NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.G Maintenance Owner's Manual

Checking Exhaust System
Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper
attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and
deterioration.
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check clutch system for leaks.
Checking Clutch System
Check ¯uid lines and operating cylinder for improper attachment,
cracks, damage, loose connections, cha®ng and deterioration.
Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks
Never start engine while checking oil level.
1. Check manual transmission for leakage.
2. Check oil level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing M/T Oil
Oil grade:
API GL-4. Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Oil capacity:
FS5R50B 3.8 liters (6-3/4 Imp pt)
Re®ll 2.9 liters (5-1/8 Imp pt)
FS5R30A 5.1 liters (9 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
SMA211A
SMA991C
SMA992C
SMA103
SMA255A
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MA-20

Checking Water Entry
Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the seal-
ing grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.
Checking Transfer Fluid Level
Never start engine while checking ¯uid level.
1. Check transfer for leakage.
2. Check ¯uid level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing Transfer Fluid
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent or API GL-4.
Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Fluid capacity:
1.9 liters (1-5/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD section.
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts
Apply multi-purpose grease to nipples of propeller shafts.
SMA369B
SMA936B
SMA993C
SMA945B
SMA043C
Front
Grease nipples
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MA-21

Checking Differential Gear Oil
1. Check differential carrier for oil leakage.
2. Check oil level.Filler plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Changing Differential Gear Oil
Oil capacity:
Front5.4 liters (9-1/2 Imp pt)
Rear H233B (Without diff. lock) 2.4 liters(4-1/4 Imppt)
H233B (With diff. lock) 3.0 liters (5-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (Without diff. lock) 4.7 liters (8-1/4 Imp pt)
H260 (With diff. lock) 3.7 liters (6-1/2 Imp pt)
Drain plug:
:59-98N zm (6 - 10 kg-m, 43 - 72 ft-lb)
Limited-slip differential gear
+ Use only approved or recommended limited-slip differential
gear oil.
+ Limited-slip differential identi®cation.
(1) Lift both rear wheels off the ground.
(2) Turn one rear wheel by hand.
(3) If both rear wheels turn in the same direction simultaneously, vehicle is equipped with limited-slip differential.
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease
+Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
+ Check front wheel bearings for grease leakage and water or
dust entry.
+ Replace front wheel bearings or front wheel bearing grease if
wheel bearings do not turn smoothly.
SMA944B
Grease nipples
Rear
SMA108-A
Filler plug
Fill to this
level
SMA109-A
Drain plug
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MA-22

Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease
FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE
Apply multi-purpose grease sparingly to the following parts:
+Threaded portion of spindle
+Contact surface between wheel bearing washer and outer
wheel bearing
+Grease seal lip
+Wheel hub (as shown at the left)
AXLE JOINT GREASE
+Drain approximately 2 liters (1-3/4 Imp qt) of differential oil.
+Remove knuckle spindle.
+Slightly pull out axle and repack axle joint with recommended
grease.
Refer to FA section.
Checking Free-running Hub Grease
Check free-running hub grease for leakage and water or dust entry.
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange
+Check for water entry in knuckle ¯ange by removing one bolt
of lower knuckle ¯ange bearing cap and probing with a suitable
thin bar.
+After checking, be sure to reinstall the bolt to a tightening torque
of 30 to 40 Nzm (3.1 to 4.1 kg-m, 22 to 30 ft-lb).
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks
If ¯uid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
SFA469A
SFA869B
SMA946B
SMA949B
SBR451D
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MA-23

Checking Brake System
Check brake ¯uid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, cha®ng, abrasion, deterioration, etc.
Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake ¯uid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Re®ll until new brake ¯uid comes out from each air bleeder
valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to
re®ll brake ¯uid. Refer to BR section.
+Re®ll with recommended brake ¯uid.
+Never reuse drained brake ¯uid.
+Be careful not to splash brake ¯uid on painted areas.
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper
attachment, air tightness, cha®ng and deterioration.
Checking Disc Brake
ROTOR
Check condition and thickness.
Standard thickness:
CL36VE
32.0 mm (1.260 in)
CL18VF
18.0 mm (0.709 in)
Minimum thickness:
CL36VE
30.0 mm (1.181 in)
CL18VF
16.0 mm (0.630 in)
SBR389C
SBR419C
SBR419A
SMA260A
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MA-24

CALIPER
Check for leakage.
PA D
Check for wear or damage.
Standard thickness:
Front 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Rear 10.0 mm (0.394 in)
Minimum thickness:
2.0 mm (0.079 in)
Balancing Wheels
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
Wheel balance (Maximum allowable unbalance):
Refer to SDS, MA-29.
Tire Rotation
Wheel nuts:
: 118 - 147 Nzm (12 - 15 kg-m, 87 - 108 ft-lb)
SMA922A
SMA847B
SMA800BB
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Disc Brake (Cont'd)
MA-25

Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines
+Check ¯uid level with engine off.
+Check ¯uid level with dipstick on reservoir cap. Use ``HOT''
range at ¯uid temperatures of 50 to 80ÉC (122 to 176ÉF). Use
``COLD'' range at ¯uid temperatures of 0 to 30ÉC (32 to 86ÉF).
CAUTION:
+Do not over®ll.
+Recommended ¯uid is Automatic Transmission Fluid type
``DEXRON
TMIII'' or equivalent.
+Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,
loose connections, cha®ng or deterioration.
+Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering ¯uid.
Checking Steering Damper
Check steering damper for damage and oil leakage.
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage
STEERING GEAR
+Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
+Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
+Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear, damage or grease leakage.
SST280B
SST757C
SMA938A
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MA-26

Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters
SMA994C
SMA995C
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MA-27

Checking Body Corrosion
Visually check the body sheet metal panel for corrosion, paint damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or
damage to the anti-corrosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.
Hemmed portion
Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.
Panel joint
Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine
compartment, etc.
Panel edge
Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheelarch ¯ange, fuel ®ller lid ¯ange, around holes in panel, etc.
Parts contact
Waist molding, windshield molding, bumper, etc.
Protectors
Damage or condition of mudguard, fender protector, chipping protector, etc.
Anti-corrosion materials
Damage or separation of anti-corrosion materials under the body.
Drain holes
Condition of drain holes at door and side sill.
When repairing corroded areas, refer to the Corrosion Repair Manual.
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-28

Engine Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Drive belt de¯ection
Unit: mm (in)
Drive beltsUsed belt de¯ection
De¯ection of
new belt
LimitDe¯ection
after adjust-
ment
Alternator
With air condi-
tioner compressor17 (0.67)12-14
(0.47 - 0.55)9-11
(0.35 - 0.43)
Without air condi-
tioner compressor11 (0.43)7-9
(0.28 - 0.35)6-8
(0.24 - 0.31)
Power steering oil
pump14 (0.55)10-12
(0.39 - 0.47)9-11
(0.35 - 0.43)
Applied pushing force 98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)
Engine oil capacity (Re®ll capacity)
Unit:!(Imp qt)
With oil ®lter change 6.4 (5-5/8)
Without oil ®lter change 5.8 (5-1/8)
Coolant capacity (Re®ll capacity)
With reservoir tank
Unit:!(Imp qt)
With rear heater Without rear heater
RHD 12.9 (11-3/8) 11.8 (10-3/8)
LHD 12.7 (11-1/8) 11.6 (10-1/4)
Reservoir tank 2.4 (2-1/8)
Chassis and Body Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
Wheel balance
Maximum allowable
unbalanceDynamic
(At rim ¯ange)
g (oz)10 (0.35) (one side)
Static g (oz) 20 (0.71)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
MA-29