2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 steering

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0102Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but on
an annual basis when driving less than
15,000 km (9,000 miles) in a year.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months15
(9)
1230
(18)
2445
(27)
3660
(36)
4875
(45)
6090
(54)
72105
(63)
84120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIIIEL-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIIIIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents★IIIIIIIIBR-27/
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIIIBR-12/
BR-44/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveIIIIBR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid★RRRRBR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level
and leaks)IIIIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRHA-95 or
AT C - 1 2 8
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)★IIIIIIIIAT-13
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIIIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-10
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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-8

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0202Abbreviations: 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.kmx1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIII EL-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-14
SU-7
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components★IIIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIIIBR-12
BR-44
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIII BR-7
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-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRRR HA-95orATC-128
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-14
MT-15
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIIST-7
SU-6
SU-18
FE-26
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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-10

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles) or
24 months
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models InspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or 6
months
Diesel models InspectEvery 10,000 km (6,000 miles) or 6
months
......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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0402Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.kmx1,000
(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-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance
& rotate wheels)IIIISU-6/
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponents★IIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for
free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-12/
BR-44/
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-7
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-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRHA-95 or
AT C - 1 2 8
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-14
MT-15
Automatic transaxle fluid (for level and
leaks)★IIIIAT-13
Steering gear and linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts, exhaust
system★IIST-7/
SU-6/
SU-18/
FE-10
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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-14

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NJMA0043S0502Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.kmx1,000
(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-44
Wheel alignment (if necessary,
balance & rotate wheels)IIISU-6
SU-18
Brake pads, rotors & other
brake components★IIIIIIBR-27
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake &
clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-12
BR-44
CL-9
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-21
Brake & clutch, systems and
fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
Brake fluid★R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-25
Ventilation air filter★RRRRRRHA-95
or ATC-
128
Manual transaxle gear oil
(check for leakage. Use genu-
ine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent)IIIMT-14
MT-15
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system★IIST-7
SU-6
SU-18
FE-26
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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-16

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
......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 (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-18

NJMA0006
Fluids and LubricantsNJMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG engineExcept for Europe
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL*1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or GF-III*1
For Europe
API SG, SH, SJ or SL*1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or GF-III*1
ACEA 96-A2
YD engineExcept for Europe
API CD, CE, CF or CF-4*1, *2
JASO DH1
For Europe
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA 98-B1
Cooling systemExcept for Europe
Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality*3
For Europe
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oilExcept for Europe
API GL-4
Viscosity SAE 75W-90
For Europe
Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Automatic transaxle fluid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluidExcept for Europe
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
For Europe
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
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 (L250)] or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum 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: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TMIII/MerconTM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-19

EM-1
ENGINE MECHANICAL
B ENGINE
CONTENTS
C
D
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I
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SECTION
A
EM
ENGINE MECHANICAL
QG
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Precautions for Drain Coolant .................................. 3
Precautions for Disconnecting Fuel Piping .............. 3
Precautions for Removal and Disassembly ............. 3
Precautions for Inspection, Repair and Replace-
ment ......................................................................... 3
Precautions for Assembly and Installation ............... 3
Parts Requiring Angular Tightening ......................... 3
Precautions for Liquid Gasket .................................. 4
REMOVAL OF LIQUID GASKET SEALING .......... 4
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURE ..... 4
PREPARATION ........................................................... 5
Special Service Tools ............................................... 5
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 7
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9
NVH Troubleshooting —Engine Noise ..................... 9
Use the Chart Below to Help You Find the Cause
of the Symptom. ..................................................... 10
DRIVE BELTS ............................................................11
Checking Drive Belts ............................................... 11
Tension Adjustment ................................................ 12
POWER STEERING PUMP AND WATER PUMP
BELT ................................................................... 12
ALTERNATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER COM-
PRESSOR BELT ................................................. 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT ............................... 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Changing Air Cleaner Element ............................... 15
INTAKE MANIFOLD ................................................. 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 18
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CATALYTIC CON-
VERTER .................................................................... 19
Removal and Installation ........................................ 19
REMOVAL ........................................................... 19
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 20
INSTALLATION ................................................... 20
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 21
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 21
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER ..............................
... 22
Removal and Installation ........................................ 22
REMOVAL ........................................................... 22
INSTALLATION ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 23
IGNITION COIL ......................................................... 24
Removal and Installation ........................................ 24
REMOVAL ........................................................... 24
INSTALLATION ................................................... 24
SPARK PLUG (CONVENTIONAL) ........................... 25
Removal and Installation ........................................ 25
REMOVAL ........................................................... 25
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 25
INSTALLATION ................................................... 25
FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL TUBE ........................ 26
Removal and Installation ........................................ 26
REMOVAL ........................................................... 26
INSTALLATION ................................................... 27
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ................ 28
ROCKER COVER ..................................................... 29
Removal and Installation ........................................ 29
REMOVAL ........................................................... 29
INSTALLATION ................................................... 30
CAMSHAFT .............................................................. 32
Removal and Installation ........................................ 32
REMOVAL ........................................................... 32
INSTALLATION ................................................... 35