2002 NISSAN TERRANO Service Repair Manual

Changing Transfer Oil
Oil capacity:
2.3 liters (2 Imp qt)
When changing transfer oil completely, either ªDEXRON
TMº type
Automatic Transmission Fluid or gear oil (API GL-4) may be used.
Do not mix Automatic Transmission Fluid and gear oil.
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Checking Differential Gear Oil
1. Check differential for oil leakage.
2. Check oil level.
YMA010
SMA566
SMA118A
SMA440B
SMA417
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Changing Differential Gear Oil
Oil capacity:
Front
R180A
1.3 liters (2-1/4 Imp pt)
Oil capacity:
Rear
H233B
2.8 liters (4-7/8 Imp pt)
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease
ICheck that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
ICheck front wheel bearings for grease leakage and water or
dust entry.
IReplace front wheel bearings or front wheel bearing grease if
wheel bearings do not turn smoothly.
Repacking Front Wheel Bearing Grease
Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
IThreaded portion of spindle
IContact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer
wheel bearing
IGrease seal lip
IHub cap or wheel hub (as shown at left)
YMA011
SMA617
YMA012
SMA571A
YMA013
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Checking Differential Gear Oil (Cont'd)
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Checking Free-running Hub Grease
Check free-running hub grease for leakage and water or dust entry.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake System
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper
attachment, air tightness, chafing and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
Check condition of disc brake components.
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
Standard thickness:
26 mm (1.02 in)
Minimum thickness:
24 mm (0.94 in)
SMA946B
SBR991
SMA732A
SBR402A
SMA260A
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CALIPER
Check operation and leakage.
PA D
Check wear or damage.
Standard thickness:
15.5 mm (0.610 in)
Minimum thickness:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Checking Drum Brake
Check condition of drum brake components.
WHEEL CYLINDER
Check operation and leakage.
DRUM
Check condition of inner surface.
Nominal diameter:
280 mm (11.02 in)
Maximum diameter:
282 mm (11.10 in)
Out of round maximum:
0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
LINING
Check wear or damage.
Standard thickness:
Trailing: 3.95 mm (0.16 in)
Leading: 8.95 mm (0.35 in)
Lining wear limit (Minimum thickness):
1.52 mm (0.06 in)
SMA922A
SMA364A
SBR205A
SMA139
SMA138
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Checking Disc Brake (Cont'd)
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TEMPORARY METHOD FOR CHECKING LINING WEAR
Remove inspection hole plug and check for lining wear.
Checking Foot Brake Pedal Operation
Check brake pedal free height, depressed height and for smooth
operation.
H: Free height:
RHD: 196 - 206 mm (7.72 - 8.11 in)
LHD: 210 - 220 mm (8.27 - 8.66 in)
D: Depressed height:
Under force of 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb)
with engine running
RHD: 137.7 - 148.7 mm (5.42 - 5.85 in)
LHD: 142.5 - 152.5 mm (5.61 - 6.00 in)
A: Pedal free play
1.0 - 3.0 mm (0.039 - 0.118 in)
Checking Parking Brake
1. Pull lever with specified amount of force.
Check lever stroke and for smooth operation.
Number of notches
[At pulling force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)]:
9-10
2. Use adjuster to adjust lever stroke.
(1) Loosen lock nutq
A, rotate adjusterqB.
(2) Tighten lock nutq
A.
SBR461A
SMA441B
EMA050
SBR032A
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Checking Drum Brake (Cont'd)
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Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to
refill brake fluid.
Refer to section BR.
IRefill with recommended brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Balancing Wheels
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
Radial runout limit:
Steel wheel:
0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Aluminum wheel:
0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Lateral runout limit:
Steel wheel:
0.8 mm (0.032 in)
Aluminum wheel:
0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Tire Rotation
Wheel nuts
: 118 - 147 N×m (12 - 15 kg-m, 87 - 108 ft-lb)
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage
STEERING GEAR
ICheck gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
ICheck connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
ICheck ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear damage or grease leakage.
SBR992
EMA039
EMA051
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Checking Fluid Level and Leaks (Power
steering)
Check fluid level.
Fluid level can be checked when the fluid is either hot or cold.
CAUTION:
IDo not overfill.
IRecommended fluid is Automatic Transmission Fluid
ªDEXRON
TMº type.
ICheck lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Greasing Steering Linkage
Apply multi-purpose grease to point shown in the illustration.
Ventilation Air Filter
FUNCTION
Air inside passenger compartment is kept clean at either recircula-
tion or fresh mode by installing ventilation air filter into cooling unit.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
IRemove glove box.
Refer to BT section.
ITake out ventilation air filter which is secured with one screw,
from cooling unit.
IReplace with new one and reinstall glove box.
NMA058
SST621A
EMA053
RHA336F
NMA070
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Body
LUBRICATING HOOD LATCHES, LOCKS AND HINGES
EMA040
EMA041
EMA042
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