NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

2. Remove fuel filter, using a suitable tool.
3. Wipe clean fuel filter mounting surface on fuel filter bracket
and smear a little fuel on rubber seal of fuel filter.
4. Screw fuel filter on until O-ring touches mounting surface,
then tighten an additional 2/3 turn. Follow instructions on fuel
filter.
5. Install fuel filter sensor to new fuel filter.
6. Bleed air from fuel line.
7. Start engine and check for leaks.
DRAINING WATER
1. Set a container under fuel filter.
2. Loosen drain cock and drain water.
Loosening drain cock 4 to 5 turns causes water to start
draining. Do not remove drain cock by loosening it exces-
sively.
If water does not drain properly, move the priming pump up and
down.
3. Bleed air.
FUEL SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
1. Move priming pump up and down until there is suddenly
more resistance in the movement. Then stop this action and
start the engine.
2. If engine does not operate smoothly after being started, rev
it two or three times.
When refilling empty fuel tank, bleed air out of fuel system.
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
SMA896A
SMA010
MMA105A Loosen
Drain valveUp and
down
SMA795C Up and down
.SMA668B Air filter
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Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and
Draining Water (Cont’d)
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Changing Engine Oil
WARNING:

Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine oil is hot.

Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil
may cause skin cancer; try to avoid direct skin contact
with used oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly
with soap or hand cleaner as soon as possible.
1. Warm up engine, and check for oil leakage from engine com-
ponents.
2. Stop engine.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil specification and viscosity:

ACEA B2-96 (CCMC-PD2)

See“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:
(Imp pts)
Drain and refill
With oil filter change5.0
Without oil filter change4.5
Dry engine (engine overhaul)5.1
CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
:29-39N·m (3.0 - 4.0 kg-m, 22 - 29 ft-lb)

The refill capacity depends on the oil temperature and
drain time. Use these specifications for reference only.
Always use the dipstick to determine when the proper
amount of oil is in the engine.
5. Warm up engine, and check area around drain plug and oil
filter for oil leakage.
6. Stop engine.
7. Check oil level.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
1. Remove oil filter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as engine and engine oil are
hot.
SMA418C Engine oil drain plug
.SMA411C Oil filter cap
Engine oil
level gauge
SMA822C Refill oil to this“H”
level.
Do not overfill.
SMA412C Engine oil
filter
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2. Clean the oil filter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat
the rubber seal of the new oil filter with engine oil.
3. Screw in the oil filter until a slight resistance is felt, then
tighten an additional 2/3 turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to“Changing Engine Oil”, MA-45.

Clean excess oil from engine.
Checking Injection Nozzles
1. Remove injection delivery tubes and fuel spill tube.
2. Remove nozzle assembly with S.S.T. KV119E0030.
No. 1 cylinder nozzle assembly should not be disassembled
as it is provided with a needle lift sensor.
WARNING:
When using nozzle tester, be careful not to allow diesel fuel
sprayed from nozzle to come into contact with your hand or
body, and make sure that your eyes are properly protected.
3. Clean and check nozzles.
4. Install nozzle to injection nozzle tester and bleed air from
flare nut.
NMA037
.99545R2500
(KV101060S0)
SMA010
SMA229B 2/3 turn
SMA419C Injection nozzle assembly
EF791A
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
Changing Engine Oil Filter (Cont’d)
MA-46

5. Check initial injection pressure by pumping tester handle
slowly (one time per second).
Injection pressure:
12,749 kPa (127.5 bar, 130 kg/cm
2, 1,849 psi)

Always check initial injection pressure before installing
new nozzle.
6. Check fuel spray pattern by pumping tester handle quickly (4
or 6 times per second).
a. If main spray angle is within 30 degrees as shown, injec-
tion nozzle is good.
b. It is still normal even if a thin stream of spray deviates
from main spray (pattern B).
7. If spray is not correct, clean injection nozzle tip or replace it.
Refer to EC section for injection pressure adjustment, clean-
ing and replacement.
8. Install all injection nozzles with S.S.T. KV119E0030 and
securely connect fuel spill hoses and delivery tubes.
9. Bleed air from fuel system and check for fuel leakage with
engine running.
Replacing Timing Belt
Refer to“TIMING BELT”in EM section.
SEF672A
SEF079S
ENGINE MAINTENANCECD20T
Checking Injection Nozzles (Cont’d)
MA-47

Checking Exhaust System
Check exhaust pipes, silencers and mountings are attached cor-
rectly and inspect for leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing or deterioration.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks
If fluid level is very low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking Clutch System
HYDRAULIC TYPE
Check fluid lines, operating cylinder & damper for leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing & deterioration.
MECHANICAL TYPE
Check cable and linkage for incorrect attachment, chafing, wear
and deterioration.
Checking M/T Oil
Check for oil leakage and oil level.
Never start engine while checking oil level.
Filler plug:
:25-34N·m (2.6 - 3.4 kg-m, 19 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA211A
.SMA449C
NMA044
SMA141A
SMA065C
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MA-48

Check that oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.

Remove speedometer pinion and check oil level distance“L”
as shown.
Oil level (“L”):
RS5F70A (QG16DE/QG18DE)
75.5 - 80.5 mm (2.97 - 3.17 in)
RS5F70A (SR20DE)
56.5 - 61.0 mm (2.22 - 2.60 in)
RS5F32A (CD20T)
57 - 62 mm (2.24 - 2.44 in)
Use genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Changing M/T Oil
Oil capacity (reference values only):
RS5F70A 3.0
(5-1/4 Imp pts)
RS5F32A 3.6 - 3.8
(6-3/8 - 6-3/4 Imp pts)
Drain plug:
:25-34N·m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Use genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Checking CVT Fluid Level
1. Check for fluid leakage.
2. Check fluid level.
Fluid level should be check using“HOT”range on dipstick at
fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to 176°F) after vehicle
has been driven approximately 10 minutes in urban areas
after engine is warmed up. But it can be checked at fluid
temperatures of 30 to 50°C (86 to 122°F) using“COLD”
range on dipstick for reference after engine is warmed up
and before driving. However, fluid level must be rechecked
using“HOT”range.
a. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
b. Start engine and then move selector lever through reach
gear range, ending in“P”.
NMA045
3.7 - 5.0
(0.38 - 0.51, 33 - 44)
Speedometer
pinion assembly
O-ring
Ruler
Transmission
case
:N·m
(kg-m, in-lb)
SMA145A Drain plug
SMA146B
UMA036 MAX
MIN
MINMAX
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking M/T Oil (Cont’d)
MA-49

c. Check fluid level with engine idling.
d. Remove dipstick and wipe it clean with lint-free paper.
e. Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.
f. Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of
either range, add fluid.
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
CAUTION
Do not overfill.
CAUTION:
Firmly fix the dipstick using a lip attached to the fluid charg-
ing pipe.
3. Check fluid condition.
Check fluid for contamination. If fluid is very dark, smells
burned or contains frictional material check operation of CVT.
Refer to section AT for checking operation of CVT.
Changing CVT Fluid
1. Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain CVT fluid from drain plug and refill with new CVT fluid.
Always refill same volume compared with drained fluid.
Oil capacity:
8.1
(14 - 1/4 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:23-27N·m (2.4 - 2.8 kg-m, 17 - 20 ft-lb)
Use genuine NISSAN CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
4. Run engine at idle speed for five minutes.
5. Jack up the front of the vehicle, and rotate front wheels by
selecting“D”and depressing accelerator pedal slowly until
50 km/h (2 or 3 times).
6. Check fluid level and condition. Refer to“Checking CVT Fluid
Level”. If fluid is still dirty, repeat step 2. throught 6.
SMA051D Stopper
(when fixing)
A/T fluid level
gauge
A/T fluid
charging pipeStopper
(when releasing)
SMA853B Check fluid for contamination.
SMA294C Drain
plug
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking CVT Fluid Level (Cont’d)
MA-50

Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks, and
brake pads for wear.
Checking Brake System
Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for security,
leaks, chafing, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleeder
valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system
to refill brake fluid.
Refer to section BR.

Refill with recommended brake fluid“DOT 4”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

Avoid skin contamination and ingestion.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for security,
air tightness, chafing and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
Check condition of disc brake components.
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
CL25VBG:
Standard thickness
22.0 mm (0.866 in)
Minimum thickness
20.0 mm (0.787 in)
SBR991
ABR159
SBR992
SMA402A
SMA260A
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MA-51

CL25VG:
Standard thickness
22.0 mm (0.866 in)
Minimum thickness
20.0 mm (0.787 in)
CL9HG:
Standard thickness
10.0 mm (0.394 in)
Minimum thickness
9.0 mm (0.354 in)
CL9HDG:
Standard thickness
10.0 mm (0.394 in)
Minimum thickness
9.0 mm (0.354 in)
CALIPER
Check operation and for leakage.
PA D
Check for wear or damage.
CL25VBG:
Standard thickness
11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Minimum thickness
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
CL25VG:
Standard thickness
11.0 mm (0.433 in)
Minimum thickness
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
CL9HG:
Standard thickness
9.3 mm (0.366 in)
Minimum thickness
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
CL9HDG:
Standard thickness
9.3 mm (0.366 in)
Minimum thickness
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
SMA922A
SMA847B
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Disc Brake (Cont’d)
MA-52

Balancing Wheels
Wheel balance (maximum allowable unbalance):
10 g (0.35 oz) at rim flange.
Tire balance weight:
5 - 60 g (0.18 - 2.12 oz)
Tire Rotation

Do not include the T-type or space saver spare tire when
rotating the tires.
Wheel nuts:
:98-118N·m (10 - 12 kg-m, 72 - 87 ft-lb)
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage
STEERING GEAR

Check gear housing and boots for security, damage or
grease leakage.

Check connection with steering column for security.
: Refer to ST section.
STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
security, wear, damage or grease leakage.
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
Check fluid level in reservoir with engine off.
Use“HOT”range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80°C (122 to
196°F). Use“COLD”range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30°C (32
to 86°F).
CAUTION:

Do not overfill.

Recommended fluid is Automatic Transmission Fluid
“DEXRONTMIII”type.
CHECKING LINES

Check lines for leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.
SMA785C Right front
Right rear
Radial tire
Left front
Left rearSpare tire
SMA316C : Check grease leakage.
: Check tightening torque.
NMA052 OPEN
.HOT MAX
.HOT MIN COLD MAX
COLD MIN
Front
SST575B
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-53