2001 NISSAN ALMERA TINO steering

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

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models InspectEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-14

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

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A—Driving under dusty conditions
B—Driving repeatedly short distances
C—Towing a trailer or caravan
D—Extensive idling
E—Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G—Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H—Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I—Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J—Frequent off road use or driving in water
K—Sustained high speed driving
L—For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 22,500 km (13,500 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
......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
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-19

NLMA0006
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
MA-20

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

SRS Component Parts LocationNLRS0011
NRS102
SRS797-A
Maintenance ItemsNLRS0012CAUTION:
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuit.
1. Check operation of“AIR BAG”warning lamp.
After turning ignition key to“ON”position,“AIR BAG”warning
lamp illuminates. The“AIR BAG”warning lamp will go off after
about 7 seconds if no malfunction is detected. If any of the fol-
lowing“AIR BAG”warning lamp conditions occur, immediately
check the air bag system. Refer to RS-45 for details.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp does not illuminate when the
ignition switch is turned“ON”.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp does not go off about 7 seconds
after the ignition switch is turned“ON”.
+The“AIR BAG”warning lamp blinks after about 7 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned“ON”.
2. Visually check SRS components.
1) Diagnosis sensor unit
+Check diagnosis sensor unit and bracket for dents, cracks and
deformities.
+Check connectors for damage, and terminals for deformities.
2) Air bag module and steering wheel
+Remove air bag module from steering wheel, instrument panel
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
SRS Component Parts Location
RS-20