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Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
GBrake pads and discs
G Brake lining and drums
G Brake lines and hoses
G Wheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
G Differential, transmission and transfer oil
G Steering linkage
G Propeller shafts and front drive shafts
G Air cleaner filter
Clutch housing (Check water entry.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(annual mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont'd)
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Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended fluids and lubricants
Liter Imp qt
Engine oil (Refill) With oil filter TD27Ti 6.2 5-1/2 API CE, ACEA B2-96 (CCMC PD1), D5 level
SHPD Global DHD-1 (*1) (*4)
Without oil filter TD27Ti 5.5 4-7/8
With oil filter ZD30DDTi 6.7 5-7/8 API CF4, ACEA B3-96. 98, ACEA B3/E3-96. 98
Global DHD-1 (*4)
Without oil filter ZD30DDTi 6.2 5-1/2
Cooling system
Total capacity
(With reservoir tank) TD27Ti 10.0 8-3/4
Anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycol base)
ZD30DDTi 10.6 9-3/8 Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or
equivalent (*5)
Manual transaxle gear oil FS5W71C 3.5 6-1/8 pt API GL-4 (*1)
FS5R30A 3.6 6-3/8 pt API GL-4 (*1)
Transfer TX10A 2.3 2 API GL-4 (*1)
Differential oil
R180A 1.3 2-1/4 STANDARD:
API GL-5 (*1)
H233B
(LSD) 2.8 4-7/8 Use only LSD gear oil API GL-5 and SAE 80W-90
(*2) approved for NISSAN LSD
Power steering fluid 1.0 7/8 DEXRON
TM
Brake and clutch fluid ÐÐDOT 4 (USFMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioner system refrigerant
R134A
KLH00-PAGRO
lubrication oil
*1: For further details, see ªSAE Viscosity Numberº.
*2: SAE 90 is acceptable in ambient temperatures above þ18ÉC (0ÉF)
*3: Do not mix automatic transmission fluid and gear oil.
*4: Never use API CG-4.
*5: Use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) 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.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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SAE Viscosity Number
IFor cold areas: 5W-30 is preferable.
I For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50
are suitable.
I On turbo models, 5W-20 is not recom-
mended. I
For cold and warm areas:
75W-90 for transmission and 80W-90 for dif-
ferential carrier are preferable.
I For hot areas:
90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
below 40ÉC (104ÉF)
YMA017
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Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality
engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-
corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
IWhen adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.
Because L2N is premixed type coolant (Mixture ratio 50%).
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
I When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant
hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer
reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
Unit: Specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture
ratio Coolant temperature ÉC (ÉF)
15 (59) 25 (77) 35 (95) 45 (113)
30% 1.046 - 1.050 1.042 - 1.046 1.038 - 1.042 1.033 - 1.038
50% 1.076 - 1.080 1.070 - 1.076 1.065 - 1.071 1.059 - 1.065
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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Retightening Manifold Bolts and Nuts
MANIFOLD BOLTS AND NUTS
Intake:
:17-23N×m (1.7 - 2.3 kg-m, 12 - 17 ft-lb)
Exhaust:
:31-38N ×m (3.2 - 3.9 kg-m, 22 - 28 ft-lb)
Retightening should be performed while engine is cold
[approximately 20ÉC (68ÉF)].
Adjusting Intake and Exhaust Valve Clearance
Adjustment should be made while engine is warm but not
running.
1. Set No. 1 cylinder in top dead center on its compression stroke, and adjust valve clearance q
1,q2,q3and q6.
2. Set No. 4 cylinder in top dead center on its compression stroke, and adjust valve clearance q
4,q5,q7and q8.
Valve clearance: Intake q
1,q3,q5and q7
0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Exhaust q
2,q4,q6and q8
0.25 mm (0.0098 in)
Adjusting screw lock nuts:
:15-20N ×m (1.5 - 2.0 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
Drive Belt Inspection
1. Inspect for cracks, fraying, wear or oil adhesion. Replace if
necessary.
The belts should not touch the bottom of the pulley groove.
2. Check drive belt deflection by pushing on the belt midway between pulleys. (H)
3. Adjust if belt deflections exceed the limit.
Unit: mm (in)
Drive belts Used belt deflection
Deflection of new
belt
Limit Deflection after
adjustment
Alternator 20 (0.79) 11-13
(0.43 - 0.51) 9-11
(0.35 - 0.43)
Air conditioner
compressor 12 (0.47)6 - 7.5
(0.236 - 0.295) 5 - 6.5
(0.197 - 0.256)
Power steering oil
pump 15 (0.59)8 - 9.5
(0.315 - 0.374) 7 - 8.5
(0.276 - 0.335)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Check drive belt deflections when engine is cold.
If engine is hot, check deflections after 30 minutes or more.
SMA795
SMA785B
YMA007
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Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:
IBe careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.
I Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may
cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact with
used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with
soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com- ponents.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove dipstick, oil filler cap and drain plug.
4. Drain oil.
5. Install drain plug.
CAUTION:
I Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
: 29-39N ×m(3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 21 - 29 ft-lb)
6. Fill slowly with new oil whilst not exceeding the maximum level.
Oil specification and viscosity:
I See ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTSº (MA-
17).
Oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit: (Imp qt)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change 5.5 (4-7/8)
CAUTION:
IThe refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
7. Install dipstick and filler cap.
8. Start engine. Check area around drain plug and oil filter for any sign of oil leakage.
9. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several minutes check oil level again.
10. If necessary, add oil whilst not exceeding the maximum level.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Remove oil filter with a suitable wrench.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself as engine and oil is hot.
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2. Before installing new oil filter, clan the oil filter mounting surfaceon cylinder block and coat the rubber seal of the oil filter with
a little engine oil.
3. Install oil filter. When installing oil filter, screw it in until a slight resistance is
felt, then tighten an additional 2/3 turn or more.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never attempt to change
the coolant when the engine is hot.
1. Set heater ªTEMPº control lever all the way to ªHOTº position.
2. Remove radiator cap and engine under cover.
3. Disconnect lower radiator hose to drain coolant. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Re-install tank temporarily.
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left rear of cylin- der block.
5. Drain coolant and then tighten drain plug securely.
I Apply sealant to the thread of drain
:30-40N ×m (3.1 - 4.1 kg-m, 22.1 - 29.5 ft-lb)
6. Connect lower radiator hose.
7. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water. Re-install radiator cap and warm up engine.
8. Stop engine and wait until cools down.
9. Drain water.
10. Repeat step 2 through step 9 two or three times, until clear water begins to drain from radiator.
11. Fill radiator with coolant up to the specified level. Follow instructions attached to anti-freeze container for mixing
ratio of anti-freeze to water.Coolant capacity (with reservoir tank): 10.0 (8-3/4 Imp qt)
Slowly pour coolant through coolant filler neck to allow air in
system to escape.
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SMA401B
SMA164C
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12. Fill reservoir tank up to ªMAXº level, and re-install radiator cap.
13. Run the engine at approximately 2,000 rpm for about oneminute.
14. Stop engine and cool it down, then refill the radiator and the reservoir tank up to the specified level.
Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES
Check hoses for proper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR CAP
Apply pressure to radiator cap by means of a cap tester to see if it
is satisfactory. Radiator cap relief pressure:78-98kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system by means of a tester to check
for leakage. Testing pressure:157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher than the specified pressure may cause radiator dam-
age.
Checking and Replacing fuel filter and Draining
Water
Be careful not to spill fuel in engine compartment. Place a rag
to absorb fuel.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1. Remove fuel filter sensor and drain fuel.
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SLC613
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