1999 NISSAN PRIMERA brake fluid

Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks, and
brake pads for wear.
Checking Brake System
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for security,
leaks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system
to refill brake fluid.
Refer to section BR.

Refill with recommended brake fluid“DOT 4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

Avoid skin contamination and ingestion.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for security,
air tightness, chafing and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
Check condition of disc brake components.
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
CL25VBG:
Standard thickness
22.0 mm (0.866 in)
Minimum thickness
20.0 mm (0.787 in)
SBR991
ABR159
SBR992
SMA402A
SMA260A
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-51

Removal and Installation
CAUTION:
lBefore removing the rear suspension assembly, discon-
nect the ABS wheel sensor and headlamp leveling sen-
sor from the assembly. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming
inoperative.
lRemove suspension assembly.
1. Disconnect parking brake cable from caliper and remove
brake caliper and rotor.
Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch
brake hose.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
2. Using a transmission jack, raise torsion beam a little, and
remove nuts and bolts from the trailing arm, shock absorber
assembly (lower side) and lateral link.
3. Lower transmission jack, and remove suspension.
4. Remove shock absorber assembly.
lInstall suspension assembly.
CAUTION:
Refill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
lAfter installation of the suspension assembly the head-
lamp leveling sensor has to be recalibrated. Refer to EL
section (models equipped with xenon headlamps only).
1. Attach torsion beam, at trailing arm and lateral link, to
vehicle. Do not tighten bolts at this time.
2. Using a transmission jack, place lateral link and control rod
horizontally against torsion beam. Tighten lateral link on
vehicle.
3. Attach shock absorber assembly to vehicle. Then tighten the
lower side of shock absorber assembly.
4. Lower torsion beam to fully extended position. Remove
transmission jack and tighten torsion beam, at trailing arm, to
specified torque.Refer to RA-9.
5. Install ABS-wheel sensor.
SRA695A
NRA016
SRA697A
SRA698A
REAR SUSPENSION
RA-10

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageST-6
ST-6
ST-18
ST-18
ST-19
ST-6
ST-5
ST-7
Refer to MA section.
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ST-12
ST-5
ST-13
ST-11
ST-14
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NCH in FA section
NVH in BR section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Fluid level
Air in hydraulic system
Tie-rod ball joint swinging force
Tie-rod ball joint rotating torque
Tie-rod ball joint end play
Steering gear fluid leakage
Steering wheel play
Steering wheel turning force
Drive belt looseness
Improper steering wheel
Improper installation or looseness of tilt lock lever
Mounting rubber deterioration
Steering column deformation or damage
Improper installation or looseness of steering column
Steering linkage looseness
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
Symptom STEERINGNoiseXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
Shake X X XXXXXX
VibrationXXXXX XXX
Shimmy X X X XXXXX
Judder X XXXXX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
ST-4

lIncomplete air bleeding will cause the following to occur.
When this happens, bleed air again.
a. Generation of air bubbles in reservoir tank
b. Generation of clicking noise in oil pump
c. Excessive buzzing in oil pump
While the vehicle is stationary or while moving the steering wheel
slowly, fluid noise may occur in the valve or oil pump. This noise
is inherent in this steering system, and it will not affect perfor-
mance or durability of the system.
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force
1. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating tempera-
ture. [Make sure temperature of fluid is approximately 60 to
80ÉC (140 to 176ÉF).]
Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure.
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360É from neutral position.
Steering wheel turning force:
44.1 N (4.5 kg, 9.9 lb) or less
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check
rack sliding force to detect condition of steering gear assem-
bly.
a. Disconnect steering column lower joint and knuckle arms
from the gear.
b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has
reached normal operating temperature.
c. While pulling tie-rod slowly from the neutral position, make
sure rack sliding force is within specification.
Rack sliding force:
284 N (29 kg, 64 lb) or less
6. If rack sliding force is not within specification, replace steer-
ing gear assembly.
SST491B
SST090B
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
Bleeding Hydraulic System (Cont'd)
ST-7