2003 NISSAN TEANA brake

MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — For models without EURO-OBD system
Driving condition Maintenance itemMainte-
nance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A.........Air cleaner filter ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsMA-20
,
MA-30
ABCD......Engine oil & engine oil
filter ReplaceEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or
6 monthsMA-20
, MA-
21 , MA-30 ,
MA-31
......... JHeated oxygen sensor InspectEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsEC-150
, EC-
143 , EC-496
, EC-486
.....F....Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 monthsMA-40
. . C . . . . H . . Automatic transaxle fluid ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
or 24 monthsMA-36
......GH..Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts,
propeller shaft, front
drive shafts & exhaust
systemInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12 monthsMA-41
, MA-
42 , MA-43
,MA-35
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors &
other brake componentsInspectEvery 7,500 km (4,500 miles) or
6 monthsMA-41, MA-
41 , MA-41
A.........Air conditioner filter ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
or 12monthsAT C - 11 8

MA-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace
NOTE:

(1) If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier, or driving on rough or muddy roads, inspect CVT fluid deterioration with
CONSULT-II every 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then change CVT fluid NS-2 if necessary. (Refer to CVT-46, "
Check CVT Fluid Dete-
rioration Date" .) And if CONSULT-II is not available, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid NS-2 every 90,000 km (54,000 miles).
Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the
warranty.
(2) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform at number of kilometers
(miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Head lamp aiming I I I ILT- 6 0
, LT- 3 3
Brake system and fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-40
Brake fluidRRMA-40
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connec-
tions & check valveIIBR-25
Power steering fluid & lines (For level
& leaks)IIIIMA-42
CVT fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE (1)IIIIMA-36
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level &
leaks)IIIIMA-35
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts, drive shafts & exhaust
systemIIMA-41, MA-
42 , MA-43 ,
MA-35
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate
and balance wheels)IIIIMA-38
Brake pads, rotors & other brake com-
ponentsIIIIMA-41
Foot brake & parking brake (For free
play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6, PB-3
Air conditioner filterRRRRAT C - 11 8
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (2)MA-45

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km [18,000 miles]/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — For models without EURO-OBD system
Driving condition Maintenance itemMainte-
nance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A.........Air cleaner filter Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-30
, MA-
20
ABCD......Engine oil & engine
oil filter Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles) MA-20
, MA-
21 , MA-30 ,
MA-31
.........JHeated oxygen sen-
sorInspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)EC-150
, EC-
143 , EC-496
, EC-486
. . . . . F . . . . Brake fluid Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-40
..C....H..Automatic transaxle
fluidReplace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) MA-36
......GH..Steering gear & link-
age, axle & suspen-
sion parts, propeller
shaft, front drive
shafts & exhaust sys-
temInspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles) MA-41
, MA-
42 , MA-43
,MA-35
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, rotors &
other brake compo-
nentsInspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles) MA-41, MA-
41 , MA-41
A.........Air conditioner filter Replace Every 15,000 km(9,000miles)AT C - 11 8

MA-14
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSPFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsBLS0009C
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant 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.
*3: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON
TM III/MER-
CONTM Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*4: Using transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the war-
ranty.
*5: DEXRON
TM III type ATF can be used.
*6: Never mix different type of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter changeQR20DE 3.9 3- 3/8 qt

For QR20DE
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API SG, SH, SJ or SL *1
ILSAC grade GF-1, GF-2 or GF-3 *1
ACEA A2*1

For VQ23DE & VQ35DE
Genuine NISSAN engine oil
API SJ, SL or SM *1
ILSAC grade GF-2, GF-3 or GF-4 *1
ACEA A2*1 VQ23DE 4.0 3-1/2 qt
VQ35DE 4.0 3-1/2 qt
Without oil filter changeQR20DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
VQ23DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
VQ35DE 3.7 3-1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul)QR20DE 4.5 4 qt
VQ23DE 5.0 4-3/8 qt
VQ35DE 5.0 4-3/8 qt
Cooling systemWith reservoir tankQR20DE 7.4 6-1/2 qt
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant or
equivalent in its quality *2 VQ23DE 8.2 7-1/4 qt
VQ35DE 8.8 7-3/4 qt
Reservoir tankQR20DE 0.8 3/4 qt
VQ23DE 0.8 3/4 qt
VQ35DE 0.8 3/4 qt
Automatic transaxle fluidQR20DE 8.4 7-3/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid D or
equivalent *3
VQ23DE 8.9 7-7/8 qt
CVT fluid VQ35DE 10.2 9 qt Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2 *4
Power steering fluid 1.0 7/8 qt Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent *5
Brake fluid — — DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116) *6
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCEPFP:00100
Checking Exhaust SystemBLS0005T
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking A/T FluidBLS0009F
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked A/T at fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free
paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far
as it will go.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the A/T fluid level gauge to the A/T fluid charging
pipe using a stopper attached.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at
low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
4. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
SMA211A
SMA146B
SCIA3451E
SMA051D

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-37
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1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.
When ambient temperature is 20°C (68°F), it takes about 10
minutes for the CVT fluid to warm up to 50 to 80°C (122 to
176°F).
3. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
4. Apply parking brake firmly.
5. With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift
selector throughout the entire shift range.
6. Pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charging
pipe after pressing the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to
release the lock.
7. Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge. Insert the CVT fluid
level gauge rotating 180° from the originally installed position,
then securely push the CVT fluid level gauge until it meets the
top end of the CVT fluid charging pipe.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the CVT fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth rag.
8. Place the selector lever in “P” or “N” and make sure the fluid
level is within the specified range.
CAUTION:
When reinstalling CVT fluid level gauge, insert it into the
CVT fluid charging pipe and rotate it to the original installa-
tion position until it is securely locked.
9. Check CVT fluid condition.

If CVT fluid is very dark or smells burned, check operation of
CVT. Flush cooling system after repair of CVT.

If CVT fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of CVT. Refer to CO-37,
"RADIATOR" .
SMA146B
SCIA1933E
SCIA1931E
SCIA1932E
ATA0022D

MA-40
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

Tire RotationBLS0005X
Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksBLS0005Y

If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesBLS0005Z

Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidBLS00060
1. Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .

Refill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
SMA829C
Wheel nuts
: 108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
SBR451D
SBR389C
SBR419C

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Disc BrakeBLS00061
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER

Check for leakage.
PA D

Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageBLS00062
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.
Front Rear
Standard thickness 24.0 mm (0.945 in) 9.0 mm (0.354 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to vehicle) 0.040 mm (0.0016 in) or less 0.050 mm (0.0020 in) or less
Wear limit 22.0 mm (0.866 in) 8.0 mm (0.315 in)
SMA922A
Front Rear
Standard thickness 9.5 mm (0.374 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Repair limit thickness 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E