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NOTE:
A/T fluid level will be greatly affected by temperature as shown in figure. Therefore, be certain to
perform operation while checking data with CONSULT-II.
a. Connect CONSULT-II to data link connector. Refer toAT-79, "
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE".
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Readthevalueof“ATFTEMP1”.
7. Recheck A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C(149°F)using“HOT”rangeonA/
T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
lWhen wiping away A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
lTo check A/T fluid level, insert A/T fluid level gauge until
the cap contacts the end of A/T fluid charging pipe, with
A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attach-
ment conditions as shown.
8. Check A/T fluid condition.
lIf ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T.
Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
lIf A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer toCO-11,
"RADIATOR".
9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging
pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt to the specified torque. Refer toAT-247,
"COMPONENTS".
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Changing A/T FluidELS001K0
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen level gauge bolt.
4. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
5. Remove drain plug and drain ATF from drain hole.
6. Install drain plug gasket and drain plug to oil pan.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
7. Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer toAT-218,
"COMPONENTS".
8. Refill with new ATF. Always refill same volume with drained ATF.
lTo replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at A/T fluid charging pipe
with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old ATF
from A/T fluid cooler hose return side.
lWhen the color of the ATF coming out is about the same as the color of the new ATF, the replacement
is complete. The amount of new ATF to use should be 30 to 50% increase of the specified amount.
CAUTION:
lUse only Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J. Do not mix with other ATF.
lUsing ATF other than Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J will cause deterioration in driveability
and A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle
warranty.
lWhen filling ATF, take care not to spillover heat generating parts such as exhaust.
9. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
10. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer toMA-29, "
Checking A/T Fluid". If ATF is still dirty, repeat step
2 through 9.
11. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
12. Tighten level gauge bolt to the specified torque. Refer toAT- 2 4 7 , "
COMPONENTS".
Checking Transfer FluidELS001IQ
FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL
1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.
2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking fluid level.
3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer toTF-112, "
COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.ATF: Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J
Fluid capacity:
10.3 (9-1/8 lmp qt)
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Changing Transfer Fluid
ELS001IR
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer toTF-112, "
COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the
specified limit near the filler plug hole.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes)
3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer toTF-112,
"COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Dot not reuse gasket.
Checking Propeller ShaftELS001IS
Check the front and rear propeller shafts for damage, dents, and cracks. Check the joints for looseness and
any damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer toPR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart".
Checking Front Final Drive Oil (Front Differential Gear Oil)ELS001IT
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer toMA-8, "
PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE".
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
lMake sure that oil is not leaking from the final drive assembly or around it.
lCheck oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
lInstall the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer toFFD-17,
"COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Fluid grade: Refer toMA-14, "Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
Fluid capacity: Refer toMA-14, "
Fluids and Lubri-
cants".
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Changing Front Final Drive Oil (Front Differential Gear Oil)ELS001IU
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer toMA-8, "
PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE".
DRAINING
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket. Drain the gear oil.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the final drive assem-
bly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer toFFD-17, "
COMPO-
NENTS".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove the filler plug and gasket. Fill with new gear oil until the
oil level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.
2. After refilling oil, check the oil level. Install the filler plug with a
new gasket on it to the final drive assembly. Tighten to the spec-
ified torque. Refer toFFD-17, "
COMPONENTS".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Rear Final Drive Oil (Rear Differential Gear Oil)ELS001IV
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer toMA-8, "
PERI-
ODIC MAINTENANCE".
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
lMake sure that oil is not leaking from the final drive assembly or around it.
lCheck oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
lApply sealant to filler plug. Install filler plug to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer toRFD-15, "
COM-
PONENTS"(WITH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL) andRFD-
82, "COMPONENTS"(WITH ELECTRONIC LOCKING DIF-
FERENTIAL).
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OilgradeandViscosity:
Refer toMA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity:
Refer toMA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
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Changing Rear Final Drive Oil (Rear Differential Gear Oil)
ELS001IW
CAUTION:
If using the vehicle for towing, the final drive oil must be replaced as specified. Refer toMA-8, "
PERI-
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
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Oil grade: Refer toMA-14, "Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity: Refer toMA-14, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
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Wheel nuts : 98 - 127 N·m (10.0 - 12.9 kg-m, 73 -
- 93 ft-lb)
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Checking Brake Fluid Level and LeaksELS001IZ
lCheck the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.
lIf the fluid level is extremely low, check the brake system.
lIf the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the cor-
rect level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking
brake switch.
Checking Brake Lines and CablesELS001J0
1. Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and
other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,
retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.
2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while
engine is running.
Changing Brake FluidELS001J1
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 toBR-10, "
BRAKE FLUID".
lRefill with recommended DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No.
11 6 ) .
Refer toMA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
lNever reuse drained brake fluid.
lBe careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Checking Disc BrakeELS001J2
ROTOR
Check the condition of the rotor, and for any wear or damage. Repair
or replace as necessary.
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Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.12 in)
Repair limit thickness : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
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CALIPER
Check for any fluid leakage. Repair as necessary.
PA D
Check for any wear or damage. Repair or replace as necessary.
Checking Drum BrakeELS001K1
DRUM
Check the condition of the drum, and for any wear or damage.
Repair or replace as necessary.
WHEEL CYLINDER
lCheck for leakage.Standard thickness : 28.0 mm (1.12 in)
Repair limit thickness : 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
SMA260A
Standard thickness : 11.0 mm (0.43 in)
Repair limit thickness : 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
LMA051
Standard inner diameter : 295 mm (11.61 in) dia.
Repair limit inner diameter : 296.5 mm (11.67 in) dia.
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LINING
lCheck for lining thickness.
Checking Steering Gear and LinkageELS001J3
STEERING GEAR
lCheck the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil
leakage as shown.
lCheck the steering column connections for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
lCheck the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leak-
age.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and LinesELS001J4
CHECKING FLUID LEVEL
lCheck the power steering fluid level with the engine off.
lCheck fluid level on reservoir. Use “HOT” range at fluid tempera-
tures of 50°to 80°C(122°to 176°F). Use “COLD” range at fluid
temperatures of 0°to 30°C(32°to 86°F).
CAUTION:
lDo not overfill.
lFill with the recommended fluid or equivalent. Refer toMA-
14, "Fluids and Lubricants".
CHECKING LINES
lCheck lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, chafing and deterioration.Standard thickness : 5.5 mm (0.22 in)
Repair limit thickness : 1.5 mm (0.66 in)
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