Diagnostic Worksheet
INFORMATION FROM CUSTOMER
KEY POINTS
WHAT......................... Vehicle & A/T model
WHEN......................... Date, Frequencies
WHERE...................... Road conditions
HOW........................... Operating conditions, Symptoms
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Trans. model Engine Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
FrequencylContinuouslIntermittent ( times a day)
SymptomslVehicle does not move. (lAny positionlParticular position)
lNo up-shift (l1st,2ndl2nd,3rdl3rd,O/D)
lNo down-shift (lO/D,3rdl3rd,2ndl2nd,1st)
lLockup malfunction
lShift point too high or too low.
lShift shock or slip (lN,DlLockuplAny drive position)
lNoise or vibration
lNo kickdown
lNo pattern select
lOthers
()
SPORT indicator lamp Blinks for about 8 seconds.
lContinuously litlNot lit
Malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL)lContinuously litlNot lit
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Ð Introduction
AT-23
Checking Brake Fluid Level
ICheck fluid level in reservoir tank. It should be between Max.
and Min. lines on reservoir tank.
IIf fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
IWhen brake warning lamp comes on even when parking brake
lever is released, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Line
CAUTION:
If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary,
replace damaged parts.
1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration
or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
Changing Brake Fluid
CAUTION:
IRefill with new brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
INever reuse drained brake fluid.
IBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it
may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on
painted areas, wash it away with water immediately. DO
NOT RUB IT OFF.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.
2. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing
brake pedal.
3. Refill until new brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid. Refer to ªBleeding Brake Systemº, ªBRAKE
HYDRAULIC LINEº, BR-8.
Brake Burnishing Procedure
Burnish the brake contact surfaces according to the following pro-
cedure after refinishing or replacing rotors or drums, after replac-
ing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.
CAUTION:
Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic con-
ditions. Use extreme caution.
1. Drive the vehicle on a straight smooth road at 50 km/h (31
MPH).
2. Use medium brake pedal/foot to bring the vehicle to a com-
plete stop from 50 km/h (31 MPH). Adjust brake pedal/foot
pressure such that vehicle stopping time equals 3 to 5
seconds.
3. To cool the brake system, drive the vehicle at 50 km/h (31
MPH) for 1 minute without stopping.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for 10 times or more to complete the
burnishing procedure.
SBR849B
SMA732A
SBR992
CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
BR-5
Diagnostic Worksheet
There are many operating conditions that lead to the malfunction
of engine components. A good understanding of such conditions
can make troubleshooting easier and more accurate.
In general, each customer feels differently about a problem. It is
important to fully understand the symptoms or conditions for a
customer complaint.
Utilize a diagnostic worksheet like the one shown below in order to
organize all the information for troubleshooting.
WORKSHEET SAMPLE
Customer name MR/MS Model & Year VIN
Engine # Trans. Mileage
Incident Date Manuf. Date In Service Date
SymptomslStartabilitylImpossible to startlNo combustionlPartial combustion
lPartial combustion when warming-up engine
lPartial combustion when cooling down engine
lPossible but hard to startlOthers [ ]
lIdlinglNo fast idlelUnstablelHigh idlelLow idle
lOthers [ ]
lDriveabilitylStumblelSurgelKnocklLack of power
lOthers [ ]
lEngine stalllAt the time of startlWhile idling
lWhile acceleratinglWhile decelerating
lJust after stoppinglWhile loading
Incident occurrencelJust after deliverylRecently
lIn the morninglAt nightlIn the daytime
FrequencylAll the timelUnder certain conditionslSometimes
Weather conditionslNot affected
WeatherlFinelRaininglSnowinglOthers [ ]
TemperaturelHotlWarmlCoollColdlHumid ÉF
Engine conditionslColdlDuring warm-uplAfter warm-up
Engine speed
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 rpm
Road conditionslIn townlIn suburbslHighwaylOff road (up/down)
Driving conditionslNot affected
lAt startinglWhile idlinglAt racing
lWhile acceleratinglWhile cruising
lWhile deceleratinglWhile turning (RH/LH)
Vehicle speed
0 102030 405060708090100mph
Malfunction indicator lamplTurned onlNot turned on
SEF907L
TROUBLE DIAGNOSESTD27Ti
EC-335
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
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
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect. Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten
[ ] = At the specified mileage only
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
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-37
Wheel alignment (if necessary, rotate & balance wheels)IIIIIIMA-43
Brake pads, discs & other components*IIIIIIMA-40
Brake linings, drums & other components*IIIIIIMA-41
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIMA-42
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I I MA-40
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIMA-36/
MA-40
Brake fluid*R R R MA-43
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIIIMA-44
Air bag system See NOTE (1)RS-15
Ventilation air filter*RRRRMA-44
Transfer and standard differential gear oil* I I R I I RMA-37/
MA-38
Manual transmission oil I I I [R] I I MA-36
LSD gear oil (for level and leaks)* I I R I I R MA-38
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller
shaft and exhaust system*IIIIIIMA-43/
FA-4/
RA-4/
MA-38/
MA-36
Greasing points of steering gear linkage,
propeller shaft and suspension*See NOTE (2)LLLLLLMA-44/
MA-38
Drive shafts*IIIIIIFA-13
Front wheel bearing grease*IRIRIRMA-39
Free running hub grease*IIIIIIMA-40
Body mounting bolts and nutsTTTTTTBT-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (3)MA-47
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) The propeller shaft should be re-greased daily if it is immersed in water.
(3) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with ª*º should be performed more frequently according to ªMaintenance under severe driving
conditionsº.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engine
Models (annual mileage < 30,000 km/year)
(Cont'd)
MA-7
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