
GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION
GI
CONTENTS
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)″AIR BAG″AND
″SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER″
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PRECAUTIONS FOR NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM)
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.........................................4
PRECAUTIONS FOR MULTIPORT FUEL
INJECTION SYSTEM OR ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM
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PRECAUTIONS FOR THREE WAY CATALYST...........6
PRECAUTIONS FOR HOSES.....................................6
PRECAUTIONS FOR ENGINE OILS...........................7
PRECAUTIONS FOR FUEL........................................8
PRECAUTIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING..................9
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................10
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS..........................12
Sample/Wiring Diagram - EXAMPL - ........................12
OPTIONAL SPLICE..................................................13
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CONNECTOR SYMBOLS.........................................16
HARNESS INDICATION...........................................17
COMPONENT INDICATION......................................17
SWITCH POSITIONS...............................................17
DETECTABLE LINES AND NON-DETECTABLE
LINES
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MULTIPLE SWITCH.................................................19
REFERENCE AREA.................................................20
HOW TO PERFORM EFFICIENT DIAGNOSES
FOR AN ELECTRICAL INCIDENT...............................22
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Incident Simulation Tests ...........................................23
INTRODUCTION<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
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VEHICLE VIBRATION..............................................23
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FREEZING<0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
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WATER INTRUSION................................................25
ELECTRICAL LOAD.................................................25
COLD OR HOT START UP.......................................25
Circuit Inspection .......................................................25
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TESTING FOR″OPENS″IN THE CIRCUIT................26
TESTING FOR″SHORTS″IN THE CIRCUIT..............27
GROUND INSPECTION...........................................28
VOLTAGE DROP TESTS..........................................28
CONTROL UNIT CIRCUIT TEST...............................30
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES...............32
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnoses ....33
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or
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CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM...............................36
Function and System Application ..............................36
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement...............37
Checking Equipment..................................................37
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit ......38
INSPECTION PROCEDURE.....................................38
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION................................39
Model Variation ..........................................................39
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FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH
AFRICA
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PREFIX AND SUFFIX DESIGNATIONS.....................40
Identification Number .................................................40
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
ARRANGEMENT
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IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................................41
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER.......................................42
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE NUMBER........................42
MANUAL TRANSAXLE NUMBER..............................43
Dimensions <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
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Wheels and Tires .......................................................44
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING...........45
Preparation <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
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SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS......................................45
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Garage Jack and Safety Stand .................................46
2-pole Lift <0011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100110011001100
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Tow Truck Towing ......................................................48
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
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Dimensions=NJGI0008S03Unit: mm (in)
Item Sedan HB
Overall length 4,470 (176.0) 4,184 (164.7)
Overall width 1,695 (66.7) 1,710 (67.3)
Overall height 1,440 (56.7) 1,440 (56.7)
Front tread 1,470 (57.9) 1,470 (57.9)
Rear tread 1,450 (57.1) 1,455 (57.3)
Wheelbase 2,535 (99.8) 2,535 (99.8)
Wheels and TiresNJGI0008S04Sedan
Item Except for Europe Europe
Road wheelSteel/offset mm (in)14 x 5J/35 (1.38)
14 x 5-1/2JJ/45 (1.77)
15 x 6JJ/45 (1.77)14 x 5J/35 (1.38)
15 x 6JJ/45 (1.77)
Aluminum/offset mm (in) 14 x 6J (J)*/45 (1.77) 15 x 6J*/45 (1.77)
Tire sizeConventional175/65R14
175/70R14
185/65R14
185/65R15175/70R14
185/65R15
195/60R15
Spare Conventional T135/80D15
*: Option
Hatchback
Item
Road wheelSteel/offset mm (in)
15 x 6JJ/45 (1.77)
16 x 6JJ/45 (1.77)
Aluminum/offset mm (in)
Tire sizeConventional185/65R15
195/55R16
SpareConventional
T135/80/D15*
*: If so equipped (for some of A/T models)
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Dimensions
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Plate assemblyPreventing crankshaft from rotating Tool number
To o l n a m eDescription
NT045
NT773
To o l n a m eDescription
Spark plug wrench Removing and installing spark plug
Crankshaft pulley puller Removing crankshaft pulley
Manual lift table caddy Removing and installing engine
Valve seat cutter set Finishing valve seat dimensions
Piston ring expander Removing and installing piston ring
NT047
PBIC0887E
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NT048
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8. Install valve collet.
●Compress valve spring with valve spring compressor (special
service tool). Install valve collet with magnet hand.
●Tap stem edge lightly with plastic hammer after installation to
check its installed condition.
9. Install adjusting shim (if so equipped) and valve lifter.
10. Install engine coolant temperature sensor.
●Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent to the thread.
11. Install spark plug tube.
●Press-fit spark plug tube following procedure below.
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to cylinder-head mounting
hole.
b. Apply liquid gasket to area within approximately 15 mm (0.59 in)
from edge of spark plug tube press-fit side.
●Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.
c. Using a drift, press-fit spark plug tube so that its height “H” is as
specified in the figure.
CAUTION:
●When press-fitting, take care not to deform spark plug tube.
●After press-fitting, wipe off liquid gasket protruding onto cylinder-head upper face.
12. Install spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service tool).
Inspection After DisassemblyEBS00LQK
CYLINDER HEAD DISTORTION
1. Wipe off oil and remove water scale (like deposit), gasket,
sealer, carbon, etc with scraper.
CAUTION:
Use utmost care not to allow gasket debris to enter pas-
sages for oil or water.
2. At each of several locations on bottom surface of cylinder head,
measure distortion in six directions.
VALVE DIMENSIONS
Check dimensions of each valve. For dimensions, refer to EM-94,
"VA LV E" .
PBIC1016E
Standard press-fit height “H” :
: 41.0 - 42.0 mm (1.61 - 1.65 in)KBIA1248E
Limit : 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0075E
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heated oil.
5. Press valve guide from camshaft side to dimensions as in illus-
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4. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
5. Press valve guide from camshaft side to dimensions as in illus-
tration.
CAUTION:
Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protec-
tive equipment to avoid getting burned.
6. Using valve guide reamer, apply reamer finish to valve guide.
VALVE SEAT CONTACT
●After confirming that the dimensions of valve guides and valves
are within specifications, perform this procedure.
●Apply prussian blue (or white lead) onto contacting surface of
valve seat to check the condition of the valve contact on the sur-
face.
●Check if the contact area band is continuous all around the cir-
cumference.
●If not, grind to adjust valve fitting and check again. If the contact-
ing surface still has N.G conditions even after the re-check,
replace valve seat.
VALVE SEAT REPLACEMENT
When valve seat is removed, replace with oversized [0.5 mm (0.020 in)] valve seat.
1. Bore out old seat until it collapses. Boring should not continue beyond the bottom face of the seat recess
in cylinder head. Set the machine depth stop to ensure this.
SEM008A
PBIC0577E
Standard
Intake and exhaust
: 5.500 - 5.515 mm (0.2165 - 0.2171 in) dia.
SEM932C
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2. Ream cylinder head recess diameter for service valve seat.
●Be sure to ream in circles concentric to the valve guide center.
●This will enable valve seat to fit correctly.
3. Heat cylinder head to 110 to 130°C (230 to 266°F) by soaking in
heated oil.
4. Provide valve seats cooled well with dry ice. Force fit valve seat
into cylinder head.
CAUTION:
●Avoid directly to touching cold valve seats.
●Cylinder head contains heat. When working, wear protec-
tive equipment to avoid getting burned.
5. Using valve seat cutter set (commercial service tool) or valve
seat grinder, finish the seat to the specified dimensions.
CAUTION:
When using valve seat cutter, firmly grip the cutter handle
with both hands. Then, press on the contacting surface all
around the circumference to cut in a single drive. Improper
pressure on with the cutter or cutting many different times
may result in stage valve seat.Oversize [0.5 mm (0.020 in)]:
Intake : 31.5 mm (1.240 in)
Exhaust : 26.5 mm (1.043 in)
SEM795A
SEM008A
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Grind to obtain the dimensions indicated in figure.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact.
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6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
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Grind to obtain the dimensions indicated in figure.
6. Using compound, grind to adjust valve fitting.
7. Check again for normal contact.
VALVE SPRING SQUARENESS
Set try square along the side of valve spring and rotate the spring.
Measure the maximum clearance between the top face of spring and
try square.
VALVE SPRING DIMENSIONS AND VALVE SPRING PRESSURE LOAD
Check valve spring pressure with valve spring seat installed at spec-
ified spring height.
CAUTION:
Do not remove valve spring seat.Standard:
D1 dia. : 27.8 - 28.0 mm (1.094 - 1.102 in)
D2 dia. : 29.5 - 29.7 mm (1.161 - 1.169 in)
D3 dia. : 31.9 - 32.1 mm (1.256 - 1.264 in)
D4 dia. : 24.5 - 24.7 mm (0.965 - 0.972 in)
D5 dia. : 26.2 - 26.4 mm (1.031- 1.039 in)
PBIC0974E
Limit : 1.8 mm (0.071 in)
PBIC0080E
Standard:
Free height 40.0 mm (1.575 in)
Installation
height32.82 mm (1.2921 in)
Installation load 147.5 - 166.3 N (15.04 - 16.96 kg,
33.2 - 37.4 lb)
Height during
valve open23.64 mm (0.9307 in)
Load with valve
open347.8 - 392.2 N (35.5 - 40.0 kg,
78.2 - 88.2 lb)
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3. Cut cylinder bores.
●When any cylinder needs boring, all other cylinders must also be bored.
●Do not cut too much out of cylinder bore at a time. Cut only 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or so in diameter
at a time.
4. Hone cylinders to obtain specified piston-to-bore clearance.
5. Measure finished cylinder bore for out-of-round and taper.
●Measurement should be done after cylinder bore cools down.
OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL
●Measure outer diameter of crankshaft journals.
OUTER DIAMETER OF CRANKSHAFT PIN
●Measure outer diameter of crankshaft pin.
OUT-OF-ROUND AND TAPER OF CRANKSHAFT
●Using a micrometer, measure the dimensions at 4 different
points shown in the figure on each journal and pin.
●Out-of-round is indicated by the difference in dimensions
between A and B at 1 and 2.
●Taper is indicated by the difference in dimension between 1 and
2 at A and B.
CRANKSHAFT RUNOUT
●Place a V-block on a precise flat table to support the journals on
the both end of the crankshaft.
●Place a dial gauge straight up on the No. 3 journal.
●While rotating the crankshaft, read the movement of the pointer
on the dial gauge. (Total indicator reading)Standard : 49.940 - 49.964 mm (1.9661 - 1.9671 in) dia.
Standard : 39.956 - 39.974 mm (1.5731 - 1.5738 in) dia.
PBIC0270E
Limit:
Out-of-round (A – B) : 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
Taper (1 – 2) : 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)
PBIC0614E
Limit: : 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
PBIC0271E