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Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the
mating surface of the road wheel.
Indicated unbalance value × 5/3 = balance weight to be installed
Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz) × 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) = 40 g (1.41 oz) balance
weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated
balance weight value.
Example:
37.4 = 35 g (1.23 oz)
37.5 = 40 g (1.41 oz)
a. Install balance weight in the position shown in the figure at right.
b. When installing balance weight to road wheels, set it into the
grooved area on the inner wall of the road wheel as shown in the
figure so that the balance weight center is aligned with the wheel
balancer indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
Always use genuine Nissan adhesion balance weights.
Balance weights are unreusable; always replace with new
ones.
Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight.
c. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other (as shown in
the figure).
CAUTION:
Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.
3. Start wheel balancer again.
4. Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the
wheel balancer indication position (angle).
CAUTION:
Do not install more than two balance weights.
5. Start wheel balancer. Make sure that inner and outer residual
unbalance values are 10 g (0.35 oz) each or below.
If either residual unbalance value exceeds 10 g (0.35 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
SMA054D
SEIA0166E
Maximum allowable
unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 10 g (0.35 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.70 oz)
SMA056D
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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
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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
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Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesBLS00063
Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off.
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F)
or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32 to 86°F).
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
Recommended fluid is DEXRONTM III type ATF or equiva-
lent.
Refer to MA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
Axle and Suspension PartsBLS00064
Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.
SST850C
SST851C
SMA525A
SFA392B
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Drive ShaftBLS00065
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood LatchBLS00066
SFA108A
PIIB0598E
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Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and AdjustersBLS0008X
CAUTION:
After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-
wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in
use during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improp-
erly operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal col-
lision where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.
If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.
Replace as seat belt assembly.
If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.
Never oil tongue and buckle.
Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
For details, refer to SB-6, "
Inspection" in SB section.
Check anchors for loose mounting
Check belts for damage
Check retractor for smooth operation
Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released
PIIB8606E
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Checking Body CorrosionBLS0009J
Visually check body panels for collision damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or damage to the anti-cor-
rosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
HEMMED PANELS
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
PA N E L J O I N T
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine com-
partment, etc.
PA N E L E D G E
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheel-arch flange, fuel filler lid flange, around holes in panel, etc.
PARTS CONTACT
Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.
PROTECTORS
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
DRAIN HOLES
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill. When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair
Manual.
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitBLS00068
BELT DEFLECTION (QR20DE)
BELT DEFLECTION (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (QR20DE)
Unit: (lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ23DE AND VQ35DE)
Unit: (lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (QR20DE)
Unit: (lmp qt) Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in)
Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment
Alternator and A/C compressor
belt7 (0.28)4.2 - 4.6
(0.17 - 0.18)3.7 - 4.1
(0.15 - 0.16)
Power steering oil pump belt 11 (0.43)7.3 - 8.0
(0.29 - 0.30)6.5 - 7.2
(0.26 - 0.28)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
PBIC2449E
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 7.4 (6-1/2)
Reservoir tank coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (3/4)
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)8.2 (7-1/4) [VQ23DE]
8.8 (7-3/4) [VQ35DE]
Reservoir tank coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (3/4)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.59, 0.6, 9)
Leakage test pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 3.9 (3-3/8)
Without oil filter change 3.7 (3-1/4)
Dry engine (Overhaul)4.5 (4)