9
Fluids and Lubricants ..................................................9
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................10
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ............................. 11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................12
Checking Tightening Torque ......................................12
Checking Drive Belt ...................................................12
Changing Engine Oil..................................................13
Changing Engine Oil Filter ........................................14
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................14
Checking Cooling System .........................................16
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and Draining
Water .........................................................................16
Checking Fuel Lines ..................................................17
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter ................18
Checking Injection Nozzle .........................................18
Checking Idle Speed .................................................19
Timing Belt Replacement...........................................19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................20
Checking Exhaust System.........................................20
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ....................20
Checking Clutch System ...........................................20Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks ...........................20
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................20
Checking Water Entry ................................................21
Checking Transfer Fluid Level ...................................21
Changing Transfer Fluid ............................................21
Checking Propeller Shaft ...........................................21
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts ........................21
Checking Differential Gear Oil ...................................22
Changing Differential Gear Oil ..................................22
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease ....................22
Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease .......................................................................23
Checking Free-running Hub Grease .........................23
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange..................23
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................23
Checking Brake System ............................................24
Changing Brake Fluid ................................................24
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve ..................................24
Checking Disc Brake .................................................24
Balancing Wheels ......................................................25
Tire Rotation ..............................................................25
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ................26
Checking Steering Damper .......................................26
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage ................26
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches...........27
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters...............................................27
Checking Body Corrosion ..........................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................29
MA
Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll)
With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base) With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt
LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential)
ÐÐGear Oil Hypoid LSD (Part No.: KLD31-
14002) or equivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level
according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid
DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft greaseNLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants
ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2: API GL-5, SAE 140 and 10% volume of LSD Friction Modi®er (Part No.: 38469-C6000) is an equivalent.
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-9
SAE Viscosity Number
+For cold areas:
10W-30 is preferable for ambient tempera-
ture above þ20ÉC (þ4ÉF).
On turbocharger models, 5W-20 is not rec-
ommended. Use 5W-30 only below 0ÉC
(32ÉF).
+For hot and warm areas:
20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.+For cold and warm areas:
75W-90 for transfer and 80W-90 for differen-
tial are preferable.
+For hot areas:
90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
below 40ÉC (104ÉF).
TI0006TI0003
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-10
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is ®lled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only an eth-
ylene glycol anti-freeze with the proper mixture ratio. See the
following examples:
Outside temperature
down toAnti-
freezeSoft
water
ÉC ÉF
þ15 5 30% 70%
þ35 þ30 50% 50%
The use of other types of coolant solutions may damage your
cooling system.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-11
1. Inspect for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. Replace if
necessary.
The belts should not touch the bottom of the pulley groove.
2. Check drive belt de¯ection by pushing on the belt midway
between pulleys.
Adjust if belt de¯ections exceed the limit.
Unit: mm (in)
Used belt de¯ection
De¯ection of new belt
LimitDe¯ection after
adjustment
Alternator 17 (0.67) 12 - 14 (0.47 - 0.55) 9 - 11 (0.35 - 0.43)
Air conditioner
compressor11 (0.43)7 - 9 (0.28 - 0.35)6 - 8 (0.24 - 0.31)
Power steering oil
pump14 (0.55) 10 - 12 (0.39 - 0.47) 9 - 11 (0.35 - 0.43)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Check drive belt de¯ections when engine is cold.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
+Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil is hot.
+Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Remove oil ®ller cap and drain plug.
3. Drain oil and ®ll with new engine oil.
Oil grade: CCMC PD1 or PD2
Viscosity:
See ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Re®ll oil capacity (approximate):
Without oil ®lter change
6.4!(5-5/8 Imp qt)
With oil ®lter change
5.8!(5-1/8 Imp qt)
CAUTION:
+Be sure to clean and install oil pan drain plug with washer.
Drain plug:
:29-39Nzm (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)
+The re®ll capacity changes depending on the oil tempera-
ture and drain time; use these valves as a reference and be
certain to check with the dipstick when changing the oil.
SMA998C
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Drive Belt (Cont'd)
MA-13
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
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
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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
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-23