2001 NISSAN ALMERA light

SEL018Z
YOKE CHECKNJSC0019S04Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet to see
that it is secured to yoke and for any cracks. Replace malfunction-
ing parts as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not clamp yoke in a vice or strike it with a hammer.
SEL019Z
ARMATURE CHECKNJSC0019S051. Continuity test (between two segments side by side).
+No continuity ... Replace.
2. Insulation test (between each commutator bar and shaft).
+Continuity exists. ... Replace.
SEL020Z
3. Check commutator surface.
+Rough ... Sand lightly with No. 500 - 600 emery paper.
SEL021Z
4. Check diameter of commutator.
Commutator minimum diameter:
Refer to SDS (SC-38).
+Less than specified value ... Replace.
STARTING SYSTEM
Inspection (Cont'd)
SC-23

System DescriptionNJSC0009SEDANNJSC0009S01The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 (S) through:
+10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (S) detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected
by the 80A (A/T models with QG13DE engine and M/T models with gasoline engine) or 100A (A/T models
except QG13DE engine and diesel engine models) fusible link.
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 30, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to combination meter terminal 17 (Models with tachometer) or 22 (Models without tachometer) for the
charge warning lamp.
Ground is supplied to terminal 62 (Models with tachometer) or 61 (Models without tachometer) of the combi-
nation meter through terminal 3 (L) of the alternator. With power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp
will illuminate. When the alternator is providing sufficient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened
and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.
HATCHBACKNJSC0009S02The alternator provides DC voltage to operate the vehicle's electrical system and to keep the battery charged.
The voltage output is controlled by the IC regulator.
Power is supplied at all times to alternator terminal 4 (S) through:
+10A fuse (No. 33, located in the fuse and fusible link box).
Terminal B supplies power to charge the battery and operate the vehicle's electrical system. Output voltage
is controlled by the IC regulator at terminal 4 (S) detecting the input voltage. The charging circuit is protected
by the 80A (Gasoline engine models without daytime light system) or 100A (A/T models, diesel engine mod-
els and gasoline engine models with daytime light system) fusible link.
The alternator is grounded to the engine block.
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
+through 10A fuse [No. 30, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
+to combination meter terminal 40 or 1
Ground is supplied to terminal 1 or 28 of the combination meter through terminal 3 (L) of the alternator. With
power and ground supplied, the charge warning lamp will illuminate. When the alternator is providing suffi-
cient voltage with the engine running, the ground is opened and the charge warning lamp will go off.
If the charge warning lamp illuminates with the engine running, a fault is indicated.
CHARGING SYSTEM
System Description
SC-26

Bleeding Hydraulic SystemNJST00141. Raise front end of vehicle until wheels are clear of the ground.
2. Add fluid into oil tank to specified level. Then quickly turn steer-
ing wheel fully to right and left and lightly touch steering stop-
pers.
Repeat steering wheel operation until fluid level no longer
decreases.
3. Start engine.
Repeat step 2. above.
+Incomplete air bleeding will cause the following to occur. When
this happens, bleed air again.
a) Air bubbles in reservoir tank
b) Clicking noise in oil pump
c) Excessive buzzing in oil pump
Fluid noise may occur in the valve or oil pump. This is common
when the vehicle is stationary or while turning the steering wheel
slowly. This does not affect the performance or durability of the
system.
SST491B
SST090B
Checking Steering Wheel Turning ForceNJST00151. Park vehicle on a level, dry surface and set parking brake.
2. Start engine.
3. Bring power steering fluid up to adequate operating tempera-
ture. [Make sure temperature of fluid is approximately 60 to
80ÉC (140 to 176ÉF).]
Tires need to be inflated to normal pressure.
4. Check steering wheel turning force when steering wheel has
been turned 360É from the neutral position.
Steering wheel turning force:
39 N (4 kg, 9 lb) or less
5. If steering wheel turning force is out of specification, check
rack sliding force.
a. Disconnect steering column lower joint and knuckle arms from
the gear.
b. Start and run engine at idle to make sure steering fluid has
reached normal operating temperature.
c. Pull tie-rod slowly to move it from neutral position to±11.5 mm
(±0.453 in) at speed of 3.5 mm (0.138 in)/s. Check that rack
sliding force is within specification.
Average rack sliding force:
Sedan
152 - 240 N (15.5 - 24.5 kg, 34 - 54 lb)
Hatchback
132 - 308 N (13.5 - 31.4 kg, 30 - 69 lb)
Maximum force deviation:
Sedan
98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Hatchback
176 N (17.9 kg, 39 lb)
d. Check sliding force outside the above range at rack speed of
40 mm (1.75 in)/s.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Bleeding Hydraulic System
ST-8

SST741A
+Steering lock
a) Break self-shear type screws with a drill or other appropriate
tool.
SST742A
b) Install new self-shear type screws and then cut off self-shear
type screw heads.
SST855C
InspectionNJST0020+When steering wheel does not turn smoothly, check the steer-
ing column as follows and replace damaged parts.
a) Check column bearings for damage or unevenness. Lubricate
with recommended multi-purpose grease or replace steering
column as an assembly, if necessary.
b) Check jacket tube for deformation or breakage. Replace if
necessary.
+When the vehicle comes into a light collision, check length ªLº.
Steering column length ªLº:
Refer to SDS, ST-33.
If out of the specifications, replace steering column as an assem-
bly.
SST582B
TILT MECHANISMNJST0020S01+After installing steering column, check tilt mechanism opera-
tion.
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Disassembly and Assembly (Cont'd)
ST-15

SST967A
16. Before installing boot, coat the contact surfaces between boot
and tie-rod with grease.
SST868C
17. Install boot bands.
+Securely install boot band to boot groove and clinch the root
section of the trapezoidal area.
+Make sure that there is a clearance of 3.5 mm (0.138 in) or less
at the clinched section of the boot band. Refer to the Figure at
left.
SST869C
+After installing gear in vehicle, make sure that the clinched
section of boot band is positioned toward the rear of vehicle (to
prevent interference with adjacent parts).
SST719C
AdjustmentNJST0026Adjust pinion rotating torque as follows:
1. Set rack to the neutral position without fluid in the gear.
2. Coat the adjusting screw with locking sealant and screw it in.
3. Lightly tighten lock nut.
4. Tighten adjusting screw to a torque of 4.9 to 5.9 N´m (50 to 60
kg-cm, 43 to 52 in-lb).
5. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 0.2 N´m (2 kg-cm,
1.7 in-lb).
SST862CB
6. Move rack over its entire stroke several times.
7. Measure pinion rotating torque within the range of 180É from
neutral position.
Stop the gear at the point of maximum torque.
8. Loosen adjusting screw, then retighten it to 4.9 N´m (50 kg-cm,
43 in-lb).
9. Loosen adjusting screw by 50É to 70É.
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
Assembly (Cont'd)
ST-23

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