NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001 Service Repair Manual

Driving conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models InspectEvery 15,000 km (9,000 miles) or
12 months
Diesel models InspectEvery 20,000 km (12,000 miles) or
12 months
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-14

MaintenanceSchedul efo rPetro lEngines
MAINTENANC EOPER ATION MAINTENANCEINTE RVAL
Maintenanc eSchedul eforPetro lEngine s(Annua lMileag e> 30,00 0km/year)

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0402Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)15
(9)30
(18)45
(27)60
(36)75
(45)90
(54)105
(63)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIISU-15/
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other brake
components
IIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch
(for free play, stroke & operation)IIIIBR-11/
BR-40/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for
level and leaks)IIIIBR-7/
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIMT-10
MT-11
CVT fluid [for level and leaks or
replace. Use genuine NISSAN CVT
fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent]
I [R] I [R] AT-10
Steering gear and linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIST-7/
SU-5/SU-
18/
FE-13/
FE-15/
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIIIII—
Body corrosion See NOTE (3) BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Petrol Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-16

Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines
(Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S05YD22DDTI ENGINENLMA0043S0501Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)20
(12)40
(24)60
(36)80
(48)100
(60)120
(72)
Engine compartment and under vehicle
Engine oil (Use recommended
oil)
RRRRRRLC-47
Engine oil filter (Use Eco filter or
equivalent)
See NOTE (1)RRRRRRLC-48
Drive beltsIIIIIIEM-166
Cooling systemIIIIIILC-53
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Use
genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze
Coolant (L2N) or equivalent)See NOTE (2) I I LC-59
Air cleaner filter
R R EM-169
Intake & exhaust valve clearance See NOTE (3) EM-214
Fuel lines I I FE-15
Injection nozzles See NOTE (4) EC-1085
Fuel filter
R R FE-15
NOTE:
(1) Oil filter element assembly and O-ring seal are replacement parts.
(2) First replace at 100,000 km (60,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles). After first replacement, perform“I”(check-
ing the mixture ratio and correcting the mixture ratio if necessary) at the middle of replacement interval.
(3) If valve noise increases, check valve clearance.
(4) If engine power decreases, black exhaust smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check injection nozzles and if
necessary, replace injection nozzle assembly.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year)
MA-17

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0502Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Refer-
ence
pages Perform on a kilometer basis
only.km x 1,000
(miles x
1,000)10
(6)20
(12)30
(18)40
(24)50
(30)60
(36)70
(42)80
(48)90
(54)100
(60)11 0
(66)120
(72)
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aiming I I I EL-72
Wheel alignment (if
necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIISU-15
SU-27
Brake pads, rotors & other
brake components
IIIIIIBR-24
BR-28
Foot brake, parking brake &
clutch (for free play, stroke &
operation)IIIIIIBR-11
BR-40
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses,
connections, check valveI I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and
fluid (for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIST-7
Supplemental air bag systemsSee NOTE
(1)RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil
(check for leakage. Use genu-
ine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent)IIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle
& suspension parts, drive
shafts, exhaust system
IIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility SystemSee NOTE
(2)IIIIIII—
Body corrosionSee NOTE
(3)BT-6
NOTE:
(1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Check expiration date of the tyre sealant bottle. Replace if necessary.
(3) Inspect once per year.

Maintenance items with“
”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance Under Severe Driving Con-
ditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Schedule for Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage > 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-18

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
(Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
=NLMA0043S06The 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)
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....CVT fluid
Petrol models Replace Every 22,500 km (13,500 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)
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000 km/year)
MA-19

NLMA0006
Fluids and LubricantsNLMA0006S01
Recommended fluids and lubricants
Engine oilQG and SR engine+Except for Europe
API SF, SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
+For Europe
API SG, SH or SJ*1
ILSAC grade GF-I or GF-II*1
ACEA A1-98, A3-98
YD engine+Except for Europe
API CD, CE, CF or CF-4*1, *2
+For Europe
API CF-4*1, *2
ACEA B1-98, B3-98
Cooling system+Except for Europe
Nissan genuine engine coolant, or equivalent in its quality*3
+For Europe
Genuine Nissan Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent*3
Manual transaxle gear oil+Except for Europe
API GL-4
Viscosity SAE 75W-90
+For Europe
Genuine Nissan XZ gear oil or exact equivalent
H·CVT fluid Genuine Nissan CVT fluid (NS-1) or exact equivalent.
Power steering fluid Type Dexron
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch fluid+Except for Europe
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116)
+For Europe
DOT 3 or DOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)*4
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 (L2N)] or equivalent in its quality, in order
to avoid possible aluminium 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: Never mix different types of fluids (DOT 3 and DOT 4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Fluids and Lubricants
MA-20

NTI044
SAE Viscosity Number=NLMA0006S02GASOLINE ENGINENLMA0006S0204+For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable for ambient
temperature above 20°C (4°F).
+5W-30 will positively improve fuel economy.
+For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
NTI045
DIESEL ENGINENLMA0006S0205+For cold areas: 10W-30 is preferable. On turbocharger models,
5W-20 is not recommended, and 5W-30 should be used only
below 0°C (32°F).
+For hot and warm areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
SAE Viscosity Number
MA-21

SMA089D
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio=NLMA0006S03The engine cooling system is filled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round and extended life engine coolant. The high quality
engine coolant contains the specific solutions effective for the anti-
corrosion and the anti-freeze function. Therefore, additional cool-
ing system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
+For Europe
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze Coolant (L2N) or equivalent.
Because L2N is premixed type coolant.
+Except for Europe
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only a
Nissan Genuine Engine Coolant or equivalent in its qual-
ity with the proper mixture ratio. See the examples shown
left.
The use of other types of engine coolant may damage your
cooling system.
+When checking the engine coolant mixture ratio by the coolant
hydrometer, use the chart below to correct your hydrometer
reading (specific gravity) according to coolant temperature.
Mixed coolant specific gravity
Unit: specific gravity
Engine coolant mixture
ratioCoolant temperature°C(°F)
15 (59) 25 (77) 35 (95) 45 (113)
30% 1.046 - 1.050 1.042 - 1.046 1.038 - 1.042 1.033 - 1.038
50% 1.076 - 1.080 1.070 - 1.076 1.065 - 1.071 1.059 - 1.065
WARNING:
Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious
burns could be caused by high pressure fluid escaping from
the radiator. Wait until the engine and radiator cool down.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio
MA-22

MANUAL TRANSAXLE
SECTION
MT
CONTENTS
RS5F70A
PREPARATION...............................................................3
Special Service Tools ..................................................3
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................5
RS5F50A
PREPARATION...............................................................6
Special Service Tools ..................................................6
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................8
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................9
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................9
MANUAL TRANSAXLE...............................................9
RS5F70A
M/T OIL..........................................................................10
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................10
Checking ....................................................................10
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL.......................................10
RS5F50A
M/T OIL.......................................................................... 11
Changing M/T Oil....................................................... 11
Checking .................................................................... 11
OIL LEAK AND OIL LEVEL....................................... 11
DESCRIPTION...............................................................12
Cross-sectional View - RS5F70A ..............................12
Cross-sectional View - RS5F50A ..............................13
DOUBLE-CONE SYNCHRONIZER............................14
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE................................................15
Replacing Oil Seal .....................................................15
DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL........................................15
STRIKING ROD OIL SEAL.......................................15Position Switch Check ...............................................16
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH........................................16
PNP SWITCH..........................................................16
BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH AND PNP SWITCH...........17
RS5F70A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................18
Removal .....................................................................18
Installation ..................................................................19
MODEL QG18DE ENGINE.......................................19
RS5F50A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................20
Removal .....................................................................20
Installation ..................................................................22
MODEL YD ENGINE................................................22
TRANSAXLE GEAR CONTROL...................................23
Components...............................................................23
RS5F70A
OVERHAUL...................................................................24
Case Components .....................................................24
Gear Components .....................................................25
Shift Control Components .........................................26
Final Drive Components ............................................27
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................28
Transaxle Case ..........................................................28
Clutch Housing ..........................................................30
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS...........................34
Input Shaft and Gears ...............................................34
DISASSEMBLY........................................................34
INSPECTION...........................................................35
ASSEMBLY.............................................................36
Mainshaft and Gears .................................................39
DISASSEMBLY........................................................39
INSPECTION...........................................................40