2001 NISSAN ALMERA checking oil

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

SMA145AA
SMT512C
Changing M/T OilNJMT00861. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
Capacity:
RS5F30A 2.8 - 3.0!(4-7/8 - 5-1/4 Imp pt)
RS5F70A 3.0!(5-1/4 Imp pt)
Oil level (Reference data):
RS5F30A 58 - 66 mm (2.28 - 2.60 in)
RS5F70A 75.5 - 80.5 mm (2.224 - 2.402 in)
Drain plug:
: 25 - 34 N´m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA066C
CheckingNJMT0087OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVELNJMT0087S011. Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
2. Check oil level.
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Filler plug:
: 10 - 19 N´m (1.0 - 2.0 kg-m, 87 - 173 in-lb)
M/T OILRS5F30A, RS5F70A
Changing M/T Oil
MT-14

SMA067C
Changing M/T OilNJMT00881. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
Oil grade:
API GL-4
Viscosity:
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTSº.
Capacity:
RS5F50A 4.5 - 4.8!(7-7/8 - 8-1/2 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
: 15 - 20 N´m (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
SMA066C
CheckingNJMT0089OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVELNJMT0089S01Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Filler plug:
: 25 - 34 N´m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
M/T OILRS5F50A
Changing M/T Oil
MT-15

STEERING SYSTEM
SECTION
ST
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
Precautions for Steering System .................................2
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tools ..................................................3
Commercial Service Tool .............................................4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................6
Checking Steering Wheel Play ....................................6
Checking Neutral Position on Steering Wheel ............6
PRE-CHECKING........................................................6
CHECKING...............................................................6
Front Wheel Turning Angle ..........................................6
Checking Gear Housing Movement ............................6
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts ............................7
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .........................7
STEERING GEAR......................................................7
STEERING LINKAGE.................................................7
Checking Fluid Level ...................................................7
Checking Fluid Leakage ..............................................7
Bleeding Hydraulic System..........................................8
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force ....................8
Checking Hydraulic System.........................................9
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN......... 11
Components............................................................... 11
Removal and Installation ........................................... 11
STEERING WHEEL................................................. 11
STEERING COLUMN...............................................12
Disassembly and Assembly .......................................14
Inspection...................................................................15
TILT MECHANISM...................................................15
POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE................16
Components...............................................................16
Removal and Installation ...........................................17
Disassembly...............................................................18
Inspection...................................................................19
BOOT.....................................................................19
RACK.....................................................................19
GEAR SUB-ASSEMBLY...........................................19
GEAR HOUSING CYLINDER....................................19
TIE-ROD OUTER AND INNER SOCKETS..................20
Assembly ...................................................................20
Adjustment .................................................................23
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (QG ENGINE)...........25
Components...............................................................25
Pre-disassembly Inspection .......................................25
Disassembly...............................................................26
Inspection...................................................................27
Assembly ...................................................................27
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (YD ENGINE)............29
Components...............................................................29
Pre-disassembly Inspection .......................................29
Removal and Installation ...........................................30
Disassembly...............................................................30
Inspection...................................................................31
Assembly ...................................................................32
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........33
General Specifications ...............................................33
Steering Wheel ..........................................................33
Steering Column ........................................................33
Steering Gear and Linkage .......................................34
Power Steering ..........................................................35

Checking and Adjusting Drive BeltsNJST0011Refer to EM-16, ªChecking Drive Beltsº.
SMA851B
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageNJST0037STEERING GEARNJST0037S01+Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
+Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGENJST0037S02+Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear, damage or grease leakage.
YST003
Checking Fluid LevelNJST0012Check fluid level, referring to the scale on reservoir tank.
Use ªHOTº range for fluid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to
176ÉF).
Use ªCOLDº range for fluid temperatures of 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
+Do not overfill.
+Recommended fluid is DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent. Refer
to MA-16, ªFluids and Lubricantsº.
YST006
YST007
Checking Fluid LeakageNJST0013Check the lines for improper attachment and for leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
1. Run engine between idle speed and 1,000 rpm.
Make sure temperature of fluid in oil tank rises to 60 to 80ÉC
(140 to 176ÉF).
2. Turn steering wheel right-to-left several times.
3. Hold steering wheel at each ªlockº position for five seconds
and carefully check for fluid leakage.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 15 seconds.
4. If fluid leakage at connectors is noticed, loosen flare nut and
then retighten.
Do not overtighten connector as this can damage O-ring,
washer and connector.
5. If fluid leakage from power steering pump is noticed, check
power steering pump. Refer to ST-25.
6. Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts
ST-7

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

Rack sliding force (Sedan only):
Not more than 294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
Maximum force deviation:
147 N (15 kg, 33 lb)
6. If rack sliding force is not within specification, overhaul steer-
ing gear assembly.
7. If rack sliding force is OK, inspect steering column. Refer to
ST-14.
SST834-I
Checking Hydraulic SystemNJST0016Before starting, check belt tension, driving pulley and tire pressure.
1. Set Tool. Open shut-off valve. Then bleed air. Refer to ªBleed-
ing Hydraulic Systemº, ST-8.
2. Run engine at idle speed or 1,000 rpm.
Make sure temperature of fluid in tank rises to 60 to 80ÉC (140
to 176ÉF).
WARNING:
Warm up engine with shut-off valve fully opened. If engine is
started with shut-off valve closed, fluid pressure in oil pump
increases to maximum. This will raise oil temperature abnor-
mally.
3. Check pressure with steering wheel fully turned to left and right
positions with engine idling at 1,000 rpm.
CAUTION:
Do not hold the steering wheel in a locked position for more
than 15 seconds.
Oil pump maximum standard pressure:
QG15 engine (Sedan)
7,600 - 8,200 kPa (76.0 - 82.0 bar, 77.5 - 83.6
kg/cm
2, 1,102 - 1,189 psi)
QG 18 engine (Sedan)
8,600 - 9,200 kPa (86.0 - 92.0 bar, 87.7 - 93.8
kg/cm
2, 1,247 - 1,334 psi)
QG15, 18 engine (Hatchback)
8,600 - 9,200 kPa (86.0 - 92.0 bar, 88.7 - 93.8
kg/cm
2, 1,247 - 1,334 psi)
YD22 engine
8,800 - 9,400 kPa (88.0 - 94.0 bar, 88.7 - 95.8
kg/cm
2, 1,261 - 1,362 psi)
+If pressure reaches maximum operating pressure, system is
OK.
+If pressure increases above maximum operating pressure,
check power steering pump flow control valve. Refer to ST-25.
4. If power steering pressure is below the maximum operating
pressure, slowly close shut-off valve and check pressure
again.
CAUTION:
Do not close shut-off valve for more than 15 seconds.
+If pressure increases to maximum operating pressure, gear is
damaged. Refer to ªRemoval and Installationº, ST-17.
+If pressure remains below maximum operating pressure, pump
is damaged. Refer to ªDisassemblyº, ST-26.
5. After checking hydraulic system, remove Tool and add fluid as
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Checking Steering Wheel Turning Force (Cont'd)
ST-9

SFA975B
BALANCING WHEELSNJSU0042Preliminary InspectionNJSU0042S011. 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.
5. Check steering linkage for looseness.
6. Check that front shock absorbers work properly.
7. Check vehicle posture (Unladen).
SMA829C
TIRE ROTATIONNJSU0043+Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
Wheel nuts:
: 98 - 118 N´m (10.0 - 12.0 kg-m, 72 - 87 ft-lb)
FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENTNJSU0045Before checking front 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.
SRA096A
Camber, Caster and Kingpin InclinationNJSU0045S01Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory
and cannot be adjusted.
1. Measure camber, caster and kingpin inclination of both right
and left wheels with a suitable alignment gauge.
Camber, caster and kingpin inclination:
Refer to SDS, SU-14.
2. If camber, caster or kingpin inclination is not within
specification, inspect front suspension parts. Replace dam-
aged or worn out parts.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)
SU-7