1999 NISSAN PRIMERA transmission

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten [ ] = At the specified mile-
age only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis,
but on a semi-annual basis
when driving less than 20,000
km (12,000 miles) per yearkm×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate wheels)IIIIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-48/
BR-13/CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and
leaks)IIIIIIMA-51/
MA-48
Brake fluid* R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1)RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use
genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMA-49
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIIMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2)MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-9

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten [ ] = At the specified mile-
age only
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis only.km×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate wheels)IIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-48/BR-13/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1) RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use genuine
NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.)IIIIMA-49
CVT fluid (for level and leaks or replace.
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent)*I [R] I [R] MA-50
Steering gear and linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust system* I IMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2) MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-12

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer
basis only.km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke
& operation)IIIIBR-13/BR-48/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and
leaks)IIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1)RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use
genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.)IIIIMA-49
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2)MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-14

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.9 5-1/8 pts
Petrol engines:
API SH or SJ*/ACEA A2/96
Diesel engines:
ACEA B2-96 (CCMC-PD2)* SR20DE 3.7 6-1/2 pts
CD20T 5.0 8-3/4 pts
Without oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.7 4-3/4 pts
SR20DE 3.5 6-1/8 pts
CD20T 4.5 7-7/8 pts
Cooling system (With
reservoir tank)QG16DE/QG18DE 6.1 10-3/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L2N) or equivalent. SR20DEM/T 6.6 11-5/8 pts
CVT 6.8 12 pts
CD20T 6.4 11-1/4 pts
Reservoir 0.8 1-3/8 pts
Manual transmission
gear oilRS5F70A 3.0 5-1/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent.
RS5F32A 3.6 6-3/8 pts
CVT fluid 8.1 14-1/8 ptsGenuine NISSAN CVT fluid
(NS-1) or exact equivalent
Power steering fluid 1.1 2 ptsType DEXRON
TMIII or equiva-
lent
Brake fluidDOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose greaseNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant R-134a
Air conditioning system lubricantscompressor CR-14NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
or exact equivalent
compressor CSV613NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
or equivalent
*: For further details, see“SAE Viscosity Number”.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-16

Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.

Remove speedometer pinion and check oil level distance“L”
as shown.
Oil level (“L”):
RS5F70A (QG16DE/QG18DE)
75.5 - 80.5 mm (2.97 - 3.17 in)
RS5F70A (SR20DE)
56.5 - 61.0 mm (2.22 - 2.60 in)
RS5F32A (CD20T)
57 - 62 mm (2.24 - 2.44 in)
Use genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Changing M/T Oil
Oil capacity (reference values only):
RS5F70A 3.0
(5-1/4 Imp pts)
RS5F32A 3.6 - 3.8
(6-3/8 - 6-3/4 Imp pts)
Drain plug:
:25-34N·m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Use genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Checking CVT Fluid Level
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. Check fluid level.
Fluid level should be check using“HOT”range on dipstick at
fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) after vehicle
has been driven approximately 10 minutes in urban areas
after engine is warmed up. But it can be checked at fluid
temperatures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using“COLD”
range on dipstick for reference after engine is warmed up
and before driving. However, fluid level must be rechecked
using“HOT”range.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and then move selector lever through reach
gear range, ending in“P”.
NMA045
3.7 - 5.0
(0.38 - 0.51, 33 - 44)
Speedometer
pinion assembly
O-ring
Ruler
Transmission
case
:N·m
(kg-m, in-lb)
SMA145A Drain plug
SMA146B
UMA036 MAX
MIN
MINMAX
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking M/T Oil (Cont’d)
MA-49

Balancing Wheels
Wheel balance (maximum allowable unbalance):
10 g (0.35 oz) at rim flange.
Tire balance weight:
5 - 60 g (0.18 - 2.12 oz)
Tire Rotation

Do not include the T-type or space saver spare tire when
rotating the tires.
Wheel nuts:
:98-118N·m (10 - 12 kg-m, 72 - 87 ft-lb)
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for security, damage or
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for security.
: Refer to ST section.
STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
security, wear, damage or grease leakage.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
Check fluid level in reservoir with engine off.
Use“HOT”range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to
196°F). Use“COLD”range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32
to 86°F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Recommended fluid is Automatic Transmission Fluid
“DEXRONTMIII”type.
CHECKING LINES

Check lines for leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
SMA785C Right front
Right rear
Radial tire
Left front
Left rearSpare tire
SMA316C : Check grease leakage.
: Check tightening torque.
NMA052 OPEN
.HOT MAX
.HOT MIN COLD MAX
COLD MIN
Front
SST575B
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-53

Replacing Oil SealNCMT0005
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEALNCMT0005S01
1. Drain gear oil from transaxle.
2. Remove drive shafts Ð Refer to section FA.
3. Remove differential oil seal.
4. Install differential oil seal.
IApply multi-purpose grease to seal lip of oil seal before
installing.
5. Install drive shafts Ð Refer to section FA.
IInstall differential oil seal so that dimension ªAº and ªBº
are within specifications.
Unit: mm (in)
Item A B
F32A 5.9 - 6.1 (0.232 - 0.240)
0.5 (0.020) or less
F70A 0.5 (0.020) or less
STRIKING ROD OIL SEALNCMT0005S02
1. Remove transaxle control rod from yoke.
2. Remove retaining pin of yoke.
IBe careful not to damage boot.
SMT563A ST33290001
SMT564AB Drift
.Drift: LH side ST33400001 (F31A)
KV31103000 and ST35325000 (F32A
& F32V) RH side ST30720000 (F31A)
LH and RH side KV38100200 (F70A)
SMT738B F32A
Transmission
case sideClutch housing side
Oil seal
SMT869D Transaxle case sideClutch housing side
Differential oil seal Differential oil seal F70A
SMT565A KV32101000
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Replacing Oil Seal
MT-8

1. Remove case cover.
2. Remove mainshaft bearing snap ring.
3. Remove transmission case while slightly tilting it to prevent 5th
shift fork from interfering with case.
4. Draw out reverse idler spacer and fork shaft.
5. Remove 5th and 3rd & 4th shift forks.
IBe careful not to lose shifter cap.
SMT664B Case cover
SMT665B Snap ring
SMT666B
SMT667B Fork shaft
SMT188A 5th
shift
fork
3rd & 4th
shift fork
DISASSEMBLYRS5F32A
MT-18