2001 NISSAN ALMERA service indicator

PrecautionsNJGI0001Observe the following precautions to ensure safe and proper
servicing. These precautions are not described in each indi-
vidual section.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) ªAIR BAGº AND ªSEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONERº
NJGI0001S01The Supplemental Restraint System such as ªAIR BAGº and ªSEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONERº used along with a seat belt, helps to
reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passen-
ger for certain types of collision. The SRS system composition
which is available to NISSAN MODEL N16 is as follows (The com-
position varies according to the destination and optional equip-
ment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag
module (located in the center of the steering wheel), front pas-
senger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on
passenger side), front seat belt pre-tensioners, a diagnoses
sensor unit, warning lamp, wiring harness and spiral cable.
+For a side collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of front side air
bag module (located in the outer side of front seat), side air bag
(satellite) sensor, diagnoses sensor unit (one of components of
air bags for a frontal collision), wiring harness, warning lamp
(one of components of air bags for a frontal collision).
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in
theRS sectionof this Service Manual.
WARNING:
+To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could
increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event
of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all
maintenance should be performed by an authorized
NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and
installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused
by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of
Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module, see the RS section.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related
to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow harness
connector.
PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
NJGI0001S02NATS will immobilize the engine if someone tries to start it without
the registered key of NATS.
Both of the originally supplied ignition key IDs have been NATS
registered.
The security indicator is located on the instrument panel or in the
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions
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combination meter. The indicator blinks when the ignition switch is
in ªOFFº or ªACCº position. Therefore, NATS warns outsiders that
the vehicle is equipped with the anti-theft system.
+When NATS detects trouble, the security indicator lamp lights
up while ignition switch is in ªONº position.
This lighting up indicates that the anti-theft is not functioning,
so prompt service is required.
+When servicing NATS (trouble diagnoses, system initialization
and additional registration of other NATS ignition key IDs),
CONSULT-II hardware and CONSULT-II NATS software is
necessary.
Regarding the procedures of NATS initialization and NATS
ignition key ID registration, refer to CONSULT-II operation
manual, NATS.
Therefore, CONSULT-II NATS software (program card and
operation manual) must be kept strictly confidential to main-
tain the integrity of the anti-theft function.
+When servicing NATS (trouble diagnoses, system initialization
and additional registration of other NATS ignition key IDs), it
may be necessary to re-register original key identification.
Therefore, be sure to receive all keys from vehicle owner. A
maximum of five key IDs can be registered into NATS.
+When failing to start the engine first time using the key of
NATS, start as follows.
a) Leave the ignition key in ªONº position for approximately 5
seconds.
b) Turn ignition key to ªOFFº or ªLOCKº position and wait approxi-
mately 5 seconds.
c) Repeat step 1 and 2 again.
d) Restart the engine while keeping the key separate from any
others on key-chain.
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONSNJGI0001S03+Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time
without proper exhaust ventilation.
Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable
materials. Special care should be taken when handling any
inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrig-
erant gas, etc. When working in a pit or other enclosed area,
be sure to properly ventilate the area before working with haz-
ardous materials.
Do not smoke while working on the vehicle.
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+Before jacking up the vehicle, apply wheel chocks or other tire
blocks to the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving. After
jacking up the vehicle, support the vehicle weight with safety
stands at the points designated for proper lifting before work-
ing on the vehicle.
These operations should be done on a level surface.
+When removing a heavy component such as the engine or
transaxle, be careful not to lose your balance and drop them.
Also, do not allow them to strike adjacent parts, especially the
brake tubes and master cylinder.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions (Cont'd)
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NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
Malfunction indicator lamp MIL Check engine light
Manifold absolute pressure MAP ***
Manifold absolute pressure sensor MAPS ***
Manifold differential pressure MDP ***
Manifold differential pressure sensor MDPS ***
Manifold surface temperature MST ***
Manifold surface temperature sensor MSTS ***
Manifold vacuum zone MVZ ***
Manifold vacuum zone sensor MVZS ***
Mass air flow sensor MAFS Air flow meter
Mixture control solenoid valve MC solenoid valve Air-fuel ratio control solenoid valve
Multiport fuel injection system MFI system Fuel injection control
Nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM ***
On board diagnostic system OBD system Self-diagnoses
Open loop OL Open loop
Oxidation catalyst OC Catalyst
Oxidation catalytic converter system OC system ***
Oxygen sensor O2S Exhaust gas sensor
Park position switch *** Park switch
Park/neutral position switch PNP switch Park/neutral switch
Inhibitor switch
Neutral position switch
Periodic trap oxidizer system PTOX system ***
Positive crankcase ventilation PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
Positive crankcase ventilation valve PCV valve PCV valve
Powertrain control module PCM ***
Programmable read only memory PROM ***
Pulsed secondary air injection control
solenoid valvePAIRC solenoid valve AIV control solenoid valve
Pulsed secondary air injection system PAIR system Air induction valve (AIV) control
Pulsed secondary air injection valve PAIR valve Air induction valve
Random access memory RAM ***
Read only memory ROM ***
Scan tool ST ***
Secondary air injection pump AIR pump ***
Secondary air injection system AIR system ***
Sequential multiport fuel injection system SFI system Sequential fuel injection
Service reminder indicator SRI ***
ISO 15031-2 TERMINOLOGY LIST
ISO 15031-2 Terminology List (Cont'd)
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INPUT SHAFT BEARING ADJUSTING SHIMNJMT0029S05
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.40 (0.0157)
0.44 (0.0173)
0.48 (0.0189)
0.52 (0.0205)
0.56 (0.0220)
0.60 (0.0236)
0.64 (0.0252)
0.68 (0.0268)
0.72 (0.0283)
0.76 (0.0299)
0.80 (0.0315)
1.20 (0.0472)32225-08E00
32225-08E01
32225-08E02
32225-08E03
32225-08E04
32225-08E05
32225-08E06
32225-08E07
32225-08E08
32225-08E09
32225-08E10
32225-08E11
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
TABLE FOR SELECTING INPUT SHAFT BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM(S)NJMT0029S06Unit: mm (in)
Dial indicator indication Suitable shim(s)
0.65 - 0.69 (0.0256 - 0.0272)
0.69 - 0.73 (0.0272 - 0.0287)
0.73 - 0.77 (0.0287 - 0.0303)
0.77 - 0.81 (0.0303 - 0.0319)
0.81 - 0.85 (0.0319 - 0.0335)
0.85 - 0.89 (0.0335 - 0.0350)
0.89 - 0.93 (0.0350 - 0.0366)
0.93 - 0.97 (0.0366 - 0.0382)
0.97 - 1.01 (0.0382 - 0.0398)
1.01 - 1.05 (0.0398 - 0.0413)
1.05 - 1.09 (0.0413 - 0.0429)
1.09 - 1.13 (0.0429 - 0.0445)
1.13 - 1.17 (0.0445 - 0.0461)
1.17 - 1.21 (0.0461 - 0.0476)
1.21 - 1.25 (0.0476 - 0.0492)
1.25 - 1.29 (0.0492 - 0.0508)
1.29 - 1.33 (0.0508 - 0.0524)
1.33 - 1.37 (0.0524 - 0.0539)
1.37 - 1.41 (0.0539 - 0.0555)
1.41 - 1.45 (0.0555 - 0.0571)
1.45 - 1.49 (0.0571 - 0.0587)
1.49 - 1.53 (0.0587 - 0.0602)
1.53 - 1.57 (0.0602 - 0.0618)
1.57 - 1.61 (0.0618 - 0.0634)
1.61 - 1.65 (0.0634 - 0.0650)
1.65 - 1.69 (0.0650 - 0.0665)0.64 (0.0252)
0.68 (0.0268)
0.72 (0.0283)
0.76 (0.0299)
0.80 (0.0315)
0.40 + 0.44 (0.0157 + 0.0173)
0.44 + 0.44 (0.0173 + 0.0173)
0.44 + 0.48 (0.0173 + 0.0189)
0.48 + 0.48 (0.0189 + 0.0189)
0.48 + 0.52 (0.0189 + 0.0205)
0.52 + 0.52 (0.0205 + 0.0205)
0.52 + 0.56 (0.0205 + 0.0220)
0.56 + 0.56 (0.0220 + 0.0220)
0.56 + 0.60 (0.0220 + 0.0236)
0.60 + 0.60 (0.0236 + 0.0236)
0.60 + 0.64 (0.0236 + 0.0252)
0.64 + 0.64 (0.0252 + 0.0252)
0.64 + 0.68 (0.0252 + 0.0268)
0.68 + 0.68 (0.0268 + 0.0268)
0.68 + 0.72 (0.0268 + 0.0283)
0.72 + 0.72 (0.0283 + 0.0283)
0.72 + 0.76 (0.0283 + 0.0299)
0.76 + 0.76 (0.0299 + 0.0299)
0.76 + 0.80 (0.0299 + 0.0315)
0.80 + 0.80 (0.0315 + 0.0315)
0.44 + 1.20 (0.0173 + 0.0472)
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIMNJMT0029S07
Thickness mm (in) Part number*
0.40 (0.0157)
0.44 (0.0173)
0.48 (0.0189)
0.52 (0.0205)
0.56 (0.0220)
0.60 (0.0236)
0.64 (0.0252)
0.68 (0.0268)
0.72 (0.0283)
0.76 (0.0299)
0.80 (0.0315)
0.84 (0.0331)
0.88 (0.0346)
1.20 (0.0472)38453-96E00
38453-96E01
38453-96E02
38453-96E03
38453-96E04
38453-96E05
38453-96E06
38453-96E07
38453-96E08
38453-96E09
38453-96E10
38453-96E11
38453-96E12
38453-96E13
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RS5F50A
Available Shims (Cont'd)
MT-135

TABLE FOR SELECTING DIFFERENTIAL SIDE BEARING ADJUSTING SHIM(S)=NJMT0029S08Unit: mm (in)
Dial indicator deflection Suitable shim(s)
0.47 - 0.51 (0.0185 - 0.0201)
0.51 - 0.55 (0.0201 - 0.0217)
0.55 - 0.59 (0.0217 - 0.0232)
0.59 - 0.63 (0.0232 - 0.0248)
0.63 - 0.67 (0.0248 - 0.0264)
0.67 - 0.71 (0.0264 - 0.0280)
0.71 - 0.75 (0.0280 - 0.0295)
0.75 - 0.79 (0.0295 - 0.0311)
0.79 - 0.83 (0.0311 - 0.0327)
0.83 - 0.87 (0.0327 - 0.0343)
0.87 - 0.91 (0.0343 - 0.0358)
0.91 - 0.95 (0.0358 - 0.0374)
0.95 - 0.99 (0.0374 - 0.0390)
0.99 - 1.03 (0.0390 - 0.0406)
1.03 - 1.07 (0.0406 - 0.0421)
1.07 - 1.11 (0.0421 - 0.0437)
1.11 - 1.15 (0.0437 - 0.0453)
1.15 - 1.19 (0.0453 - 0.0469)
1.19 - 1.23 (0.0469 - 0.0484)
1.23 - 1.27 (0.0484 - 0.0500)
1.27 - 1.31 (0.0500 - 0.0516)0.44 + 0.48 (0.0173 + 0.0189)
0.48 + 0.48 (0.0189 + 0.0189)
0.48 + 0.52 (0.0189 + 0.0205)
0.52 + 0.52 (0.0205 + 0.0205)
0.52 + 0.56 (0.0205 + 0.0220)
0.56 + 0.56 (0.0220 + 0.0220)
0.56 + 0.60 (0.0220 + 0.0236)
0.60 + 0.60 (0.0236 + 0.0236)
0.60 + 0.64 (0.0236 + 0.0252)
0.64 + 0.64 (0.0252 + 0.0252)
0.64 + 0.68 (0.0252 + 0.0268)
0.68 + 0.68 (0.0268 + 0.0268)
0.68 + 0.72 (0.0268 + 0.0283)
0.72 + 0.72 (0.0283 + 0.0283)
0.72 + 0.76 (0.0283 + 0.0299)
0.76 + 0.76 (0.0299 + 0.0299)
0.76 + 0.80 (0.0299 + 0.0315)
0.80 + 0.80 (0.0315 + 0.0315)
0.44 + 1.20 (0.0173 + 0.0472)
0.48 + 1.20 (0.0189 + 0.0472)
0.52 + 1.20 (0.0205 + 0.0472)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)RS5F50A
Available Shims (Cont'd)
MT-136

STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMS
SECTION
SC
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)²AIR
BAG²and²SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER²...............2
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnoses....................2
BATTERY.........................................................................3
How to Handle Battery ................................................3
METHODS OF PREVENTING OVER-DISCHARGE......3
CHECKING ELECTROLYTE LEVEL............................3
SPECIFIC GRAVITY CHECK......................................4
Battery Test and Charging Chart .................................6
CHART I...................................................................6
CHART II..................................................................7
A: SLOW CHARGE....................................................8
B: STANDARD CHARGE..........................................10
C: QUICK CHARGE................................................. 11
STARTING SYSTEM.....................................................13
System Description ....................................................13
M/T MODELS..........................................................13
A/T MODELS...........................................................13
Wiring Diagram - START -/Sedan .............................14
M/T MODELS..........................................................14
A/T MODELS...........................................................15
Wiring Diagram - START -/Hatchback.......................16
Trouble Diagnoses.....................................................17
Construction ...............................................................18
Removal and Installation ...........................................21
REMOVAL...............................................................21
INSTALLATION........................................................21
Inspection...................................................................21
MAGNETIC SWITCH CHECK...................................21
PINION/CLUTCH CHECK.........................................21
BRUSH CHECK.......................................................22
YOKE CHECK.........................................................23
ARMATURE CHECK................................................23
Assembly ...................................................................24
PINION PROTRUSION LENGTH ADJUSTMENT........24
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................26
System Description ....................................................26
SEDAN...................................................................26
HATCHBACK...........................................................26
Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -/Sedan .........................27
GASOLINE ENGINE MODELS..................................27
DIESEL ENGINE MODELS.......................................28
Wiring Diagram - CHARGE -/Hatchback...................29
Trouble Diagnoses.....................................................30
WITH IC REGULATOR.............................................30
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR....................................30
Construction ...............................................................31
Removal and Installation ...........................................34
REMOVAL (QG ENGINE).........................................34
REMOVAL (YD ENGINE)..........................................34
INSTALLATION........................................................35
Disassembly...............................................................35
REAR COVER.........................................................35
REAR BEARING......................................................35
Inspection...................................................................35
ROTOR CHECK......................................................35
BRUSH CHECK.......................................................36
STATOR CHECK.....................................................36
Assembly ...................................................................36
RING FITTING IN REAR BEARING...........................36
REAR COVER INSTALLATION.................................37
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........38
Battery........................................................................38
Starter ........................................................................38
Alternator ...................................................................39

SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT SUSPENSION PARTSNJSU0006Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to ªFRONT SUSPENSIONº, SU-5.
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+Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
+Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
If ball joint dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace trans-
verse link.
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+Check spring height from top of wheelarch to the ground.
a) Vehicle must be unladen*, parked on a level surface, and tires
checked for proper inflation and wear (tread wear indicator
must not be showing).
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
b) Bounce vehicle up and down several times before measuring.
Standard height: Refer to SDS, SU-15.
c) Spring height is not adjustable. If out of specification, check for
worn springs or suspension parts.
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+Check suspension ball joint end play.
a) Jack up front of vehicle and set the stands.
b) Clamp dial indicator onto transverse link and place indicator tip
on lower edge of brake caliper.
c) Make sure front wheels are straight and brake pedal is
depressed.
d) Place a pry bar between transverse link and inner rim of road
wheel.
e) While raising and releasing pry bar, observe maximum dial
indicator value.
Vertical end play: 0 mm (0 in)
f) If ball joint movement is beyond specifications, remove and
replace it.
FRONT SUSPENSION
On-vehicle Service
SU-6

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).
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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