2001 NISSAN ALMERA cooling

ENGINE LUBRICATION &
COOLING SYSTEMS
SECTION
LC
CONTENTS
QG
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM..................................3
Precautions ..................................................................3
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE............3
Preparation ..................................................................3
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS........................................3
Lubrication Circuit ........................................................4
Oil Pressure Check......................................................5
Oil Pump ......................................................................5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................5
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY................................6
INSPECTION.............................................................7
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION............................8
Changing Engine Oil....................................................8
Changing Oil Filter .......................................................9
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................10
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................10
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................10
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................10
OIL CAPACITY........................................................10
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................ 11
Precautions ................................................................ 11
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE.......... 11
Preparation ................................................................ 11
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS...................................... 11
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................12
System Check............................................................12
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................12
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................13
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................13
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............13
Water Pump ...............................................................14
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................14
INSPECTION...........................................................14
Thermostat .................................................................15
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................15
INSPECTION...........................................................16
Radiator .....................................................................16
COMPONENTS.......................................................16
Cooling Fan ...............................................................17
COMPONENTS.......................................................17
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................18
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................18
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................18
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................19
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................20
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................21
PREPARATION.......................................................21
DISASSEMBLY........................................................21
ASSEMBLY.............................................................22
INSPECTION...........................................................23
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................24
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................25
THERMOSTAT........................................................25
RADIATOR..............................................................25
COOLANT CAPACITY..............................................25
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ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM................................26
Precautions ................................................................26
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........26
Preparation ................................................................26
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................26
Lubrication Circuit ......................................................27
Oil Pressure Check....................................................28
Oil Pump ....................................................................28
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................28
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..............................29
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................29
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................30
Changing Engine Oil..................................................31
Oil Filter Bracket ........................................................32
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................32
Changing Oil Filter .....................................................32
REMOVAL...............................................................33
INSTALLATION........................................................33
Oil Cooler ...................................................................34
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................34
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................35
OIL PRESSURE CHECK..........................................35

REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTION..........................35
OIL PUMP INSPECTION..........................................35
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY...........................................35
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM........................................36
Precautions ................................................................36
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE..........36
Preparation ................................................................36
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................36
Cooling Circuit ...........................................................37
System Check............................................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSES...................38
CHECKING RADIATOR............................................38
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP....................................38
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS............39
Water Pump ...............................................................39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................39
REMOVAL...............................................................40
INSPECTION...........................................................40
INSTALLATION........................................................40
Thermostat .................................................................41
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................41
INSPECTION...........................................................42
Radiator .....................................................................42
COMPONENTS.......................................................42
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION...............................43
Cooling Fan ...............................................................43
COMPONENTS.......................................................43
CONTROL SYSTEM................................................43
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................44
- DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT -............................44
- REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT -...........................45
- FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM -............................46
Radiator (Aluminum type) ..........................................47
Overheating Cause Analysis .....................................47
Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................48
THERMOSTAT........................................................48
RADIATOR..............................................................48
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY................................48
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
LC-2

SEM164F
AEM080
Precautions
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURENJLC00141. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from
mating surfaces and grooves. Also, completely clean any oil
from these areas.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surfaces.
(Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.)
+For oil pan, be sure liquid gasket diameter is 3.5 to 4.5 mm
(0.138 to 0.177 in).
+For areas except oil pan, be sure liquid gasket diameter is 2.0
to 3.0 mm (0.079 to 0.118 in).
3. Apply liquid gasket around the inner side of bolt holes (unless
otherwise specified).
4. Assembly should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
5. Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil and engine
coolant.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJLC0015
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
EG17650301
Radiator cap tester
adapter
NT564
Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)
KV99103510
Radiator plate pliers A
NT224
Installing radiator upper and lower tanks
KV99103520
Radiator plate pliers B
NT225
Removing radiator upper and lower tanks
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Precautions
LC-11

Cooling CircuitNJLC0016
SLC317B
System CheckNJLC0017WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could occur from high pressure fluid escaping from the
radiator.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter turn
to allow built-up pressure to escape. Carefully remove the cap
by turning it all the way.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM HOSESNJLC0017S01Check hoses for the following:
+Improper attachment
+Leaks
+Cracks
+Damage
+Loose connections
+Chafing
+Deterioration
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Cooling Circuit
LC-12

CHECKING RADIATORNJLC0017S04Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as
follows.
+Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.
+When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all sur-
rounding parts such as cooling fan, rediator shroud and horns.
Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent water from
entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core ver-
tically download.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per
minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radia-
tor.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically download.
+Use compressesd air lower than 490 kPa (4.9 bar, 5 kg/cm
2,
71 psi) and keep distance more than 30 cm (11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per
minute until no water sprays out.
SLC613-A
CHECKING RADIATOR CAPNJLC0017S03To check radiator cap, apply pressure to cap with a tester.
Radiator cap relief pressure:
Standard
78-98kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
Limit
59-98kPa
(0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2,9-14psi)
SMA967B
Pull the negative pressure valve to open it.
Check that it closes completely when released.
SLC756AA
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKSNJLC0017S02To check for leakage, apply pressure to the cooling system with a
tester.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than specified may cause radiator damage.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
System Check (Cont'd)
LC-13

Water Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0018
SEM858F
SEM859F
CAUTION:
+When removing water pump assembly, be careful not to
get coolant on drive belt.
+Water pump cannot be disassembled and should be
replaced as a unit.
+After installing water pump, and check for leaks using
radiator cap tester.
1. Drain engine coolant.
Refer to LC-18, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove drive belts and idler pulley.
3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Remove water pump pulley.
5. Remove front right wheel.
6. Remove front right undercover and front right fender protector.
7. Remove water pump bolts.
8. Remove water pump.
9. Reinstall parts in reverse order of removal.
SEM860F
INSPECTIONNJLC0019+Check body assembly and vane for rust or corrosion.
+Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Water Pump
LC-14

Thermostat
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0021
SEM861F
Be careful not to spill coolant over engine compartment. Use
a rag to absorb coolant.
1. Drain engine coolant.
Refer to LC-18, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove water inlet, then take out thermostat.
SEM862F
3. Install gum ring to thermostat.
SEM863F
4. Install thermostat with jiggle valve or air bleeder at upper side.
After installation, run engine for a few minutes, and check
for leaks.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Thermostat
LC-15

SLC343
INSPECTIONNJLC00221. Check for valve seating condition at normal room temperature.
It should seat tightly.
2. Check valve opening temperature and valve lift.
Valve opening temperature ÉC (ÉF) 82 (180)
Valve lift mm/ÉC (in/ÉF) More than 8/95 (0.31/203)
3. Then check if valve closes at 5ÉC (9ÉF) below valve opening
temperature.
Radiator
COMPONENTSNJLC0025
SLC279B
1. Reservoir tank
2. Reservoir tank bracket
3. Reservoir hose
4. Radiator cap5. Mounting bracket
6. Radiator
7. Radiator drain cock (For Sedan)
8. Mounting rubber9. Lower radiator hose
10. Oil cooler hose (A/T models)
11. Upper radiator hose
12. Cooling fan assembly
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Thermostat (Cont'd)
LC-16