NISSAN ALMERA 2001 Service Manual

Symptom Check items
Except cool-
ing system
parts mal-
functionÐ Overload on engineAbusive drivingHigh engine rpm under no
load
Driving in low gear for
extended time
Driving at extremely high
speed
Powertrain system malfunc-
tion
Ð Installed improper size
wheels and tires
Dragging brakes
Improper ignition timing
Blocked or restricted air
flowBlocked bumper Ð
Ð Blocked radiator grilleInstalled car brassiere
Mud contamination or
paper clogging
Blocked radiator Ð
Blocked condenser
Ð
Installed large fog lamp
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
THERMOSTATNJLC0029
Valve opening temperature ÉC (ÉF) 82 (180)
Valve lift mm/ÉC (in/ÉF)More than 8/95 (0.31/203)
RADIATORNJLC0030Unit: kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Cap reliefpressureStandard 78 - 98 (0.78 - 0.98, 0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)
Limit 59 - 98 (0.59 - 0.98, 0.6 - 1.0,9-14)
Leakage test pressure157 (1.57, 1.6, 23)
COOLANT CAPACITYNJLC0038Unit:!(Imp qt)
M/T*6.7 (5-7/8)
A/T*Sedan 6.6 (5-7/8)
Hatchback 6.7 (5-7/8)
Reservoir tank0.7 (5/8)
*: With reservoir tank
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMQG
Overheating Cause Analysis (Cont'd)
LC-25

SEM164F
AEM080
Precautions
LIQUID GASKET APPLICATION PROCEDURENJLC00391. Use a scraper to remove all traces of old liquid gasket from
mating surfaces and grooves. Also, completely clean any oil
from these areas.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket to mating surfaces.
(Use Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent.)
+For oil pan, be sure liquid gasket diameter is 4.0 to 5.0 mm
(0.157 to 0.197 in).
+For areas except oil pan, be sure liquid gasket diameter is 2.0
to 3.0 mm (0.079 to 0.118 in).
3. Apply liquid gasket around the inner side of bolt holes (unless
otherwise specified).
4. Assembly should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
5. Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil and engine
coolant.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNJLC0040
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST25051001
Oil pressure gauge
NT050
ST25052000
Hose
NT559
Adapting oil pressure gauge to upper oil pan
WS39930000
Tube pressure
NT052
Pressing the tube of liquid gasket
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Precautions
LC-26

Lubrication CircuitNJLC0041
JLC315B
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Lubrication Circuit
LC-27

SLC283B
JLC284B
SLC926-A
Oil Pressure CheckNJLC0042WARNING:
+Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and oil may
be hot.
+Oil pressure check should be done in ªNeutral positionº.
1. Check oil level.
2. Remove exhaust front tube.
3. Remove oil pressure switch.
4. Install pressure gauge.
5. Install exhaust front tube.
6. Start engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
7. Check oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
Engine speed
rpmApproximate discharge pressure
kPa (bar, kg/cm2, psi)
Idle speed More than 140 (1.40, 1.43, 20.3)
2,000 More than 270 (2.69, 2.75, 39.1)
4,000 More than 430 (4.29, 4.38, 62.3)
If difference is extreme, check oil passage and oil pump
for oil leaks.
8. After the inspections, install the oil pressure switch as follows.
a. Remove the old sealant adhering to the switch and engine.
b. Apply Genuine Liquid Gasket or equivalent to the thread and
tighten.
: 13 - 17 N´m (1.25 - 1.75 kg-m,9-12ft-lb)
Oil Pump
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0043+When installing oil pump, apply engine oil to rotors.
Refer to EM-99, ªPrimary Timing Chainº for removal.
Reinstall all parts in the reverse order of removal.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Lubrication Circuit (Cont'd)
LC-28

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYNJLC0044
JLC285B
JLC286B
JLC355B
OIL PUMP INSPECTIONNJLC0045+Install the inner rotor and outer rotor with the punched
marks on the pump cover side.
Using a feeler gauge, straightedge and micrometers, check the
following clearances:
Unit: mm (in)
Body to outer rotor radial clearance10.114 - 0.260 (0.0045 - 0.0102)
Inner rotor to outer rotor tip clearance
2Below 0.18 (0.0071)
Body to inner rotor axial clearance30.050 - 0.090 (0.0020 - 0.0035)
Body to outer rotor axial clearance40.030 - 0.190 (0.0012 - 0.0075)
Inner rotor to brazed portion of hous-
ing clearance50.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)
+If the tip clearance (2) exceeds the limit, replace rotor set.
+If body to rotor clearances (1, 3, 4, 5) exceed the limit,
replace oil pump body assembly.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Oil Pump (Cont'd)
LC-29

JLC356B
JLC338B
REGULATOR VALVE INSPECTIONNJLC00461. Visually inspect components for wear and damage.
2. Check oil pressure regulator valve sliding surface and valve
spring.
3. Coat regulator valve with engine oil. Check that it falls
smoothly into the valve hole by its own weight.
If damaged, replace regulator valve set or oil pump body.
JLC358B
4. Check regulator valve to oil pump body clearance.
Clearance 6:
6 : 0.040 - 0.097 mm (0.0016 - 0.0038 in)
If it exceeds the limit, replace oil pump body.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Oil Pump (Cont'd)
LC-30

SLC287B
JLC288B
Changing Engine OilNJLC0074WARNING:
+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 and wait more than 10 minutes.
3. Remove drain plug and oil filler cap.
4. Drain oil and refill with new engine oil.
Oil Specification and Viscosity:
+API grade CF-4
Refer to MA-16, ªRECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTSº.
Refill oil capacity (Approximately):
Unit:!(Imp qt)
Drain and refillWithout oil filter
change4.9 (4-3/8)
With oil filter
change5.2 (4-5/8)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 6.3 (5-1/2)
CAUTION:
+Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new washer.
Drain plug:
: 29 - 39 N´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. Check oil level.
6. Start engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for
oil leakage.
7. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes, check oil level.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Changing Engine Oil
LC-31

Oil Filter BracketNJLC0075
JLC301B
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0075S011. Remove the undercover.
2. Steer the front wheel to the right.
3. Remove the right splash cover.
4. Remove the oil filter bracket bolt.
5. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
+Insert the top mounting bolt to the oil filter bracket beforehand,
and set the oil filter bracket to the installation location.
JLC289B
Changing Oil FilterNJLC0076
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Oil Filter Bracket
LC-32

SLC428B
REMOVALNJLC0076S011. Using a socket wrench [plane-to-plane width: 17 mm (0.67 in)],
loosen the filter body approximately four turns.
JLC291B
2. Drain the oil after matching the ªDRAINº arrow mark at the
bottom of the filter body to the protrusion on the oil filter
bracket.
+Catch the oil with a pan or cloth.
CAUTION:
+The drained oil flows over the right surface of the filter
body.
+Completely wipe clean any engine oil remaining on the
filter body or vehicle.
3. Remove the filter body, then remove the oil filter element.
JLC292B
4. Remove the O-ring from the filter body.
+Push the O-ring in one direction, lift the slack part using
fingers, and remove the O-ring from the filter body.
CAUTION:
Do not use wires or flat-bladed screwdrivers etc. as they may
cause damage to the filter body.
INSTALLATIONNJLC0076S021. Completely remove all foreign objects adhering to the inside of
the filter body or O-ring mounting area (body side and bracket
side).
2. Install the oil filter element and O-ring to the filter body.
+Push the oil filter element into the filter body completely.
3. Install the filter body to the oil filter bracket.
: 20 - 24 N´m (2.0 - 2.5 kg-m, 15 - 18 ft-lb)
4. After warming up the engine, check for engine oil leakage.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Changing Oil Filter (Cont'd)
LC-33

Oil CoolerNJLC0077
JLC312B
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONNJLC0077S011. Draining the coolant
Refer to LC-44, ªChanging Engine Coolantº.
2. Remove the exhaust front tube.
SLC359B
3. Reinstall all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.
+Confirm that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation
planes of the oil cooler or block.
+Tighten the connecting bolt after aligning the stopper on the
cylinder block side with protrusion of the oil cooler.
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMYD
Oil Cooler
LC-34