2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO power steering

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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 — 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
MA-2

Chassis and Body Maintenance=NLMA0046S03Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust, L = Lubricate
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers
(miles) or months, whichever comes
first.km×1,000 1 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
(mile×1,000) (0.6) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)
Months—6 12182430364248
Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch fluid (For level &
leaks)
IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveI I BR-16
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I ST-7
Brake, clutch & exhaust systemsIIIIIIIIBR-7,
CL-5,
FE-13,
FE-15,
FE-23
H·CVT fluid (For level and leaks)IIIIIIII AT-10
H·CVT fluid
R R AT-11
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level &
leaks)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 IMT-10,
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts & drive shafts
I*2IIIIST-7,
SU-5,
SU-18
Outside and inside
Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate
& balance wheels)IIIISU-15,
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents
IIIIIIIIBR-24,
BR-28
Lock, hinges & hoods latch
L*1 L L*1 L L*1 L L*1 LBT-7,
BT-13
Seat belts, buckles, retractors,
anchors & adjusterIIIIRS-3
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(For free play, stroke & operation)I*1 I I*1 I I*1 I I*1 IBR-11,
BR-40,
CL-5
Ventilation air filter
Replace every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months HA-103
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
NOTE:
(1) Inspect at the first 10 years, and then every 2 years.
Maintenance item with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
*1: Models except for Australia
*2: Models without three way catalyst
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (EXCEPT FOR EUROPE)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0102Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary [ ] = At the specified mileage only
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-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIIIISU-15/
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIIIIIBR-24/
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-11/
BR-40/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveIIIIBR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid
RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
CVT fluid [for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent]
I I I [R] I I I [R] AT-10
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system
IIIIST-7/
SU-5/
SU-18/
FE-13/
FE-15/
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII—
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.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0202Abbreviations: 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-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
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.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0402Abbreviations: 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-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIISU-15/
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-11/
BR-40/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-7/
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-10
MT-11
CVT fluid [for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent]
I [R] I [R] AT-10
Steering gear and linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIST-7/
SU-5/SU-
18/
FE-13/
FE-15/
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII—
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.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-16

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0502Abbreviations: 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-72
Wheel alignment (if
necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other
brake components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake &
clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and
fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil
(check for leakage. Use genu-
ine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent)IIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts, drive
shafts, exhaust system
IIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility SystemSee NOTE
(2)IIIIIII—
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.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-18

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Fluids and LubricantsNLMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG and SR engine+Except for Europe
API SF, SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
+For Europe
API SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
ACEA A1-98, A3-98
YD engine+Except for Europe
API CD, CE, CF or CF-4*1, *2
+For Europe
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA B1-98, B3-98
Cooling system+Except for Europe
Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality*3
+For Europe
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oil+Except for Europe
API GL-4
Viscosity SAE 75W-90
+For Europe
Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent
H·CVT fluid Genuine Nissan CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid+Except for Europe
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
+For Europe
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*4
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
*1: For further details, see“SAE Viscosity Number”.
*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 aluminium 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: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
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Precautions
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER”
NLRS0006The Supplemental Restraint System such as“AIR BAG”and“SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”used along with
a seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of
collision. The SRS composition which is available to NISSAN MODEL V10 is as follows (The composition var-
ies according to the destination and optional equipment.):
+For a frontal collision
The Supplemental Restraint System consists of driver air bag module (located in the center of the steer-
ing wheel), front passenger air bag module (located on the instrument panel on passenger side), front seat
belt pre-tensioners, a diagnosis 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, diagnosis 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).
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 per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN dealer.
+Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system.
+Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. Spiral cable and wiring harnesses covered with yellow insulation tape either just
before the harness connectors or for the complete harness are related to the SRS.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SRS“AIR BAG”AND“SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”SERVICENLRS0007+Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
+Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch“OFF”, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3
minutes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt
pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes
have passed.
+Diagnosis sensor unit must always be installed with their arrow marks“⇐”pointing towards the front of
the vehicle for proper operation. Also check diagnosis sensor unit for cracks, deformities or rust before
installation and replace as required.
+The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to
turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.
+Handle air bag module carefully. Always place driver and front passenger air bag modules with the pad
side facing upward and place front side air bag module (built-in type) standing with stud bolt side setting
bottom.
+Conduct self-diagnosis to check entire SRS for proper function after replacing any components.
+After air bag inflates, the front instrument panel assembly should be replaced if damaged.
WIRING DIAGRAMS AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSISNLRS0008When you read wiring diagrams, refer to the following:
+GI-11,“HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS”
+EL-10,“POWER SUPPLY ROUTING”for power distribution circuit
When you perform trouble diagnosis, refer to the following:
+GI-32,“HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS”
+GI-21,“HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT”
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Precautions
RS-16