2001 NISSAN ALMERA coolant

Water Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0018
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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.
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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.
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3. Install gum ring to thermostat.
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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

YLC014
CONTROL SYSTEMNJLC0026S02Cooling fans are controlled by the ECM. For details, refer to
EC-406, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR OVERHEAT (COOLING
SYSTEM).
SLC276BA
Changing Engine CoolantNJLC0037WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
Ð DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ÐNJLC0037S011. Set air conditioning system as follows to prevent coolant from
remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch ON and set temperature controller to maxi-
mum hot position.
b. Wait 10 seconds before turning ignition switch OFF.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Cooling Fan (Cont'd)
LC-18

SMA033D
2. Open radiator drain cock at the bottom of radiator or remove
lower radiator hose, and remove radiator filler cap to drain
coolant.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir
tank.
+Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
4. Cover the exhaust tube heat shield to prevent from splashing
coolant.
SLC277B
SLC278B
5. Remove drain plug on cylinder block and air relief plug.
6. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corro-
sion or discoloration. If contaminated flush engine cooling
system, refer to LC-20, ªFLUSHING COOLING SYSTEMº.
7. Blow the coolant around the exhaust tube heat shield.
Ð REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT ÐNJLC0037S021. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain cock or lower radiator hose
and cylinder block drain plug.
+Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
: 35 - 44 N´m (3.50 - 4.50 kg-m, 26 - 32 ft-lb)
2. Fill radiator slowly with coolant until coolant spills from the air
relief plug, then install air relief plug.
Air relief plug:
: 6.7 - 7.8 N´m (0.68 - 0.80 kg-m, 59 - 69 in-lb)
+Use genuine Nissan anti-freeze coolant or equivalent
mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
LC-19

SMA182B
SMA412B
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Unit:!(Imp qt)
M/T 6.7 (5-7/8)
A/TFor Sedan 6.6 (5-7/8)
For Hatchback 6.7 (5-7/8)
Reservoir tank capacity:
0.7!(5/8 Imp qt)
+Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air
in system to escape.
3. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
4. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature without
radiator cap installed.
+If coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
5. Run engine at 2,500 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed with radiator cap installed.
+Repeat two or three times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
6. Stop engine and cool it down.
+Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
+If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
7. Refill reservoir tank to MAX level line with coolant.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 two or more times with radiator cap
installed until coolant level no longer drops.
9. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
10. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while
running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater tempera-
ture controller set at several positions between COOL and
HOT.
+Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
11. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating
steps 4 through 7 until coolant level no longer drops
+Clean excess coolant from engine.
Ð FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM ÐNJLC0037S031. Open air relief plug.
2. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief hole,
then close air relief plug. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with
water and reinstall radiator cap.
3. Run engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Rev engine two or three times under no-load.
5. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain from
radiator.
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
LC-20

SLC934
2. Check for leakage.
Overheating Cause AnalysisNJLC0028
Symptom Check items
Cooling sys-
tem parts
malfunctionPoor heat transferWater pump malfunction Worn or loose drive belt
Ð Thermostat stuck closed Ð
Damaged finsDust contamination or
paper clogging
Mechanical damage
Clogged radiator cooling
tubeExcess foreign material
(rust, dirt, sand, etc.)
Reduced air flowCooling fan does not oper-
ate
ÐÐ High resistance to fan rota-
tion
Damaged fan blades
Damaged radiator shroud Ð Ð Ð
Improper coolant mixture
ratioÐÐÐ
Poor coolant quality Ð Ð Ð
Insufficient coolantCoolant leaksCooling hoseLoose clamp
Cracked hose
Water pump Poor sealing
Radiator capLoose
Poor sealing
RadiatorO-ring for damage, deterio-
ration or improper fitting
Cracked radiator tank
Cracked radiator core
Reservoir tank Cracked reservoir tank
Overflowing reservoir tankExhaust gas leaks into
cooling systemCylinder head deterioration
Cylinder head gasket dete-
rioration
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Radiator (Aluminum type) (Cont'd)
LC-24

Symptom Check items
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
functionÐ Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
Ð Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper Ð
Ð Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator Ð
Blocked condenser
Ð
Installed large fog lamp
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
THERMOSTATNJLC0029
Valve opening temperature ÉC (ÉF) 82 (180)
Valve lift mm/ÉC (in/ÉF)More than 8/95 (0.31/203)
RADIATORNJLC0030Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cap reliefpressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 - 98 (0.59 - 0.98, 0.6 - 1.0,9-14)
Leakage test pressure157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
COOLANT CAPACITYNJLC0038Unit:!(Imp qt)
M/T*6.7 (5-7/8)
A/T*Sedan 6.6 (5-7/8)
Hatchback 6.7 (5-7/8)
Reservoir tank0.7 (5/8)
*: With reservoir tank
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Overheating Cause Analysis (Cont'd)
LC-25

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AEM080
Precautions
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURENJLC00391. 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 4.0 to 5.0 mm
(0.157 to 0.197 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 TOOLSNJLC0040
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST25051001
Oil pressure gauge
NT050
ST25052000
Hose
NT559
Adapting oil pressure gauge to upper oil pan
WS39930000
Tube pressure
NT052
Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Precautions
LC-26