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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 5.0 g (0.18 oz) each or below.
If either residual unbalance value exceeds 5.0 g (0.18 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
SMA054D
SEIA0271E
Maximum allowable
unbalance Dynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5.0 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.71 oz)
SMA056D
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Tire RotationALS000HB
After rotation the tires, adjust the tire pressure.
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.).
CAUTION:
Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksALS000FQ
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesALS000FR
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake FluidALS000FS
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 Nissan Super Heavy Duty
Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas. Tightening torque of wheel nut
: 112.6 N·m (11 kg, 83 ft-lb)
SMA829C
SBR451D
SBR389C
SBR419C
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MA-36
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Checking Disc BrakeALS000FT
ROTOR
Check condition, wear, and damage.
CALIPER
Check for leakage.
PA D
Check for wear or damage.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageALS000FU
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
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 28.0 mm (1.102 in) 16.0 mm (0.630 in)
Maximum runout 0.04 mm (0.0016 in) 0.05mm (0.0020 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 26.0 mm (1.024 in) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
SMA922A
Brake model CLZ31VC AD14VE
Standard thickness 9.5 mm (0.374 in) 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
Minimum thickness (Wear limit) 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
BRA0010D
SLIA0014E
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Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesALS000FV
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 Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.
Refer to MA-12, "
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 PartsALS000FW
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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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Drive ShaftALS000FX
Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood LatchALS000FY
SFA108A
PIIA7009E
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Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and AdjustersALS000YT
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 Refer to Service Manual 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
PIIB7158E
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MA-40
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitALS000G0
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt New belt Used belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt 7 (0.28)
4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20) 3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177) 294 (30, 66) 730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184) 838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt 12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39) 8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35) 196 (20, 44) 348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5, 78 - 98) 470 - 559
(48 - 57,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
KBIA1731J
Tension of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 8.6 (9-1/8, 7-5/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 10.0 (10-5/8, 8-3/4)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Cap relief pressure Standard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure 157 (1.6, 23)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VQ35DE)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VK45DE)
WHEEL BALANCE
Drain and refill With oil filter change 6.4 (6-3/4, 5-5/8)
Without oil filter change 5.8 (6-1/8, 5-1/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 7.2 (7-5/8, 6-3/8)
Make NGK
Type Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Make NGK
Ty p e Standard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Maximum allowable unbalance Dynamic (At rim flange) Less than 5.0 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 20 g (0.71 oz)