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Removal and InstallationBES0003S
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (Models with VQ35DE)
Refer to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from the vehicle.
3. Remove undercover and splash guard.
4. Remove mounting nut on the lower side of stabilizer connecting
rod. Remove stabilizer connecting rod from stabilizer bar. Refer
to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
5. Remove fixing nut and bolt of transverse link ball joint, and then
remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-14,
"TRANSVERSE LINK" .
6. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYS-
TEM" .
7. Remove heat insulator. (Except for QR20DE models)
8. Remove steering hydraulic piping bracket from front suspension
member and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to PS-39,
"HYDRAULIC LINE" .
9. Set a jack under transaxle assembly.
10. Remove mounting bolts of front engine mounting bracket and front engine mounting insulator. Refer to
EM-223, "
ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
11. Remove mounting bolts of rear engine mounting bracket and rear engine mounting insulator. Refer to EM-
223, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
12. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, and then hang steering gear on vehicle. Refer to PS-17, "
POWER
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
13. Set a jack under front suspension member.
14. Remove mounting nuts on the front side and rebound stopper of front suspension member.
15. Remove mounting nut and bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay. Refer to FSU-7, "
Com-
ponents" .
16. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension member, stabilizer bar and transverse link from vehicle
as a unit.
17. Remove front and rear engine mounting insulators from front suspension member. Refer to EM-223,
"ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
18. Remove transverse link from front suspension member. Refer to FSU-14, "
TRANSVERSE LINK" .
19. Remove stabilizer bar from front suspension member.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check front suspension member for deformation, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of the removal. For tightening torque, refer to FSU-7, "Components" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Perform final tightening of each of parts, under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
front suspension member and transverse link. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-5, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor after checking the wheel alignment for models with VDC.
Refer to BRC-40, "
Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)BES0003T
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.
Ball JointBES0003U
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)BES0003V
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in designated positions.Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum –1° 00′ (–1.00°)
Nominal –0° 15′ (–0.25°)
Maximum 0° 30′ (0.50°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 2° 05′ (2.08°)
Nominal 2° 50′ (2.83°)
Maximum 3° 35′ (3.58°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)Minimum 13° 50′ (13.83°)
Nominal 14° 35′ (14.58°)
Maximum 15° 20′ (15.33°)
Total toe-inDistanceMinimum –0.3 mm (–0.01 in)
Nominal 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Maximum 1.7 mm (0.07 in)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Degree)Minimum 0′ (0°)
Nominal 2′ (0.03°)
Maximum 4′ (0.07°)
Swing torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance 13.5 - 91.9 N (1.4 - 9.3 kg, 3.08 - 20.5 lb)
Rotating torque 0.5 - 3.4 N·m (0.06 - 0.34 kg-m, 5 - 30 in-lb)
Axial end play0 mm (0 in)
Tire size 205/65R16 215/55R17
Front (Hf)721 mm
(28.39 in)718 mm
(28.27 in)
Rear (Hr)702 mm
(27.64 in)698 mm
(27.48 in)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
A GENERAL INFORMATION
CONTENTS
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SECTION GI
GENERAL INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 3
Description ............................................................... 3
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER” .................................................................. 3
Precautions for NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM) ........................................................................ 3
Precautions Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation
After Battery Disconnect .......................................... 4
OPERATION PROCEDURE ................................. 4
General Precautions ................................................ 4
Precautions for Three Way Catalyst ......................... 6
Precautions for Fuel ................................................. 6
QR20DE/VQ23DE ENGINE (REGULAR GASO-
LINE, UNLEADED PREMIUM GASOLINE REC-
OMMENDED) ........................................................ 6
VQ35DE ENGINE (PREMIUM GASOLINE) ......... 6
Precautions for Multiport Fuel Injection System or
Engine Control System ............................................ 6
Precautions for Hoses .............................................. 7
HOSE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 7
HOSE CLAMPING ................................................ 7
Precautions for Engine Oils ...................................... 8
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
Precautions for Air Conditioning ............................... 8
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ................................... 9
Description ............................................................... 9
Terms ....................................................................... 9
Units ......................................................................... 9
Contents ................................................................... 9
Components ........................................................... 10
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
How to Follow Trouble Diagnoses ........................... 11
DESCRIPTION ..................................................... 11
HOW TO FOLLOW TEST GROUPS IN TROU-
BLE DIAGNOSES ................................................ 11
HARNESS WIRE COLOR AND CONNECTOR
NUMBER INDICATION ....................................... 12
KEY TO SYMBOLS SIGNIFYING MEASURE-
MENTS OR PROCEDURES ............................... 13How to Read Wiring Diagrams ............................... 15
HEALTH PROTECTION PRECAUTIONS ............. 8
SYMBOLS ........................................................... 10
DESCRIPTION .................................................... 17
Abbreviations .......................................................... 23
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCI-
DENT ......................................................................... 24
How to Perform Efficient Diagnosis for an Electrical
Incident ................................................................... 24
WORK FLOW ...................................................... 24
INCIDENT SIMULATION TESTS ........................ 24
CIRCUIT INSPECTION ....................................... 27
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................... 31
PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 31
CONSULT-II CHECKING SYSTEM .......................... 33
Description .............................................................. 33
Function and System Application ........................... 33
Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Replacement ............ 33
Checking Equipment .............................................. 34
CONSULT-II Start Procedure .................................. 34
CONSULT-II Data Link Connector (DLC) Circuit .... 35
INSPECTION PROCEDURE .............................. 35
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ............................................... 36
LIFTING POINT ......................................................... 37
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 37
Garage Jack and Safety Stand and 2-Pole Lift ....... 37
Board-On Lift .......................................................... 38
TOW TRUCK TOWING ............................................. 39
Tow Truck Towing ................................................... 39
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
MODEL WITH THE FRONT WHEELS ON THE
GROUND ............................................................ 39
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) ........... 39
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD BOLTS .... 40
Tightening Torque Table ......................................... 40
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION ............................ 41
Model Variation ....................................................... 41
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ................................ 41
IDENTIFICATION PLATE .................................... 42
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ................................ 42
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Description BAS0007A
This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble Diag-
noses”.
TermsBAS0007B
The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal
injury and/or damage to some part of the vehicle.
WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information.
Standard value:Tolerance at inspection and adjustment.
Limit value:The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjust-
ment.
UnitsBAS0007C
The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit),
and alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system.
Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about
the standard tightening torque.
“Example”
Range
Standard
ContentsBAS0007D
ALPHABETICAL INDEX is provided at the end of this manual so that you can rapidly find the item and
page you are searching for.
A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX, a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find
the first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab.
THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular sec-
tion and a number (e.g. “BR-5”).
THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, knacks
of work and hidden or tricky steps which are not shown in the previous large illustrations.
Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic tran-
saxle or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary.Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb)
Drive Shaft Installation Bolt : 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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ComponentsBAS0007E
THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PARTS CATALOG .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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Tightening Torque Table BAS0007X
*: Nominal diameter
1.Special parts are excluded.
2.This standard is applicable to bolts having the following marks embossed on the bolt head. Grade Bolt sizeBolt diam-
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mmPitch
mmTightening torque (Without lubricant)
Hexagon head bolt Hexagon flange bolt
N·m kg-m ft-lb in-lb N·m kg-m ft-lb in-lb
4TM6 6.0 1.0 5.5 0.56 4 49 7 0.71 5 62
M8 8.01.25 13.5 1.4 10 — 17 1.7 13 —
1.0 13.5 1.4 10 — 17 1.7 13 —
M10 10.01.5 28 2.9 21 — 35 3.6 26 —
1.25 28 2.9 21 — 35 3.6 26 —
M12 12.01.75 45 4.6 33 — 55 5.6 41 —
1.25 45 4.6 33 — 65 6.6 48 —
M14 14.0 1.5 80 8.2 59 — 100 10 74 —
7TM6 6.0 1.0 9 0.92 7 80 11 1.1 8 97
M8 8.01.25 22 2.2 16 — 28 2.9 21 —
1.0 22 2.2 16 — 28 2.9 21 —
M10 10.01.5 45 4.6 33 — 55 5.6 41 —
1.25 45 4.6 33 — 55 5.6 41 —
M12 12.01.75 80 8.2 59 — 100 10 74 —
1.25 80 8.2 59 — 100 10 74 —
M14 14.0 1.5 130 13 96 — 170 17 125 —
9TM6 6.0 1.0 11 1.1 8 — 13.5 1.4 10 —
M8 8.01.25 28 2.9 21 — 35 3.6 26 —
1.0 28 2.9 21 — 35 3.6 26 —
M10 10.01.5 55 5.6 41 — 80 8.2 59 —
1.25 55 5.6 41 — 80 8.2 59 —
M12 12.01.75 100 10 74 — 130 13 96 —
1.25 100 10 74 — 130 13 96 —
M14 14.0 1.5 170 17 125 — 210 21 155 —
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Nonvolatile random access memory NVRAM ***
On board diagnostic system OBD system Self-diagnosis
Open loop OL Open loop
Oxidation catalyst OC Catalyst
Oxidation catalytic converter system OC system ***
Oxygen sensor O2S Exhaust gas sensor
Park position switch *** Park switch
Park/neutral position switch PNP switchPark/neutral switch
Inhibitor switch
Neutral position switch
Periodic trap oxidizer system PTOX system ***
Positive crankcase ventilation PCV Positive crankcase ventilation
Positive crankcase ventilation valve PCV valve PCV valve
Powertrain control module PCM ***
Programmable read only memory PROM ***
Pulsed secondary air injection control sole-
noid valvePAIRC solenoid valve AIV control solenoid valve
Pulsed secondary air injection system PAIR system Air induction valve (AIV) control
Pulsed secondary air injection valve PAIR valve Air induction valve
Random access memory RAM ***
Read only memory ROM ***
Scan tool ST ***
Secondary air injection pump AIR pump ***
Secondary air injection system AIR system ***
Sequential multiport fuel injection system SFI system Sequential fuel injection
Service reminder indicator SRI ***
Simultaneous multiport fuel injection sys-
tem*** Simultaneous fuel injection
Smoke puff limiter system SPL system ***
Supercharger SC ***
Supercharger bypass SCB ***
System readiness test SRT ***
Thermal vacuum valve TVV Thermal vacuum valve
Three way catalyst TWC Catalyst
Three way catalytic converter system TWC system ***
Three way + oxidation catalyst TWC + OC Catalyst
Three way + oxidation catalytic converter
systemTWC + OC system ***
Throttle body TBThrottle chamber
SPI body
Throttle body fuel injection system TBI system Fuel injection control
Throttle position TP Throttle position
Throttle position sensor TPS Throttle sensor
Throttle position switch TP switch Throttle switch
Torque converter clutch solenoid valve TCC solenoid valveLock-up cancel solenoid
Lock-up solenoid NEW TERMNEW ACRONYM /
ABBREVIATIONOLD TERM
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SECPSV - Wiring diagram ............................. CVT-109
SEN/PW - Wiring diagram ................. EC-234, EC-591
SESCVT - Wiring diagram ............................... CVT-80
SHIFT - Wiring diagram ................... AT-217, CVT-181
Shift control ...................................................... CVT-20
Shift control system ....................................... CVT-176
Shift lock system .............................................. AT-216
Shift schedule ................................. CVT-40, CVT-198
Side air bag (satellite) sensor .......................... SRS-45
Side curtain air bag .......................................... SRS-42
Side trim .............................................................. EI-38
SMJ (super multiple junction) ............................ PG-76
Spark plug replacement(QR20DE) .................... MA-22
Spark plug replacement(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .........
MA-32
Spark plug(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................. EM-153
Specification value ............................... EC-95, EC-440
Speedometer ........................................................ DI-4
Spiral cable ...................................................... SRS-37
SROOF - Wiring diagram .................................. RF-13
SRS - See Supplemental Restraint System ...... SRS-5
SRS Trouble diagnoses ..................................... SRS-7
SSV/A - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-91
SSV/B - Wiring diagram ..................................... AT-96
Stall Test .......................................................... CVT-32
Stall test (A/T) .................................................... AT-43
Standardized relay ............................................. PG-77
START - Wiring diagram ................................... SC-15
Starter ................................................................ SC-14
Starting system .................................................. SC-14
Steering gear and linkage inspection ................ MA-41
Steering linkage ................................................. PS-17
Steering wheel and column ..................... PS-9, PS-12
Step motor .................................... CVT-153, CVT-157
STM - Wiring diagram .................................... CVT-154
Stop lamp ......................................................... LT-190
Stop lamp switch .. EC-245, EC-602, EC-626, EC-660
STOP/L - Wiring diagram ................................. LT-190
STSIG - Wiring diagram .................................. CVT-57
Sun roof, electric ................................................ RF-10
Sunload sensor ............................. ATC-102, ATC-111
Sunroof .................................................. RF-10, RF-22
Sunshade ............................................................ EI-46
Supplemental Restraint System ........................ SRS-5
Suspension ........................................................ MA-42
Symbols and abbreviations ..................... GI-10, GI-23
Symptom matrix chart .......................... EC-60, EC-402
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Tachometer .......................................................... DI-4
TCM circuit diagram ........................................ CVT-31
TCM function ................................................... CVT-18
TCM inspection table ........................... AT-64, CVT-40
TCV - Wiring diagram ........................ AT-106, CVT-90
Thermostat(QR20DE) ........................................ CO-24
Thermostat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) .................. CO-50
Three way catalyst precautions ............................ GI-6
Three way catalyst(QR20DE) ............................ EM-23
Three way catalyst(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ... EM-140
Throttle control motor ......................... EC-213, EC-568
Throttle control motor relay ................ EC-207, EC-562
Throttle position sensor (TPS) .......... EC-136, EC-157,
EC-229
, EC-231, EC-265, EC-479, EC-505, EC-586,
EC-588
, EC-645
Throttle valve closed position learning . EC-47, EC-389
Timing chain(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-53
Timing chain(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-173
Tire rotation ....................................................... MA-40
Torque converter installation AT-244, AT-355, CVT-196
Torque convertor clutch solenoid valve .......... CVT-89,
CVT-94
TPS1 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-159, EC-507
TPS2 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-138, EC-481
TPS3 - Wiring diagram ...................... EC-267, EC-647
Trouble diagnoses .............................................. GI-11
Trunk lid ........................................................... BL-131
Trunk lid opener - See Trunk lid ...................... BL-136
TURN - Wiring diagram .................................... LT-156
Turn signal lamp ............................................... LT-152
Two trip detection logic ........................ EC-33, EC-373
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Unified meter and A/C amp. ............................... DI-27
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Vacuum hose (brake system) ............................ BR-24
Vacuum hose drawing (Engine control) EC-69, EC-412
Valve clearance ................................................ EM-50
Valve clearance(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ....... EM-202
Valve guide(QR20DE) ...................................... EM-73
Valve guide(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) EM-218, EM-219
Valve lifter(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-41
Valve lifter(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-196
Valve seat(QR20DE) ........................................ EM-75
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35D) ................... EM-220
Valve seat(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ................ EM-220
Valve spring(QR20DE) ..................................... EM-76
Valve spring(VQ23DE and VQ35DE) ............. EM-221
Variable induction air control system (VIAS) ... EC-753
VDC -Wiring diagram ...................................... BRC-49
Vehicle speed sensor (VSS) EC-183, EC-243, EC-622,
EC-624
, EC-762
VFD display ....................................................... AV-41
VIAS - Wiring diagram ..................................... EC-755
Viscosity number (SAE) .................................... MA-15
VSS A/T - Wiring diagram .................................. AT-82
VSSMTR - Wiring diagram ................................ AT-87
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W/ANT - Wiring diagram .................................... AV-38
WARN - Wiring diagram ..................................... DI-37
Warning chime .................................................... DI-56
Warning lamps .................................................... DI-35
Washer, front ..................................................... WW-4