NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Service Manual

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking ExhaustSystem

Check exhaust pipes,muffler andmounting forimproper attach-
ment andforleaks, cracks, damage, looseconnections, chafing
and deterioration. •

SMA211A Checking ClutchFluidLevel andLeaks

If fluid level isextremely low,check clutch system forleaks.

SMA449C Checking ClutchSystem
HYDRAULIC TYPE

Check fluidlines andoperating cylinderforimproper
attachment, cracks,damage, looseconnections, chafingand
deterioration.

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I
SMA"",

MECHANICAL TYPE

Check cableandlinks forimproper attachment, chafing,wear
and deterioration.

SMA141A Checking MITOil

• Check thatoilisnot leaking fromtransaxle oraround it.
• Remove speedometer pinionandcheck thattheoillevel L
at vehicle rearside iswithin specification.

Specified
Specifiedoillevel (Dimension L):

oil level
RS5F30A58-66 mm (2.28 -2.60 in)
RS5F31A GA engine 57-66 mm (2.24 -2.60 in)
CD engine 54-61 mm (2.13 -2.40 in)
RS5F32A 39-44 mm (1.54 -1.73 in)
SMT512C
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE

Changing
MIT
Oil

1. Drain oilfrom drain plugandrefill withnewgear oil.
2. Check oillevel. (Refer to"Checking
M/T
Oil".)
Oil grade:

API GL-4

Viscosity: See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS",
MA-14.
Capacity: RS5F30A 2.8-3.0f
(4-7/8 -5-114
Imppi)
RS5F31A 2.9-3.2£
(5-1/8 -5-518
Imppt)
RS5F32A 3.7-3.9£ (6-112 -
6-7/8
Imppt)
Drain plug:

(OJ:
15-20 N'm (1.5-2.0 kg-m, 11-14 ft-Ib)
6. Check fluidcondition. Iffluid isvery dark orsmells burned,
or contains frictionmaterial (clutches, band,etc.),check
operation ofAlT. Refer toAT section forchecking operation

of AlT.

Checking

AIT
Fluid Level

1. Warm upengine .
2. Check forfluid leakage.
3. Before driving, fluidlevel canbechecked atfluid tempera-
tures of30 to50°C (86to122°F) using"COLD" rangeon
dipstick.
a. Park vehicle onlevel surface andsetparking brake.
b. Start engine andmove selector leverthrough eachgear
position. Leaveselector leverin"P" position.
c. Check fluidlevel withengine idling.
d. Remove dipstickandnote reading. Iflevel isat low side of
either range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.
e. Re-insert dipstickintocharging pipeasfar asitwill go.

f.
Remove dipstickandnote reading.
If
reading isat low side
of range, addfluid tothe charging pipe.Donot overfill.
4. Drive vehicle forapproximately 5minutes inurban areas.
5. Re-check fluidlevel atfluid temperatures of50 to80°C (122
to 177°F) using"HOT" rangeondipstick.

SMA827C
SMA579CB

GA
engine models

• Front side

HOT [50•80°C (122•176°F))

OK

SR engine models

• Front side
HOT [50•80"C (122-176"F)]

o'f..

Check fluidforcontamination.

SMA853B
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
OK MINMax,
line
Min, line
SBR418C Changing
AITFluid

1. Warm up
AIT
fluid.
2. Stop engine.
3. Drain
AIT
fluid from drain plugandrefill withnew
AIT
fluid .•
Always refillwithsame volume asdrained fluid.
i

Fluid grade:
Genuine NissanATForequivalent
See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDlUBRICANTS",
MA-14.
Fluid capacity (Withtorque converter):
7.0£
(6-1/8
Impqt)
Drain plug:

toJ:
29.39
N'm
(3.0-4.0
kg-m,
22-29
ft-Ib)

4. Run engine atidle speed forfive minutes.
5. Check fluidlevel andcondition. Referto"Checking
AIT

Fluid". Iffluid isstill dirty, repeat steps2through 5.

Checking BrakeFluidLevel andLeaks
If
fluid level isextremely low,check brakesystem forleaks.

Checking BrakeSystem

Check brakefluidlines andparking brakecables forimproper
attachment andforleaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

SBR404C Changing
BrakeFluid

1. Drain brake fluidfrom each airbleeder valve.
2. Refill untilnewbrake fluidcomes outfrom each airbleeder
valve. Use same procedure asinbleeding hydraulic systemto
refill brake fluid.
Refer to"CHECK ANDADJUSTMENT" inBR section.

• Refill withrecommended brakefluid.
See "RECOMMENDED FLUIDSANDlUBRICANTS".
• Never reusedrained brakefluid.
• Becareful nottosplash brakefluidonpainted areas.
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking BrakeBooster, VacuumHoses,
Connections andCheck Valve

Check vacuum lines,connections andcheck valveforimproper
attachment, airtightness, chafinganddeterioration.

Checking DiscBrake

Check condition ofdisc brake components .

.

ROTOR

Check condition andthickness.
Standard thickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 18.0mm(0.709 in)
AD22VF 26.0mm(1.024 in)
CL7HB 7.0mm (0.276 in)
CL9HC 9.0mm (0.354 in)

SBR944A
Minimumthickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 16.0mm(0.630 in)
AD22VF 24mm (0.945 in)
CL7HB 6.0mm (0.236 in)
CL9HC 8.0mm (0.315 in)

CALIPER
Check forleakage.

SMA922A
PAD

Check forwear ordamage.
Standard thickness:
CL22VD andCL22VE 11.0mm(0.433 in)
AD22VF 10.0mm(0.394 in)
CL7HB andCL9HC 10.0mm(0.394 in)
Minimum thickness:
CL22VD, CL22VEandAD22VF 2.0mm (0.079 in)
CL7HB andCL9HC 1.5mm (0.059 in)

SMA847B
MA-48

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking DrumBrake

Check condition ofdrum brake components.

WHEEL CYLINDER

Check forleakage.

SBR205A
•

DRUM

Check condition ofinner surface.

Standard diameter:
180.0 mm(7.09 in)
Drum repair limit(Inner diameter):
181.0 mm(7.13 in)
SMA848B LINING

Check forwear ordamage.

Standard thickness:
4.0 mm (0.157 in)
Lining wearlimit(Minimum thickness):
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
SMA849B TEMPORARY METHODFORCHECKING LININGWEAR

Remove inspection holeplugandcheck forlining wear.

Balancing Wheels

• Adjust wheelbalance usingroadwheel center.

Wheel balance (Maximum allowableunbalance):
Refer toSDS (MA-56).
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0
0
•

0
0

~ /0
H

H

0
0

(2)
4wheels
5 wheels

SMA785C

Radial
tires
CHASSIS
ANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Tire Rotation

Do not include theT-type sparetirewhen rotating thetires .

Wheel nuts:
~: 98-118 N'm (10.0 -12.0 kg-m, 72-87 ft-Ib)

Q :
Check grease leakage
• :Check tightening torque
Checking
SteeringGearandLinkage
STEERING GEAR

• Check gearhousing andboots forlooseness, damageor
grease leakage.
• Check connection withsteering columnforlooseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check balljoint, dustcover andother component partsfor
looseness, wear,damage orgrease leakage.

SMA851B
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines

• Check fluidlevel withengine off.
• Check fluidlevel using dipstick onreservoir cap,orrefer-
ring tothe scale onreservoir tank.Use"HOT" rangeatfluid
temperatures of50 to80°C (122to176°F). Use"COLD"
range atfluid temperatures of
a
to 30°C (32to86°F).

CAUTION:
• Donot overfill.
• Recommended fluidisAutomatic Transmission Fluid
''DEXRON™,, typeorequivalent.
SST280B
SST476C
•Check linesforimproper attachment, leaks,cracks,
damage, looseconnections, chafinganddeterioration.
• Check rackboots foraccumulation ofpower steering fluid.

MA-50

CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
lubricating locks,Hinges andHood latches

•

MMA106A

Hatchback

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CheckingSeatBelts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors andAdjusters

CAUTION: • After anycollision, inspectallseat
belt assemblies, includingretractors
and other attached hardwares (i.e.
guide railset). Nissan recommends
to replace allseat beltassemblies
in use during acollision, unlessnot
damaged andproperly operating after
minor collision.
Also inspect seatbeltassemblies not
in use during acollision, andreplace
if damaged orimproperly operating.
• Ifany component ofseat belt
assembly isquestionable,
do not repair.
Replace asseat beltassembly.

• If
webbing iscut, frayed, ordamaged,
replace beltassembly.
• Never oiltongue andbuckle.
• Use agenuine seatbeltassembly.
For seat beltpre.tensioner,
refer tosection RS.
Anchor bolt

tcJ
43•55 N.m

(4.4 •5.6 kg-m,
32 •41 ft.lb)
Check
anchors for
loose mounting.
Check function of
buckles andtongues
when buckled
and released.
MMA107A
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CHASSISANDBODY MAINTENANCE
Checking BodyCorrosion

Visually checkthebody sheet metalpanelforcorrosion, paintdamage (scratches, chipping,rubbing,
etc.) ordamage tothe anti-corrosion materials.Inparticular, checkthefollowing locations.

Hemmed portion

Hood frontend,door lower end,trunk lidrear end, etc.

Panel joint

Side sillofrear fender andcenter pillar,rearwheel housing ofrear fender, aroundstruttower inengine
compartment, etc.

Panel edge

Trunk lidopening, sunroofopening, fenderwheelarch flange,fuelfiller lidflange, around holesinpanel,
etc.

Parts contact

Waist molding, windshield molding,bump.er,etc.

Protectors

Damage orcondition ofmudguard, fenderprotector, chippingprotector, etc.

Anti-corrosion materials

Damage orseparation ofanti-corrosion materialsunderthebody.

Drain holes

Condition ofdrain holes atdoor andside sill.
When repairing corrodedareas,refertothe Corrosion RepairManual.

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SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
Engine Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)

Unit:
r
(Imp qt)

INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection
GA14DE engineexceptforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
3.2
(2-7/8)
2.8
(2-1/2)

•

Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With air
6-7 55-6.5
conditioner 10(0.39)
(0.24-0.28)
(0.217-0.256)
compressor
Without air
7-9 6-8
conditioner 11(0.43)
(0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
compressor
Power steering
7.5(0.295) 4
-6
3-5
oil pump
(0.16-0.24) (0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
force

GA14DE engineforEurope

Unit:mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator
With power
11(0.43)
steering
7-9
6-8
Without (0.28-0.35) (0.24-0.31)
power steer- 10(0.39)
ing
Air conditioner
9.5(0.374) 6
-8 5
-7
compressor (0.24
-0.31) (0.20-0.28)
Power steering
75(0.295) 4
-6 3-5
oil pump (0.16
-0.24)
(0.12-0.20)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank

Unit:((Imp qt)
With heater Without
heater

M/T
5.9(5-1/4) 5.6(4-7/8)
A/T 6.4(5-5/8) 6.1(5-3/8)

Spark plug

GA16DE
&
GA14DE
GA16DE
&
GA15DE
engine forEurope engineexceptfor
and Israel EuropeandIsrael
Type Standard BKR5EBKR5E-11
Cold BKR6E,
BKR7E BKR6E-11,
BKR7E-11
Plug gap mm
(in) 0.8
-0.9 1.0
-
1.1

(0.031 -0.035) (0.039-0.043)

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SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (SOS)
INSPECTION ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection Engine
Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
Spark plug(Platinum-tipped type)
Coolant
capacity (Refillcapacity)
With reservoir tank
Withheater Withoutheater
MIT
6.1(5-3/8)
5.8(5-1/8)

AIT
6.6(5-718) 6.3(5-1/2)

Reservoir tank
07(5/8)
3.4
(3)

3.2 (2-7/8)

With
oilfilter change
Without oilfilter change
Unit:
mm(in)
Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator With aircon-
11.5-12.5 7-8 6.5-7.5
ditioner com-
(0.453-0.492) (0.28
-0.31) (0.256-0.295)
pressor
Without air
12-13 8-9 7-8
conditioner
(0.47-0.51) (0.31-0.35) (0.28-0.31)
compressor
Power steering 6-7 4-5 3.5-4.5
oil pump (0.24-0.28) (0.16-0.20) (0.138-0.177)
Applied pushing
98N(10 kg,22Ib)
force
Make
Type
Standard
Alternative NGK
PFR58-11
PFR68-11 PFR78-11
MA-54