maintenance NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Owner's Manual

SECTION

CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE

MA
•

PRECAUTIONS ANDPREPARATION
3

Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System) 3
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System) 3
Special Service Tools 4
Commercial ServiceTool 4

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTIONITEMS
5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (Exceptfor
Europe) 7
Engine andEmission ControlService 7
Chassis andBody Service 8
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions 9

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (ForEurope) 10

Engine Oil
&
Minor Service 10
Engine andEmission ControlService 11
Chassis andBody Services 12
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions 13

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS 14

Lubricants andFluids 14
SAE Viscosity Number 15
Anti-freeze CoolantMixtureRatio 16

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE 17

Checking DriveBelts 17
Changing EngineCoolant... 19
Checking CoolingSystem 21
Checking FuelLines 22
Changing FuelFilter 22
Cleaning andChanging AirCleaner Filter 23
Changing EngineOil 24
Changing OilFilter 24
Checking andChanging SparkPlugs 25
Checking IgnitionWires 26Changing
PositiveCrankcase Ventilation
(PCV) Filter 26
Checking EVAPVapor Lines 26
Checking OxygenSensor(02S)orHeated
Oxygen Sensor(H02S) 27

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE 28

Checking DriveBelts 28
Changing EngineCoolant... 29
Checking CoolingSystem 31
Checking FuelLines 32
Changing FuelFilter 32
Changing AirCleaner Filter 33
Changing EngineOil 33
Changing OilFilter 34
Changing SparkPlugs(Platinum-tipped type)34
Checking IgnitionWires 35
Checking EVAPVapor
&
Purge Lines 36
Checking HeatedOxygen Sensor(H02S) 37

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE
38
Manifold NutCheck 38
Checking DriveBelt 38
Changing EngineCoolant. 38
Checking CoolingSystem .40
Checking FuelLine .40
Changing AirCleaner Filter 41
Water Draining, FuelFilter Check and
Replacement 41
Changing EngineOil .41
Changing EngineOilFilter 42
Checking InjectionNozzle 43
Checking IdleSpeed .44
Replacing TimingBelt 44

CONTENTS(Cont'd.)
CHASSIS ANDBODY MAINTENANCE 45

Checking ExhaustSystem .45
Checking ClutchFluidLevel andLeaks .45
Checking ClutchSystem .45
Checking MfTOil .45
Changing MfTOil 46
Checking
AfT
Fluid Level .46
Changing
AfT
Fluid .47
Checking BrakeFluidLevel andLeaks 47
Checking BrakeSystem .47
Changing BrakeFluid .47
Checking BrakeBooster, VacuumHoses,
Connections andCheck Valve ~48
Checking DiscBrake .48
Checking DrumBrake .49
Balancing Wheels 49
Ti re Rotation 50
Checking SteeringGearandLinkage 50
Checking PowerSteering FluidandLines 50
Lubricating Locks,Hinges andHood Latches 51
Checking SeatBelts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors andAdjusters 51
Checking BodyCorrosion 52
GA

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)53

Engine Maintenance 53

SR
SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)54

Engine Maintenance 54

CD
SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)55

Engine Maintenance 55

SERVICE DATAANDSPECIFICATIONS
(505)56

Chassis andBody Maintenance 56

PRECAUTIONSANDPREPARATION
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (DualAirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or•
severity ofinjury tothe driver andfront passenger inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental Restraint
i

System consists ofair bag modules (locatedinthe center ofthe steering wheelandonthe instrument
panel onthe passenger side).adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,wiring harness andspiral cable.
Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe
RSsection
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS unless instructed tointhis
Service Manual. SRSwiring harnesses arecovered withyellow insulation eitherjustbefore the
harness connectors orfor the complete harness,foreasy identification.
Supplemental RestraintSystem(SRS)"AIR
BAG" (Single AirBag System)

The Supplemental RestraintSystem"AirBag", usedalong withaseat belt,helps toreduce therisk or
severity ofinjury tothe driver inafrontal collision. TheSupplemental RestraintSystemconsists ofan
air bag module (located inthe center ofthe steering wheel),adiagnosis sensorunit,warning lamp,
wiring harness andspiral cable. Information necessarytoservice thesystem safelyisincluded inthe

RS section
ofthis Service Manual.

WARNING:
• Toavoid rendering theSRS inoperative, whichcouldincrease therisk ofpersonal injuryordeath
in the event ofacollision whichwould resultinair bag inflation, allmaintenance mustbeperformed
by an authorized NISSANdealer.
• Improper maintenance, includingincorrectremovalandinstallation ofthe SRS, canlead topersonal
injury caused byunintentional activationofthe system.
• Donot use electrical testequipment onany circuit related tothe SRS.
MA-3

GENERALMAINTENANCE

General maintenance includesthoseitemswhich should bechecked duringthenormal day-to-day
operation ofthe vehicle. Theyareessential ifthe vehicle isto continue operating properly.Theowners
can perform thechecks andinspections themselves orthey canhave theirNISSAN dealersdothem.

Item

OUTSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould beperformed fromtimetotime, unless oth-
erwise specified.

Tires
Check thepressure withagauge periodically whenataservice station, including
the spare, andadjust tothe specified pressureifnecessary. Checkcarefully fordamage,
cuts orexcessive wear.

Windshield wiperblades
Checkforcracks orwear ifthey donot wipe properly.

Doors andengine hood
Check thatalldoors, theengine hood,thetrunk lidand back
door operate properly. Alsoensure thatalllatches locksecurely. Lubricate hinges,
latches, rollersandlinks ifnecessary. Makesurethatthesecondary latchkeeps thehood
from opening whentheprimary latchisreleased.
When driving inareas usingroadsaltorother corrosive materials, checkforlubrication
frequently.

Tire rotation
Tiresshould berotated every
10,000
km
(6,000
miles).

INSIDE THEVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslistedhereshould bechecked onaregular basis,suchaswhen
performing periodicmaintenance, cleaningthevehicle, etc.

Lights
Makesurethattheheadlights, stoplights, taillights, turnsignal lights,andother
lights arealloperating properlyandinstalled securely. Alsocheck headlight aim.

Warning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
Makesurethatallwarning lightsandbuzzers/chimes
are operating properly.

Steering wheel
Check forchange inthe steering conditions, suchasexcessive freeplay,
hard steering orstrange noises.

Free play: Lessthan35mm (1.38 in)
Seat belts
Check thatallparts ofthe seat beltsystem (e.g.buckles, anchors, adjusters
and retractors) operateproperly andsmoothly, andareinstalled securely. Checkthebelt
webbing forcuts, fraying, wearordamage.

UNDER THEHOOD ANDVEHICLE

The maintenance itemslisted hereshould bechecked periodically e.g.each timeyou
check theengine oilorrefuel.

Windshield washerfluid
Check thatthere isadequate fluidinthe tank.

Engine coolant level
Check thecoolant levelwhen theengine iscold.

Engine oillevel
Check thelevel afterparking thevehicle onalevel spotandturning off
the engine.

Brake andclutch fluidlevels
Makesurethatthebrake andclutch fluidlevels arebetween
the "MAX" and"MIN" linesonthe reservoir.

Battery
Checkthefluid level ineach cell.Itshould bebetween the"MAX" and"MIN"
lines.

MA-6
Reference
pages
MA-51
MA-50
MA-19,38
MA-24, 33,41
MA-45,47

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)

The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.

Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance .
Engine andEmission ControlService

•

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary. R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comestirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace.
A
=
Adjust, C
=
Clean.

MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
10 20 3040
506070
80
Reference page
(6) (12) (18)
(24)(30)(36)(42)(48)
6 12 18
24
3036
42 48
Underhood andunder vehicle GA
SR
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance (GA15DE
&
GA16DE engines) SeeNOTE (1)
EM41
-

Drive belts
II
MA 17
24
Engine anti-Ireeze coolant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC) RRMA 1929
Engine coolant (Softwater) RRR
R

R R

R
RMA
1929
Cooling system
I
I

I
I
MA 2131
Fuel lines
I
I
MA
22
32
Air cleaner filter(Drypaper type)*
CC
C RC CC RMA 23

-

Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)* R
RMA
2333
Engine oil(Use APISE,SF.SGorSH oil)*
R

RRRR R
RR
MA 24
33
Engine oilfilter* R
R R
R
R RRRMA
2433
Fuel filter* R
RMA
22
32
Spark plugs(except Platinum-tipped type) R
RMA
25

-

Spark plugs(platinum-tipped type) Replaceevery100,000 km(60.000 miles). MA

-
34
Ignition wires
I

I
MA
2635
PCV filter* R
RMA
26

-

Vapor lines
I

I
MA
26
36
(Heated) OxygenSensor
I

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MA 2737
NOTE: (1)
If
valve noiseincreases, checkvalveclearance.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driv-
ing conditions".

MA-7

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Chassis andBody Service

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary, RReplace, L
=
Lubricate.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
km x1,000 10
20 30 40
5060 70
80Refer-
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
ence

months, whichever comesfirst. (Miles
x1,000) (0.6)(6)(12) (18) (24)(30)(36) (42)(48)
page
Months 612 1824
3036 42
48

Underhood andunder vehicle

Brake, clutch
&
automatic transaxlefluidoroil (For
level
&
leaks)* MA-47,
45, 46
Brake fluid* R
RMA-47
Brake booster
vacuum
hoses,connections
&
check
valve
MA-48
Power steering fluid
&
lines (For
level
&
leaks)

""
I'

"
MA-50
Brake, clutch
&
exhaust systems MA-47,
45
Manual transaxle oil(For level
&
leaks)*

"
I'
I' I'

MA-45
MA-50
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
drive
shafts* I'
FA-5
RA-4

Outside andInside

Wheel alignment,
If
necessary, rotate
&
balance wheels MA-49
FA-6
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components* MA-48
Brake linings, drums
&
other brake components MA-49
Locks, hinges
&
hood latch* L'
LL' LL'
LL'
LMA-51
Seat belts, buckles, retractors, anchors
&
adjuster MA-51
BR-11,
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
I'
I'
I'
I'
37
CL-5
Air bag system See
NOTE (1) RS-11

NOTE: (1)Inspect atthe first 10years, andthen every 2years.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
*:
Except
for
Australia models

MA-8

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ExceptforEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere DrivingConditions

The maintenance intervalsshownonthe preceding pagesarefornormal operating conditions. Ifthe
vehicle ismainly operated undersevere drivingconditions asshown below, morefrequent maintenance •
must beperformed onthe following itemsasshown inthe table. •

SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS

A -Driving underdustyconditions
B -Driving repeatedly shortdistances
C -Towing atrailer orcaravan
D -Extensive idling
E -Driving inextremely adverseweather con-
ditions orinareas where ambient temper-
atures areeither extremely lowor
extremely high F
-Driving inhigh humidity areasorinmoun-
tainous areas
G -Driving inareas usingsaltorother corro-
sive materials
H -Driving onrough and/or muddy roadsorin
the desert
- Driving withfrequent useofbraking orin
mountainous areas
Driving
condition Maintenance
item Maintenance
operation Maintenance
interval Reference
page
GA
SR

A Aircleaner filter
Dry paper type
Clean MA
23
-

All types ReplaceMorefrequently MA
2333
PCV filter Replace MA26
-

A BC D
Engineoil
&
oil filter ReplaceEvery
5,000km
MA2424
(3,000 miles) or3months
A E Fuel
filter Replace
Every20,000 km MA
2232
F Brakefluid Replace(12,000
miles)or12 months
MA-47
C
H
Automatic

&
manual transaxle Replace Every40,000 km
MA-46,45
oil (24,000
miles)or24 months
G
H
Steering
gear
&
linkage, axle
&
Check
Every10,000 km MA-50
suspension parts
&
drive shafts
(6,000miles) or6months FA-5,
7
RA-4
A C G
H

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake Check Every
5,000km
MA-48
components (3,000
miles) or3months
A C
G
H

1
Brake
linings, drums
&
other
Check Every
10,000 km
MA-49
brake components (6,000
miles) or6months
G Lock,
hinges
&
hood latch Lubricate
Every5,000km
MA-51
(3,000 miles) or3months
Maintenance operation:Check
=
Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-9

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
The following tablesshowthenormal maintenance schedule.Depending uponweather andatmospheric
conditions, varyingroadsurfaces, individual drivinghabitsandvehicle usage,additional ormore fre-
quent maintenance mayberequired.
Periodic maintenance beyondthelast period shown onthe tables requires similarmaintenance.
Engine Oil
&
Minor Service
GASOLINE ENGINE

Abbreviation: R
=
Replace.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or
months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
15 30 45
60 75
90105
120
Reference
(9) (18) (27) (36)(45)(54) (63)(72) page
12 24 3648 6072 84
96
Underhood andunder vehicle
Engine
011
(API SGorSH
011)*

Engine oilfiller*
DIESEL ENGINE
R

R R

R R

R
R

R
R

R
R
R
R

R
R

R
MA-24
MA-24

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace, IInspect
andcorrect orreplace asnecessary

MAINTENANCE OPERATION
Perform eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)or kmx1,000 10
20 30
40
5060 70
80
Reference
months, whichever comesfirst.
(30)(36) page
(Miles x1,000) (6)(12) (18) (24)
(42)
(48)
Months 612
1824
3036 42
48
Underhood andunder vehicle
Engine oil(Use APiCDoil)* R
RRR
RR R
R MA-41
Engine oilfilter* R
RRR RR RR MA-41
Drive belts MA-38
Idle speed MA-44
NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-10

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Engine andEmission ControlService

Abbreviations: I
=
Inspect andcorrect orreplace asnecessary,
R

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL

60 90

(36) (54)

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comesfirst. km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months
Replace,

30
(18)
12 24

36120

(72) 48
Reference
page

•

Underhood andunder vehicle
GA
CD
Engine anti-freeze cootant(Ethylene glycolbase)(LLC)
SeeNOTE (1)
RMA-19
MA-38
Cooling system

I
I

I
I
MA-21 MA-40
Fuel lines
I
I
MA-22
MA-40
Air cleaner filter(Viscous papertype)*
RRMA-23 MA-41
Intake
&
exhaust valveclearance
SeeNOTE (2) EM-41

-

w
Drive
belts
SeeNOTE (3) I

I
I
MA-17,18

-

z

Ci
Fuel
filter* RMA-22

-

z
w
Spark plugs
SeeNOTE (4)
RR
RRMA-25

-

w
z
Ignition wires'
IMA-26

:::;
-

0

(fJ
PCVfilter* RRMA-26

-

<{

Cl
Vapor lines(Hoses, connections, etc.)
SeeNOTE (5) IIMA-26

-

(Heated) oxygensensor'
I
IMA-27

-

Fuel filter
RR

-
MA-41

--,w
wz
Nozzles SeeNOTE (6)

-
MA-43

(fJ-

wCl
-z
EM-120,

Ow

Timing beltsforcamshalt andinjection pump Replaceevery90,000 km(54,000 miles)

-

124
'. Except forSwedish models

NOTE: (1)Replace atthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles)or60 months, thenevery 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, which-
ever comes first.
(2)
If
valve noise Increases, checkvalveclearance.
(3) After 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24 months, inspectevery30,000 km(18,000 miles)or12 months, whichever comes
first.
(4) For Swedish models,performalmileage intervalonly.
(5) For Swedish models,inspectalthe first 90,000 km(54,000 miles),andthen every 60,000 km(36,000 miles)or24
months, whichever comesfirst.
(6)
If
engine powerdecreases, blacksmoke isemitted orengine noiseincreases, checkand,ifnecessary, adjustthe
fuel injection nozzle'sstartingpressure andthefuel spray pattern.

*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance UnderSevere Driv-
ing Conditions".
MA-11

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Chassis andBody Services

Abbreviations: R
=
Replace. Inspect,andcorrect orreplace asnecessary.

MAINTENANCE OPERATION

MAINTENANCEINTERVAL
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust system*

OutsideandInside

Wheel alignment (Ifnecessary, rotate
&
balance wheels)
Brake pads,disc
&
other brake components*
Brake linings, drums
&
other components*
Headlamp aiming
Foot brake, parking brake
&
clutch (Forfreeplay, stroke
&
operation)
Annually120
Reference page

(72)

48
MA-47,45MA-46
R MA-47
MA-48
MA-50
MA-47,45 MA-45
MA-50, 45,FA-5,
RA-4
FA-7
MA-49, FA-6
MA-48
MA-49 EL-75
BR-11, 37,CL-5
MA-52 RS-11

90
(54)
36

R

60

See NOTE (1)

(36)
24
30
(18)

12

km
x1,000
(Miles x1,000)
Months

Underhood andunder vehicle

Perform
eitheratnumber ofkilometers (miles)ormonths,
whichever comesfirst.
Brake booster vacuum hoses,connections
&
check valve
Brake

&
clutch oil(For level
&
leaks)*
Automatic transaxlefluid(Forlevel
&
leaks)*
Brake f1uid*

CHASSIS
ANDBODY

Power steering fluid
&
lines (Forlevel
&
leaks)
Brake
&
clutch systems
Manual transaxle oil(For leaks)*
Drive shafts*
Air bag system
Body
corrosion

NOTE:
*
Maintenance itemswith
"*"
should beperformed morefrequently accordingto"Maintenance undersevere driving
conditions" .
(1) Inspect atthe first 10years andthen every 2years.
MA-12