2001 NISSAN ALMERA oil level

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Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
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General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Item Reference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station,
including the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check
carefully for damage, cuts or excessive wear.Ð
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. Ð
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate
properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary.
Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.BT-7
BT-16
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles). SU-7
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
Item Reference page
LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps,
and other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.Ð
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating prop-
erly.Ð
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play,
hard steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)Ð
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely.
Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or damage.RS-4
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the engine oil or refuel.
Item Reference page
Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. Ð
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold. LC-19, LC-45
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off
the engine.LC-8, LC-31
Brake and clutch
fluid levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the ªMAXº and
ªMINº lines on the reservoir.BR-8
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the ªMAXº and ªMINº
lines.Ð
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0102Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-65
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIIIIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsHIIIIIIIIBR-27/
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-12/
BR-48/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveIIIIBR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIBR-8
Brake fluidHRRRRBR-8
Power steering fluid and lines (for level
and leaks)IIIIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filterHRRRRHA-96
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)HIIIIIIIIAT-80
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
systemHIIIIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-15
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0202Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less
than 20,000 km (12,000 miles) per
year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-65
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-14
SU-7
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
componentsHIIIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-12
BR-48
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-8
Brake fluidHR R R BR-8
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filterHRRRRRRHA-96
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
systemHIIIST-7
SU-6
SU-18
FE-32
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0402Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-65
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsHIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-12/
BR-48/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-8
Brake fluidHR R BR-8
Power steering fluid and lines (for level
and leaks)IIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filterHRRRRHA-96
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)HIIIIAT-80
Steering gear and linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
systemHIIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-15
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0502Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.km x 1,000
(miles x
1,000)10
(6)20
(12)30
(18)40
(24)50
(30)60
(36)70
(42)80
(48)90
(54)100
(60)11 0
(66)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I EL-65
Wheel alignment (if necessary,
balance & rotate wheels)IIISU-6
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other
brake componentsHIIIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake &
clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-12
BR-48
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and
fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-8
Brake fluidHR R BR-8
Power steering fluid and lines
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-25
Ventilation air filterHRRRRRRHA-96
Manual transaxle gear oil
(check for leakage. Use genu-
ine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent)IIIMT-14
MT-15
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust systemHIIST-7
SU-6
SU-18
FE-32
Body corrosionSee NOTE
(3)BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.
HMaintenance items with ªHº should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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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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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNJMT0003S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
MANUAL TRANSAXLENJMT0003S0101
Reference page
MT-14 (RS5F30A, RS5F70A), MT-15 (RS5F50A)
MT-14 (RS5F30A, RS5F70A), MT-15 (RS5F50A)
MT-14 (RS5F30A, RS5F70A), MT-15 (RS5F50A)
MT-92
MT-92
MT-92
MT-29
MT-94
MT-94
MT-93
MT-93
MT-93
MT-93
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
(Oil level is low.)
(Wrong oil)
(Oil level is high.)
GASKET (Damaged)
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged)
O-RING (Worn or damaged)
SHIFT CONTROL ROD (Worn)
CHECK PLUG RETURN SPRING AND CHECK BALL (Worn or damaged)
SHIFT FORK (Worn)
GEAR (Worn or damaged)
BEARING (Worn or damaged)
BAULK RING (Worn or damaged)
INSERT SPRING (Damaged)
SymptomsNoise 1 2 3 3
Oil leakage31222
Hard to shift or will not shift 1 1 2 3 3
Jumps out of gear1233
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
MT-13