2001 NISSAN ALMERA N16 wheel bolt torque

TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT
WHEELS ON GROUND)
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TOWING POINT.......................................................48TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS........49
ISO 15031-2 TERMINOLOGY LIST..............................50
ISO 15031-2 ..............................................................50
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
GI-2

CAUTION:
Do not disassemble or adjust the turbocharger body.
AssemblyNJEM0103S0102When a stud bolt is pulled out, tighten it to the following torque:
: 24 - 27 N´m (2.4 - 2.8 kg-m, 18 - 20 ft-lb)
JEM267G
InspectionNJEM0104EXHAUST MANIFOLDNJEM0104S01Check the distortion on the mounting surface in the six directions
using a straightedge and a feeler gauge.
Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
TURBOCHARGERNJEM0104S02
SEM269G
CAUTION:
When the compressor wheel, turbine wheel, or rotor shaft is
damaged, remove all the fragments and foreign matter left in
the following passages in order to prevent a secondary failure:
Suction side: Between turbocharger and air cleaner
Exhaust side: Between turbocharger and catalytic con-
verter
EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBOCHARGERYD
Disassembly and Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-113

JEM233G
16. Install rear oil seal retainer.
+Apply a continuous bead of specified liquid gasket (Refer to
EM-76, ªLiquid Gasket Application Procedureº.) on locations
shown in the figure.
JEM234G
17. Install pilot bushing.
+Force fit with the drift [approx. 19 mm (0.75 in) dia.].
SEM513G
18. Install fuel injection pump bracket.
+Install insulator according to the shape of the block, and secure
by placing the bracket against the insulator. (Not installed on
some models)
+Align the bracket with the dowel pins on the block to install.
+The two bolts used for dowel pins have a longer shanks than
the other two.
+Check the protruding distance of the dowel pin for fuel injec-
tion pump.
Standard: 13.0 - 15.0 mm (0.512 - 0.591 in)
19. Install parts to the engine in the reverse order of disassembly.
+Tighten bolts securing brackets of auxiliary components (A/C
compressor, alternator) to the specified torque.
: 57 - 65 N´m (5.8 - 6.7 kg-m, 42 - 48 ft-lb)
20. Remove engine from engine stand in the reverse order of
assembly.
21. Install flywheel.
+Holding ring gear with ring stopper (SST), tighten securing
bolts with TORX-socket (size: Q8 E20, Commercial Service
Tool).
+Tighten bolts uniformly in a crisscross manner.
SEM500GA
REPLACEMENT OF PILOT BUSHINGNJEM0074S031. Remove pilot bushing using tool or suitable tool.
CYLINDER BLOCKYD
Assembly (Cont'd)
EM-157

AAT259A
14. Remove rear plate cover.
15. Remove torque converter bolts.
Rotate crankshaft to gain access to securing bolts.
16. Remove rear transaxle to engine bracket. Refer to EM-49,
ªREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONº.
17. Support engine with a jack.
18. Remove rear transaxle mount. Refer to EM-49, ªREMOVAL
AND INSTALLATIONº.
19. Remove lower bolts fixing transaxle to engine.
20. Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.
SAT977H
InstallationNJAT01161. Check drive plate runout.
CAUTION:
Do not allow any magnetic materials to contact the ring gear
teeth.
Maximum allowable runout:
Refer to EM-60, ªFLYWHEEL/DRIVE PLATE
RUNOUTº.
+If this runout is out of allowance, replace drive plate with ring
gear.
SAT573D
2. When connecting torque converter to transaxle, measure dis-
tance ªAº to be certain that they are correctly assembled.
Distance ªAº:
15.9 mm (0.626 in) or more
AAT266A
3. Install torque converter to drive plate.
+With converter installed, rotate crankshaft several turns to
check that transaxle rotates freely without binding.
SAT029K
4. Tighten belts fixing transaxle.
Bolt No.Tightening torque
N´m (kg-m, ft-lb)Bolt length ª!º
mm (in)
1 30 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 50 (1.97)
2*1 16 - 20 (1.6 - 2.1, 12 - 15) 25 (0.98)
3 31 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 30 (1.18)
4*2 30 - 40 (3.1 - 4.1, 23 - 29) 16 (0.63)
5*2 16 - 20 (1.6 - 2.1, 12 - 15) 20 (0.79)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Removal (Cont'd)
AT-347

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NJAX0004NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNJAX0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference pageÐ
AX-15
Ð
AX-5, 24
Ð
AX-3, 23
Ð
Ð
SU-4
SU-4
SU-4
BR-6
ST-5
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE SHAFTNoise, Vibration´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
AXLENoise´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´´ ´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´´
Judder´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or
handling´´´ ´´´
´: Applicable
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTSNJAX0005Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to SU-9, ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº.
SFA805B
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNJAX0006+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly,
replace wheel bearing assembly.
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-5.
FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-3

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSNJSU0006Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-5.
SFA392B
+Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace trans-
verse link.
SFA818AA
+Check spring height from top of wheelarch to the ground.
a) Vehicle must be unladen*, parked on a level surface, and tires
checked for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator
must not be showing).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b) Bounce vehicle up and down several times before measuring.
Standard height: Refer to SDS, SU-15.
c) Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for
worn springs or suspension parts.
SSU031
+Check suspension ball joint end play.
a) Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b) Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip
on lower edge of brake caliper.
c) Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is
depressed.
d) Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road
wheel.
e) While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial
indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 in)
f) If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and
replace it.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-6

SFA449BB
+Install stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
ARA027
+Check stabilizer for deformation or cracks. Replace if neces-
sary.
+Check rubber bushings for deterioration or cracks. Replace if
necessary.
+Check ball joint can rotate in all directions. If movement is not
smooth and free, replace stabilizer bar connecting rod.
SFA181A
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJSU00181. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
2. Remove tie-rod ball joint.
3. Remove strut lower bracket fixing bolts and nuts.
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping drive
shaft end.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when
removing drive shaft.
SFA113AD
5. Separate lower ball joint stud from knuckle with suitable tool.
Refer to AX-5, ªFRONT AXLE Ð Wheel Hub and Knuckleº.
SSU033
6. Remove fixing bolts.
7. Remove transverse link and lower ball joint.
8. During installation, final tightening must be carried out at curb
weight with tires on the ground.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-9.
9. After installation, check wheel alignment. Refer to ªON-VE-
HICLE SERVICE Ð Front Wheel Alignmentº, SU-7.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar (Cont'd)
SU-12

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR SUSPENSION PARTSNJSU0029Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SSU036
+Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªREAR SUSPENSIONº, SU-17.
SMA113
+Check shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check wheelarch height. Refer to ªOn-vehicle Serviceº,
ªFRONT SUSPENSION PARTSº, SU-6.
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENTNJSU0030Before checking rear wheel alignment, be sure to make a prelimi-
nary inspection (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
SFA975B
Preliminary InspectionNJSU0030S011. Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
2. Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage.
If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
a. Remove tire from wheel and mount wheel on a tire balance
machine.
b. Set dial indicator as shown in the illustration.
Wheel runout (Dial indicator value):
Refer to SDS, SU-15.
3. Check front wheel bearings for looseness.
4. Check front suspension for looseness.
REAR SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-18