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Basic Inspection
Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
+Shift lever is in neutral position,
+Heat up switch is OFF,
+Headlamp switch is OFF,
+Air conditioner switch is OFF,
+Rear defogger switch is OFF,
+Steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA section.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
+Harness connectors for improper connections
+Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
+Wiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
SEF142I
4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
cGO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
cGO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONZD30DDTi
EC-1049
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MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
MODIFICATION NOTICE:
+ The ZD30DDTi engine has been replaced with the RD28ETi engine.
+ Descriptions for the engine coolant mixture ratio have been modified.
CONTENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ................................ 1002
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) ................ 1002
Chassis and Body Maintenance ...................... 1003
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)... 1004
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) ................ 1005
Chassis and Body Maintenance ...................... 1006
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(AnnualDrivingDistance>30,000km/year)...1007
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS ...................................................... 1008
Fluids and Lubricants....................................... 1008
SAE Viscosity Number..................................... 1009
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio .......................... 1010
ZD
ENGINE MAINTENANCE .................................... 1011
Checking Tightening Torque............................ 1011 Adjusting Intake and Exhaust Valve
Clearance ......................................................... 1011
Checking Drive Belt ......................................... 1011
Removal ........................................................... 1012
Installation ........................................................ 1012
Changing Engine Oil ........................................ 1012
Changing Engine Oil Filter............................... 1013
Changing Engine Coolant ................................ 1014
Checking Cooling System................................ 1016
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water ................................................. 1017
Checking Fuel Lines ........................................ 1018
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter ...... 1019
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............. 1020
Checking A/T Fluid .......................................... 1020
Changing A/T Fluid .......................................... 1021
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................... 1022
Engine Maintenance (ZD) ................................ 1022
MA
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The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year)
ZD30DDTi engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary, C = Clean.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual basis
when driving less than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per
year.km x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference
pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)HRRRRRRMA-1012
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)HSee NOTE (1)RRRRRRMA-1013
Drive beltsIIIIIIMA-1011
Cooling systemIIIIIIMA-1016
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) IMA-1010,
1014
Air cleaner filterHR MA-1019
Fuel linesI I I MA-1018
Injection nozzles See NOTE (3)*1
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (4)MA-1011
Fuel filterHR R MA-1017
NOTE: (1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform ªIº
(Checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and,
if necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
(4) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driv-
ing conditionsº.
*1: ªInjection Tube and Injection Nozzleº in EC section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-1002
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Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
ZD30DDTi engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54)
Engine compartment and under vehicleReference
pages
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)HRRRRRRMA-1012
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)HSee NOTE (1)RRRRRRMA-1013
Drive beltsIIIIIIMA-1011
Cooling systemI I I MA-1016
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I RMA-1010,
1014
Air cleaner filterHR MA-1019
Fuel linesI MA-1018
Injection nozzles See NOTE (3)*1
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (4)MA-1011
Fuel filterHR MA-1017
NOTE: (1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform ªIº (Checking the mixture
ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and,
if necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
(4) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driv-
ing conditionsº.
*1: ªInjection Tube and Injection Nozzleº in EC section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-1005