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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)
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3. Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn. Or tighten to specification.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the engine oil level. Refer to MA-25, "Changing Engine Oil" .
2. Start engine, and check there is no leaks of engine oil.
3. Stop engine and wait for 15 minutes.
4. Check the engine oil level and add engine oil. Refer to MA-25, "
Changing Engine Oil" .
Changing Spark Plugs (Platinum-Tipped Type)NLS0007X
REMOVAL
1. Remove engine cover with power tool. Refer to EM-173, "ENGINE ROOM COVER" .
2. Remove ignition coil. Refer to EM-190, "
IGNITION COIL" .
3. Remove spark plug with spark plug wrench (commercial service
tool).
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock it.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Use standard type spark plug for normal condition.
Hot type spark plug is suitable when fouling occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions such as:
Frequent engine starts
Low ambient temperatures
Cold type spark plug is suitable when spark plug knock occurs with standard type spark plug under conditions
such as:
Extended highway driving
Frequent high engine revolution
CAUTION:
Do not drop or shock spark plug.Oil filter:
:17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
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SEM294A
MakeNGK
Standard typePLFR5A-11
Hot typePLFR4A-11
Cold typePLFR6A-11
Gap (Nominal) : 1.1 mm (0.043 in)
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Do not use wire brush for cleaning.
If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may
be used.
Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between
change intervals.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Checking EVAP Vapor LinesNLS0007Y
1. Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.
2. Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to EC-741, "
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM" . Cleaner air pressure:
Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm
2 , 85 psi)
Cleaning time:
Less than 20 seconds
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Spark plug:
: 24.6 N·m (2.5 kg-m, 18 ft-lb)
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Checking Exhaust SystemNLS0007Z
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.
If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.
Checking A/T FluidNLS00080
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Before driving, A/T fluid level can be checked at A/T fluid tem-
peratures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on A/
T fluid level gauge as follows.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.
c. Check A/T fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and wipe clean with lint-free
paper.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use
lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
e. Re-insert A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe as far as it will go.
CAUTION:
To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge until the cap contacts the end of the A/T
fluid charging pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the normal attachment conditions.
f. Remove A/T fluid level gauge and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add ATF to the A/T fluid
charging pipe.
CAUTION:
Do not overfill.
5. Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.
6. Make the A/T fluid temperature approximately 65°C (149°F).
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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 to AT- 9 2 , "
CONSULT-II SETTING PROCEDURE" .
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “A/T” with CONSULT-II.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.
7. Re-check A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approximately 65°C (149°F) using “HOT” range on A/
T fluid level gauge.
CAUTION:
When wiping away the A/T fluid level gauge, always use lint-free paper, not a cloth one.
To check A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level gauge
until the cap contacts the end of the A/T fluid charging
pipe, with the A/T fluid level gauge reversed from the nor-
mal attachment conditions as shown.
8. Check A/T fluid condition.
If ATF is very dark or smells burned, check operation of A/T.
Flush cooling system after repair of A/T.
If 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 to CO-14,
"RADIATOR" (for VQ35DE engine), CO-43, "RADIATOR"
(for VK45DE engine) and AT- 1 4 , "A/T Fluid Cooler Cleaning" .
9. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging
pipe.
10. Tighten level gauge bolt.
Level gauge bolt
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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Changing A/T FluidNLS00081
1. Warm up ATF.
2. Stop engine.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
4. Drain ATF from drain plug and refill with new ATF. Always refill
same volume with drained ATF.
To replace the ATF, pour in new ATF at the A/T fluid charging
pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old
ATF from the radiator cooler hose return side.
When 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 stipulated amount.
CAUTION:
Use only genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF. Do not mix with other ATF.
Using ATF other than genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF will cause deterioration in driveability and
automatic transmission durability, and may damage the automatic transmission, which is not
covered by the warranty.
When filling ATF, take care not to scatter heat generating parts such as exhaust.
Do not reuse drain plug gasket.
5. Run engine at idle speed for 5 minutes.
6. Check A/T fluid level and condition. Refer to AT- 1 3 , "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat step 2.
through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge into A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt.
Checking Transfer FluidNLS00082
Check for fluid leakage and fluid level.
(For details, refer to TF-9, "
Inspection" .)
CAUTION:
Never start engine while checking fluid level.ATF: Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF
Fluid capacity:
10.3 (10-7/8 US qt, 9-1/8 lmp qt)
Drain plug
: 34 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Level gauge bolt
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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Filler plug:
: 35 N·m (3.6 kg-m, 26 ft-lb)
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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"
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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)
SDIA1151E