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Checking Exhaust SystemNLS0000J
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 Clutch Fluid Level and LeaksNLS0000K
If fluid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking M/T OilNLS0000L
Check for oil leakage.
Changing M/T OilNLS0000M
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking A/T FluidNLS0000N
1. Warm up engine.
2. Check for A/T fluid leakage.
3. Loosen the level gauge bolt.
SMA211A
SMA941B
Oil grade and
viscosity:Refer to MA-11, "RECOMMENDED FLU-
IDS AND LUBRICANTS" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 2.9 (3-1/8 US qt, 2-1/2 lmp qt)
Filler plug and drain plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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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 gauge reversed from the normal attach-
ment 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 ATF 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-13,
"RADIATOR" 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 the level gauge bolt.
Changing A/T FluidNLS0000O
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 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
A/T durability, and may damage the A/T, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited
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 MA-20, "
Checking A/T Fluid" . If ATF is still dirty, repeat step
2. through 5.
7. Install the removed A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
8. Tighten the level gauge bolt.Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
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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)
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Checking Differential Gear OilNLS0000P
Check for oil leakage.
Changing Differential Gear OilNLS0000Q
1. Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.
2. Check oil level.
CAUTION:
Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)NLS0000R
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.Level gauge bolt:
: 5.1 N·m (0.52 kg-m, 45 in-lb)
SMA012C
Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-11, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS
AND LUBRICANTS" .
Capacity:
R200, R200V
1.4 (3 US pt, 2 - 1/2 lmp pt)
Drain plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
Filler plug:
: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)
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