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AGENERAL INFORMATIONGIGeneral Information
BENGINEEMEngine Mechanical
LUEngine Lubrication System
COEngine Cooling System
ECEngine Control System
FLFuel System
EXExhaust System
ACCAccelerator Control System
CTRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLECLClutch System
MTManual Transaxle
ATAutomatic Transaxle
CVTCVT
DDRIVELINE/AXLEFAXFront Axle
RAXRear Axle
ESUSPENSIONFSUFront Suspension
RSURear Suspension
WTRoad Wheels & Tires
FBRAKESBRBrake System
PBParking Brake System
BRCBrake Control System
GSTEERINGPSPower Steering System
STCSteering Control System
HRESTRAINTSSBSeat Belts
SRSSupplemental Restraint System (SRS)
IBODYBLBody, Lock & Security System
GWGlasses, Window System & Mirrors
RFRoof
EIExterior & Interior
IPInstrument Panel
SESeat
JAIR CONDITIONERMTCManual Air Conditioner
KELECTRICALSCStarting & Charging System
LTLighting System
DIDriver Information System
WWWiper, Washer & Horn
BCSBody Control System
LANLAN System
AVAudio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACSAuto Cruise Control System
PGPower Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
LMAINTENANCEMAMaintenance
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This manual contains maintenance and repair procedures for the
2011 NISSAN VERSA.
In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
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Engine Tune-up Data: HR16DEINFOID:0000000006444573
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Drive BeltsINFOID:0000000006444574
BELT DEFLECTION:
*: When engine is cold.
BELT TENSION AND FREQUENCY:
Engine typeHR16DE
Cylinder arrangement In-line 4
Displacement cm
3 (cu in) 1,598 (97.51)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 78.0 x 83.6 (3.071 x 3.291)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 10.7
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi)/200 rpm Standard 1,510 (15.1, 15.4, 219)
Minimum
1,265 (12.65, 12.9, 183)
Differential limit between cylinders 6.2 (0.06, 0.06, 0.9)
Valve timing
(Intake valve timing control - “ON”) Unit: degree
abcde f
208 228-11 (24) 59 (24) 424
JPBIA0552ZZ
Location Deflection adjustment *
Unit: mm (in)
Used belt New belt
Limit After adjusted
Drive belt With A/C models 8.2 (0.323) 4.8 - 5.3 (0.19 - 0.21) 4.1 - 4.4 (0.161 - 0.173)
Without A/C models 7.4 (0.291) 4.3 - 4.7 (0.17 - 0.19) 3.7 - 3.9 (0.146 - 0.154)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
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*: When engine is cold.
Spark PlugINFOID:0000000006444575
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information
Engine Tune-up Data: MR18DEINFOID:0000000006444572
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DRIVE BELT
SPARK PLUG
Unit: mm (in)
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts informationLocation
Tension adjustment * Unit: N (kg, lb) Frequency adjustment * Unit: Hz
Used belt New beltUsed belt
New belt
Limit After adjusted Limit After adjusted
Drive belt With A/C models 500 (51.0, 112)
876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3,
197 - 217)1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5,
239 - 259)
173 229 - 239 253.5 - 261.5
Without A/C models 500 (51.0, 112) 876 - 964
(89.4 - 98.3, 197 - 217) 1064 - 1152
(108.5 - 117.5, 239 - 259) 194 257.5 - 267.5 283 - 293
Make
Denso
Standard type* FXE20HE-11
Gap (Nominal) 1.1 (0.043)
Engine type MR18DE
Cylinder arrangement In-line 4
Displacement cm
3 (cu in)1,797 (109.65)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 84.0 x 81.1 (3.307 x 3.192)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Number of piston rings Compression
2
Oil 1
Compression ratio 9.9
Compression pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm
2, psi) / 250 rpm Standard 1,500 (15.0, 15.3, 217.6)
Minimum
1,200 (12.0, 12.2, 174)
Differential limit between cylinders 100 (1.0, 1.0, 15)
Tension of drive belt Auto adjustment by auto-tensioner
Make DENSO
Standard type* FXE20HR11
Spark plug gap Nominal: 1.1 (0.043)
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Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
INFOID:0000000006444571
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions. Market
United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum - 0
° 55′ (- 0.92 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 10′ (- 0.17 °)
Maximum 0 ° 35′ (0.58 °)
LH Minimum - 0
° 55′ (- 0.92 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 10′ (- 0.17 °)
Maximum 0 ° 35′ (0.58 °)
Left or right difference (LH -
RH) Minimum -0
° 33′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal 0 ° 0 ′ (0 °)
Maximum 0 ° 33′ (0.55 °)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum
4° 05′ (4.08 °)
Nominal 4° 50′ (4.83 °)
Maximum 5° 35′ (5.58 °)
LH Minimum
3° 55′ (3.
92 °)
Nominal 4° 40′ (4.67 °)
Maximum 5° 25′ (5.42 °)
Left or right difference (LH -
RH) Minimum
-0° 45′ (-0.75 °)
Nominal -0° 12′ (-0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 21′ (0.35 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
9° 10′ (9.17 °)
Nominal 9° 55′ (9.92 °)
Maximum 10° 40′ (10.67 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left or right, each side)
Degree minute second (Decimal degree) Minimum
0° 0 ′ 0" (0 °)
Nominal 0° 2 ′ 42" (0.05 °)
Maximum 0° 5 ′ 24" (0.09 °)
SFA234AC
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*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.Market
United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum - 0°
50′ (- 0.83 °)
Nominal - 0 ° 5 ′ (- 0.08 °)
Maximum 0 ° 40 ′ (0.67 °)
LH Minimum
- 0° 50′ (- 0.83 °)
Nominal - 0° 5 ′ (- 0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 40 ′ (0.67 °)
Left or right difference (RH -
LH) Minimum
-0° 33 ′ (-0.55 °)
Nominal 0° 0 ′ (0 °)
Maximum 0° 33 ′ (0.55 °)
Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree) RH
Minimum
3° 45 ′ (3.75 °)
Nominal 4° 30 ′ (4.50 °)
Maximum 5° 15 ′ (5.25 °)
LH Minimum
3° 35 ′ (3
.58 °)
Nominal 4° 20 ′ (4.33 °)
Maximum 5° 5 ′ (5.08 °)
Left or right difference (RH -
LH) Minimum
-0° 45 ′ (-0.75 °)
Nominal -0° 12 ′ (-0.20 °)
Maximum 0° 21 ′ (0.35 °)
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
9° 5 ′ (9.08 °)
Nominal 9° 50 ′ (9.83 °)
Maximum 10° 35 ′ (10.58 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 1 mm (0.04 in)
Maximum 2 mm (0.08 in)
Angle (left or right, each side)
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
0° 0 ′ 0" (0 °)
Nominal 0° 2 ′ 42" (0.05 °)
Maximum 0° 5 ′ 24" (0.09 °)
SFA234AC
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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)
INFOID:0000000006444569
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)INFOID:0000000006444570
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Brake SpecificationsINFOID:0000000006444567
HR16DE
Market United States and Canada
Tire size P185/65R15, P195/55R16P185/65R14
Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree) Minimum
– 2° 0 ′ 30" (– 2.01 °)– 2° 1 ′ 0" (– 2.02 °)
Nominal – 1° 30 ′ 30" (– 1.51 °)– 1° 31 ′ 0" (– 1.52 °)
Maximum – 1° 0 ′ 30" (– 1.01 °)– 1° 1 ′ 0" (– 1.02 °)
Total toe-in Distance (A - B)
Minimum
–1.0 mm (–0.039 in) –2.3 mm –(0.091 in)
Nominal 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
Maximum 7.0 mm (0.276 in) 5.7 mm (0.224 in)
Angle (left or right,
each side)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Minimum
–0° 2 ′ 30" (–0.04 °)– 0° 6 ′ 0" (–0.10 °)
Nominal 0° 8 ′ 30" (0.14 °)0 ° 5 ′ 0" (0.08 °)
Maximum 0° 19 ′ 0" (0.32 °)0 ° 15 ′ 30" (0.26 °)
SEIA0363E
Tire size P185/65R14P185/65R15P195/55R16
Market United States
and Canada United States
CanadaUnited States
Front (Hf) 677 (26.65)685 (26.97)685 (26.97)686 (27.01)
Rear (Hr) 681 (26.81)682 (26.85)683 (26.89)683 (26.89)
LEIA0085E