brake fluid NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic User Guide

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NJMA0043S06The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
A — Driving under dusty conditions
B — Driving repeatedly short distances
C — Towing a trailer or caravan
D — Extensive idling
E — Driving in extremely adverse weather conditions or in areas where ambient temperatures are either
extremely low or extremely high
F — Driving in high humidity areas or in mountainous areas
G — Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials
H — Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in the desert
I — Driving with frequent use of braking or in mountainous areas
J — Frequent off road use or driving in water
K — Sustained high speed driving
L — For models without Euro-OBD system
Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
A...........Air cleaner filter
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...E.......Fuel filter
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 1 (Front)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
...........LHeated Oxygen Sensor 2 (Rear)
Petrol models Inspect Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A...........Ventilation air filter
Petrol models Replace Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
.....F......Brake fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
..C....H....Automatic transaxle fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 60,000 km (36,000 miles)
A.C...GHI...Brake pads, rotors & other brake system components
Petrol models Inspect Every 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 10,000 km (6,000 miles)
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-17

NJMA0006
Fluids and LubricantsNJMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG engineExcept for Europe
API SE, SF, SG, SH, SJ or SL*1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or GF-III*1
For Europe
API SG, SH, SJ or SL*1
ILSAC grade GF-I, GF-II or GF-III*1
ACEA 96-A2
YD engineExcept for Europe
API CD, CE, CF or CF-4*1, *2
JASO DH1
For Europe
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA 98-B1
Cooling systemExcept for Europe
Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality*3
For Europe
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L250) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oilExcept for Europe
API GL-4
Viscosity SAE 75W-90
For Europe
Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.
Automatic transaxle fluid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*4
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluidExcept for Europe
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
For Europe
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*5
Multi-purpose grease NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
*1: For further details, see “SAE Viscosity Number”.
*2: Never use API CG-4.
*3: Use Nissan genuine engine coolant [For Europe, use Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L250)] or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminum corrosion within the engine cooling system caused by the use of non-genuine engine coolant.
Note that any repairs for the incidents within the engine cooling system while using non-genuine engine coolant may not be
covered by the warranty even if such incidents occurred during the warranty period.
*4: Contact a Nissan dealership for more information regarding suitable fluids, including recommended brand(s) of Dexron
TMIII/MerconTM
Automatic Transmission Fluid.
*5: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-19

crankshaft position sensor (TDC sensor) from the assem-
bly.
Always pay extra attention not to damage edge of crank-
shaft position sensor (TDC sensor) or ring gear teeth.
REMOVALNJEM0069S011. Remove engine undercover, and hood for hoisting.
2. Drain coolant from both cylinder block and radiator. Refer to
LC-43, “Changing Engine Coolant”.
3. Remove the following parts:
Battery
RH and LH front wheels
RH and LH splash covers (combined with undercover)
Auxiliary belts
Alternator
Alternator brackets
Radiator and cooling fan
Engine cover
Air ducts and air cleaner case
LH side of engine room:
4. Disconnect all harnesses and grounds that are connected to
components on vehicle.
5. Disconnect vacuum hose on vacuum pump side.
6. Disconnect fuel feed and fuel return hoses on engine side.
Immediately put blind plugs into the openings to prevent
fuel from flowing out.
7. Disconnect heater hose. Plug opening of hose to prevent cool-
ant from flowing out.
RH side of engine room:
8. Remove air conditioner compressor from brackets and move
it toward vehicle side. Secure compressor on vehicle side with
rope.
Vehicle underside:
9. Remove exhaust front tube.
10. Disconnect two hoses from power steering pump and plug to
stop fluid.
11. Remove M/T control rod and support rod.
12. Remove ABS wheel sensor, and temporarily hang brake cali-
per with rope on vehicle side.
13. Remove RH and LH drive shafts.
YEM024
14. Install engine slingers to cylinder head.
: 30 - 37 N·m (3.0 - 3.8 kg-m, 22 - 27 ft-lb)
Use engine slingers and securing bolts of the specified
service parts.
15. Lift up vehicle to appropriate level where work can be per-
formed efficiently. Using two transmission jacks, securely sup-
port engine oil pan and bottom surface of transaxle.
ENGINE ASSEMBLYYD
Removal and Installation (Cont’d)
EM-64

SBR820BA
PrecautionsNJCL0001Recommended fluid is brake fluid “DOT 3” or “DOT 4”
(Europe). Refer to MA-19, “Fluid and Lubricants”.
Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
When removing and installing clutch piping, use Tool.
Use new brake fluid to clean or wash all parts of master
cylinder and operating cylinder.
Never use mineral oils such as gasoline or kerosene. It will
ruin the rubber parts of the hydraulic system.
WARNING:
After cleaning clutch disc, wipe it with a dust collector. Do not
use compressed air.
PRECAUTIONS
Precautions
CL-2

CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENTNJCL0006S04Pedal StrokeNJCL0006S04011. Loosen the pedal stopper bolt completely (so there is no con-
tact between pedal and stopper bolt).
2. Adjust pedal stroke to the specified value with the master cyl-
inder push rod.
3. Adjust the pedal stopper bolt until it is just in contact with the
pedal, then tighten the lock nut.
4. Once stroke is set to specification, adjust clutch pedal free
play.
Pedal stroke “S”.
Refer to “SDS”, CL-24.
Pedal Free PlayNJCL0006S04021. Adjust pedal free play to the specified value with the master
cylinder push rod.
2. Tighten lock nut of the master cylinder push rod.
Push on the clutch pedal until resistance is felt, and check the
distance the pedal moves.
Pedal free play “A”.
Refer to “SDS”, CL-24.
SCL838
SCL839
AIR BLEEDING PROCEDURENJCL0006S021. Bleed air from clutch operating cylinder according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
Carefully monitor fluid level at master cylinder during
bleeding operation.
a. Top up reservoir with recommended brake fluid.
b. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
c. Slowly depress the clutch pedal to its full stroke and release it
completely. Repeat this operation several times at 2 to 3 sec-
onds intervals.
d. Open the air bleeder with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
e. Close the air bleeder.
f. Release the clutch pedal and wait at least 5 seconds.
g. Repeat steps c through f mentioned above, then air bubbles
will no longer appear at the damper in the brake fluid.
Air bleeder valve tightening torque:
: 5.9 - 9.8 N·m (0.6 - 1.0 kg-m, 52 - 86 in-lb)
CLUTCH SYSTEM
Inspection and Adjustment (Cont’d)
CL-10

RemovalNJCL00081. Drain brake fluid.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may
cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted
areas, wash it away with water immediately.
2. Remove clutch tube using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove snap pin between clutch pedal and push rod, and
remove clevis pin.
4. Unscrew master cylinder assembly mounting nuts and remove
master cylinder assembly from vehicle.
InstallationNJCL00091. Connect clutch tube to master cylinder assembly, and hand-
tighten flare nut.
2. Install master cylinder assembly to vehicle, and tighten mount-
ing nuts to the specified torque.
: 11 - 14 N·m (1.1 - 1.5 kg-m, 8 - 10 ft-lb)
3. Tighten clutch tube flare nut using a flare nut torque wrench.
: 15 - 18 N·m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
4. After installing clevis pin, install snap pin to connect clutch
pedal to push rod.
5. After finishing the operation, bleed air from clutch piping con-
nector and operating cylinder. (Refer to “Air Bleeding
Procedure”, CL-10.)
SCL725
DisassemblyNJCL00101. Loosen push rod lock nut A to remove clevis and lock nut A.
2. Remove dust cover.
3. Remove stopper ring and stopper, and remove push rod from
cylinder body. During removal, keep push rod depressed, to
prevent piston inside master cylinder from popping out.
4. Remove piston assembly from cylinder body.
InspectionNJCL0011Check the following items, and replace if necessary.
Rubbing surface of cylinder and piston, for uneven wear, rust
or damage
Piston with piston cup, for wear or damage
Return spring, for wear or damage
Dust cover, for cracks, deformation or damage
Reservoir, for deformation or damage
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
Removal
CL-12

ComponentsNJCL0019
YCL003
RemovalNJCL00201. Drain brake fluid.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may
cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted
areas, wash it away with water immediately.
2. Remove union bolt and clutch hose from operating cylinder.
3. Remove operating cylinder mounting bolts, and remove cylin-
der from vehicle.
DisassemblyNJCL0021Remove dust cover, and remove piston assembly from cylinder
body.
InspectionNJCL0022Inspect for following, and replace parts if necessary.
Damage, foreign material, wear, rust, and pinholes on the cyl-
inder inner surface, piston, and sliding part of piston cup
Weak spring
Crack and deformation of dust cover
OPERATING CYLINDER
Components
CL-14

SCL729
RemovalNJCL00421. Remove fuel filter mounting bracket.
2. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
3. Drain brake fluid.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may
cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted
areas, wash it away with water immediately.
4. Remove flare nut using a flare nut wrench.
5. Remove clutch hose and clutch tube.
SCL730
InstallationNJCL00431. When installing clutch hose to bracket, face lock plate in the
correct direction as shown to secure clutch hose.
CAUTION:
Install clutch hose without twisting or bending it.
2. Tighten flare nut to the specified torque, using a flare nut
wrench.
: 15 - 18 N·m (1.5 - 1.8 kg-m, 11 - 13 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage flare nut and clutch tube.
3. Install clutch hose to operating cylinder, and tighten mounting
bolts to the specified torque.
: 17 - 19 N·m (1.7 - 2.0 kg-m, 13 - 14 ft-lb)
4. After finishing the operation, bleed air from the clutch piping.
Refer to “Air Bleeding Procedure”, CL-10.
PIPING
Removal
CL-16

AT-2
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................137
Component Inspection ..........................................138
DTC P0732 A/T 2ND GEAR FUNCTION ................139
Description ............................................................139
Wiring Diagram — AT — 2ND ..............................142
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................143
Component Inspection ..........................................144
DTC P0733 A/T 3RD GEAR FUNCTION ................145
Description ............................................................145
Wiring Diagram — AT — 3RD ..............................148
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................149
Component Inspection ..........................................150
DTC P0734 A/T 4TH GEAR FUNCTION ................151
Description ............................................................151
Wiring Diagram — AT — 4TH ...............................154
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................155
Component Inspection ..........................................158
DTC P0740 TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH
SOLENOID VALVE .................................................159
Description ............................................................159
Wiring Diagram — AT — TCV ..............................161
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................162
Component Inspection ..........................................163
DTC P0745 LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE .164
Description ............................................................164
Wiring Diagram — AT — LPSV ............................166
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................167
Component Inspection ..........................................169
DTC P0750 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A ...............171
Description ............................................................171
Wiring Diagram — AT — SSV/A ...........................173
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................174
Component Inspection ..........................................175
DTC P0755 SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B ...............176
Description ............................................................176
Wiring Diagram — AT — SSV/B ...........................178
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................179
Component Inspection ..........................................179
DTC P1705 ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION
(APP) SENSOR .......................................................181
Description ............................................................181
Wiring Diagram — AT — TPS ..............................184
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................185
DTC P1760 OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE .....................................................................187
Description ............................................................187
Wiring Diagram — AT — OVRCSV ......................189
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................190
Component Inspection ..........................................191
DTC U1000 CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ............192
Description ............................................................192
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................192
DTC Confirmation Procedure ...............................192
Wiring Diagram — AT ...........................................193
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................194
DTC BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP
SENSOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE) .195
Description ............................................................195
Wiring Diagram — AT — BA/FTS .........................197Diagnostic Procedure ............................................198
Component Inspection ..........................................200
DTC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR ...................201
Description ............................................................201
Wiring Diagram — AT — VSSMTR .......................203
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................204
DTC CONTROL UNIT (RAM), CONTROL UNIT
(ROM) ......................................................................205
Description ............................................................205
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................206
DTC CONTROL UNIT (EEP ROM) .........................207
Description ............................................................207
Diagnostic Procedure ............................................208
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS ...........209
Wiring Diagram — AT — NONDTC ......................209
1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On ..211
2. Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” and “N” Position .212
3. In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Back-
ward When Pushed ...............................................213
4. In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves ..........................214
5. Large Shock. “N” → “R” Position ......................215
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position .216
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D”, “2” Or
“1” Position ............................................................219
8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 .................221
9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kick-
down: D
4→ D2 .....................................................223
10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 ..........................225
11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 ...........................227
12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up .......................230
13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ............231
14. Lock-up Is Not Released .................................232
15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light
Braking D
4→ D3 ) .................................................233
16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D
1 .....................234
17. A/T Does Not Shift: D
4→ D3 , W h e n O v e r d r i v e
Control Switch “ON” → “OFF” ...............................235
18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ 22 , When Selector
Lever “D” → “2” Position .......................................235
19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2→ 11 , When Selector
Lever “2” → “1” Position ........................................236
20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake .237
21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP &
Overdrive Control Switches, and Throttle Position
Sensor Circuit Checks) .........................................237
EXC.F/EURO-OBD
ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DESCRIP-
TION ........................................................................244
CONSULT-II ..........................................................244
Diagnostic Procedure Without CONSULT-II .........250
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — INTRODUCTION .........255
Introduction ...........................................................255
Work Flow .............................................................259
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — BASIC INSPECTION ...261
A/T Fluid Check ....................................................261
Stall Test ................................................................262

AT-3
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
AT Line Pressure Test ............................................... 265
Road Test ............................................................. 266
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS — GENERAL DESCRIP-
TION ........................................................................ 283
Symptom Chart .................................................... 283
TCM Terminals and Reference Value ................... 302
CAN COMMUNICATION ........................................ 305
System Description .............................................. 305
CAN Communication Unit .................................... 305
TROUBLE DIAGNOSES FOR SYMPTOMS .......... 307
Wiring Diagram — AT — NONDTC ...................... 307
1. O/D OFF Indicator Lamp Does Not Come On . 309
2. Engine Cannot Be Started In “P” and “N” Position . 309
3. In “P” Position, Vehicle Moves Forward Or Back-
ward When Pushed .............................................. 310
4. In “N” Position, Vehicle Moves .......................... 311
5. Large Shock. “N” → “R” Position ...................... 312
6. Vehicle Does Not Creep Backward In “R” Position . 313
7. Vehicle Does Not Creep Forward In “D”, “2” Or
“1” Position ........................................................... 316
8. Vehicle Cannot Be Started From D
1 ................. 317
9. A/T Does Not Shift: D
1→ D2 Or Does Not Kick
down: D
4→ D2 ..................................................... 320
10. A/T Does Not Shift: D
2→ D3 ......................... 322
11. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ D4 .......................... 324
12. A/T Does Not Perform Lock-up ...................... 326
13. A/T Does Not Hold Lock-up Condition ........... 326
14. Lock-up Is Not Released ................................ 328
15. Engine Speed Does Not Return To Idle (Light
Braking D
4→ D3 ) ................................................ 328
16. Vehicle Does Not Start From D
1 ..................... 330
17. A/T Does Not Shift: D
4→ D3 , When Overdrive
Control Switch “ON” → “OFF” .............................. 330
18. A/T Does Not Shift: D
3→ 22 , When Selector
Lever “D” → “2” Position ...................................... 331
19. A/T Does Not Shift: 2
2→ 11 , When Selector
Lever “2” → “1” Position ....................................... 332
20. Vehicle Does Not Decelerate By Engine Brake . 333
21. TCM Self-diagnosis Does Not Activate (PNP &
Overdrive Control Switches, and Throttle Position
Sensor Circuit Checks) ........................................ 333
ALL
MAIN POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT . 340
Wiring Diagram — AT — MAIN ............................ 340
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 341
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR - A/T (REVOLUTION
SENSOR) ................................................................ 343
Description ........................................................... 343
Wiring Diagram — AT — VSSAT ......................... 345
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 346
DTC VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR MTR .................. 348
Description ........................................................... 348
Wiring Diagram — AT — VSSMTR ...................... 350
Diagnostic Procedure ........................................... 351
ACCELE RATOR PEDAL POSITION (APP) SEN-
SOR ........................................................................ 352
Description ........................................................... 352Wiring Diagram — AT — TPS ..............................354
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................355
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE A ..................................357
Description ............................................................357
Wiring Diagram — AT — SSV/A ...........................359
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................360
Component Inspection ..........................................360
SHIFT SOLENOID VALVE B ..................................362
Description ............................................................362
Wiring Diagram — AT — SSV/B ...........................364
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................365
Component Inspection ..........................................365
OVERRUN CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE ...............367
Description ............................................................367
Wiring Diagram — AT — OVRCSV ......................369
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................370
Component Inspection ..........................................371
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID
VALVE .....................................................................372
Description ............................................................372
Wiring Diagram — AT — TCV ..............................374
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................375
Component Inspection ..........................................375
BATT/FLUID TEMP SEN (A/T FLUID TEMP SEN-
SOR CIRCUIT AND TCM POWER SOURCE) .......377
Description ............................................................377
Wiring Diagram — AT — BA/FTS .........................379
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................380
Component Inspection ..........................................382
ENGINE SPEED SIGNAL .......................................383
Description ............................................................383
Wiring Diagram — AT — ENGSS .........................385
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................386
LINE PRESSURE SOLENOID VALVE ...................388
Description ............................................................388
Wiring Diagram — AT — LPSV ............................390
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................391
Component Inspection ..........................................393
CAN COMMUNICATION LINE ...............................395
Description ............................................................395
On Board Diagnosis Logic ....................................395
Self-Diagnosis Code Confirmation Procedure ......395
Wiring Diagram — AT — CAN ..............................396
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................397
A/T SHIFT LOCK SYSTEM ....................................398
Description ............................................................398
Shift Lock System Electrical Parts Location .........398
Wiring Diagram — SHIFT — ................................399
Diagnostic Procedure ...........................................400
KEY INTERLOCK CABLE ......................................404
Components .........................................................404
Removal ...............................................................404
Installation ............................................................405
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ..........................................406
Control Valve Assembly and Accumulators ..........406
Control Cable Adjustment .....................................408
Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Adjustment ..408
Differential Side Oil Seal Replacement ................409
Revolution Sensor Replacement ..........................409