
Combination meter........................................EL-102
Combination switch .........................................EL-57
Combustion chamber replacement ................EM-32
Compass .......................................................EL-116
Compression pressure ...................................EM-10
Compressor special service tool ......................HA-6
Connecting rod...............................................EM-47
Connecting rod...............................................EM-51
Connector inspection .......................................GI-17
Console box - See Instrument panel ..............BT-11
Control lever (Transfer) .....................................TF-9
Control sleeve position sensor .......................EC-86
Coolant mixture ratio ......................................MA-11
Coolant replacement ......................................MA-14
Cooling circuit (engine) .....................................LC-9
Cooling fan control .......................................EC-112
Cooling fan motor .........................................EC-120
Cooling fan relay ..........................................EC-120
Cooling fan......................................................LC-15
Counter gear (M/T).........................................MT-10
Counter gear (Transfer) ..................................TF-11
Coupling sleeve (M/T) ....................................MT-10
Crankcase emission control system -
See Positive crankcase ventilation.............EC-21
Crankcase ventilation system - See
Positive crankcase ventilation ....................EC-21
Crankshaft position sensor (TDC)................EC-143
Crankshaft ......................................................EM-50
Cylinder block ..........................................EM-45, 48
Cylinder head .................................................EM-28
D
D/LOCK - Wiring diagram .............................EL-205
DEF - Wiring diagram ...................................EL-159
DEICER - Wiring diagram.............................EL-167
DTRL - Wiring diagram ...................................EL-67
Data link connector for Consult......................EC-36
Daytime light system.......................................EL-65
Diagnosis sensor unit .....................................RS-12
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for
ECCS OBD system ....................................EC-30
Differential carrier assembly...........................PD-31
Differential carrier disassembly ......................PD-14
Differential gear oil replacement ....................MA-22
Dimensions ......................................................GI-38
Dome light - See Interior lamp .......................EL-93
Door glass .........................................................BT-9
Door lock ...........................................................BT-9
Door mirror ......................................................BT-46
Door trim .........................................................BT-18
Door, front .........................................................BT-9
Door, rear ........................................................BT-10
Drive belt inspection ......................................MA-12
Drive chain (Transfer) .....................................TF-11
Drive pinion diff. inspection ............................PD-19
Drive pinion height .........................................PD-27
Drive shaft (front) ............................................FA-23
Dual pressure switch ......................................HA-11Dual pressure switch ......................................HA-97
E
ECCS basic inspection...................................EC-46
ECCS circuit diagram .....................................EC-11
ECCS component parts location ......................EC-8
ECCS on board diagnostic system ................EC-30
ECCS symptom matrix chart..........................EC-48
ECCS system diagram and chart ..................EC-12
ECCS-D control module .........................EC-54, 110
ECM input/output signal .................................EC-54
ECTS - Wiring diagram ..................................EC-78
EGR control (EGRC) - solenoid valve .........EC-155
EGR control valve ........................................EC-161
EGRC/V - Wiring diagram ............................EC-155
Electric governor ....................................EC-95, 148
Electric sunroof .............................................EL-186
Electrical diagnoses.........................................GI-20
Electrical unit.................................................EL-321
Electrical units location .................................EL-269
Electronic fuel injection pump ........................EC-27
Engine compartment .......................................BT-49
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) ........................................................EC-78
Engine oil ®lter replacement ..........................MA-14
Engine oil precautions .......................................GI-4
Engine oil replacement ..................................MA-13
Engine outer component parts ........................EM-8
Engine removal ..............................................EM-43
Engine room - See Engine
compartment ...............................................BT-49
Engine serial number ......................................GI-37
Exhaust system inspection ............................MA-20
Exhaust system ................................................FE-3
Exterior ............................................................BT-26
F
FCUT - Wiring diagram ................................EC-129
FTS - Wiring diagram ...................................EC-134
Fan control amp. ............................................HA-88
Final drive disassembly ..................................PD-14
Final drive removal and installation................PD-11
Finisher, interior - See Trim ............................BT-14
Floor trim .........................................................BT-14
Flow charts ......................................................GI-30
Fluids................................................................MA-9
Flywheel (clutch).......................................CL-13, 14
Flywheel runout..............................................EM-52
Fog lamp, rear ................................................EL-80
Fork rod (M/T) ................................................MT-12
Front axle ........................................................FA-10
Front bumper ....................................................BT-4
Front case (Transfer) ......................................TF-10
Front disc brake .............................................BR-20
Front door .........................................................BT-9
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-3

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION............................1
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ``AIR
BAG'' and ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER''...............1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................4
Engine Oil & Minor Service .........................................4
Engine and Emission Control Service .........................5
Chassis and Body Services.........................................6
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions ..........8
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............9
Fluids and Lubricants ..................................................9
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................10
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ............................. 11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................12
Checking Tightening Torque ......................................12
Checking Drive Belt ...................................................12
Changing Engine Oil..................................................13
Changing Engine Oil Filter ........................................14
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................14
Checking Cooling System .........................................16
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and Draining
Water .........................................................................16
Checking Fuel Lines ..................................................17
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter ................18
Checking Injection Nozzle .........................................18
Checking Idle Speed .................................................19
Timing Belt Replacement...........................................19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................20
Checking Exhaust System.........................................20
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ....................20
Checking Clutch System ...........................................20Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks ...........................20
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................20
Checking Water Entry ................................................21
Checking Transfer Fluid Level ...................................21
Changing Transfer Fluid ............................................21
Checking Propeller Shaft ...........................................21
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts ........................21
Checking Differential Gear Oil ...................................22
Changing Differential Gear Oil ..................................22
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease ....................22
Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease .......................................................................23
Checking Free-running Hub Grease .........................23
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange..................23
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................23
Checking Brake System ............................................24
Changing Brake Fluid ................................................24
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve ..................................24
Checking Disc Brake .................................................24
Balancing Wheels ......................................................25
Tire Rotation ..............................................................25
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ................26
Checking Steering Damper .......................................26
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage ................26
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches...........27
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters...............................................27
Checking Body Corrosion ..........................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................29
MA

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll) With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential) ÐÐGearOilHypoidLSD
orequivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft grease NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2:APIGL-5,SAE140and10%volumeofLSDFrictionModi®er
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-9

SAE Viscosity Number
+For cold areas:
10W-30 is preferable for ambient tempera-
ture above þ20ÉC (þ4ÉF).
On turbocharger models, 5W-20 is not rec-
ommended. Use 5W-30 only below 0ÉC
(32ÉF).
+For hot and warm areas:
20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.+For cold and warm areas:
75W-90 for transfer and 80W-90 for differen-
tial are preferable.
+For hot areas:
90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
below 40ÉC (104ÉF).
TI0006TI0003
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-10

Checking Water Entry
Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the seal-
ing grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.
Checking Transfer Fluid Level
Never start engine while checking ¯uid level.
1. Check transfer for leakage.
2. Check ¯uid level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing Transfer Fluid
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent or API GL-4.
Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Fluid capacity:
1.9 liters (1-5/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD section.
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts
Apply multi-purpose grease to nipples of propeller shafts.
SMA369B
SMA936B
SMA993C
SMA945B
SMA043C
Front
Grease nipples
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-21

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
TRANSFER
Reference page
Refer to MA section (``Checking Transfer Fluid'',
``CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE'').
TF-10
TF-10
TF-10, TF-12
TF-12
TF-11
TF-11
TF-11
TF-11
SUSPECTED PARTS (Possible cause)
FLUID (Level low)
FLUID (Wrong)
FLUID (Level too high)
LIQUID GASKET (Damaged)
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged)
CHECK SPRING AND CHECK BALL (Worn or damaged)
SHIFT FORK (Worn)
GEAR (Worn or damaged)
BEARING (Worn or damaged)
BAULK RING (Worn or damaged)
SHIFTING INSERT (Damaged)
SymptomNoise 1 2 3 3
Fluid leakage3122
Hard to shift or will not shift 1 1 2 2
Jumps out of gear 1 2 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
TF-3

General Speci®cations
Transfer model TX12A
Gear ratioHigh 1.000
Low 2.020
Number of teethMain gear 29
Low gear 37
Counter
gearHigh 38
Low 24
Front drive sprocket 41
Front drive shaft 41
Fluid capacity liters (Imp qt) 1.9 (1-5/8)
Inspection and Adjustment
GEAR END PLAY
Unit: mm (in)
Front drive sprocket 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138)
Low gear 0.20 - 0.35 (0.0079 - 0.0138)
Counter gear 0 - 0.2 (0 - 0.008)
CLEARANCE BETWEEN BAULK RING AND
CLUTCH GEAR
Unit: mm (in)
Standard Wear limit
1.0 - 1.5 (0.039 - 0.059) 0.5 (0.020)
AVAILABLE SNAP RING
Mainshaft front bearing
Unit: mm (in)
Allowable clearance 0 - 0.15 (0 - 0.0059)
Thickness Part number
3.0 (0.118)
3.1 (0.122)
3.2 (0.126)33138-73P10
33138-73P11
33138-73P12
Main gear bearing
Unit: mm (in)
Allowable clearance 0 - 0.15 (0 - 0.0059)
Thickness Part number
2.6 (0.102)
2.7 (0.106)
2.8 (0.110)33114-73P00
33114-73P01
33114-73P02
AVAILABLE SHIM
Counter gear rear bearing
Distance ``A''
mm (in)Shim(s)
Thickness mm (in) Part number
40.6 - 40.5
(1.598 - 1.594)Not necessary
40.5 - 40.4
(1.594 - 1.591)0.1 (0.004) 33112-C6900
40.4 - 40.3
(1.591 - 1.587)0.2 (0.008) 33112-C6901
40.3 - 40.2
(1.587 - 1.583)0.3 (0.012) 33112-C6902
40.2 - 40.1
(1.583 - 1.579)0.4 (0.016) 33112-C6903
40.1 - 40.0
(1.579 - 1.575)0.5 (0.020) 33112-33G00
40.0 - 39.9
(1.575 - 1.571)0.6 (0.024) 33112-33G01
SMT335A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
TF-33