Front & rear axle NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

Edition: August 2003
Release: October 2003 (01)
Publication No.: SM3E00-1N16E1E
Reference No.: 7711347018
GENERAL INFORMATIONGI
MAINTENANCEMA
ENGINE MECHANICAL – QGEM-QG
ENGINE MECHANICAL – YDEM-YD
ENGINE LUBRICATION &
COOLING SYSTEMSLC
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – QGEC - QG
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – YDEC - YD
ACCELERATOR CONTROL,
FUEL & EXHAUST SYSTEMSFE
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MANUAL TRANSAXLEMT
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAT
FRONT & REAR AXLEAX
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSIONSU
BRAKE SYSTEMBR
STEERING SYSTEMST
RESTRAINT SYSTEMRS
BODY & TRIMBT
HEATER & MANUAL AIR CONDITIONERHA
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONERATC
STARTING & CHARGING SYSTEMSSC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMEL
ALPHABETICAL INDEXIDX
ALMERA
MODEL N16 SERIES
NISSAN EUROPE S.A.S.
© 2003 NISSAN EUROPE S.A.S.
Produced in The Netherlands
Not to be reproduced in whole or in part
without the prior written permission of
Nissan Europe S.A.S., Paris, France.
QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL
WITH REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT
WHEELS ON GROUND)
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CONTENTS(Cont’d)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONSare contained at the end of each section for quick reference of
data.
The followingSYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONSare used:
SYMBOL ABBREVIATION SYMBOL ABBREVIATION
Tightening torque
2WD2-Wheel Drive
Should be lubricated with grease. Unless oth-
erwise indicated, use recommended multi-pur-
pose grease.A/CAir Conditioner
Should be lubricated with oil. P/S Power Steering
Sealing point SST Special Service Tools
Checking point SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
Always replace after every disassembly. ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Apply petroleum jelly.
D1Drive range 1st gear
Apply ATF. D2Drive range 2nd gear
★Select with proper thickness. D
3Drive range 3rd gear
✩Adjustment is required. D
4Drive range 4th gear
SDS Service Data and Specifications OD Overdrive
LH, RH Left-Hand, Right-Hand 2
22nd range 2nd gear
FR, RR Front, Rear 2
12nd range 1st gear
M/T Manual Transaxle/Transmission 1
21st range 2nd gear
A/T Automatic Transaxle/Transmission 1
11st range 1st gear
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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Tow Truck TowingNJGI0009S05CAUTION:
All applicable local laws regarding the towing operation
must be obeyed.
It is necessary to use proper towing equipment to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle during towing operation.
Towing is in accordance with Towing Procedure Manual at
dealer.
Always attach safety chains before towing.
When towing, make sure that the transmission, steering
system and power train are in good order. If any unit is
damaged, dollies must be used.
NISSAN recommends that the vehicle be towed with the driving
(front) wheels off the ground as illustrated.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
FOUR WHEELS ON GROUND
NJGI0009S0502Observe the following restricted towing speeds and distances.
Speed:
Below 50 km/h (30 MPH)
Distance:
Less than 65 km (40 miles)
CAUTION:
Never tow an automatic transaxle model from the rear (i.e.,
backward) with four wheels on the ground as this may cause
serious and expensive damage to the transaxle.
TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE MODEL WITH
REAR WHEELS RAISED (WITH FRONT WHEELS ON
GROUND)
NJGI0009S0503Never tow an automatic transaxle model with rear wheels raised
(with front wheels on ground) as this may cause serious and
expensive damage to the transaxle. If it is necessary to tow it with
rear wheels raised, always use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
LIFTING POINTS AND TOW TRUCK TOWING
Tow Truck Towing
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Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard tothe conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for specifications.
UNDER HOOD — engine off
Radiator coolant level and coolant hose connections for leaks
Battery fluid level, specific gravity and conditions of battery terminals
Drive belts tension
Fuel filter for water or dusts (Diesel only), and fuel lines and connections for leaks
Engine oil level and oil leaks
Clutch and brake reservoir fluid level and fluid lines for leaks
Windshield and rear window washer and headlamp cleaner reservoir fluid level
Power steering reservoir fluid level and hose connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
Remove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
Operation of all instruments, gauges, lights and accessories
Operation of horn(s), wiper and washer
Steering lock for operation
Check air conditioner for gas leaks
Front and rear seats, and seat belts for operation
All moldings, trims and fittings for fit and alignment
All windows for operation and alignment
Hood, trunk lid, door panels for fit and alignment
Latches, keys and locks for operation
Weatherstrips for adhesion and fit
Headlamp aiming
Tighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
Tire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
Check front wheels for toe-in
Install clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If applicable)
Install deodorizing filter to air conditioner (If applicable)
Remove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
Manual transmission/transaxle, transfer and differential gear oil level
Brake and fuel lines and oil/fluid reservoirs for leaks
Tighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive shafts
Tighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
Clutch operation
Parking brake operation
Service brake operation
Automatic transmission/transaxle shift timing and kickdown
Steering control and returnability
Engine performance
Squeaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
Adjust idle speed
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
Engine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel only)
FINAL INSPECTION
Install necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud flaps)
Inspect for interior and exterior metal and paint damage
Check for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock), and literature
Wash, clean interior and exterior
: Not applicable to this model
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
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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)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (FOR EUROPE)
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
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OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
OIL PAN AND OIL STRAINER
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Removal and InstallationEBS00LQ6
REMOVAL
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never drain the engine oil when the engine is hot.
1. Remove undercover.
2. Drain engine oil. Refer to LC-8, "Changing Engine Oil".
3. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to FE-10, "Removal and Installation".
4. Using a transmission jack, be sure to support the bottom of tran-
saxle oil pan, and remove center member.
5. Remove gusset and engine rear plate (lower) [A/T vehicle].
6. Loosen and remove mounting nuts and bolts in reverse order
shown in figure.
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1. Oil strainer 2. Washer 3. Drain plug
4. Oil pan
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OIL SEAL
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Removal and Installation of Front Oil SealEBS00LQF
REMOVAL
1. Remove the following parts:
●Undercover (with splash cover)
●Drive belt; Refer to EM-11, "DRIVE BELTS" .
●Crankshaft pulley; Refer to EM-47, "TIMING CHAIN" .
2. Using flat-head screwdriver, remove front oil seal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front timing chain cover and crankshaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply engine oil on new front oil seal.
2. Using a suitable drift, press fit until the height of front oil seal is
level with the mounting surface.
●Suitable drift : outer diameter 50 mm (1.97 in), inner diameter
44 mm (1.73 in).
CAUTION:
●Be careful not to damage front cover and crankshaft.
●Press oil seal straight so that it is not curling up or
inclined.
3. Perform steps in the reverse order of removal for the following
operations.
Removal and Installation of Rear Oil SealEBS00LQG
REMOVAL
1. Remove transaxle assembly. Refer to MT-23, "Removal" (RS5F30A), MT-23, "Removal" (RS5F70A) and
AT-411, "Removal" (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE).
2. Remove drive plate. Refer to EM-70, "
CYLINDER BLOCK" .
3. Using flat-head screwdriver, remove front oil seal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage mounting surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Using a suitable drift, press rear oil seal to rear oil seal retainer.
●Suitable drift : outer diameter 102 mm (4.02 in), inner diame-
ter 90 mm (3.54 in).
CAUTION:
●Do not touch grease applied on oil seal lip
●Be careful not to damage rear oil seal retainer and crank-
shaft.
●Press in straight to avoid causing any burrs or tilting of
oil seal.
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
●Position vehicle on a flat and solid surface.
●Place chocks at front and back of rear wheels.
●Do not remove engine until exhaust system has completely cooled off, otherwise, you may burn
yourself and/or fire may break out in fuel line.
●Before disconnecting fuel hose, release pressure.
Refer to EC-34 (WITH EURO-OBD), EC-428 (WITHOUT EURO-OBD).
●Be sure to lift engine and transaxle in a safe manner.
●For engines not equipped with engine slingers, attach proper slingers and bolts described in
PARTS CATALOG.
CAUTION:
●When lifting engine, be sure to clear surrounding parts. Use special care near accelerator wire
casing, brake lines and brake master cylinder.
●When lifting the engine, always use engine slingers in a safe manner.
●When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage grease seal of transaxle.
●Before separating engine and transaxle, remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the cylin-
der block assembly.
●Always be extra careful not to damage edge of crankshaft position sensor (POS), or signal plate
teeth.
Engine cannot be removed separately from transaxle. Remove engine with transaxle as an assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Drain coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to LC-17, "Chacking Engine Coolant".
2. Remove coolant reservoir tank and bracket.
3. Drain engine oil.
4. Remove battery and battery tray.
5. Remove air cleaner and air duct.
6. Remove drive belts.
7. Remove alternator and air conditioner compressor from engine.
8. Remove power steering oil pump from engine and position aside.
Power steering oil pump does not need to be disconnected from power steering tubes.
9. Remove the following parts:
●RH and LH front tires
●Splash covers
●RH and LH brake caliper assemblies
Refer to BR-28,"Removal".
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper assembly. Never depress brake pedal.
●RH & LH drive shaft. Refer to AX-11, "Removal".
When removing drive shaft, be careful not to damage
transaxle side grease seal.
●Disconnect control rod and support rod from transaxle. (M/T
models.)
Refer to MT-26, "Removal".
●Disconnect control cable from transaxle. (A/T models.)
Refer to AT-411, "Removal".
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CAUTION:
Apply new engine oil to parts marked in illustration before installation.
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove engine and transaxle assembly from vehicle, and separate transaxle from engine. Refer to EM-
67, "ENGINE ASSEMBLY" .
2. Mount engine on an engine stand with the following procedure.
a. Remove exhaust manifold and catalytic converter. Refer to EM-19, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND CATA-
LYTIC CONVERTER" .
b. Remove engine front mounting bracket, alternator and air compressor bracket.
c. Install engine sub-attachment to left side of cylinder block.
d. Lift engine, and mount it onto the engine stand.
1. Rear oil seal 2. Rear oil seal retainer 3. Crankshaft position sensor (POS)
4. O-ring 5. Knock sensor 6. Oil level gauge guide
7. Cylinder block 8. Thrust bearing 9. Main bearing
10. Crankshaft 11. Key 12. Top ring
13. 2nd ring 14. Oil ring 15. Main bearing
16. Piston 17. Snap ring 18. Piston pin
19. Connecting rod 20. Connecting rod bearing 21. Connecting rod cap
22. Connecting rod nut 23. Main bearing cap bolt 24. Baffle plate
25. Main bearing cap 26. Signal plate 27. Rear plate
28. Coolant drain plug 29. Flywheel (M/T models) 30. Drive plate (A/T models)
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