MA-10
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving condition Maintenance itemMainte-
nance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A........AircleanerfilterCleanEvery 5,000 km (3,000 miles)
or 4 months
MA-25
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles) or 24 months
ABCD.....Engine oil & engine oil fil-
terReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-25
,
MA-26
A . . . E . . . . Fuel filterCheck &
drain
waterEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-25
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles) or 24 monthsMA-23
. . . . . F . . . Brake fluid ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-35
..C....H.Differential gear oil
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles) or 24 monthsMA-33
,
MA-34
Limited-slip differential
(LSD) gear oilEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-34
..C....H.Limited-slip differential
(LSD) gear oilInspect
(for level)Every 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-33
..C....H.Automatic transmission
fluidReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles) or 24 monthsMA-31
......GH.Steering gear & linkage,
axle & suspension parts,
propeller shaft, drive
shafts & exhaust systemInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-37
,
MA-38
,
MA-32
,
MA-38
,
MA-28
A.C. . .GHIBrake pads, rotors & other
brake componentsInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-36
,
MA-35
,
MA-36
A.C. . .GHIBrake linings, drums &
other brake componentsInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsMA-37
,
MA-36
,
MA-36
A . . . . . . . . Air conditioner filter ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles) or 12 monthsAT C - 1 2 2,
MTC-101
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-11
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (YD25DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water
NOTE:
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”.
l(1) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
l(2)NeveruseCG-4oil.
l(3) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
l(4) First replace at 100,000 Km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000Km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform "I"
(checking the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
l(5) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, perform this maintenance item.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (YD25DDTI DIESEL ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceSee
NOTE (1)EM-66
Drive beltsIIIIMA-17
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)See
NOTE (2)RRRRMA-25
Engine oil filter (Use NISSAN genuine part or equivalent)See
NOTE (3)RRRRMA-26
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L250) or equivalent)See
NOTE (4)IIIIMA-19
Cooling system I I I IMA-21
Fuel linesIIMA-23
Air cleaner filter (Dry paper type)RRMA-25
Fuel filterDRDRMA-23
Fuel injectorSee
NOTE (5)EM-44
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I ILT- 2 8
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-35,
MA-28
Brake fluidRRMA-35
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I IBR-22
Power steering fluid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-37
Manual transmission gear oil (For leaks) I I I IMA-28
Automatic transmission fluid (For level & leeaks)IIIIMA-29
Transfer fluid (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-31
Differential gear oil (For level & leaks or replace)IIIIMA-32,
MA-33
MA-12
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
l(1) Inspect once per year.
lMaintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions”. Limited-slip differential (LSD) gear oil
(for level and leaks or replace)IRIRMA-33
,
MA-34
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller
shaft, drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-37
,
MA-38
,
MA-32
,
MA-38
,
MA-28
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I IFSU-7,
MA-34
Brake pads, rotors & other brake componentsIIIIMA-36
,
MA-35
,
MA-36
Brake linings, drums & other brake componentsIIIIMA-37
,
MA-36
,
MA-36
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & oper-
ation)IIIIBR-6,
PB-2
,
CL-6
Air conditioner filterRRRRAT C - 1 2 2,
MTC-101
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)MA-40
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page
Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-13
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A — Driving in dusty conditions
B — Repeatedly driving short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity or mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance intervalReference
page
A........Aircleaner filterCleanEvery 5,000 km (3,000
miles)
MA-25
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles)
ABCD.....Engine oil & engine oil
filterReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-25
,
MA-26
A...E....FuelfilterCheck &
drain waterEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-25
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles)MA-23
.....F...Brakefluid ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles)MA-35
..C....H.Differential gear oil
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km (18,000
miles)MA-33
,
MA-34
Limited-slip differential
(LSD) gear oilMA-34
..C....H.Limited-slip differential
(LSD) gear oilInspect
(for level)Every 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-33
..C....H.Automatic transmission
fluidReplaceEvery 60,000 km (36,000
miles)MA-31
......GH.Steering gear & link-
age, axle & suspension
parts, propeller shaft,
drive shafts & exhaust
systemInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-37
,
MA-38
,
MA-32
,
MA-38
,
MA-28
A.C...GHIBrake pads, rotors &
other brake compo-
nentsInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-36
,
MA-35
,
MA-36
A.C...GHIBrake linings, drums &
other brake compo-
nentsInspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)MA-37MA-36,
MA-36
,
A........Airconditioner filter ReplaceEvery 15,000 km (9,000
miles)ATC-122
,
MTC-101
MA-14
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
PFP:00000
Fluids and LubricantsELS001JA
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: 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.
*4: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXRON
™III/MER-
CON™ Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5:Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J will cause deterioration in driveability
and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not covered by the warranty.
*6: DEXRON™III type ATF can be used.
*7: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 7.6 6-5/8 qt
lDiesel engine
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA B1, B3, B4, B5*1 Without oil filter change 7.1 6-1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.9 7 qt
Cooling sys-
tem (with res-
ervoir)LHD models 9.9 8-3/4 qt
lGenuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or
equivalent in its quality*3 RHD models 10.2 9 qt
Reservoir tank 0.8 3/4 qt
Manual transmission gear oil2WD 3.99 7 pt
lGenuine NISSAN gear oil or API GL-4, Viscosity
SAE 75W-85 or 75W-90
4WD 4.32 7-5/8 pt
Transfer fluid 2.0 1-3/4 qt
lGenuine NISSAN ATF or equivalent*4
Differential gear oilFront 0.85 1-1/2 pt
lStandard differential gear:
Gear Oil Hypoid LSD (Part No.: KLD31-8090403)
or API GL-5, Viscosity SAE 80W-90*1
lLimited-slip differential (LSD) gear:
Gear Oil Hypoid LSD (Part No. KLD31-8090403)
or equivalent Rear 2.01 3-1/2 pt
Automatic transmission fluid 10.3 9-1/8 qt Genuine NISSAN ATF Matic Fluid J*5
Power steering fluid — — Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent*6
Brake and clutch fluid — —
lDOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*7
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MA-19
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
A/C COMPRESSOR, ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT
1. Loosen idler pulley lock nut (D).
2. Turn adjusting nut (C) to adjust. Refer toMA-18, "
Deflection Adjustment".
3. Tighten lock nut (D).
Changing Engine CoolantELS001JQ
WARNING:
lTo avoid being scalded, do not change engine coolant when engine is hot.
lWrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove radiator cap. First, turn radiator cap a quarter
of a turn to release built-up pressure. Then turn the cap all the way.
DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Open radiator drain plug (1) at the bottom of radiator, and
remove radiator cap.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
When draining all engine coolant in the system, also perform the following steps.
2. Remove air relief plug (1) on heater feed tube.
lLHD models
lRHD models
3. Open cylinder block drain plug. Refer toEM-110, "
CYLINDER BLOCK".
4. Remove reservoir tank, drain engine coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
5. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system. Refer toMA-21, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM". Nut D:
: 45.0 N·m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
2 : Engine undercover front
A : Loosen.
: Vehicle front
PBIC3634E
2 : Water hose (from reservoir tank)
3:Fuelfilter
: Vehicle front
PBIC3348E
2 : Water hose (from reservoir tank)
: Vehicle front
PBIC3635E
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
MA-23
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
MA
B
MA
Checking Fuel LinesELS001JS
Inspect the fuel lines and fuel tank for improper mounting, leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing, or deterioration.
As necessary, repair or replace any faulty parts.
Changing Fuel FilterELS001JT
lRefer toGI-10, "Components"for symbol marks in the figure.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect fuel hoses at fuel filter.
CAUTION:
Plug the pipe to prevent fuel from draining.
SMA803A
1. Fuel filter bracket 2. Fuel filter 3. O–ring
4. Drain plug
A. Refer to text.
PBIC3369E
1 : Fuel filter
2 : Fuel hose (feed)
3 : Fuel hose (return)
PBIC3370E
MA-24
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
2. Loosen mounting nuts (2) and remove fuel filter (1).
CAUTION:
Do not splash fuel during removal. If fuel is splashed,
immediately wipe it off.
3. Using band-type fuel filter wrench (A) (commercial service tool),
remove fuel filter (1).
4. Turn fuel filter (1) upside down to drain fuel.
5. Remove drain plug (2) from fuel filter.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
lReplace O-ring on drain plug with new one.
lScrew the fuel filter by hand until packing contacts sealing surface of fuel filter bracket. Then tighten it by
turning approximately 2/3 turn.
lInstall fuel filter (1), and tighten mounting nuts (2) to the speci-
fied torque.
lAfter installation, bleed air from fuel line. Refer toFL-5, "Air Bleeding".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
lStart the engine and rev it up and make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections.
: Vehicle front
PBIC3337E
B : Loosen.
PBIC3371E
Fuel filter (reference value)
: 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
: Vehicle front
Fuel filter mounting nuts
: 13.5 N·m (1.4 kg-m, 10 ft-lb)
PBIC3337E