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Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
MA-15
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NJMA0006
Fluids and LubricantsNJMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG engineAPI SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
ACEA 96-A2
YD engineAPI CF-4*1, *2
ACEA 98-B1
Cooling system Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oil Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Automatic transaxle fluid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
*1: For further details, see ªSAE Viscosity Numberº.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: Use Nissan genuine engine coolant [For Europe, use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N)] or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*4: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TMIII/MerconTM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-16
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SMA084D
SAE Viscosity Number=NJMA0006S02GASOLINE ENGINENJMA0006S0204+For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient
temperature above þ20ÉC (þ4ÉF).
+5W-30 will positively improve fuel economy.
+For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
SMA090D
DIESEL ENGINENJMA0006S0205+For cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable. On turbocharger models,
5W-20 is not recommended, and 5W-30 should be used only
below 0ÉC (32ÉF).
+For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SAE Viscosity Number
MA-17
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SMA089D
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio=NJMA0006S03The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality
engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-
corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cool-
ing system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only Genu-
ine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent. Because
L2N is premixed type coolant.
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
+When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant
hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer
reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
Unit: specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture
ratioCoolant temperature ÉC (ÉF)
15 (59) 25 (77) 35 (95) 45 (113)
30% 1.046 - 1.050 1.042 - 1.046 1.038 - 1.042 1.033 - 1.038
50% 1.076 - 1.080 1.070 - 1.076 1.065 - 1.071 1.059 - 1.065
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
MA-18
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MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SECTION
MT
CONTENTS
RS5F30A
PREPARATION...............................................................4
Special Service Tools ..................................................4
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................6
RS5F70A
PREPARATION...............................................................7
Special Service Tools ..................................................7
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................9
RS5F50A
PREPARATION.............................................................10
Special Service Tools ................................................10
Commercial Service Tools .........................................12
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................13
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.......................................13
MANUAL TRANSAXLE.............................................13
RS5F30A, RS5F70A
M/T OIL..........................................................................14
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................14
Checking ....................................................................14
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL.......................................14
RS5F50A
M/T OIL..........................................................................15
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................15
Checking ....................................................................15
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL.......................................15
DESCRIPTION...............................................................16
Cross-sectional View - RS5F30A ..............................16Cross-sectional View - RS5F70A ..............................17
Cross-sectional View - RS5F50A ..............................18
DOUBLE-CONE SYNCHRONIZER............................19
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE................................................20
Replacing Oil Seal .....................................................20
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL........................................20
STRIKING ROD OIL SEAL.......................................21
Position Switch Check ...............................................21
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH........................................21
PNP SWITCH..........................................................22
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH AND PNP SWITCH...........22
RS5F30A, RS5F70A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................23
Removal .....................................................................23
Installation ..................................................................24
MODEL QG15DE ENGINE.......................................24
MODEL QG18DE ENGINE.......................................25
RS5F50A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................26
Removal .....................................................................26
Installation ..................................................................28
MODEL YD ENGINE................................................28
TRANSAXLE GEAR CONTROL...................................29
Components...............................................................29
RS5F30A
OVERHAUL...................................................................30
Case Components .....................................................30
Gear Components .....................................................31
Shift Control Components .........................................32
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................33
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS...........................36
Input Shaft and Gears ...............................................36
DISASSEMBLY........................................................36
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INSPECTION...........................................................37
ASSEMBLY.............................................................37
Mainshaft and Gears .................................................39
DISASSEMBLY........................................................39
INSPECTION...........................................................41
ASSEMBLY.............................................................42
Final Drive..................................................................44
DISASSEMBLY........................................................44
INSPECTION...........................................................44
ASSEMBLY.............................................................45
Shift Control Components .........................................46
INSPECTION...........................................................46
Case Components .....................................................46
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..............................46
ADJUSTMENT...............................................................49
Differential Side Bearing Preload ..............................49
Mainshaft Bearing Preload ........................................50
ASSEMBLY....................................................................51
RS5F70A
OVERHAUL...................................................................54
Case Components .....................................................54
Gear Components .....................................................55
Shift Control Components .........................................56
Final Drive Components ............................................57
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................58
Transaxle Case ..........................................................58
Clutch Housing ..........................................................60
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS...........................64
Input Shaft and Gears ...............................................64
DISASSEMBLY........................................................64
INSPECTION...........................................................65
ASSEMBLY.............................................................66
Mainshaft and Gears .................................................69
DISASSEMBLY........................................................69
INSPECTION...........................................................70
ASSEMBLY.............................................................72
Final Drive..................................................................77
PRE-INSPECTION...................................................77
DISASSEMBLY........................................................78
INSPECTION...........................................................79
ASSEMBLY.............................................................79
Shift Control Components .........................................81
INSPECTION...........................................................81
ASSEMBLY....................................................................82
Clutch Housing ..........................................................82
Transaxle Case ..........................................................86
RS5F50A
OVERHAUL...................................................................92
Case Components .....................................................92
Gear Components .....................................................93
Shift Control Components .........................................94DISASSEMBLY..............................................................95
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS...........................98
Input Shaft and Gears ...............................................98
DISASSEMBLY........................................................98
INSPECTION...........................................................99
ASSEMBLY...........................................................100
Mainshaft and Gears ...............................................103
DISASSEMBLY......................................................103
INSPECTION.........................................................104
ASSEMBLY...........................................................105
Final Drive................................................................107
DISASSEMBLY......................................................107
INSPECTION.........................................................107
ASSEMBLY...........................................................108
Shift Control Components .......................................109
INSPECTION.........................................................109
Case Components ...................................................109
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.............................109
ADJUSTMENT............................................................. 111
Input Shaft End Play and Differential Side
Bearing Preload ....................................................... 111
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE............................................. 111
INPUT SHAFT SIDE............................................... 112
Mainshaft Bearing Preload ...................................... 112
ASSEMBLY.................................................................. 114
RS5F30A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)....... 118
General Specifications ............................................. 118
TRANSAXLE......................................................... 118
FINAL GEAR......................................................... 118
Gear End Play ......................................................... 119
Clearance Between Baulk Ring and Gear .............. 119
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH & 5TH BAULK RING............... 119
1ST AND 2ND DOUBLE BAULK RING (WHERE
FITTED)
................................................................ 119
Available Check Plugs ............................................. 119
REVERSE CHECK PLUGS..................................... 119
Available Snap Rings ..............................................120
INPUT SHAFT FRONT BEARING...........................120
INPUT SHAFT 5TH SYNCHRONIZER HUB.............120
INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING..............................120
Available C-rings......................................................120
MAINSHAFT C-RING.............................................120
Available Washers ...................................................121
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER......121
Available Shims - Mainshaft and Differential Side
Bearing Preload and Adjusting Shim.......................121
BEARING PRELOAD (REUSED BEARING).............121
TURNING TORQUE (NEW BEARING).....................121
MAINSHAFT REAR BEARING ADJUSTING SHIMS..121
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING
SHIMS
..................................................................122
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
MT-2
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RS5F70A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......123
General Specifications .............................................123
TRANSAXLE.........................................................123
FINAL GEAR.........................................................123
Gear End Play .........................................................124
Clearance Coupling Sleeve .....................................124
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH & REVERSE
COUPLING SLEEVE
..............................................124
Clearance Between Baulk Ring and Gear ..............124
3RD, 4TH, 5TH, REVERSE BAULK RING................124
1ST AND 2ND DOUBLE BAULK RING....................124
Available Snap Rings ..............................................125
SNAP RING...........................................................125
Available C-rings......................................................125
4TH INPUT GEAR C-RING.....................................125
5TH INPUT GEAR REAR C-RING...........................125
MAINSHAFT C-RING.............................................126
Available Adjusting Shims .......................................127
INPUT SHAFT REAR BEARING ADJUSTING
SHIM
....................................................................127
MAINSHAFT ADJUSTING SHIM..............................128
MAINSHAFT REAR BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM....128
Available Thrust Washer..........................................129
MAINSHAFT THRUST WASHER.............................129
Available Washers ...................................................129
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER......129
Available Shims - Differential Side Bearing
Preload and Adjusting Shim ....................................130
BEARING PRELOAD.............................................130
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING
SHIMS
..................................................................130RS5F50A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).......131
General Specifications .............................................131
TRANSAXLE.........................................................131
FINAL GEAR.........................................................131
Gear End Play .........................................................132
Clearance Between Baulk Ring and Gear ..............132
3RD, 4TH & 5TH BAULK RING...............................132
1ST AND 2ND DOUBLE BAULK RING....................132
REVERSE BAULK RING........................................132
Available Snap Rings ..............................................133
1ST & 2ND SYNCHRONIZER HUB (AT
MAINSHAFT)
.........................................................133
3RD & 4TH SYNCHRONIZER HUB (AT INPUT
SHAFT)
.................................................................133
5TH MAIN GEAR (AT MAINSHAFT)........................133
Available Thrust Washer..........................................133
4TH INPUT GEAR (AT INPUT SHAFT)....................133
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR THRUST WASHER......133
Available Shims .......................................................134
BEARING PRELOAD AND END PLAY....................134
TOTAL TURNING TORQUE (NEW BEARING)..........134
MAINSHAFT BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM..............134
TABLE FOR SELECTING MAINSHAFT BEARING
ADJUSTING SHIM(S)
.............................................134
INPUT SHAFT BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM...........135
TABLE FOR SELECTING INPUT SHAFT BEARING
ADJUSTING SHIM(S)
.............................................135
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING
SHIM
....................................................................135
TABLE FOR SELECTING DIFFERENTIAL SIDE
BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM(S)
.............................136
CONTENTS(Cont'd)
MT-3
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Special Service ToolsNJMT0030
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV38105900
Preload adapter
NT087
Measuring turning torque of final drive assembly
Measuring total turning torque
Measuring clearance between side gear and differ-
ential case with washer
Selecting differential side bearing adjusting shim
(Use with KV38106000.)
KV38106000
Height gauge adapter
(differential side bear-
ing)
NT418
Selecting differential side bearing adjusting shim
(Use with KV38105900.)
a: 140 mm (5.51 in)
b: 40 mm (1.57 in)
c: 16 mm (0.63 in) dia.
d: M8 x 1.25P
KV32101000
Pin punch
NT410
Removing and installing retaining pin
a: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.
ST22730000
Puller
NT411
Removing mainshaft front and rear bearing inner
race
Removing 5th main gear
a: 82 mm (3.23 in) dia.
b: 30 mm (1.18 in) dia.
ST30031000
Puller
NT411
Removing differential side bearing inner race
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
ST30021000
Puller
NT411
Removing 5th synchronizer
a: 110 mm (4.33 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
PREPARATIONRS5F30A
Special Service Tools
MT-4