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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged.
(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform "I" (Checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (MR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, L = Lubricate.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1)EM-238
Drive belts See NOTE (2) I I I IMA-31
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRMA-36
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part or equivalent)RRRRMA-39
Engine coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equiv-
alent in its quality.)See NOTE (3) I I R IMA-31
Cooling system I I I ICO-35
Fuel linesI IIIMA-35
Air cleaner filterRRMA-35
Fuel filter (In-tank type) See NOTE (4) —
Spark plugs [Platinum-tipped type] [R]MA-40
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) I I I IMA-41
Heated oxygen sensor 1 See NOTE (5)EC-164
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I IEXL-81
,
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-54
,
MA-50
Brake fluidRRRRMA-54
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check
valveIIIIBR-22,
BR-17
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) I I I IMA-50
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE
(1)IIIIMA-51(RE4F03B)
MA-52
(RS9F94B)
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts,
front drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-56
,
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance
wheels)IIIIFSU-6
,
RSU-5
,
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
(1) Inspect once per year.
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (HR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace,.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1)Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(2) Replace the drive belt if found damaged.
(3) First replace at 90,000 Km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). Perform "I" (Checking the mixture ratio and
correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(4) Fuel filter is maintenance-free. For service procedures, refer to FL section.
(5) Perform only according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving conditions” for models without Euro-OBD system. For
models with Euro-OBD system, periodic maintenance is not required.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE (HR ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage <30,000 Km/year)
Brake pads & other brake componentsIIIIMA-55,
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6
,
PB-4
,
CL-5
,
Air conditioner filterRRRRVTL-33
,
VTL-6
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1) MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)30
(18)60
(36)90
(54)120
(72)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform on a kilometer (miles)basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months30
(18)
2460
(36)
4890
(54)
72120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Intake and exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (1)EM-125
Drive belt See NOTE (2)IIIIMA-22
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRMA-27
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN part or equiv-
alent)RRRRMA-28
Engine coolant (Use genuine NISSAN Engine Cool-
ant or equivalent in its quality.)See NOTE (3) I I R IMA-23
Cooling system IIIICO-11
Fuel lines IIIIMA-25
Air cleaner filterRRMA-26
Fuel filter (In-tank type) See NOTE (4) —
Spark plugs [Platinum-tipped type] [R]MA-29
EVAP vapor lines (With carbon canister) IIIIMA-30
Heated oxygen sensor 1 See NOTE (5)EC-829
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace.
NOTE:
Maintenance items with “ ” should be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
(1) Inspect once per year.
ENGINE AND EMISSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE (K9K ENGINE)
(Annual Mileage >30,000 Km/year)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, D = Check filter and drain water
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform on a kilometer (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x 1,000)
Months30
(18)
2460
(36)
4890
(54)
72120
(72)
96
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming IIIIEXL-81
,
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (For level & leaks) IIIIMA-54
,
MA-50
Brake fluidRRRRMA-54
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check
valveIIIIBR-22,
BR-17
Manual transaxle gear oil (For level & leaks) IIIIMA-50
Automatic transaxle fluid (For level & leaks)See
NOTE
(1)IIIIMA-51(RE4F03B)
MA-52
(RS9F94B)
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts,
front drive shafts & exhaust systemIIIIMA-56
,
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance
wheels)IIIIFSU-6
,
RSU-5
,
Brake pads & other brake componentsIIIIMA-55
,
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play,
stroke & operation)IIIIBR-6
,
PB-4
,
CL-5
,
Air conditioner filterRRRRVTL-33
,
VTL-6
Body corrosionSee
NOTE (1)
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
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Perform at number of kilometers (miles) basis only.km x 1,000
(Miles x
1,000)20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended oil.)RRRRRRMA-47
Engine oil filter (Use recommended oil filter)RRRRRRMA-48
Timing beltSee
NOTE (1)Replace every 120,000 km/60 monthsEM-291
Drive beltSee NOTE
(2)IIIIIRMA-42
Cooling system IIIIIICO-58
Engine coolant (Use genuine Nissan Engine Coolant
or equivalent in its quality.)See
NOTE (3)IRMA-42
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and LubricantsINFOID:0000000001277599
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Use Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or equivalent in its quality, in order to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine
cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*3: Contact a NISSAN dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of DEXTRON™™
Automatic Transaxle Fluid.
*4: Never mix different types of fluid (DOT 3 and DOT 4).Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
LiterImp mea-
sure
Engine oil
Drain and
refillWith oil filter
changeHR engine 4.6 4 qt
HR and MR engines
Genuine NISSAN engine oil*1
API SL or SM*1
ILSAC grade GF-3 or GF-4*1
ACEA A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4, A5/B5,
C2 or C3
*1
K9K engine
Genuine NISSAN engine oil *1
ACEA A1-B1*1 MR engine 3.4 3 qt
K9K engine 4.4 3-7/8 qt
Without oil
filter changeHR engine 4.4 3-7/8 qt
MR engine 3.2 2-7/8 qt
K9K engine 4.24 3-3/4 qt
Dry engine (engine over-
haul)HR engine 4.8 4-1/4 qt
MR engine 3.9 3-3/8 qt
K9K engine 4.56 4 qt
Cooling system (with res-
ervoir)HR engineM/T models
without A/C5.6 4-7/8 qt
Genuine NISSAN Engine Coolant or
equivalent in its quality*2 M/T models
with A/C6.0 5-1/4 qt
A/T models 5.4 4-3/4 qt
MR engineWithout A/C 4.9 4-5/8 qt
With A/C 5.3 4-3/8 qt
K9K engine 6.0 5-1/4 qt
Reservoir tankHR engineM/T models
without A/C0.7 5/8 qt
M/T models
with A/C1.2 1-1/8 qt
A/T models 0.7 5/8 qt
MR engineWithout A/C 1.2 1-1/8 qt
With A/C 0.7 5/8 qt
K9K engine 1.2 1-1/8 qt
Manual transaxle gear oilJH3 2.6 4-5/8 pt
Genuine NISSAN gear oil Passenger
Car or API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-80
JR5 2.5 4-3/8 pt
Automatic transaxle fluid 7.7 6-3/4 qtGenuine NISSAN ATF Matic D or equiv-
alent*3
Brake and clutch fluid — —Genuine NISSAN brake fluid or equiva-
lent DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*4
Multi-purpose grease — — NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (HR16DE)
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation
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REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into
the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the
air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to clean air cleaner filter or replace it at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty
conditions. Refer to MA-7, "
Periodic Maintenance".
Blow air into the back side of air cleaner filter until no objects spray
out.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
ENGINE OIL
PBIC3557J
PBIC3558J
SMA384C
2 : Air cleaner filter
3 : Holder
PBIC3559J
ENGINE MAINTENANCE (MR18DE)
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1. Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch (1), and
remove oil pressure switch using a suitable tool.
Oil pan (lower) (2)
⇐ Front
2. Install oil pressure gauge and hose.
3. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-15, "
Inspection".
4. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
5. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
NOTE:
When engine oil temperature is low, engine oil pressure becomes high.
Engine oil pressure [Engine oil temperature at 80°C (176°F)]
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump for oil leaks.
6. After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:
a. Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and engine.
b. Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to specification.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent. Refer to GI-27, "
Recommended Chemical Prod-
ucts and Sealants".
c. Check engine oil level. Refer to LU-15, "
Inspection".
d. After warming up engine, make sure there are no engine leaks of oil with running engine.
ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine OilINFOID:0000000001730866
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin
contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, park vehicle on a level surface and check for engine oil leakage from engine compo-
nents. Refer to LU-15, "
Inspection".
2. Stop engine and wait for 10 minutes.
PBIC3310E
Tool number : ST25051001 (J-25695-1)
: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)
WBIA0571E
Engine speed
rpm Approximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed More than 71.5 (0.70, 0.70, 10)
2,000 More than 200 (2.0, 2.0, 29)
Oil pressure switch : 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)
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AIR CLEANER FILTER
AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001730875
REMOVAL
1. Push the tabs (A) of both ends of the air cleaner cover (1) into
the inside (B).
2. Pull up the air cleaner cover (1) and remove it (C).
3. Remove air cleaner filter (1) and holder (2) assembly from the
air cleaner case.
4. Remove the air cleaner filter (1) from the holder (2).
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
It is necessary to clean air cleaner filter or replace it at the recommended intervals, more often under dusty
conditions. Refer to MA-7, "
Periodic Maintenance".
Blow air into the back side of air cleaner filter until no objects spray
out.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Install the air cleaner cover (1) in the direction shown.
ENGINE OIL
PBIC3557J
PBIC3558J
SMA384C
2 : Air cleaner filter
3 : Holder
PBIC3559J
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000001724575
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are within specifications.
SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
Check shock absorber for oil leakage, damage and replace it if necessary.
Wheel AlignmentINFOID:0000000001724576
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen conditions” means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-5, "
Inspection" .
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to RAX-5, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service" .
4. Shock absorber operation.
5. Each mounting part of suspension for looseness and deformation.
6. Rear suspension beam for cracks, deformation, and other damage.
7. Vehicle height (posture).
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. A Four-Wheel Thrust Alignment should be performed.
This type of alignment is recommended for any NISSAN vehicle.
The four-wheel “thrust” process helps ensure that the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
The alignment machine itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated.
Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
Check with the manufacturer of your specific alignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to RSU-5, "Wheel
Alignment" .
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignment machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators
may not be correct.
This may result in an ERROR.
2. Some newer alignment machines are equipped with an optional “Rolling Compensation” method to “com-
pensate” the sensors (alignment targets or head units). Do NOT use this “Rolling Compensation”
method.
Use the “Jacking Compensation” method. After installing the alignment targets or head units, raise the
vehicle and rotate the wheels 1/2 turn both ways.
See Instructions in the alignment machine you are using for more information.
CAMBER INSPECTION