2002 NISSAN TERRANO radiator cap

Engine Lubrication System
Oil pressure check
Engine rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed More than 78 (0.78, 0.8, 11)
3,000 294 - 392 (2.94 - 3.92, 3.0 - 4.0, 43 - 57)
Oil pump
Unit: mm (in)
Gear side clearance Less than 0.13 (0.0051)
Gear backlash Less than 0.43 (0.0169)
Oil pump bushing clearance Less than 0.15 (0.0059)
Oil pump bushing inside diameter13.012 - 13.098
(0.5123 - 0.5157)
Drive gear shaft outside diameter12.974 - 12.992
(0.5108 - 0.5115)
Engine Cooling System
Thermostat
Standard type Optional type
Valve opening temperature
ÉC (ÉF)82 (180) 88 (190)
Max. Valve lift
mm/ÉC (in/ÉF)8/95
(0.315/203)8/100
(0.315/212)
Radiator
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cap relief pressure78-98
(0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)TD27Ti
LC-34

Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality
engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-
corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
IWhen adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.
Because L2N is premixed type coolant (Mixture ratio 50%).
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
IWhen checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant
hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer
reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
Unit: Specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture
ratioCoolant temperature ÉC (ÉF)
15 (59) 25 (77) 35 (95) 45 (113)
30% 1.046 - 1.050 1.042 - 1.046 1.038 - 1.042 1.033 - 1.038
50% 1.076 - 1.080 1.070 - 1.076 1.065 - 1.071 1.059 - 1.065
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-19

2. Before installing new oil filter, clan the oil filter mounting surface
on cylinder block and coat the rubber seal of the oil filter with
a little engine oil.
3. Install oil filter.
When installing oil filter, screw it in until a slight resistance is
felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn or more.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never attempt to change
the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Set heater ªTEMPº control lever all the way to ªHOTº position.
2. Remove radiator cap and engine under cover.
3. Disconnect lower radiator hose to drain coolant.
Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Re-install tank temporarily.
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left rear of cylin-
der block.
5. Drain coolant and then tighten drain plug securely.
IApply sealant to the thread of drain
:30-40N×m (3.1 - 4.1 kg-m, 22.1 - 29.5 ft-lb)
6. Connect lower radiator hose.
7. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water. Re-install radiator
cap and warm up engine.
8. Stop engine and wait until cools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat step 2 through step 9 two or three times, until clear
water begins to drain from radiator.
11. Fill radiator with coolant up to the specified level.
Follow instructions attached to anti-freeze container for mixing
ratio of anti-freeze to water.
Coolant capacity (with reservoir tank):
10.0(8-3/4 Imp qt)
Slowly pour coolant through coolant filler neck to allow air in
system to escape.
SMA010
SMA860B
SMA401B
SMA164C
SMA182B
ENGINE MAINTENANCETD
Changing Oil Filter (Cont'd)
MA-22

12. Fill reservoir tank up to ªMAXº level, and re-install radiator cap.
13. Run the engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for about one
minute.
14. Stop engine and cool it down, then refill the radiator and the
reservoir tank up to the specified level.
Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES
Check hoses for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to radiator cap by means of a cap tester to see if it
is satisfactory.
Radiator cap relief pressure:
78-98kPa
(0.78 - 1.0 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system by means of a tester to check
for leakage.
Testing pressure:
98 kPa (0.98 bar, 1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator dam-
age.
Checking and Replacing fuel filter and Draining
Water
Be careful not to spill fuel in engine compartment. Place a rag
to absorb fuel.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Remove fuel filter sensor and drain fuel.
YMA008
SLC613
SMA990A
NMA009
ENGINE MAINTENANCETD
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
MA-23

Removal
WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER
BELT
1. Remove radiator shroud.
2. Contract and hold the auto tensioner using the following proce-
dure.
a. Securely hold the 19 mm (0.75 in) hexagonal portion A of auto
tensioner with a closed wrench.
IPreferably use a tool with a handhold of 500 mm (19.69 in) or
more in length.
INo bolts or nuts are required to be loosened during the opera-
tion.
b. Turn the hexagonal portion A in the direction shown by the
arrow to contract the damper unit of the auto tensioner.
CAUTION:
IBecause the tensioner has a high tension, it shall be
securely held and turned with a closed wrench.
IBecause the hexagonal portion A of the tensioner is made
of aluminum and may be damaged by sudden input, turn
it slowly according to the contraction of the damper unit.
3. Remove the belt from the alternator pulley first, and then
remove it from the other pulleys.
IIf the tensioner is not held firmly, your finger may get caught
between the belt and the pulleys. Confirm the holding of the
tensioner, and then hold the belt side in the place away from
the pulleys to attach or remove the belt, paying attention to
prevent your finger from being caught.
CAUTION:
IWhen handling the belt, pay attention to prevent the oil or
coolant from adhering to the belt.
IDo not distort or bend the belt intensively.
Installation
IInstall the belt in the reverse order of removal.
IAfter installation of the belt, confirm that the belt engages the
pulleys securely.
IDepending on the engagement between the belt and the idler
pulley, noise (belt noise) may be heard when the engine is
started just after installation. This noise will stop with time.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
IBe careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil is hot.
IProlonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
SMA101D
ENGINE MAINTENANCEZD
MA-29

2. Set theGmark of the filter body to the top position and dis-
charge the oil.
IReceive the oil discharged from the drain hose in a tray.
IAbout 500 cc (17.6 Imp fl oz) of oil will be discharged in about
3 minutes.
IThe oil is discharged from the oil catcher to under the vehicle
through the drain hose.
3. Remove the filter body, and then remove the oil filter element.
CAUTION:
IIf the engine oil gets on the engine or vehicle, thoroughly
wipe it off.
IThoroughly wipe off the oil remaining in the oil catcher.
(This is to prevent misidentifying oil leaking from the oil
catcher as oil leaking from the engine.)
4. Remove the O-ring from the filter body.
IPress the O-ring in any direction with your finger, and pull on
the portion of the O-ring separated from the filter body to
remove it.
CAUTION:
Because wire and screwdrivers may cause damage to the fil-
ter body, do not use such tools.
INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly remove foreign matter adhering to the inside of fil-
ter body and O-ring mounting areas (of the body and oil cooler).
2. Install the oil filter element and O-ring to the filter body.
ISecurely press the oil filter element into the filter body.
3. Install the filter body.
:20-24N×m (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 15 - 18 ft-lb)
4. After warming up the engine, check that no engine oil leaks.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
ÐDRAINING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
1. Move heater TEMP control knob all the way to HOT.
2. Remove undercover and disconnect lower radiator hose to
drain coolant.
3. Remove radiator filler cap.
JMA105D
JMA106D
YMA015
ENGINE MAINTENANCEZD
Changing Engine Oil Filter (Cont'd)
MA-31

4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left center of cyl-
inder block.
5. Remove reservoir tank and drain coolant.
ÐREFILLING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
6. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug, and cylinder block
drain plugs.
IApply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
Cylinder block drain plug:
:24-26N×m (2.4 - 2.7 kg-m, 18 - 19 ft-lb)
7. Move heater TEMP control knob all the way to HOT.
8. Fill radiator with coolant up to the filler neck.
For coolant mixture ratio, refer to MA-19.
9. Fill reservoir tank with coolant up to the MAX level.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
10.6(9-3/8 Imp qt)
Reservoir tank capacity (for MAX level):
0.75(5/8 Imp qt)
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in
system to escape.
10. Install radiator cap.
11. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
12. Run engine at 2,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed.
IRepeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
13. Stop engine and cool it down.
ICool down using a fan to reduce the time.
14. Remove the radiator cap and check coolant level.
IIf necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
15. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
16. Repeat step 9 through step 15 two or more times.
17. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while
running engine from idle up to 2,000 rpm with heater tempera-
ture control set at several positions between COOL and HOT.
ISound may be noticeable at heater water core.
18. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating
steps 11 through 17 until coolant level no longer drops.
IClean excess coolant from engine.
Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES AND CLAMPS
Check hoses and clamps for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
SMA108D
SMA182B
SMA412B
YMA014
ENGINE MAINTENANCEZD
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
MA-32

CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to radiator cap (side with pressure valve) with cap
tester to see if it is satisfactory.
Radiator cap relief pressure:
78-98kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
Pull the negative-pressure valve to open it. Check that it closes
completely when released.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system with cap tester to check for
leakage.
Testing pressure:
98 kPa (0.98 bar, 1.0 kg/cm
2, 14 psi)
CAUTION:
Use of higher pressure than the specified value may cause
damage to radiator.
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water
Be careful not to spill fuel in engine compartment. Place a rag
to absorb fuel.
CHECKING FUEL FILTER
Check fuel filter for fuel leakage, damage and other abnormal
signs.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Disconnect harness connector and drain fuel.
2. Remove fuel filter using band-type filter wrench.
3. Remove fuel filter and fuel filter sensor.
CAUTION:
Remove fuel filter without spilling fuel. If spilt, wipe off imme-
diately. Be specially careful not to spill fuel on engine mount
insulator.
SLC613
SMA871B
JMA110D
DMA011
SMA111D
ENGINE MAINTENANCEZD
Checking Cooling System (Cont'd)
MA-33