TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOMSPFP:00007
Excessive ABS Function Operation FrequencyNFS000R4
1. CHECK START
Check front and rear brake force distribution using a brake tester. Refer to BR-34, "
SERVICE DATA AND
SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 2.
NG >> Check brake system.
2. CHECK FRONT AND REAR AXLE
Make sure that there is no excessive play in the front and rear axles. Refer to front: FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEAR-
ING INSPECTION" , Rear: RAX-5, "WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 3.
NG >> Repair or replace malfunctioning components.
3. CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR
Check the following.
Wheel sensor installation for damage.
Sensor rotor installation for damage.
Wheel sensor connector connection.
Wheel sensor harness inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >>
Replace wheel sensor or sensor rotor.
Repair harness.
4. CHECK ABS WARNING LAMP DISPLAY
Make sure that the ABS warning lamp is turned off after the ignition switch is turned ON or when driving.
OK or NG
OK >> Normal
NG >> Perform self-diagnosis. Refer to BRC-24, "
Self-Diagnosis" .
Unexpected Pedal ReactionNFS000R5
1. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE
Check brake pedal stroke. Refer to BR-6, "
Inspection and Adjustment" .
Is the stroke too big?
YES >>Bleed air from brake tube and hose. Refer to BR-10, "Bleeding Brake System" .
Check brake pedal, brake booster, and master cylinder for mount play, looseness, brake sys-
tem fluid leakage, etc. Refer to brake pedal: BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" , brake booster and mas-
ter cylinder: BR-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
NO >> GO TO 2.
2. CHECK FUNCTION
Disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector to deactivate ABS. Check if braking force is
normal in this condition. Connect connector after inspection.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO procedure 3 “CHECK WHEEL SENSOR AND SENSOR ROTOR”. Refer to BRC-51,
"Excessive ABS Function Operation Frequency" .
NG >> Check brake system.
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ENGINE COOLANT
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4. Remove reservoir tank as necessary, and drain engine coolant and clean reservoir tank before installing.
5. Check drained engine coolant for contaminants such as rust, corrosion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush the engine cooling system. Refer to CO-13, "
FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM" .
REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT
1. Install reservoir tank if removed, and radiator drain plug.
CAUTION:
Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new O-ring.
If water drain plugs on cylinder block are removed, close and tighten them. Refer to EM-129,
"ASSEMBLY" .
2. Make sure that each hose clamp has been firmly tightened.
3. Remove air relief plug on heater hose.
4. Fill radiator, and reservoir tank if removed, to specified level.
Pour engine coolant through engine coolant filler neck
slowly of less than 2 (2-1/8 US qt, 1-3/4 lmp qt) a minute
to allow air in system to escape.
Use Genuine NISSAN Long Life Antifreeze/Coolant or
equivalent mixed with water (distilled or demineralized).
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS" .
When engine coolant overflows air relief hole on heater hose,
install air relief plug with new O-ring.
5. Install radiator cap.
6. Warm up engine until opening thermostat. Standard for warming-up time is approximately 10 minutes at
3,000 rpm.
Make sure thermostat opening condition by touching radiator hose (lower) to see a flow of warm water.
CAUTION:
Watch water temperature gauge so as not to overheat engine.Radiator drain plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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Engine coolant capacity
(With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)
: Approximately 8.9 (9-3/8 US qt, 7-7/8 lmp qt)
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Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity
(At “MAX” level)
: 0.8 (7/8 US qt, 3/4 lmp qt)
Air relief plug:
: 1.2 N·m (0.12 kg-m, 11 in-lb)
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RADIATOR
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RADIATORPFP:21400
ComponentsNBS004QS
Refer to GI-11, "Components" for symbols in the figure.
Removal and InstallationNBS004QT
WARNING:
Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine
coolant escaping from radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn it a quarter of a turn to
release built-up pressure. Carefully remove radiator cap by turning it all the way.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
Front engine undercover (power tool).
Engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-15, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
Air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-19, "AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT" .
1. Reservoir tank cap 2. Reservoir tank 3. Reservoir tank bracket
4. Reservoir tank hose 5. Radiator hose (upper) 6. Air guide
7. Mount bracket (RH) 8. Mounting rubber (upper) 9. A/C condenser
10. Radiator cap 11. Mount bracket (LH) 12. Radiator
13. Mounting rubber (lower) 14. A/T fluid cooler hose 15. A/T fluid cooler hose
16. O-ring 17. Drain plug 18. Radiator hose (lower)
19. Cooling fan assembly
A. To water outlet B. To water inlet C. To transmission
D. To transmission
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2. Remove front grille and front grille support. Refer to EI-16, "FRONT GRILLE" .
NOTE:
If stopping at the removal and installation of the cooling fan assembly, this procedure is not necessary.
3. Drain engine coolant from radiator. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
4. Remove the A/C piping bracket from left side member, and then move the A/C piping out of the way.
5. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler hoses from radiator.
Install blind plug to avoid leakage of A/T fluid.
6. Remove radiator hoses (upper and lower) and reservoir tank hose.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to allow engine coolant to contact drive belts.
7. Remove cooling fan assembly (1). Refer to CO-22, "
COOLING
FAN" .
CAUTION:
Do not damage or scratch radiator core when removing.
8. Remove radiator as follows:
a. Remove mount bracket (RH and LH).
b. Pull the radiator (1) rearward from the vehicle, and then remove
the mounting bolts (3) and A/C condenser (2).
NOTE:
Figure shows right side.
c. Lift up and pull the radiator (4) rearward, and then remove the mounting rubber (lower) (3) from the radia-
tor core support (2).
CAUTION:
At this time, A/C condenser is on the lower end of radiator
front surface. Minimize the movement to the rear side.
d. Lift up the A/C condenser to disengage the lower end of front surface, and then remove the radiator.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage radiator and A/C condenser core.
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: Engine front
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Minimize the lift of A/C condenser to prevent load from being applied to A/C piping.
e. After removing the radiator, place the A/C condenser on the radiator core support to prevent load from
being applied to piping. And then, temporarily secure them using a rope to prevent them from being
dropped.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Check for leaks of engine coolant using the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial service tool) and the
radiator cap tester (commercial service tool). Refer to CO-11, "
LEAK CHECK" .
Start and warm up the engine. Visually make sure that there is no leaks of engine coolant and A/T fluid.
Checking Radiator CapNBS004QU
Check valve seat of radiator cap.
–Check if valve seat is swollen to the extent that the edge of the
plunger cannot be seen when watching it vertically from the top.
–Check if valve seat has no soil and damage.
Pull negative-pressure valve to open it, and make sure that it
close completely when released.
–Make sure that there is no dirt or damage on the valve seat of
radiator cap negative-pressure valve.
–Make sure that there are no unusualness in the opening and
closing conditions of negative-pressure valve.
Check radiator cap relief pressure.
–When connecting radiator cap to the radiator cap tester (com-
mercial service tool) (A) and the radiator cap tester adapter
(commercial service tool) (B), apply engine coolant to the cap
seal surface.
Replace radiator cap if there is an unusualness related to the above three.
CAUTION:
When installing radiator cap, thoroughly wipe out the radiator filler neck to remove any waxy residue
or foreign material.
Checking RadiatorNBS004QV
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator as follows.
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SMA967B
Standard:
78 - 98 kPa (0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2 , 11 - 14 psi)
Limit:
59 kPa (0.6 kg/cm
2 , 9 psi)
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)
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RADIATOR (ALUMINUM TYPE)PFP:21460
ComponentsNBS004QW
Disassembly and AssemblyNBS004QX
PREPARATION
1. Attach spacer to tip of the radiator plate pliers A (SST).
Spacer specification: 18 mm (0.71 in) wide × 8.5 mm (0.335 in)
long × 1.5 mm (0.059 in) thick.
2. Make sure that when the radiator plate pliers A [SST: KV99103510 ( — )] are closed dimension H′′ is
approx. 7.6 mm (0.299 in).
3. Adjust dimension H′′ with spacer, if necessary.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove upper and lower tanks with the radiator plate pliers B
(SST).
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble lower tank and A/T fluid cooler.
NOTE:
Regard lower tank and A/T fluid cooler as an assembly.
1. Upper tank 2. Sealing rubber 3. Core
4. Lower tank (with A/T fluid cooler)
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4. Make sure that the rim is completely crimped down.
5. Make sure that there is no leakage. Refer to CO-21, "
INSPECTION" .
INSPECTION
1. Apply pressure with the radiator cap tester adapter (commercial
service tool) (A) and the radiator cap tester (commercial service
tool).
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of hose coming undone while under
pressure, securely fasten it down with hose clamp.
CAUTION:
Attach hose to A/T fluid cooler to seal its inlet and outlet.
2. Check for leakage by soaking radiator in water container with
the testing pressure applied.Standard height “H” : 8.0 - 8.4 mm (0.315 - 0.331 in)
SLC554A
Testing pressure
: 157 kPa (1.6 kg/cm
2 , 23 psi)
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPING
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WATER OUTLET AND WATER PIPINGPFP:11060
ComponentsNBS004R5
Removal and InstallationNBS004R6
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine room cover (RH and LH). Refer to EM-15, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-21, "
INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
3. Remove air duct (inlet) and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to EM-19, "
AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT"
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4. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
5. Drain engine coolant from radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator, and from water drain plug at the
front of cylinder block. Refer to CO-11, "
Changing Engine Coolant" and CO-24, "WATER PUMP" .
CAUTION:
Perform this step when the engine is cold.
Do not spill engine coolant on drive belts.
6. Remove radiator hose (upper) and heater hose.
7. Remove the following parts, when remove water outlet.
A/T fluid charging pipe: Refer to AT- 2 7 4 , "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY" .
Intake manifold collectors (upper and lower): Refer to EM-21, "INTAKE MANIFOLD COLLECTOR" .
Rocker cover (right bank): Refer to EM-53, "ROCKER COVER" .
8. Remove engine coolant temperature sensor as necessary.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage engine coolant temperature sensor.
1. Harness bracket 2. Water hose 3. Water bypass hose
4. Engine coolant temperature sensor 5. Gasket 6. Water outlet
7. Heater hose 8. Water pipe 9. Radiator hose (upper)
10. Heater pipe 11. Washer 12. O-ring
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