2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 500

Chassis and Body MaintenanceNJMA0005S05Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference page Perform either at number of kilome-
ters (miles) or months, whichever
comes first.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months1
(0.6)
Ð10
(6)
620
(12)
1230
(18)
1840
(24)
2450
(30)
3060
(36)
3670
(42)
4280
(48)
48
Underhood and under vehicle
Brake, clutch & automatic transaxle
fluid (For level & leaks)HIIIIIIIIBR-7, AT-78
Brake fluidHR R BR-18
Brake booster vacuum hoses, con-
nections & check valveI I BR-22
Power steering fluid & lines (For
level & leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I ST-7
Brake, clutch & exhaust systemsIIIIIIIIBR-7, FE-11,
FE-27
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level
& leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I MT-15, MT-14
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts & drive shaftsHI*2IIIIST-7,SU-6, SU-7
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary,
rotate & balance wheels)IIIISU-7, SU-14
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
componentsHIIIIIIIIBR-27, BR-35
Brake linings, drums & other brake
componentsHIIIIBR-33
Lock, hinges & hood latchHL*1 L L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L BT-7, BT-16
Seat belts, buckles, retractors,
anchors & adjusterIIIIRS-4
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(For free play, stroke & operation)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 IBR-12, BR-47,
CL-5
Ventilation air filterHReplace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months HA-102
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
NOTE:
(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
*1: Models except for Australia
*2: Models without three way catalyst
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
MA-6

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S03The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
K Ð Sustained high speed driving
L Ð For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
18 months
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models ReplaceEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year)
MA-12

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models InspectEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
MA-13

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent off road use or driving in water
K Ð Sustained high speed driving
L Ð For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-18

Special Service ToolsNJEM0003
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST0501S000
Engine stand assembly
(1) ST05011000
Engine stand
(2) ST05012000
Base
NT042
Disassembling and assembling
Engine attachment
assembly
(1) KV10106500
Engine attachment
(2) KV10113300
Sub-attachment
NT029
Overhauling engine
ST10120000
Cylinder head bolt
wrench
NT583
Loosening and tightening cylinder head bolt
a: 13 mm (0.51 in) dia.
b: 12 mm (0.47 in)
c: 10 mm (0.39 in)
KV10116200
Valve spring compressor
(1) KV10115900
Attachment
NT022
Disassembling valve mechanism
KV10115600
Valve oil seal drift
NT024
Installing valve oil seal
KV10107902
Valve oil seal puller
NT011
Displacement valve lip seal
PREPARATIONQG
Special Service Tools
EM-5

SEM932C
5. Ream valve guide.
Finished size:
Intake & Exhaust
5.500 - 5.515 mm (0.2165 - 0.2171 in)
SEM934C
VALVE SEATSNJEM0019S10Check valve seats for pitting at contact surface. Resurface or
replace if excessively worn.
+Before repairing valve seats, check valve and valve guide
for wear. If they have worn, replace them. Then correct
valve seat.
+Use both hands to cut uniformly.
SEM795A
REPLACING VALVE SEAT FOR SERVICE PARTSNJEM0019S111. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Set machine depth stop so
that boring cannot contact the bottom face of seat recess in
cylinder head.
2. Ream cylinder head recess.
Reaming bore for service valve seat
Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]:
Refer to SDS, EM-70.
Use the valve guide center for reaming to ensure valve seat
will have the correct fit.
SEM008A
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130ÉC (230 to 266ÉF).
4. Press fit valve seat until it seats on the bottom.
SEM892B
5. Cut or grind valve seat using suitable tool to the specified
dimensions as shown in SDS, EM-70.
6. After cutting, lap valve seat with abrasive compound.
7. Check valve seating condition.
Seat face angle ªaº:
44É53¢- 45É07¢
Contacting width ªWº:
Intake
1.06 - 1.34 mm (0.0417 - 0.0528 in)
Exhaust
1.20 - 1.68 mm (0.0472 - 0.0661 in)
CYLINDER HEADQG
Inspection (Cont'd)
EM-40

VALVE CLEARANCE=NJEM0031S11Unit: mm (in)
For adjusting For checking
Hot Cold* (reference data) Hot
Intake 0.32 - 0.40 (0.013 - 0.016) 0.25 - 0.33 (0.010 - 0.013) 0.21 - 0.49 (0.008 - 0.019)
Exhaust 0.37 - 0.45 (0.015 - 0.018) 0.32 - 0.40 (0.013 - 0.016) 0.30 - 0.58 (0.012 - 0.023)
*: At a temperature of approximately 20ÉC (68ÉF)
Whenever valve clearances are adjusted to cold specifications, check that the clearances satisfy hot specifications and adjust
again if necessary.
VALVE GUIDENJEM0031S04Unit: mm (in)
MEM096A
Intake Exhaust
Standard Service Standard Service
Valve guideOuter diameter9.523 - 9.534
(0.3749 - 0.3754)9.723 - 9.734
(0.3828 - 0.3832)9.523 - 9.534
(0.3749 - 0.3754)9.723 - 9.734
(0.3828 - 0.3832)
Inner diameter
[Finished size]5.500 - 5.515 (0.2165 - 0.2171) 5.500 - 5.515 (0.2165 - 0.2171)
Cylinder head valve guide hole diameter9.475 - 9.496
(0.3730 - 0.3739)9.685 - 9.696
(0.3813 - 0.3817)9.475 - 9.496
(0.3730 - 0.3739)9.685 - 9.696
(0.3813 - 0.3817)
Interference fit of valve guide0.027 - 0.059
(0.0011 - 0.0023)0.027 - 0.049
(0.0011 - 0.0019)0.027 - 0.059
(0.0011 - 0.0023)0.027 - 0.049
(0.0011 - 0.0019)
Stem to guide clearance 0.020 - 0.050 (0.0008 - 0.0020) 0.040 - 0.070 (0.0016 - 0.0028)
Valve deflection limit (Dial gauge reading) 0.2 (0.008)
Projection length ªLº 11.5 - 11.7 (0.453 - 0.461)
AVAILABLE SHIMSNJEM0031S07
Thickness mm (in) Identification mark
2.00 (0.0787) 200
2.02 (0.0795) 202
2.04 (0.0803) 204
2.06 (0.0811) 206
2.08 (0.0819) 208
2.10 (0.0827) 210
2.12 (0.0835) 212
2.14 (0.0843) 214
2.16 (0.0850) 216
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-67

AEM236
VALVE SEATNJEM0031S05Unit: mm (in)
SEM573DASEM685G
Dia. QG15DE QG18DE
A 26.8 - 27.0 (1.055 - 1.063) 27.8 - 28.0 (1.094 - 1.102)
B 28.5 - 28.7 (1.122 - 1.130) 29.5 - 29.7 (1.161 - 1.169)
C 30.2 - 30.4 (1.189 - 1.197) 31.9 - 32.1 (1.256 - 1.264)
D 30.500 - 30.516 (1.2008 - 1.2014) 31.500 - 31.516 (1.2402 - 1.2408)
E 23.5 - 23.7 (0.925 - 0.933) 24.5 - 24.7 (0.9646 - 0.9724)
F 25.2 - 25.4 (0.992 - 1.000) 26.2 - 26.4 (1.031 - 1.039)
G 25.500 - 25.516 (1.0039 - 1.0046) 26.500 - 26.516 (1.043 - 1.0439)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)QG
Valve (Cont'd)
EM-70