2003 NISSAN ALMERA N16 differential oil

NJMA0036
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 tothe conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
EM-93
[QG]
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
EM
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitEBS00LQP
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTAKE MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Unit: mm (in)
DRIVE BELTS
Unit: mm (in) EngineQG15DE QG18DE
ClassificationGasoline
Cylinder arrangement4, in-line
Displacement
cm
3 (cu in)1,497 (91.35) 1,769 (107.94)
Bore and stroke mm (in)73.6 x 88.0
(2.898 x 3.465)80.0 x 88.0
(3.150 x 3.465)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio9.9 9.5
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2 , psi) / 350 rpmStandard1,372 (13.72, 13.99,
198.9)1,324 (13.24, 135,
192)
Minimum1,176 (11.76, 12.0,
170.5)1,128 (11.28, 11.5,
164)
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (0.98, 1.0, 14)
Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - OFF)
Unit: degree
abcde f
208 228−856−230
PBIC0187E
Limit
Surface distortionIntake manifold 0.1 (0.004)
Exhaust manifold 0.3 (0.012)
Deflection adjustment
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
AlternatorWithout air conditioner compressor 10.2 (0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
With air conditioner compressor 8.1 (0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)

General SpecificationsNJEM0075
Cylinder arrangementIn-line 4
Displacement cm
3(cu in)2,184 (133.27)
Bore and stroke mm (in)86 x 94 (3.39 x 3.70)
Valve arrangementDOHC
Firing order1-3-4-2
Number of piston ringsCompression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings5
Compression ratio18.0
Compression PressureNJEM0076Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)/200 rpm
Compression pressureStandard 3,138 (31.4, 32.0, 455)
Minimum 2,452 (24.5, 25.0, 356)
Differential limit between cylinders 490 (4.9, 5.0, 71)
Belt DeflectionNJEM0111
Applied belt Belt specificationBelt deflection with 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) force applied*
mm (in)
New AdjustedLimit for re-tighten-
ing
Air conditioner compressor belt HA type low edge belt4-5
(0.16 - 0.20)6-7
(0.24 - 0.28)8.5 (0.335)
Alternator & water pump beltHA type low-edge wide angle
belt9.0 - 10.5
(0.354 - 0.413)11 . 0 - 1 2 . 5
(0.433 - 0.492)16.5 (0.650)
*: When engine is cold.
Cylinder HeadNJEM0077Unit: mm (in)
Standard Limit
Head surface distortion Less than 0.03 (0.0012) 0.04 (0.0016)
JEM204G
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)YD
General Specifications
EM-86

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SECTION
MT
CONTENTS
RS5F30A
PREPARATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[4
Special Service Tools ..................................................4
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................6
RS5F70A
PREPARATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[7
Special Service Tools ..................................................7
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................8
RS5F50A
PREPARATION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>0
Special Service Tools ................................................10
Commercial Service Tools .........................................11
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11>3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.......................................13
MANUAL TRANSAXLE.............................................13
RS5F30A, RS5F70A
M/T OIL<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[...........14
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................14
Checking <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011[.............14
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL.......................................14
RS5F50A
M/T OIL<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[...........15
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................15
Checking <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011[.............15
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL.......................................15
DESCRIPTION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[16
Cross-sectional View - RS5F30A ..............................16
Cross-sectional View - RS5F70A ..............................17
Cross-sectional View - RS5F50A ..............................18
DOUBLE-CONE SYNCHRONIZER............................19
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE................................................20
Replacing Oil Seal .....................................................20
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL........................................20
STRIKING ROD OIL SEAL.......................................21
Position Switch Check ...............................................21
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH........................................21
PNP SWITCH<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011>2
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH AND PNP SWITCH...........22
RS5F30A, RS5F70A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................23
Removal <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011[.............23
Installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[...............24
MODEL QG15DE ENGINE.......................................24
MODEL QG18DE ENGINE.......................................25
RS5F50A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................26
Removal <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011[.............26
Installation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11[...............28
MODEL YD ENGINE................................................28
TRANSAXLE GEAR CONTROL...................................29
Components<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011[..........29
RS5F30A
OVERHAUL<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
11001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011[....30
Case Components .....................................................30
Gear Components .....................................................31
Shift Control Components .........................................32
DISASSEMBLY<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>33
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS...........................36
Input Shaft and Gears ...............................................36
DISASSEMBLY<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011>6
INSPECTION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
1100110011001100110011001100110011>7
ASSEMBLY<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
110011001100110011001100110011001100110011>7
Mainshaft and Gears .................................................39
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX

Special Service ToolsNJMT0030
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV38105900
Preload adapter
NT087
Measuring turning torque of final drive assembly
Measuring total turning torque
Measuring clearance between side gear and differ-
ential case with washer
Selecting differential side bearing adjusting shim
(Use with KV38106000.)
KV38106000
Height gauge adapter
(differential side bear-
ing)
NT418
Selecting differential side bearing adjusting shim
(Use with KV38105900.)
a:140mm(5.51in)
b: 40 mm (1.57 in)
c: 16 mm (0.63 in) dia.
d:M8x1.25P
KV32101000
Pin punch
NT410
Removing and installing retaining pin
a: 4 mm (0.16 in) dia.
ST22730000
Puller
NT411
Removing mainshaft front and rear bearing inner
race
Removing 5th main gear
a: 82 mm (3.23 in) dia.
b: 30 mm (1.18 in) dia.
ST30031000
Puller
NT411
Removing differential side bearing inner race
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.
ST30021000
Puller
NT411
Removing 5th synchronizer
a: 110 mm (4.33 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
ST33290001
Puller
NT414
Removing differential oil seal
Removing mainshaft front bearing outer race
Removing differential side bearing outer race
a:250mm(9.84in)
b: 160 mm (6.30 in)
PREPARATIONRS5F30A
Special Service Tools
MT-4

Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST33400001
Drift
NT086
Installing differential oil seal
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 47 mm (1.85 in) dia.
KV38102100
Drift
NT427
Installing input shaft rear bearing
a: 44 mm (1.73 in) dia.
b: 24.5 mm (0.965 in) dia.
ST33200000
Drift
NT091
Installing mainshaft front bearing outer race
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.
ST22350000
Drift
NT065
Installing input shaft front bearing
a: 34 mm (1.34 in) dia.
b: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.
ST22452000
Drift
NT065
Installing 1st & 2nd synchronizer
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
ST37750000
Drift
NT065
Installing 5th main gear
Installing 3rd & 4th synchronizer
Installing input shaft oil seal
Installing 5th synchronizer
a: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
ST22360002
Drift
NT065
Installing mainshaft rear bearing inner race
a: 29 mm (1.14 in) dia.
b: 23 mm (0.91 in) dia.
ST30621000
Drift
NT073
Installing differential side bearing outer race
(Use with ST30611000.)
a: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
PREPARATIONRS5F30A
Special Service Tools (Cont’d)
MT-5

Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST30611000
Drift handle
NT419
Installing differential side bearing outer race
(Use with ST30621000.)
a: 15 mm (0.59 in)
b: 335 mm (13.19 in)
c: 25 mm (0.98 in) dia.
d: M12 x 1.5P
Commercial Service ToolsNJMT0031
Tool name Description
Puller
NT077
Removing input shaft front bearing
Drift
NT065
Installing mainshaft front bearing inner race
a: 26 mm (1.02 in) dia.
b: 21 mm (0.83 in) dia.
Drift
NT065
Installing differential side bearing inner race
a: 56 mm (2.20 in) dia.
b: 50.5 mm (1.988 in) dia.
Drift
NT065
Installing striking rod oil seal
a: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
b: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
PREPARATIONRS5F30A
Special Service Tools (Cont’d)
MT-6

Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST33290001
Puller
NT414
Removing idler gear bearing outer race
a: 250 mm (9.84 in)
b: 160 mm (6.30 in)
ST33230000
Drift
NT084
Removing differential oil seal
Installing differential side bearing
a: 51 mm (2.01 in) dia.
b: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
ST30720000
Drift
NT115
Installing differential side bearing outer race
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
ST22350000
Drift
NT065
Installing input shaft front and rear bearing
a: 34 mm (1.34 in) dia.
b: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.
ST22452000
Drift
NT065
Installing 3rd and 4th main gear
Installing 5th gear bush
Installing 5th & Rev synchronizer hub
Installing Rev gear bush
Installing mainshaft rear bearing
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
ST37750000
Drift
NT065
Installing input shaft oil seal
Installing 5th synchronizer
Installing mainshaft rear bearing
Installing 5th main gear
Installing 3rd & 4th synchronizer hub
Installing striking rod oil seal
Installing clutch housing dust seal
a: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
Commercial Service ToolsNJMT0033
Tool name Description
Drift
NT065
Installing welch plug
a: 12 mm (0.47 in) dia.
b: 10 mm (0.39 in) dia.
PREPARATIONRS5F70A
Special Service Tools (Cont’d)
MT-8