GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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General MaintenanceELS001HT
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them for a nominal charge.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the
vehicle, etc.
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.Item Reference page
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, includ-
ing the spare, and adjust to the specified pressure if necessary. Check carefully
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.—
Windshield wiper
bladesCheck for cracks or wear if not functioning correctly. —
Doors and engine
hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door operate prop-
erly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate if necessary. Make sure
that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the primary latch is
released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for
lubrication frequently.MA-39
,BL-12
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 10,000 km (6,000 miles) for 2WD models and
every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for 4WD models.MA-34
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LampsMake sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and
other lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check
headlamp aim.—
Warning lamps and
chimesMake sure that all warning lamps and buzzers/chimes are operating properly. —
Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified play.
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play, hard
steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)—
Seat beltsCheck 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 or damage.MA-40
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Windshield washer
fluidCheck that there is adequate fluid in the tank. —
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold.MA-19
(YD25DDTi)
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle (on level ground) and turning off the
engine.MA-25
(YD25DDTi)
Brake and clutch fluid
levelsMake sure that the brake and clutch fluid levels are between the “MAX” and
“MIN” lines on the reservoir.MA-28
,MA-35
BatteryCheck the fluid level in each cell. It should be between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines.—
MA-34
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Changing Rear Final Drive Oil (Rear Differential Gear Oil)
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CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer toMA-8, "
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ODIC MAINTENANCE".
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain the gear oil.
3. Apply sealant to drain plug. Install drain plug to final drive
assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer toRFD-15,
"COMPONENTS"(WITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL) and
RFD-82, "
COMPONENTS"(WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug. Fill with new gear oil until oil level
reaches the specified limit near filler plug hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Apply sealant to filler plug.
Install filler plug to final drive assembly and tighten to the speci-
fied torque. Refer toRFD-15, "
COMPONENTS"(WITH LIM-
ITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL) andRFD-82, "
COMPONENTS"
(WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Balancing WheelsELS001IX
Adjust the wheel balance using the road wheel center. Refer toWT-6, "Road Wheel".
Tire RotationELS001IY
1. Rotate the tires on each side from front to back as shown, using
power tool.
lFollow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service
intervals. Refer toMA-7, "
GENERAL MAINTENANCE".
lDo not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.
CAUTION:
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by divid-
ing the work two to three times in order to prevent the
wheels from developing any distortion.
2. Adjust the tire pressure to specification. Refer toWT-6, "
Tire".
3. After the tire rotation, retighten the wheel nuts after the vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles),
and also after a wheel and tire have been installed such as after repairing a flat tire
PDIA1038E
Oil grade: Refer toMA-14, "Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity: Refer toMA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
PDIA1039E
Wheel nuts : 98 - 127 N·m (10.0 - 12.9 kg-m, 73 -
- 93 ft-lb)
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, the final tightening of the nuts and bolts must
be done with the vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant, and engine oil full; the
spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
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lCheck the rear suspension parts for any excessive play, cracks, wear, and other damage.
lShake each rear wheel to check for any excessive play as
shown.
lTighten all of the nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
When installing the components with rubber bushings, the
final tightening of the nuts and bolts must be done with the
vehicle in an unladen condition (the fuel, engine coolant,
and engine oil full; the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats
in their designated positions) with the tires on the ground.
lCheck the shock absorbers for oil leaks, deformation, and other
damage.
lCheck the shock absorber bushings for excessive wear and
other damage.
10. Shock absorber 11. Bumper 12. Shock absorber (left side)
13. Shock absorber (right side) 14. Damper
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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General Specifications (Rear)EES002JK
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*1)EES002JL
King Cab
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Double Cab
Unit: mm (in)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Suspension type Rigid axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs
Shock absorber type Double-acting hydraulic
Engine type YD25
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model XE XE XE, SE SE
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
Front wheelarch height (Hf)833 - 863
(32.80 - 33.98)845 - 875
(33.27 - 34.45)846 - 876
(33.31 - 34.49)858 - 888
(33.78 - 34.96)861 - 891
(33.90 - 35.08)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)874 - 904
(34.41 - 35.59)877 - 907
(34.53 - 35.71)878 - 908
(34.57 - 35.75)891 - 921
(35.08 - 36.26)893 - 923
(35.16 - 36.34)
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Engine type YD25
Drive type 2WD 4WD
Applied model SE XE XE, SE SE
Tire size 235/70R16 255/70R16 235/70R16 255/70R16 255/65R17
Front wheelarch height (Hf)832 - 862
(32.76 - 33.94)844 - 874
(33.23 - 34.41)846 - 876
(33.31 - 34.49)857 - 887
(33.74 - 34.92)860 - 890
(33.86 - 35.04)
Rear wheelarch height (Hr)872 - 902
(34.33 - 35.51)885 - 915
(34.84 - 36.02)877 - 907
(34.53 - 35.71)889 - 919
(35.00 - 36.18)891 - 921
(35.08 - 36.26)
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WHEEL AND TIRE ASSEMBLY
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c. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown.
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
imbalance values are 5g (0.18 oz) each or below.
lIf either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.18 oz), repeat installation procedures.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable imbalance):
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lFollow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals. Refer toMA-7, "GENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE".
lDo not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.
CAUTION:
When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing
the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.
Maximum allowable
imbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) 5 g (0.18 oz) (one side)
Static 10 g (0.35 oz)
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Wheel nut torque : 98 - 127 N·m (10.0 - 12.9 kg-m,
73 - 93 ft-lb)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Unit: kPa (kg/cm2, psi) Wheel type AluminumSteel
Inside Outside
Maximum radial
runout limitLateral mm (in) 0.3 (0.012) or less 1.0 (0.039) or less 0.9 (0.035) or less
Radial mm (in) 0.3 (0.012) or less 0.8 (0.031) or less 0.4 (0.016) or less
Maximum residual
imbalanceDynamic
(at rim flange)Less than 5 g (0.18 oz) (per side)
Static (at rim flange) Less than 10 g (0.35 oz)
Tire sizeAir pressure
Conventional tire Spare tire
Full size spare tire — 240 (2.4, 35)
235/70R16 240 (2.4, 35) —
255/70R16 240 (2.4, 35) —
265/70R16 240 (2.4, 35) —
255/65R17 240 (2.4, 35) —