1999 NISSAN PRIMERA air suspension

Edition:May 2001
GENERA LINFORMATIONGI
MAINTENANCEMA
ENGIN EMECHANICALEM
ENGIN ELUBRICATIO N&LC
ENGIN ECONTRO LSYSTEMQG16/18DE
ENGIN ECONTRO LSYSTEMSR20DE
ENGIN ECONTRO LSYSTEMCD20T
ACCELERATO RCONTROL,FE
CLUTCHCL
MANUA LTRANSAXLEMT
AUTOMATI CTRANSAXLEAT
FRON TAXL E& FRON TSUSPENSIONFA
REA RAXL E& REA RSUSPENSIONRA
BRAK ESYSTEMBR
STEERIN GSYSTEMST
RESTRAIN TSYSTEMRS
BOD Y& TRIMBT
HEATE R&AIR CONDITIONERHA
ELECTRICA LSYSTEMEL
ALPHABETICA LINDEXIDX
PRIMERA
NISSA NEUROP EN.V.

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
BR-23, 26, 33
BR-23 26, 33
BR-23, 33
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BR-31, 37, 43
BR-31, 37, 43
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Ð
Ð
BR-31, 37
NHV in PD section
NHV in PD section
NHV in FA, RA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in FA section
NHV in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damaged
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
AXLE SHAFT
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise x x xxxxxxxx
Shake x xxxxxx
Shimmy, Judderxxxxxxx xxx x
X : Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLE SHOOTING
BR-6

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you find cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
FA-21
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FA-5
FA-29
FA-29, FA-29
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Ð
FA-5
FA-6
FA-32
FA-6
FA-6
Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
Ð
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
Refer to FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION in this chart.
Refer to TIRES in this chart.
Refer to ROAD WHEEL in this chart.
NVH in RA section
NVH in BR section
NHV in ST section
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
Wheel bearing damage
Out-of-round
Incorrect air pressure
Uneven tire wear
Deformation or damage
Non-uniformity
Incorrect tire size
DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise, Vibration X XXXXXXX
Shake X XXXXXXX
FRONT
AXLE AND
FRONT
SUSPEN-
SIONNoiseXXXXXX X XXXXX
ShakeXXXX X X XXXXX
VibrationXXXXXXXXX
ShimmyXXXX X XXXXX
Judder X X XXXXXX
Poor quality ride
or handlingXXXXX XXX XXX
TIRESNoise X XXXXXX XX XXXX
Shake X XXXXX XXX XXXX
Vibration X X X X X X
Shimmy X XXXXXXX X XXXX
Judder X XXXXX X X XXXX
Poor quality ride
or handlingXX XXXXXXXX
ROAD
WHEELNoise X X X X X X X X X X
Shake X X X X X X X X X X
Shimmy, Judder X X X X X X X X X
Poor quality ride
or handlingXX X X XX X
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
FA-3

Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ...............................EC-QG-25, EC-SR-27
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve...........................................EC-QG-244, 305
Exhaust system ................................................FE-9
Exhaust system inspection ............................MA-48
Exterior ............................................................BT-31
F
FCUT - Wiring diagram ..........................EC-CD-101
F/FOG - Wiring diagram................................EL-110
Final drive (FF M/T) ...........................MT-32, 51, 71
Floor trim .........................................................BT-18
Fluid temperature sensor (A/T) .......................AT-94
Fluids..............................................................MA-16
Flywheel (clutch) .............................................CL-14
Flywheel runout..............................EM-60, 117, 177
Fog lamp, front ..............................................EL-110
Fog lamp, rear ...............................................EL-112
F/PUMP - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-338, EC-SR-317
Freeze frame data ................EC-QG-38, EC-SR-50
Fresh vent door control linkage
adjustment ..................................................HA-83
FRO2 - Wiring diagram ........EC-QG-135, 154, 162,
EC-SR-147, 165, 172
FRO2/H - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-168, EC-SR-177
Front axle ..........................................................FA-9
Front bumper ....................................................BT-5
Front disc brake .............................................BR-23
Front door .......................................................BT-13
Front fog lamp .......................................EL-110, 111
Front fog lamp removal and installation ...........BT-5
Front heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) ......................................EC-QG-132, 139,
EC-SR-144, 150, 156, 162, 170
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ............................EC-QG-166, EC-SR-175
Front passenger air bag .................................RS-17
Front seat ........................................................BT-40
Front seat belt ..................................................RS-3
Front suspension ............................................FA-26
Front washer .................................................EL-186
Front wiper ....................................................EL-186
FTS - Wiring diagram ............................EC-CD-105
FUEL - Wiring
diagram .........EC-QG-210, 217, EC-SR-213, 220
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed)....................EC-QG-25, EC-SR-27
Fuel cut solenoid valve ..........................EC-CD-100
Fuel filter ...............................EC-QG-29, EC-SR-31
Fuel filter replacement .......................MA-23, 33, 43
Fuel gauge ............................................EL-141, 146
Fuel injection system....................EC-QG-208, 215,
EC-SR-212, 218,
EC-CD-15, 18
Fuel injector ......................EC-QG-318, EC-SR-302
Fuel line inspection............................MA-22, 33, 43Fuel precautions ................................................GI-7
Fuel pressure check .............EC-QG-29, EC-SR-31
Fuel pressure regulator .........EC-QG-30, EC-SR-32
Fuel pressure release ...........EC-QG-29, EC-SR-31
Fuel pump .........................EC-QG-336, EC-SR-316
Fuel pump and gauge ......................................FE-7
Fuel pump relay ................EC-QG-336, EC-SR-316
Fuel system ......................................................FE-6
Fuel tank vacuum relief
valve ..................................EC-QG-26, EC-SR-28
Fuel temperature sensor .................EC-CD-17, 104
Fuse ..................................................EL-22, Foldout
Fuse block ....................................................Foldout
Fusible link ........................................EL-22, Foldout
G
Garage jack and safety stand .........................GI-47
Gauges..........................................................EL-138
Gear components (M/T) ...........................MT-16, 49
Generic scan tool (GST) .......EC-QG-66, EC-SR-78
GLOW - Wiring diagram ........................EC-CD-120
Glow plug .........................................EC-CD-15, 118
Glow relay ................................................EC-CD-15
GOVNR - Wiring diagram ........................EC-CD-79
Grille - See Exterior ........................................BT-38
Ground distribution..........................................EL-23
H
H/AIM - Wiring diagram ....................EL-87, 93, 200
Harness connector ............................................EL-6
Harness layout ..............................................EL-368
Hazard warning lamp ....................................EL-117
Headlamp..................................................EL-67, 69
Headlamp aiming control ................................EL-87
Headlamp washer .........................................EL-200
Headlining - See Roof trim .............................BT-25
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
(front) ........................................EC-QG-132, 139,
EC-SR-144, 150, 156, 162, 170
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater
(front) .............................EC-QG-166, EC-SR-175
Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heater
(rear) ..............................EC-QG-203, EC-SR-207
Heated oxygen sensor (rear) ...............EC-QG-171,
EC-SR-180, 187,
194, 201
Heated oxygen sensor inspection ...........MA-27, 38
Heated seat .......................................BT-42, EL-234
HEATER - Wiring diagram .............................HA-40
HFC134a (R134a) system service
procedure ..................................................HA-100
HFC134a (R134a) system service tools ..........HA-8
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-67
Hood..................................................................BT-5
Horn ..............................................................EL-203
HORN - Wiring diagram ................................EL-203
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4

O
Oil cooler (engine) ....................................LC-20, 30
Oil pan (engine) ...............................EM-17, 70, 129
Oil pressure (engine)............................LC-5, 16, 27
Oil pump (engine).................................LC-5, 17, 27
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) ....................LC-7
Oil seal replacement
(engine) ................................EM-29, 84, 138, 139
On board diagnostic
system ...............................EC-QG-36, EC-SR-48
Operational check (cool box) .........................HA-24
P
Park/Neutral position
switch.............................EC-QG-313, EC-SR-298
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) ...................AT-48
Parking brake control .....................................BR-48
Parking lamp .................................................EL-100
PCV (positive crankcase
ventilation) .........................EC-QG-28, EC-SR-30
PCV system inspection............................MA-26, 36
Periodic maintenance (for Europe) ..................MA-6
PGC/V - Wiring diagram ...EC-QG-264, EC-SR-252
PHASE - Wiring diagram .......................EC-QG-240
Pilot bushing replacement - See Pilot
converter ...................................................EM-117
Piston assembly..............EM-53, 60, 110, 117, 167,
175, 176, 185, 193, 199
Piston pin inspection.............EM-54, 110, 168, 171,
185, 193, 199
Piston ring inspection ....................EM-54, 111, 168,
185, 193, 199
Piston to bore clearance........................EM-56, 174
PNP/SW - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-315, EC-SR-300
POWER - Wiring diagram...............................EL-12
Power door lock ....................................EL-245, 265
Power door mirror .........................................EL-231
Power seat ....................................................EL-233
Power steering fluid level...............................MA-53
Power steering oil pressure
switch.............................EC-QG-342, EC-SR-321
Power supply routing ......................................EL-10
Power transistor......................................EC-SR-311
Power transistor & ignition coil ..............EC-SR-306
Power window ...............................................EL-236
Pre-delivery inspection.....................................MA-4
Precautions (General) .......................................GI-4
Pressure test (A/T) ..........................................AT-35
PST/SW - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-343, EC-SR-322
R
Radiator ..........................................LC-9, 13, 25, 36Rear axle (disc brake type) ..............................RA-5
Rear bumper ...........................................BT-7, 9, 11
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation ...................................................BT-37
Rear disc brake ........................................BR-33, 40
Rear door ........................................................BT-14
Rear drum brake ............................................BR-44
Rear fog lamp................................................EL-112
Rear heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) ..EC-QG-171, EC-SR-180, 187, 194, 201
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater ............................EC-QG-203, EC-SR-207
Rear seat ........................................................BT-43
Rear seat belt ...................................................RS-4
Rear suspension ..............................................RA-4
Rear washer..................................................EL-193
Rear window ...................................................BT-53
Rear window defogger ..................................EL-207
Rear wiper.....................................................EL-193
Refrigerant connection precaution ...................HA-4
Refrigerant general precaution.........................HA-4
Refrigerant lines ...........................................HA-104
Refrigerant pressure
sensor....................EC-QG-299, 347, EC-SR-289
Refrigeration cycle..........................................HA-12
Removal and installation (A/T) ......................AT-116
Revolution sensor (A/T) ............................AT-61, 65
R/FOG - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-112
Roof trim .........................................................BT-25
RRO2 - Wiring
diagram.....................EC-QG-174, 183, 191, 199,
EC-SR-183, 190, 197, 203
RRO2/H - Wiring
diagram..........................EC-QG-205, EC-SR-209
S
SAE J1930 terminology list .............................GI-51
Seal - See Exterior .........................................BT-31
SEAT - Wiring diagram .................................EL-233
Seat belt inspection .......................................MA-54
Seat belt pre-tensioner ...................................RS-13
Seat belt pre-tensioner disposal ....................RS-27
Seat, front .......................................................BT-40
Self-diagnostic results ...........EC-QG-46, EC-SR-59
Shift control components (M/T) .........MT-17, 50, 74
Shock absorber (rear).....................................RA-11
Side air bag ....................................................RS-19
Side trim ..........................................................BT-18
Side window - See Rear side window ............BT-55
S/LOCK - Wiring diagram .....................EL-248, 270
Spark plug replacement...........................MA-25, 35
Speedometer ........................................EL-141, 146
Spiral cable.....................................................RS-14
Spot lamp..............................................EL-130, 131
SROOF - Wiring diagram .............................EL-230
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint
System ..........................................................RS-8
SRS - Wiring diagram ....................................RS-33
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose con-
nections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dust, fuel lines and con-
nections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid
lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and align-
ment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and align-
ment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if appli-
cable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
Install deodorizing filter to air purifier (If appli-
cable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and
differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for
leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and
drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-4

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 an annual basis when driving
less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a yearkm×1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
(miles×1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54) (63) (72)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
Underhood and under vehicleReference pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIIIIIIIFA-6/RA-6
MA-53
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIIIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-13/BR-48/CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check
valveIIIIMA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIMA-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)IIIIIIIIMA-49
CVT fluid (for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent)*I I I [R] I I I [R] MA-50
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIIIMA-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 driv-
ing conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-7

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