
Basic Inspection
Precaution:
Perform Basic Inspection without electrical or mechanical
loads applied;
IShift lever is in neutral position,
IHeat up switch is OFF,
IHeadlamp switch is OFF,
IAir conditioner switch is OFF,
IRear defogger switch is OFF,
ISteering wheel is in the straight-ahead position, etc.
1 INSPECTION START
1. Check service records for any recent repairs that may indicate a related problem.
2. Check the current need for scheduled maintenance, especially for fuel filter and air cleaner filter. Refer to MA section.
3. Open engine hood and check the following:
IHarness connectors for improper connections
IVacuum hoses for splits, kinks, or improper connections
IWiring for improper connections, pinches, or cuts
SEF142I
4. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
EGO TO 2.
2 PREPARATION FOR CHECKING IDLE SPEED
With CONSULT-II
Connect CONSULT-II to the data link connector.
Without CONSULT-II
Install diesel tacho tester to the vehicle.
EGO TO 3.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONZD30DDTi
EC-50

9 CHECK AIR CLEANER FILTER
Check air cleaner filter for clogging or breaks.
OK or NG
OKEGO TO 10.
NGEReplace air cleaner filter.
10 CHECK FUEL INJECTION NOZZLE
Check fuel injection nozzle opening pressure. Refer to ªInjection pressure testº, EC-26.
OK or NG
OKEGO TO 11.
NGEReplace fuel injection nozzle assembly.
11 CHECK IDLE SPEED AGAIN
With CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Select ªCKPS×RPM (TDC)º in ªDATA MONITORº mode with CONSULT-II.
3. Read idle speed.
SEF817Y750 25 rpm
Without CONSULT-II
1. Start engine and let it idle.
2. Check idle speed.
750 25 rpm
OK or NG
OKEINSPECTION END
NGEGO TO 12.
12 CHECK COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Check compression pressure. Refer to EM section, ªMEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREº.
OK or NG
OKEGO TO 13.
NGEFollow the instruction of ªMEASUREMENT OF COMPRESSION PRESSUREº.
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð BASIC INSPECTIONZD30DDTi
Basic Inspection (Cont'd)
EC-54

A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).........................BR-35
ABS - Wiring diagram ....................................BR-50
A/C air flow .......................................................HA-8
A/C compressor precaution..............................HA-5
A/C control operation (manual A/C) .................HA-6
A/C relay.........................................................HA-61
A/C symptom chart (manual A/C) ..................HA-36
A/C trouble diagnoses (manual A/C) .............HA-27
A/C, M - Wiring diagram ................................HA-43
ACC/SW - Wiring diagram ...........................EC-106
Accelerator control system ...........................FE-2, 5
Accelerator position sensor .........EC-130, 368, 371
Accelerator position switch ..................EC-369, 371
Accelerator switch (F/C) ...............................EC-104
Accelerator wire adjustment .............................FE-5
Accelerator work unit....................................EC-365
A/CCUT - Wiring diagram ............................EC-289
Air bag ..............................................................RS-6
Air bag disposal..............................................RS-20
Air bag precautions ...........................................GI-3
Air bleeding (hydraulic clutch) ..........................CL-6
Air bleeding for brake system ..........................BR-8
Air cleaner filter replacement ..............MA-5, 20, 24
Air conditioner cut control ..............EC-22, 311, 440
Air control cable adjustment...........................HA-62
Air flow meter - See Mass air flow
sensor .................................................EC-88, 356
Alternator ........................................................SC-27
Angular tightening application..........................EM-3
Antenna .................................................EL-111, 127
Anti-lock brake system - See ABS .................BR-37
Anti-lock brake system - Wiring
diagram .......................................................BR-50
APS - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-133
ASCD vacuum hose ......................................MA-40
A/T - Wiring diagram .........................................AT-7
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - PNP/SW .............AT-87
A/T - Wiring diagram - AT - VSS A/T ..............AT-49
A/T control ....................................................EC-155
A/T diagnosis communication line ...............EC-155
A/T fluid checking ............................................AT-27
A/T fluid temperature sensor...........................AT-76
A/T mode switch..............................................AT-94
A/T self-diagnoses ....................................AT-14, 19
A/T Wiring diagram - AT - ENG SS ................AT-79
A/T Wiring diagram AT - BA/FTS ....................AT-75
A/T Wiring diagram AT - LPSV .......................AT-82
A/T Wiring diagram AT - OVRCSV .................AT-68
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/A ......................AT-62
A/T Wiring diagram AT - SSV/B ......................AT-65
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TCV .........................AT-71
A/T Wiring diagram AT - TPS..........................AT-56
A/T Wiring diagram AT - VSSMTR .................AT-52
AT/C - Wiring diagram..................................EC-157
Audio......................................................EL-111, 113
AUDIO - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-115Audio and A/C control removal and
installation - See Instrument panel .............BT-16
Auto lock free running hub .............................FA-14
Automatic transmission number ......................GI-30
Axle housing (rear) ...........................................RA-8
B
Back Door .......................................................BT-14
Back door opener - See Back door ................BT-14
Back door trim.................................................BT-18
Back door window...........................................BT-43
Back-up lamp ..................................................EL-49
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) ........................MT-6, 10
BACK/L - Wiring diagram................................EL-49
Ball joint front axle ..........................................FA-36
Basic inspection .....................................EC-50, 338
Battery ..............................................................SC-3
Battery Voltage .............................................EC-153
Blower motor ..................................................HA-60
Blower resistor................................................HA-60
Body alignment ...............................................BT-49
BOOST - Wiring diagram .............................EC-217
Boring/horning cylinder block.........................EM-74
Brake booster .................................................BR-17
Brake fluid change ...........................................BR-5
Brake fluid level ...........................MA-17, 36, 40, 43
Brake fluid level and line check .......................BR-5
Brake hydraulic line......................................BR-5, 6
Brake inspection ..........................MA-36, 40, 41, 42
Brake lines and cables inspection.....MA-36, 40, 42
Brake lining wear temporary checking ....MA-36, 42
Brake master cylinder ....................................BR-16
Brake pedal ....................................................BR-14
Brake switch .................................................EC-400
BRK/SW - Wiring diagram ...........................EC-205
Bumper, front ....................................................BT-6
Bumper, rear .....................................................BT-8
C
Camshaft ........................................................EM-30
Camshaft position sensor (PUMP)...............EC-161
Center case (Transfer) ......................................TF-9
CHARGE - Wiring diagram ............................SC-24
Charge air pressure sensor .........................EC-215
Charging system ............................................SC-23
Chassis and body maintenance ....................MA-36
CIGAR - Wiring diagram ...............................EL-105
Cigarette lighter.............................................EL-104
Circuit breaker.................................................EL-17
CKPS - Wiring diagram ................................EC-147
Clock .............................................................EL-104
CLOCK - Wiring diagram ..............................EL-106
Clutch cover ..............................................CL-11, 12
Clutch disc ......................................................CL-11
Clutch fluid level ......................................MA-17, 36
Clutch master cylinder ..................................CL-7, 8
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-2

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................5
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine Models
(annual mileage < 30,000 km/year) ............................5
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine Models
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) ............................8
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage < 30,000 km/year) .......................... 11
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) ..........................14
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS...........17
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................17
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................18
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio....................................19
TD
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................20
Retightening Manifold Bolts and Nuts .......................20
Adjusting Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance ........20
Drive Belt Inspection..................................................20
Changing Engine Oil..................................................21
Changing Oil Filter .....................................................21
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................22
Checking Cooling System .........................................23
Checking and Replacing fuel filter and Draining
Water .........................................................................23
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter (Dry
paper type).................................................................24
Checking Injection Nozzle .........................................25
Checking Idle Speed .................................................26
ZD
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................28
Checking Tightening Torque ......................................28
Adjusting Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance ........28
Checking Drive Belt ...................................................28
Removal .....................................................................29Installation ..................................................................29
Changing Engine Oil..................................................29
Changing Engine Oil Filter ........................................30
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................31
Checking Cooling System .........................................32
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and Draining
Water .........................................................................33
Checking Fuel Lines ..................................................34
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter ................35
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................36
Checking Exhaust System.........................................36
Checking Clutch Operation........................................36
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ....................36
Checking Clutch System ...........................................36
Checking M/T Oil .......................................................36
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................37
Checking Water Entry ................................................37
Checking Transfer Oil ................................................37
Changing Transfer Oil................................................38
Checking Propeller Shaft ...........................................38
Checking Differential Gear Oil ...................................38
Changing Differential Gear Oil ..................................39
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease ....................39
Repacking Front Wheel Bearing Grease ..................39
Checking Free-running Hub Grease .........................40
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................40
Checking Brake System ............................................40
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve ..................................40
Checking Disc Brake .................................................40
Checking Drum Brake ...............................................41
Checking Foot Brake Pedal Operation......................42
Checking Parking Brake ............................................42
Changing Brake Fluid ................................................43
Balancing Wheels ......................................................43
Tire Rotation ..............................................................43
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .......................43
Checking Fluid Level and Leaks (Power steering) ...44

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
lRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
lBattery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
lBrake and clutch reservoirs fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
lWindshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
lDrive belts tension
lFuel filter for water or dust, and fuel lines and connections for leaks
lPower steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
lEngine oil level and oil leaks
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
lOperation of all instruments, gauges, lights, anti-theft system and accessories
lOperation of horn(s), wiper and washer
lSteering lock for operation
lAir conditioner for gas leaks
lFront and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
lAll moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
lAll windows for operation and alignment
lHood, tailgate, door panels for fit and alignment
lLatches, keys and locks for operation
lWeatherstrips for adhesion and fit
lHeadlamp aiming
lTighten wheel nuts
lTire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
lCheck front wheels for toe-in
lInstall clock/room lamp fuse
lRemove wiper blade protectors (if necessary)
UNDER BODY
lManual transmission/transaxle and differential gear oil level
lBrake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
lTighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
ROAD TEST
lClutch operation
lParking brake operation
lService brake operation
lSteering control and returnability
lEngine performance
lSqueaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
lAdjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition timing) (Petrol only)
FINAL INSPECTION
lInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
lInspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
lCheck for spare tire, jack, tools and literature
lWash, clean interior and exterior
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-3

The following tables show the normal maintenance schedule. Depending upon weather and atmospheric
conditions, varying road surfaces, individual driving habits and vehicle usage, additional or more frequent
maintenance may be required.
Periodic maintenance beyond the last period shown on the tables requires similar maintenance.
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage < 30,000 km/year)
Engine Maintenance
TD27Ti engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
a semi-annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
per year.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 50 66 72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-21
Engine oil filter (Use Nissan genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-21
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIIIIIMA-20
Cooling systemIIIIIIMA-23
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene
glycol base)See NOTE (1)MA-22
Air cleaner filter (dry paper type)*CRCRCRMA-24
Intake and exhaust valve clearanceIIIIIIMA-20
Fuel linesIIIÐ
Fuel filter*R R R MA-23
Injection nozzle See NOTE (2)MA-25
NOTE: (1) First replace at 80,000 km (48,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check the fuel injection
nozzles' starting pressure and spray pattern.
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driving
conditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-5

ZD30DDTi engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform on a kilometer basis, but on an annual basis
when driving less than 15,000 km (9,000 miles) per
year.km x 1,000 15 30 45 60 75 90
(miles x 1,000) (9) (18) (27) (36) (45) (54)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)* See NOTE (5)RRRRRRMA-29
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or equivalent)* See NOTE (1)RRRRRRMA-30
Drive beltsIIIIIIMA-28
Cooling systemIIIIIIMA-32
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Anti-
freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I MA-31
Air cleaner filter*R MA-35
Fuel linesI I I MA-34
Injection nozzles See NOTE (3)*1
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (4)MA-28
Fuel filter*R R MA-33
NOTE: (1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles)/60 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)/48 months. Perform ªIº
(Checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and,
if necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.
(4) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(5) Check the oil level every 7,500 km (4,700 miles).
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driving
conditionsº.
*1: ªInjection Tube and Injection Nozzleº in EC section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage < 30,000 km/year)
(Cont'd)
MA-6

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage > 30,000 km/year)
Engine Maintenance
TD27Ti engine
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary C = Clean
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
page Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-21
Engine oil filter (Use Nissan genuine part or equivalent)*RRRRRRRRRRRRMA-21
Drive beltsIIIIIIIIIIIIMA-20
Cooling systemIIIIMA-23
Engine anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycol base)See NOTE (1)MA-22
Air cleaner filter (dry paper type)*CRCRCRMA-24
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceIIIIMA-20
Fuel linesIIÐ
Fuel filter*R R MA-23
Injection nozzles See NOTE (2)MA-25
NOTE: (1) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(2) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check the fuel injection
nozzles' starting pressure and spray pattern.
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driving
conditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8