correct NISSAN ALMERA N15 1995 Repair Manual

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

PERIODICMAINTENANCE (ForEurope)
Maintenance UnderSevere Driving Conditions

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
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
MaintenanceMaintenance
MaintenanceReference
condition itemoperationintervalpage
A B
C D Engine
oil
&
oil filter
Gasoline engine ReplaceEvery
7.500km(4,500 miles) MA-24
or 6months
Diesel engine ReplaceEvery5.000km(3,000 miles) or MA-41
3 months
A Aircleaner IiIter
&
PCV filter Replace MA-23,
41
A E Fuel
filter ReplaceMA-22,41
Every 30,000 km(18,000 miles)
F Brakefluid Replaceor
12months MA-47
G H
Steering gear
&
linkage, axle
&
suspension parts
&
exhaust Check MA-50,45
system FA-5
RA-4
C H
Automatic
&
manual transaxle oil Replace
Every60,000 km(36,000 miles) MA-46,45
or 24 months
A C GH

I
Brake pads,discs
&
other brake components Check MA-48
Every 15,000 km(9,000 miles)
A C GH

I
Brake
lining,drums
&
other brake components Check
or6months MA-49
C H
Driveshaft CheckFA-7

Maintenance operation:Check
=

Check. Correct orreplace
if
necessary.

MA-13

RECOMMENDEDLUBRICANTSANDFLUIDS
Lubricants andFluids
Capacity (Approximate)
Liter Impmeasure Recommended
lubricants
and fluids
Anti-freeze coolant
(Ethylene glycolbase)
or soft water

5-1/4

qt

5-5/8
qt

5-3/8
qt

5-7/8
qt

4-7/8
qt

5-3/8
qt

5-1/8
qt

5-1/2
qt

3.2

2-7/8
qt For
Europe:
3.4 3qt API
SGorSH*1
Except forEurope:
2.8
2-1/2
qt
APISE,SF,SGorSH*1
3.2
2-718
qt
5.1
4-1/2
qt API
CD*1
4.6 4qt
5.9

6.4

6.1

6.6

5.6
6.1
5.8

6.3

GA
SR20DE GA
SR20DE
GA series
(M/T)

GA series
(A/T)

SR series
(M/T)

SR series
(A/T)

GA series
(M/T)

GA series
(A/T)

SR series
(M/T)

SR series (AfT)
Without
heater
Without
oilfilter
Engine
oil(Refill)
Gasoline With oilfilter
Diesel With oilfilter CD20
Without oilfilter CD20
Cooling system
(With reservoir tank)
Gasoline With heater
Diesel With heater
Without heater CD20
CD20 5.2

4.9
4-5/8

qt

4-3/8
qt

Manual transaxle gearoil
RS5F30A
RS5F31A
RS5F32A
Automatic transaxlefluid
RL4F03A
Power steering fluid
Brake
&
clutch fluid
Multi-purpose grease
2.8
-3.0

2.9 -3.2
3,7 -3.9

7.0
4-7/8
-5-1/4
pt

5-1/8 -5-5/8
ptAPIGL-4*1

6-1/2 -6-7/8
pt

Genuine NISSANATForequiv-

6-1/8
qt alent*2
Type DEXRON™
For Europe:

0013
orDOT4 (USFMVSS
NO. 116)*3
Except forEurope:
DOT3 (USFMVSS NO.116)
NLGI NO.2 (Lithium soapbase)
*1: For further details, see"SAE Viscosity Number". _
*2: For morainformation regardingsuitablefluids,contact aNISSAN dealership forcorrect brandofDEXRON
'P:
liE or
DEXRON:
A
III.
*3: Never mixdifferent typesoffluids (DOT3 and
0014).

MA-14

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

SPD715
•

I

RS5F32A
I

Ensure correct fittingof1st
&
2nd synchronizer hub.
ASSEMBLY

1. Install 1stgear needle bearing, 1stmain gearandbaulk
ring.
2. Press on1st
&
2nd synchronizer hub.

•
SMT089CA
REPAIR
FORCOMPONENT PARTS
Mainshaft andGears (Cont'd)
Bearing

• Make surebearings rollfreely andarefree from noise,
cracks, pittingorwear.

• The mainshaft frontbearing cannotbere-used. Itmust be
replaced onceremoved.

1st main.

gear •
2ndmain
gear
SMT7018
3.Install 2ndsynchronizer cone,outer
&
inner baulk ringand
reverse maingear(coupling sleeve).

SMT6838
ST23860000
Front
.....

rr=DJ
KV31100401-
4.
Install steelball,2ndmain gear, 2nd
&
3rd bushing.

• Apply gearoilto2nd
&
3rd bushing beforeinstalling it.
• Apply multi-purpose greasetosteel ballbefore installing it.
• 2nd
&
3rd bushing hasagroove inwhich steelballfits.
SMT412CA MT-45

4thmain .....
gear ...... REPAIR
FORCOMPONENT PARTS
I
RS5F32A
I

Mainshaft andGears (Cont'd)

5. Install 3rdmain gear, synchronizer cone,outer
&
inner
baulk ring.
6. Press on3rd
&
4th synchronizer hub.

SMT090CA •Ensure correct fittingof3rd &4th synchronizer hub.

7. Install 3rd
&
4th coupling sleeveand4thbaulk ring.

..... 3rdmain
.".. gear
SMT7028

~ 4thm.lo
g.. '

~-

~ 4thbushing

mAr-51""'"
l(~J

SMT422C
8.
Install steelball,4thbushing and4thmain gear.

• Apply multi-purpose greasetosteel ballbefore installing it.
• 4th bushing hasagroove inwhich steelballfits.

ST3n50000
SMT091CA
9.
Press on5th main gear.

Mainshaft rearbearing
Mainshaft adjusting
spacer

c
SMT6938
10.
Select proper mainshaft bearingspacertogive correct
bearing distance.

Bearing distance
"e":

230.15 -230.25 mm(9.0610 -9.0649 in)
Spacers available:
Refer toSOS, MT-65.
MT-46