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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VK45DE ENGINE)
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7. Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Engine oil capacity (Approximate):
Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
CAUTION:
The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-
tions for reference only.
Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in the engine.
8. Warm up engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for oil leakage.
9. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
10. Check the engine oil level.
Changing Oil FilterNLS0007W
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be careful not to get burned when the engine and engine oil may be hot.
1. Remove front engine undercover with power tool.
2. Using the oil filter wrench (SST), remove the oil filter.
CAUTION:
Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine NIS-
SAN engine oil filter or equivalent.
When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any
engine oil leakage or spillage.
Do not allow engine oil to adhere to drive belts.
Completely wipe off any engine oil that adhere to engine
and vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.
2. Apply new engine oil to the oil seal circumference of the new oil
filter.
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 5.5 (5-3/4, 4-7/8)
without oil filter change 4.9 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.7 (7-1/8, 5-7/8)
PBIC0801E
PBIC1525E
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MA-32
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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Changing Transfer FluidNLS00083
CAUTION:
When draining fluid, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
1. Drain fluid from drain plug and refill with new gear fluid.
(For details, refer to TF-9, "
Replacement" .)
2. Check fluid level.
CAUTION:
Carefully fill the fluid. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)
Checking Propeller ShaftNLS00084
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Checking Differential Gear OilNLS00085
Check for oil leakage.
(For details, refer to FFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil" and
RFD-9, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil" .) Fluid grade:
Genuine NISSAN Matic D ATF (Continental U.S.
and Alaska) or Canada NISSAN Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent (if available)
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS" .
Fluid capacity:
: Approx. 1.25 (2-5/8 US pt, 2-1/4 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 29.4 N·m (3.0 kg-m, 22 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)SDIA2087E
Tightening torque:
Refer to PR-6, "
REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"
SMA118A
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Changing Differential Gear OilNLS00086
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
(For details, refer to FFD-8, "
Changing Differential Gear Oil" and RFD-9, "Changing Differential Gear Oil"
.)
2. Check oil level.
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)NLS00087
REMOVAL
1. Remove inner and outer balance weights from the road wheel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
2. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the road
wheel.
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.
1. Set road wheel on tire balance machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.
2. When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the tire balance machine indicator, multiply outer
unbalance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight
with a value closest to the calculated value above and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.
CAUTION:
Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
AND LUBRICANTS" .
Capacity:
Front final drive (F160A)
0.65 (1 - 3/8 US pt, 1 - 1/8 lmp pt)
Rear final drive (R200)
1.4 (3 US pt, 2 - 1/2 lmp pt)
Filler plug:
Front final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Rear final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Drain plug:
Front final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Rear final drive
: 34.5 N-m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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MA-40
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Standard and LimitNLS0008J
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VQ35DE)
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION (VK45DE)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
RADIATOR
Unit: kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VQ35DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt) Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator and
power steering
oil pump belt7 (0.28)4 - 5
(0.16 - 0.20)3.5 - 4.5
(0.138 - 0.177)294 (30, 66)730 - 818
(74.5 - 83.5,
164 - 184)838 - 926
(85.5 - 94.5,
188 - 208)
A/C compressor
belt12 (0.47)9 - 10
(0.35 - 0.39)8 - 9
(0.31 - 0.35)196 (20, 44)348 - 436
(35.5 - 44.5,
78 - 98)470 - 559
(48 - 57,
106 - 126)
Applied pushing
force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb) —
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Tension of drive belts Auto-adjustment by auto tensioner
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 8.9 (9-3/8, 7-7/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level) 10.4 (11, 9-1/8)
Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level) 0.8 (7/8, 3/4)
Cap relief pressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)
Leakage testing pressure157 (1.6, 23)
Drain and refill With oil filter change 4.7 (5, 4-1/8)
Without oil filter change 4.4 (4-5/8, 3-7/8)
Dry engine (Overhaul) 5.4 (5-3/4, 4-3/4)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE) (VK45DE)
Unit: (US qt, lmp qt)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VQ35DE)
SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE) (VK45DE)
WHEEL BALANCE
Drain and refillWith oil filter change 5.5 (5-3/4, 4-7/8)
Without oil filter change 4.9 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)
Dry engine (Overhaul)6.7 (7-1/8, 5-7/8)
MakeNGK
Ty p eStandard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gapNominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Make NGK
TypeStandard PLFR5A-11
Hot PLFR4A-11
Cold PLFR6A-11
Spark plug gapNominal: 1.1mm (0.043 in)
Maximum allowable unbalanceDynamic (At rim flange) Less than 7 g (0.25 oz) (one side)
Static (At rim flange) Less than 14 g (0.49 oz)
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PS-46
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Steering GearNGS000DP
STEERING OUTER SOCKET AND INNER SOCKET
RACK STROKE
RACK SLIDING FORCE
Oil PumpNGS000DR
Steering FluidNGS000DS
Steering gear typePR26AF
Outer socketSwinging torque 0.3 – 2.9 N·m (0.03 – 0.29 kg-m, 3 – 25 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at cotter pin hole of stud4.81 – 45.7 N (0.5 – 4.7 kg, 1.1 – 10.4 lb)
Rotating torque 0.3 – 2.9 N·m (0.03 – 0.29 kg-m, 3 – 25 in-lb)
Axial end play 0.5 mm (0.020 in) or less
Inner socketSwinging torque 1.0 – 7.8 N·m (0.11 – 0.79 kg-m, 9.0 – 69 in-lb)
Measurement on spring balance
Measuring point at *mark shown in the
figure8.9 – 64 N (0.9 – 6.5 kg, 2.0 – 14.3 lb)
Axial end play 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less
Inner socket length L63.9 mm (2.516 in) (2WD)
55.2 mm (2.173 in) (AWD)
SGIA0950E
Steering gear modelPR26AF
Drive type 2WD AWD
Rack neutral position, dimension L (rack stroke) 68.5 mm (2.697 in) 67.0 mm (2.638 in)
SGIA0877E
Rack sliding force2WD 195 – 258 N (19.9 – 26.3 kg, 44 – 58 lb)
AWD 227 – 305 N (23.2 – 31.1 kg, 51 – 69 lb)
Oil pump relief hydraulic pressure
8,520 – 9,320 kPa (86.9 – 95.1 kg/cm2 , 1,235 – 1,351 psi)
Fluid capacity
Approx. 1.0 (1-1/8 US qt, 7/8 Imp qt)
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILPFP:KLD30
Changing Differential Gear OilNDS000F3
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug (1) and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-18, "
COM-
PONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug (1),
then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPO-
NENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilNDS000F4
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.
Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mount-
ing hole as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
Set a gasket on filler plug (1) and install it on final drive assem-
bly. Refer to RFD-18, "
COMPONENTS" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 1.4 (3 US pt, 2-1/2 Imp pt)
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General SpecificationsNDS000F9
Inspection and AdjustmentNDS000FA
DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in)
DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE
Unit: mm (in)
PRELOAD TORQUE
Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
BACKLASH
Unit: mm (in)
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
Unit: mm (in) Applied modelVQ35DE VK45DE
2WD AWD 2WD
Final drive modelR200
Gear ratio 3.538 3.692 3.357
Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion) 46/13 48/13 47/14
Oil capacity (Approx.)
(US pt, lmp pt)1.4 (3, 2-1/2)
Number of pinion gears2
Drive pinion adjustment spacer type Collapsible
Item Runout limit
Drive gear back face 0.05 (0.0020)
Item Specification
Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential
case)0.2 (0.008) or less
(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance
during differential motion.)
Item Specification
Pinion bearing (P
1 ) 2.65 - 3.23 (0.27 - 0.32, 24 - 28)
Side bearing (P
2 ) 0.20 - 0.52 (0.02 - 0.05, 2 - 4)
Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
(Total preload = P
1 + P2 )2.84 - 3.75 (0.29 - 0.38, 26 - 33)
Item Specification
Drive gear to drive pinion gear 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)
Item Runout limit
Inner side of the companion flange 0.08 (0.0031)