Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
lRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
l Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
l Drive belts tension
l Fuel filter for water or dust, and fuel lines and connections for leaks
l Engine oil level and oil leaks
l Brake and clutch reservoirs fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
l Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
l Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
lRemove front spring/strut spacer (if applicable)
l Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
l Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
l Steering lock for operation
l Check air conditioner for gas leaks
l Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
l All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
l All windows for operation and alignment
l Hood, tailgate, door panels for fit and alignment
l Latches, keys and locks for operation
l Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
l Headlamp aiming
l Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
l Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
l Check front wheels for toe-in
l Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (if applicable)
l Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (if applicable)
l Remove wiper blade protectors (if applicable)
UNDER BODY
lManual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
l Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
l Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
l Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
lClutch operation
l Parking brake operation
l Service brake operation
l Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown (if applicable)
l Steering control and returnability
l Engine performance
l Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
lAdjust idle speed
l Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level (if applicable)
l Engine idling and stop knob operation
FINAL INSPECTION
lInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
l Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
l Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel check) and literature
l Wash, clean interior and exterior
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
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General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue functioning correctly. Owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves, or they can be carried out by a NISSAN dealer.
ItemReference pages
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically, unless otherwise specified.
Tires Check the pressure with a gauge weekly when at a service station, including the spare,
and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or excessive
wear. Ð
Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. Ð
Doors and engine hood Check that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door
function correctly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure
that the secondary latch prevents the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for lubrication more
often. MA-45
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles). MA-43
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle etc.
Lights Make sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all operating correctly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim. Ð
Warning lights and buzzers/chimes Make sure that all warning lights and buzzers/chimes are
functioning correctly. Ð
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering
operation, such as excessive free play, hard steering or strange noises. Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in) Ð
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for
cuts, fraying, wear of damage. MA-46
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the
engine oil or refuel.
Windshield washer fluid Check that there is adequate fluid in the tank.
Engine coolant level Check the coolant level when the engine is cold. MA-22
Engine oil level Check the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off the
engine. MA-21
Brake and clutch fluid level Make sure that the brake fluid level is between the ªMAXº and
ªMINº lines on the reservoir. MA-36/MA-40
Battery Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the ªMAXº and ªMINº lines. Ð
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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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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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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SMA860B
SMA401B
SMA164C
SMA182B
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Changing Oil Filter (Cont'd)
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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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Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
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4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left center of cyl-inder block.
5. Remove reservoir tank and drain coolant.
ÐREFILLING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
6. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug, and cylinder block drain plugs.
I Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
Cylinder block drain plug:
:24-26N ×m (2.4 - 2.7 kg-m, 18 - 19 ft-lb)
7. Move heater TEMP control knob all the way to HOT.
8. Fill radiator with coolant up to the filler neck.
For coolant mixture ratio, refer to MA-19.
9. Fill reservoir tank with coolant up to the MAX level.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):10.6 (9-3/8 Imp qt)
Reservoir tank capacity (for MAX level): 0.75 (5/8 Imp qt)
Pour coolant through coolant filler neck slowly to allow air in
system to escape.
10. Install radiator cap.
11. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
12. Run engine at 2,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle speed.
I Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
13. Stop engine and cool it down.
I Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
14. Remove the radiator cap and check coolant level.
I If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck with coolant.
15. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
16. Repeat step 9 through step 15 two or more times.
17. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while running engine from idle up to 2,000 rpm with heater tempera-
ture control set at several positions between COOL and HOT.
I Sound may be noticeable at heater water core.
18. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating steps 11 through 17 until coolant level no longer drops.
I Clean excess coolant from engine.
Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES AND CLAMPS
Check hoses and clamps for proper attachment, leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
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Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
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Engine Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Drive belt deflection
Unit: mm (in)
Used belt deflectionDeflection of
new belt
Limit Deflection after
adjustment
Engine TD27Ti TD27Ti TD27Ti
Alternator 20
(0.79) 11-13
(0.43 - 0.51) 9-11
(0.35 - 0.43)
Air conditioner 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)
Oil capacity (Refill capacity)
TD27Ti engine
Unit:
(Imp qt)
With oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Without oil filter change 5.5 (4-7/8)
ZD30DDTi engine
Unit: (Imp qt)
With oil filter change 6.7 (5-7/8)
Without oil filter change 6.2 (5-1/2)
Cooling system check
TD27Ti engine
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cooling system testing pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Radiator cap relief pressure 78-98
(0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
ZD30DDTi engine
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cooling system testing pressure 157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
Radiator cap relief pressure 108 - 128
(1.08 - 1.28, 1.1 - 1.3, 16 - 18)
Coolant capacity (Refill capacity)
Unit: (Imp qt)
Engine TD27TiZD30DDTi
Without reservoir tank 10 (8-3/4) 10.6 (9-3/8)
Reservoir tank 0.8 (3/4) 0.75 (5/8)
Valve clearance (Hot)
Unit: mm (in)
Engine TD27Ti
Intake 0.25 (0.0098)
Exhaust
Injection nozzle
Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Engine TD27Ti
Initial injection pressure
New 12,259 - 12,749 (122.6 - 127.5, 125 -
130, 1,778 - 1,849)
Used 12,749 - 13,730 (127.5 - 137.3, 130 -
140, 1,849 - 1,991)
Idle speed
Unit: rpm
Engine TD27Ti
With A/C 850 50
Without A/C 700 50
SERVICE AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Engine room (Left)
3. Remove air duct and air cleaner case.
4. Disconnect vacuum hose to the vehicle on the engine.
5. Disconnect harness connectors from alternator and air com-pressor.
6. Remove alternator.
7. After removing refrigerant, remove pipes of air compressor and inlet/outlet.
8. Disconnect heating hose, install blank cap to hose to prevent coolant from leaking.
9. Remove heating pipe.
10. Remove heat insulator.
11. Remove catalytic converter.
Engine room (Right)
12. Remove power steering reservoir tank from bracket, and fix it to the vehicle with a rope.
CAUTION:
Keep the reservoir tank level when fixing to prevent oil leak.
13. Remove fuel feed and return hoses.
CAUTION:
Install blank caps immediately to avoid fuel leakage.
14. Remove all harness connectors on the engine, and move har- nesses to the side of the vehicle.
Vehicle underfloor
15. Remove starter motor.
16. Detach A/T oil cooler pipes from oil pan. (A/T model)
17. Remove rear propeller shaft.
18. Remove mounting bolts to secure the engine to transmission.
1) Remove torque converter installation bolt. (A/T model)
2) Lift transmission bottom with transmission jack, and removerear mount members from the vehicle.
3) Lower transmission with the jack, and remove upper mounting bolts securing the engine to transmission.
4) Lift transmission with the jack, and reinstall rear mount mem- bers to the vehicle.
5) Position the jack to the front side of transmission.
6) Remove remaining mounting bolts securing the engine to trans- mission.
Removal operation
19. Remove air conditioner high pressure pipes at the rear of theengine room.
I This is due to some inconvenience in the rear slinger installa-
tion.
20. Install the engine slingers (standard service part) to front-left and rear-right.
:25-28N ×m (2.5 - 2.9 kg-m, 18 - 20 ft-lb)
WARNING:
For engines without engine slingers, attach proper slingers
and bolts described in the PARTS CATALOG.
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Removal (Cont'd)
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