suspension NISSAN ALMERA TINO 2001 Service Repair Manual

Release:April 2001 01)GENERALINFORMATIONGIMAINTENANCEMAENGINEMECHANICALEMENGINELUBRICATION&
COOLINGSYSTEMSLCENGINECONTROLSYSTEMECACCELERATORCONTROL,
FUEL&EXHAUSTSYSTEMSFECLUTCHCLMANUALTRANSAXLEMTAUTOMATICTRANSAXLEATFRONT&REARAXLEAXFRONT&REARSUSPENSIONSUBRAKESYSTEMBRSTEERINGSYSTEMSTRESTRAINTSYSTEMRSBODY&TRIMBTHEATER&AIRCONDITIONERHASTARTING&CHARGINGSYSTEMSSCELECTRICALSYSTEMELALPHABETICALINDEXIDXALMERATINOMODELV10SERIESQUICKREFERENCEINDEX

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNLAX0001+When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
+After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
+Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
+Always torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLAX0002
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
HT72520000
Ball joint remover
NT146
Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball joint
KV38106800
Differential side oil seal
protector
NT147
Installing drive shaft
KV38106800
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLAX0003
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
FRONT AXLE
Precautions
AX-2

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
=NLAX0004NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNLAX0004S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page—
AX-14
—
AX-5, 23
—
AX-3, 22
—
—
SU-4
SU-4
SU-4
BR-6
ST-5
Possible cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE SHAFTNoise, Vibration× × × ×××× ×
Shake× × × ×××× ×
AXLENoise×× × ×××× ×
Shake×× × ×××× ×
Vibration×× × ×× ×
Shimmy×× ×××× ×
Judder× ×××× ×
Poor quality ride or
handling××× ×××
×: Applicable
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTSNLAX0005Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
+Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
+Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
+Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Refer to SU-4, “FRONT SUSPENSION”.
SFA805B
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGNLAX0006+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly,
replace wheel bearing assembly.
Refer to “Wheel Hub and Knuckle”, “FRONT AXLE”, AX-5.
FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-3

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNLAX0022+When installing each rubber part, final tightening must be
carried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
+Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake
tubes.
+After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment.
+Do not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link.
+Always torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLAX0032
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV40104710
Drift
NT474
Install ABS sensor rotor
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
ST3072000
Drift
NT115
Install ABS sensor rotor
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.
COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNLAX0024
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
REAR AXLE
Precautions
AX-21

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NLAX0025Refer to“Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting”,
“FRONT AXLE”, AX-3.
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR AXLE PARTSNLAX0026Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or dam-
age.
+Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
SRA690A
REAR WHEEL BEARINGNLAX0027+Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
+Check that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly.
+Check tightening torque of wheel bearing lock nut.
: 187 - 254 N·m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb)
+Replace wheel bearing assembly if there is axial end play or
wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to“Wheel Hub”,
“REAR AXLE”, AX-23.
REAR AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
AX-22

NLBR0005
NVH Troubleshooting ChartNLBR0005S01Use the table below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Reference page
BR-24, 28
BR-24, 28
BR-24, 28
—
—
BR-26, 32
—
—
—
BR-26, 32
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in FA, RA section
NVH in FA section
NVH in ST section
SUSPECTED PARTS
(Possible cause)
Pads - damaged
Pads - uneven wear
Shims damaged
Rotor imbalance
Rotor damage
Rotor runout
Rotor deformation
Rotor deflection
Rotor rust
Rotor thickness variation
DRIVE SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
Symptom BRAKENoise X X XXXXXX
Shake XXXXXX
Shimmy, Jud-
derXXXXXXX XXXX
X: Applicable
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
BR-6

Engine control component parts
location ................................ EC-26, 560, 1071
Engine control module (ECM) ........ EC-358, 880
Engine control system diagram and
chart .................................... EC-32, 566, 1076
Engine coolant temperature sensor
(ECTS) .............................. EC-169, 694, 1150
Engine fail-safe system .................. EC-123, 647
Engine oil precautions .................................. GI-7
Engine outer component parts ........... EM-12, 82
Engine removal ........................ EM-49, 130, 218
Engine room - See Engine
compartment .......................................... BT-66
Engine serial number ................................. GI-39
Evaporative emission (EVAP)
system ........................................... EC-39, 573
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve ........... EC-310, 393, 446, 834, 921, 975
Exhaust system ................................... FE-11, 23
Exterior ...................................................... BT-38
F
F/PUMP - Wiring diagram ............. EC-518, 1034
FR02 - Wiring diagram .. EC-187, 207, 216, 415,
712, 732, 741, 945
FR02/H - Wiring diagram ............... EC-223, 422,
748, 952
FUEL - Wiring diagram ... EC-271, 279, 794, 802
Fan switch ................................................. HA-61
Final drive (FF M/T) ...................... MT-47, 63, 77
Finisher, interior - See Trim ....................... BT-28
Finisher, trunk lid ....................................... BT-31
Floor trim ................................................... BT-28
Fluids ........................................................ MA-20
Flywheel (clutch) ....................................... CL-22
Flywheel runout ........................ EM-60, 142, 235
Fog lamp, front, removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Fog lamp, front .......................................... EL-95
Fork rod (M/T) ..................................... MT-26, 64
Freeze frame data .............. EC-61, 71, 585, 596
Front axle .................................................... AX-2
Front bumper ............................................... BT-7
Front combination lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front disc brake ........................................ BR-24
Front door .................................................. BT-13
Front fog lamp removal and
installation ................................................ BT-7
Front fog lamp ........................................... EL-95
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................... EC-221, 421, 746, 951
Front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-184,
192, 198, 204, 214, 414, 709,
717, 723, 729, 739, 944Front seat belt ............................................. RS-5
Front seat .................................................. BT-46
Front suspension ........................................ SU-2
Front washer ............................................ EL-176
Front wiper ............................................... EL-176
Fuel cut control (at no load & high
engine speed) ..................... EC-39, 573, 1081
Fuel gauge ............................................... EL-130
Fuel injection system ............. EC-269, 277, 792,
800, 1079
Fuel injector .................................. EC-494, 1021
Fuel precautions ........................................... GI-8
Fuel pressure check ......................... EC-43, 577
Fuel pressure regulator .................... EC-44, 578
Fuel pressure release ....................... EC-43, 577
Fuel pump relay ............................ EC-516, 1032
Fuel pump ..................................... EC-516, 1032
Fuel system ........................................... FE-5, 15
Fuel tank vacuum relief valve ........... EC-40, 574
Fuse block ............................................... EL-527
Fuse ........................................................... EL-32
Fusible link ................................................. EL-32G
GLOW - Wiring diagram ....................... EC-1267
Garage jack and safety stand .................... GI-43
Gauges .................................................... EL-130
Gear components (M/T) ..................... MT-25, 63
Generator - See Alternator ....................... SC-28
Generic scan tool (GST) ................... EC-93, 617
Glass .......................................................... BT-14
Glow plug .............................................. EC-1267
Glow relay ............................................. EC-1267
Grease ...................................................... MA-20
Ground distribution .............................. EL-33, 48
H
H/LAMP - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-69
HEATER - Wiring diagram ........................ HA-23
HFC134a (R134a) system
precaution ................................................ HA-2
HFC134a (R134a) system service
procedure .............................................. HA-85
HFC134a (R134a) system service
tools ....................................................... HA-10
HFC134a system service equipment
precaution ................................................ HA-6
HORN - Wiring diagram .......................... EL-193
HSEAT - Wiring diagram ......................... EL-234
Harness connector ...................................... EL-5
Harness layout ......................................... EL-452
Hazard warning lamp .............................. EL-101
Headlamp removal and installation ............. BT-7
Headlamp washer .................................... EL-190
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-4

N
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System)
precautions ................................................... GI-3
NATS (Nissan Anti-theft System) ............ EL-334
NATS - Wiring diagram ............................ EL-338
NVH troubleshooting (AX) ........................... AX-3
NVH troubleshooting (BR) .......................... BR-6
NVH troubleshooting (MT) .......................... MT-9
NVH troubleshooting (ST) ........................... ST-5
NVH troubleshooting (SU) ........................ SU-17
NVH troubleshooting CL ............................. CL-4
NVIS (Nissan vehicle immobiliser sys-
tem) precautions ....................................... GI-3
Neutral position switch . EC-402, 490, 931, 1016
O
Oil pan (engine) ......................... EM-20, 91, 170
Oil pressure (engine) ...................... LC-5, 25, 44
Oil pump (engine) ........................... LC-5, 25, 44
Oil pump regulator valve (engine) .. LC-7, 27, 46
Oil seal replacement (engine) .......... EM-31, 105
On board diagnostic system ... EC-59, 583, 1096
Operating cylinder (clutch) ........................ CL-14
P
PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) ....... EC-42,
576, 1082
PGC/V - Wiring diagram . EC-334, 460, 854, 988
PNP/SW - Wiring diagram ..... EC-404, 491, 933,
1017, 1297
POWER - Wiring diagram ................... EL-14, 24
PST/SW - Wiring diagram ............ EC-524, 1040
Park/Neutral position switch .. EC-402, 490, 931,
1016, 1297
Park/neutral position switch (A/T) .............. AT-66
Park/neutral position switch (M/T) ............ MT-16
Parking brake control ................................ BR-40
Parking lamp .............................................. EL-87
Piston assembly ....................... EM-60, 142, 236
Piston pin inspection ................ EM-54, 134, 226
Piston ring inspection ............... EM-54, 135, 226
Piston to bore clearance .......... EM-56, 137, 228
Power antenna ........................................ EL-233
Power door lock ....................................... EL-257
Power door mirror .................................... EL-241
Power steering fluid level ............................ ST-7
Power steering gear .................................. ST-15
Power steering hydraulic pressure .............. ST-9
Power steering oil pressure switch ........ EC-523,
1039
Power steering oil pump ..................... ST-21, 22
Power steering system bleeding ................. ST-8
Power supply routing ................................... EL-9Power transistor ............................ EC-907, 1010
Power window ......................................... EL-245
Precautions (General) .................................. GI-4
Pressure plate - See Clutch cover ............ CL-22
Pressure test (A/T) ..................................... AT-52
Priming pump .............................. EC-1094,1111
Q
Quick-glow system ................................ EC-1267
R
RR02 - Wiring diagram .. EC-230, 240, 249, 258,
427, 755, 764, 773, 781, 957
RR02/H - Wiring diagram .............. EC-265, 434,
788, 964
Radiator fan - See Cooling fan ................. LC-37
Radiator ......................................... LC-17, 37, 58
Radio - See Audio ................................... EL-208
Rear air spoiler .......................................... BT-38
Rear axle (disc brake type) ....................... AX-23
Rear axle ................................................... AX-21
Rear bumper .............................................. BT-10
Rear combination lamp removal and
installation .............................................. BT-38
Rear disc brake .................................. BR-28, 36
Rear door ................................................... BT-13
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
heater .......................... EC-263, 433, 786, 963
Rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) ..... EC-227,
237, 246, 256, 426, 752, 761, 770, 779, 956
Rear seat belt ............................................. RS-7
Rear seat ................................................... BT-49
Rear suspension ....................................... SU-17
Rear window defogger ............................ EL-198
Rear window .............................................. BT-59
Refrigerant connection precaution .............. HA-3
Refrigerant general precaution ................... HA-2
Refrigerant lines ........................................ HA-98
Refrigeration cycle .................................... HA-12
Release bearing (clutch) ..................... CL-17, 20
Removal and installation (A/T) ................ AT-206
Resistor ......................................... EC-908, 1011
Reverse idler shaft (M/T) .................... MT-24, 63
Reverse lamp switch (M/T) - See
Back-up lamp switch (M/T) ................... MT-16
Reverse main gear (M/T) .................... MT-25, 63
Revolution sensor (A/T) ....................... AT-83, 89
Road wheel size ......................................... GI-41
Roof trim .................................................... BT-35
Room lamp - See Interior lamp ............... EL-116
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
IDX-6

NLMA0036
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 to the 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
MA-2

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE=NLMA0043S0202Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference pages Perform on a kilometer basis, but
on an annual basis when driving
less than 20,000 km (12,000 miles)
per year.km x 1,000
(miles x 1,000)
Months20
(12)
1240
(24)
2460
(36)
3680
(48)
48100
(60)
60120
(72)
72
Underhood and under vehicle
Headlamp aimingIIIIIIEL-72
Wheel alignment (if necessary, bal-
ance & rotate wheels)IIIIIISU-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 I BR-16
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid
(for level and leaks)IIIIIIBR-7
CL-5
Brake fluid
R R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for
level and leaks)IIIIII ST-7
Supplemental air bag systems See NOTE (1) RS-16
Ventilation air filter
RRRRRRHA-103
Manual transaxle gear oil (check for
leakage. Use genuine NISSAN XZ
gear oil or exact equivalent)IIIIIIMT-10
MT-11
Steering gear & linkage, axle &
suspension parts, drive shafts,
exhaust system
IIIST-7
SU-5
SU-18
FE-13
FE-15
FE-23
NISSAN Mobility System See NOTE (2)IIIII—
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 Diesel Engines (Annual Mileage < 30,000 km/year) (Cont’d)
MA-12