1999 NISSAN PRIMERA power steering

Checking Drive Belts
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on the belt
midway between pulleys.

Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is
cold.

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.

Turn crankshaft two revolutions and recheck drive belt
deflection or tension.
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
LimitAfter adjust-
mentLimitAfter adjust-
ment
Alternator12-13
(0.47 - 0.51)8-9
(0.31 - 0.35)7-8
(0.28 - 0.31)264
(26.9, 59.3)493 - 583
(50.3 - 59.5,
110.8 - 131.1)11720 70J00 11720 70J05
603 - 691
(61.5 - 70.5,
135.6 - 155.3)652 - 740
(66.5 - 75.5,
146.6 - 166.4)
Air conditioner
compressor9 (0.35)5.5-6.5
(0.217 - 0.256)4.5-5.5
(0.177 - 0.217)304
(31.0, 68.3)534 - 623
(54.5 - 63.5,
120.0 - 140.1)11920 9F500 11920 9F505
652 - 740
(66.5 - 75.5,
146.6 - 166.4)838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
Power steering
oil pump12
(0.47)8-9
(0.31 - 0.35)7-8
(0.28 - 0.31)264
(26.9, 59.3)493 - 583
(50.3 - 59.5,
110.8 - 131.1)603 - 691
(61.5 - 70.5,
135.6 - 155.3)603 - 691
(61.5 - 70.5,
135.6 - 155.3)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)—
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at a different location on the belt.
SMA266C Adjusting bolt Adjusting bolt
Loosen
16 - 22 (1.6 - 2.2, 12 - 16)
Water pumpAlternator
Power steering
oil pump
Crankshaft pulley
:N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
Without air conditioner
Compressor Crankshaft pulley Power steering oil
pump
With air conditioner
Water pump
Alternator
16 - 22
(1.6 - 2.2,12 - 16) Loosen Tighten Loosen
Tighten
ENGINE MAINTENANCESR20DE
MA-28

Checking Drive Belts
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on the belt
midway between pulleys.

Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is
cold.

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.

Turn crankshaft two revolutions and recheck drive belt
deflection or tension.
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Generator17 (0.67)10.5 - 12.5
(0.413 - 0.492)8.5 - 10.5
(0.335 - 0.413)
Air conditioner compressor17 (0.67)11.5 - 13.5
(0.453 - 0.531)9.5 - 11.5
(0.374 - 0.453)
Power steering oil pump8 (0.31)5-7
(0.20 - 0.28)4-6
(0.16 - 0.24)
Applied pushing force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
SMA880C
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
MA-39

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

Engine Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Drive belt deflection and tension
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
LimitAfter
adjustmentLimitAfter
adjustment
Alternator
Without aircondi-
tioner compressor10.2
(0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
292
(29.8, 65.6)652 - 740
(66.5 - 75.5,
146.6 - 166.4)789 - 877
(80.5 - 89.7,
177.4 - 197.6)
With airconditioner
compressor8.1
(0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)
Power steering
oil pump10.8
(0.425)6.6 - 7.5
(0.260 - 0.295)6.0 - 6.6
(0.236 - 0.260)196
(20.0, 44.1)495 - 583
(50.5 - 59.5,
111.3 - 131.1)603 - 691
(61.5 - 70.5,
135.6 - 155.3)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)—
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at a different location on the belt.
Oil capacity (Refill capacity)Unit:
(Imp pts)
With oil filter change 2.9 (5 - 1/8)
Without oil filter change 2.7 (4 - 3/4)
Coolant capacityUnit:
(Imp pts)
With reservoir tank 6.1 (10 - 3/4)
Reservoir tank 0.8 (1 - 3/8)
Spark plug
Make CHAMPION NGK
Standard typeRC10YCC4
RC10YC4BKR5E-11
Hot typeRC12YCC4
RC12YC4BKR4E-11
Cold typeRC7YCC4
RC7YC4BKR6E-11
Plug gap mm (in) 1.0 - 1.1 (0.039 - 0.043)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
MA-56

Engine Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Drive belt deflection
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Alternator 17 (0.67)10.5 - 12.5
(0.413 - 0.492)8.5 - 10.5
(0.335 - 0.413)
Air conditioner compressor 17 (0.67)11.5 - 13.5
(0.453 - 0.531)9.5 - 11.5
(0.374 - 0.453)
Power steering oil pump 8 (0.31)5-7
(0.20 - 0.28)4-6
(0.16 - 0.24)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Coolant capacity (Refill capacity)
Unit:
(Imp pts)
With reservoir tank 6.4 (11 - 1/4)
Reservoir tank 0.8 (1 - 3/8)
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity)
Unit:
(Imp pts)
With oil filter 5.0 (8 - 3/4)
Without oil filter 4.5 (7 - 7/8)
Injection nozzle
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Injection pressure 12,749 (127.5, 130, 1,849)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)CD20T
MA-58

STEERING SYSTEM
SECTION
ST
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION.......................... 2
Precautions ................................................................ 2
Preparation ................................................................ 2
PREPARATION.............................................................. 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................... 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart....................................... 4
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION.......................................... 5
Checking Steering Wheel Play .................................. 5
Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel .......... 5
Front Wheel Turning Angle ........................................ 5
Checking Gear Housing Movement .......................... 5
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts .......................... 6
Checking Fluid Level ................................................. 6
Checking Fluid Leakage ............................................ 6
Bleeding Hydraulic System........................................ 6
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force .................. 7
Checking Hydraulic System....................................... 8
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN.......... 9
Removal and Installation ......................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 11
Inspection................................................................. 12POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE.............. 14
Removal and Installation ......................................... 14
Disassembly............................................................. 17
Inspection................................................................. 17
Assembly ................................................................. 19
SR20DE
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP.................................. 20
CD20T
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP.................................. 21
QG16, 18DE
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP.................................. 22
SR20DE, CD20T, QG16DE, QG18DE
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)........ 23
General Specifications ............................................. 23
Inspection and Adjustment ...................................... 23
ST

Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts
Refer to section MA for Drive Belt Inspection.
Checking Fluid Level
Check fluid level.
Fluid level should be checked using ªHOTº range on dipstick at
fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF) or using ªCOLDº
range on dipstick at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
lDo not overfill.
lRecommended fluid is Automatic Transmission Fluid
ªDEXRONTMº type.
Checking Fluid Leakage
Check the lines for security, leaks, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing or deterioration.
1. Run engine between idle speed and 1,000 rpm.
Make sure temperature of fluid in oil tank rises to 60 to 80ÉC
(140 to 176ÉF).
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each ªlockº position for five seconds
and carefully check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 15 seconds.
4. If fluid leakage at connectors is noticed, loosen flare nut and
then retighten.
Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring,
washer and connector.
5. Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Bleeding Hydraulic System
1. Raise front end of vehicle until wheels are clear of the
ground.
2. Add fluid into oil tank to specified level. Then quickly turn
steering wheel fully to right and left and lightly touch steer-
ing stoppers.
Repeat steering wheel operation until fluid level no longer
decreases.
3. Start engine.
Repeat step 2 above.
NST031 COLD:
0 - 30ÉC
(32 - 86ÉF)HOT:
50 - 80ÉC
(122 - 176ÉF)
SST681B
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
ST-6

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