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ENGINE
MAINTENANCE @Q]
Changing EngineOilFilter (Cont'd)

3. Screw oilfilter onuntil aslight resistance isfelt, then tighten
an additional 2/3turn.
4. Warm upengine andcheck oillevel.
5. Adjust oillevel ifnecessary. •

Refer toStep 4in "Changing EngineOil",MA-42.
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• Clean excess oilfrom engine.
SMA229B Checking InjectionNozzle

1. Remove injection deliverytubesandfuel spill tube.
2. Remove nozzlewithasuitable tool[span 27mm (1.06 in)].

WARNING:
When usingnozzle tester,becareful nottoallow diesel fuel
sprayed fromnozzle tocome intocontact withyour hand or
body, andmake surethatyour eyes areproperly protected.

3. Clean andcheck nozzles.
4. Install nozzle toinjection nozzletesterandbleed airfrom
flare nut.
5. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
one time persecond.

EF791A
6.Install injector topressure tester.
7. Check initialinjection pressure bypumping testerhandle
slowly (onetime persecond).

Injection pressure:
12,749 kPa(127.5 bar,130kg/cm
2,
1,849psi)
• Always checkinitialinjection pressure beforeinstalling new
nozzle.

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Wrong SEF672A

8.Check fuelspray pattern bypumping testerhandle quickly
(4 or 6times persecond).
9. Ifinitial injection pressure orinjection nozzleisnot normal,
adjust orclean injection nozzleorreplace it.

Refer toEC section forinjection pressure adjustment.

10. Install allinjection nozzlesandsecurely connectfuelspill
tube anddelivery tubes.
11. Bleed airfrom fuelsystem andcheck forfuel leakage with
engine running.

EF794A
MA.43

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
Checking InjectionNozzle(Cont'd)
Nozzle side
Combustion
chamber side
SEF668A Checking IdleSpeed
PREPARATION
1: Make surethatinjection timingiscorrect.
2. Make surethatinjection nozzlesareingood condition.
3. Make surethatthefollowing partsareingood condition.
• Air cleaner clogging
• Glow system
• Engine oiland coolant levels
• Air intake system (Oilfiller cap,oillevel gauge, etc.)
4. Set shift lever in"Neutral" position.Engageparkingbrake
and lock both front andrear wheels withwheel chocks.
5. Turn offair conditioner, lightsandaccessories.
6. Warm upengine tonormal operating temperature.
7. Attach adiesel tachotester.
8. Race engine twoorthree times andcheck idlespeed.

Idle speed (M/T):
700~go rprn

9.
If
itis out ofspecification, adjustidlespeed withidlespeed
adjusting screw.

Securely locktheadjusting screwwithlock nut.
Idle speed
adjusting screw
Fuel injection pump
SMA420C
Replacing TimingBelt
Refer to"TIMING BELT"inEM section.
MA-44

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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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
MA-45

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
MA-46

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.
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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.
MA-47

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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
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.

MA-52

SERVICEDATAANDSPECIFICATIONS (50S)

Used beltdeflection
Deflection Deflection
of
Limit afteradjust- new
belt
ment
Alternator 14(055) 11
-13 9-11
(0.43 -0.51)
(0.35-0.43)
Air conditioner
14(0.55) 11
-13
9-11
compressor (0.43
-0.51)
(0.35-0.43)
Power steer-
8(0.31) 5
-7
4-6
ing oilpump (0.20-0.28)
(0.16-0.24)
Water pump
without power

-
8
(0.31) 6(0.24)
steering
Applied push-
98N(10 kg, 22Ib)
ing force

Coolant capacity (Refillcapacity)
INSPECTION
ANDADJUSTMENT
Drive beltdeflection

Unit:kPa(bar, kg/cm', psi)
12,749 (127.5, 130,1,849)
Without
oilfilter
With oilfilter
Injection pressure

Injection
nozzle
Idle speed

Unit:rpm
Standard
M/T
700

'go

800'
': Air conditioner "ON"

TIGHTENING TORQUE

Unit N'mkg-m
ft-Ib in-Ib
Manifold nuts
&

18-22
1.8-2.2
bolts 13
-16
Rocker cover
2-4
0.2-0.4 1.4-2.9 17-35
screw
Alternator, power
steering mounting 62-75
6.3-76 46
-55
bolt
Alternator, power
steering adjuster 16
-21
1.6-2.1
12-15
lock bolt
Cylinder block
54-74
5.5-7.5 40
-54
drain plug
Engine oilpan
29-39 3.0-4.0 22-29
drain plug
Injector (Tohead)
59-69 6.0-7.0 43-51
Spill tube 39-49
4.0-5.0 29-36
Delivery tube 22-25 2.2-2.5
16-18

Engine
Maintenance
Engine oilcapacity (Refillcapacity)

Unit:[(Imp qt)•
46 (4)

51 (4--1/2)

Unit:
mm(in)
Unit:
f
(Imp qt)
5.2 (4-5/8)
49 (4-3/8)
0.7 (5/8)
Unit: kPa(bar, kg/cm', psi)
78 -98
(0.78 -0.98, 08-1.0, 11-14)
59 -98
(0.59 -0.98, 06-10, 9-14)
157 (1.57, 1.6,23)
Standard
Limit
With
heater
Without heater
Reservoir tank
Radiator caprelief pressure
Radiator testingpressure

Cooling
systemcheck
MA-55

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
SBR820B Precautions
• When installing eachrubber part,finaltightening mustbe
carried outunder unladen condition* withtires onground.

*:
Fuel, radiator coolantandengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack,
hand tools andmats indesignated positions.
• Use flare nutwrench whenremoving orinstalling brake
tubes.
• After installing removedsuspension parts,check wheel
alignment.
• Donot jack upatthe trailing armandlateral link.
• Always torquebrakelineswhen installing.
Special Service Tools

Tool number
Tool name Description

GG9431 0000

Flare nuttorque
wrench

HT71780000

Spring compressor

ST35652000
Shock absorber
attachment
NT406
NT144
NT145
Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

a:
10
mm
(0.39
in)

Removing andinstalling coilspring
Fixing strutassembly
Tool name
Description
Commercial
ServiceTools

Equivalent to

GG9431 0000

G)
Flare nutcrows
foot
@
Torque wrench Removing
andinstalling brakepiping

NT360
a:

10
mm
(0.39
in)

RA-2

ON-VEHICLESERVICE
Rear Wheel Alignment
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION

Make following checks.Adjust,repairorreplace ifnecessary.
• Check tiresforwear andforimproper inflation.
• Check rearwheel bearings forexcessive play.
• Check wheelrunout.

Wheel runout: RefertoSOS inFA section.

• Check thatrear shock absorber worksproperly.
• Check rearaxleandrear suspension partsforexcessive

SFA575B
play.
• Check vehicle posture (Unladen*).
*: Fuel, radiator andengine oilfull. Spare tire,jack, hand
tools andmats indesignated positions.

•

CAMBER
Camber ispreset atfactory andcannot beadjusted.
Camber: Refer toSOS (RA-12).

• Ifthe camber isnot within specification, inspectandreplace
any damaged orworn rearsuspension parts.

TOE-IN
Toe-in ispreset atfactory andcannot beadjusted.
Measure toe-inusingfollowing procedure. Ifout of
specification, inspectandreplace anydamaged orworn rear
suspension parts.
WARNING:
• Perform following procedure alwaysonaflat surface.
• Make surethatnoperson isin front ofthe vehicle before
pushing it.

1. Bounce rearofvehicle upand down tostabilize theposture.
2. Push thevehicle straight aheadabout5m (16
ft).

3. Putamark onbase lineofthe tread (rearside) ofboth tires at
the same height ofhub center. Thismark isameasuring point.
4. Measure distance"A"(rear side).
5. Push thevehicle slowlyaheadtorotate thewheels 180
degrees (1/2turn).

If the wheels haverotated morethan180degrees (1/2turn), try
the above procedure againfromthebeginning. Neverpush
vehicle backward.

6. Measure distance"B"(front side).

Total toe-in:
Refer toSOS, RA-12.

Front

SFA948A
SFA614B
SFA234AC

Lines
parallel to
center lineofbOdY~

Q

Front
Hub
center
height

RA-5