engine coolant NISSAN PATROL 1998 Y61 / 5.G Maintenance Workshop Manual

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION............................1
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ``AIR
BAG'' and ``SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER''...............1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS............................2
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................4
Engine Oil & Minor Service .........................................4
Engine and Emission Control Service .........................5
Chassis and Body Services.........................................6
Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions ..........8
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.............9
Fluids and Lubricants ..................................................9
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................10
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio ............................. 11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................12
Checking Tightening Torque ......................................12
Checking Drive Belt ...................................................12
Changing Engine Oil..................................................13
Changing Engine Oil Filter ........................................14
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................14
Checking Cooling System .........................................16
Checking and Replacing Fuel Filter and Draining
Water .........................................................................16
Checking Fuel Lines ..................................................17
Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner Filter ................18
Checking Injection Nozzle .........................................18
Checking Idle Speed .................................................19
Timing Belt Replacement...........................................19
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................20
Checking Exhaust System.........................................20
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks ....................20
Checking Clutch System ...........................................20Checking M/T Oil Level and Leaks ...........................20
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................20
Checking Water Entry ................................................21
Checking Transfer Fluid Level ...................................21
Changing Transfer Fluid ............................................21
Checking Propeller Shaft ...........................................21
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts ........................21
Checking Differential Gear Oil ...................................22
Changing Differential Gear Oil ..................................22
Checking Front Wheel Bearing Grease ....................22
Repacking Front Wheel Bearing and Axle Joint
Grease .......................................................................23
Checking Free-running Hub Grease .........................23
Checking Water Entry in Knuckle Flange..................23
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................23
Checking Brake System ............................................24
Changing Brake Fluid ................................................24
Checking Brake Booster, Vacuum Hoses,
Connections and Check Valve ..................................24
Checking Disc Brake .................................................24
Balancing Wheels ......................................................25
Tire Rotation ..............................................................25
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines ................26
Checking Steering Damper .......................................26
Checking Steering Gear Box and Linkage ................26
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches...........27
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters...............................................27
Checking Body Corrosion ..........................................28
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........29
Engine Maintenance ..................................................29
Chassis and Body Maintenance ................................29
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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 to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for speci®cations.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
hRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connec-
tions for leaks
hBattery ¯uid level, speci®c gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
hDrive belts tension
hFuel ®lter for water or dusts, and fuel lines and
connections for leaks
hEngine oil level and oil leaks
hClutch and brake reservoir ¯uid level and ¯uid
lines for leaks
hWindshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir ¯uid level
hPower steering reservoir ¯uid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
hXRemove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
hOperation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
hOperation of horn(s), wiper and washer
hSteering lock for operation
hCheck air conditioner for gas leaks
hFront and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
hAll moldings, trims and ®ttings for ®t and align-
ment
hAll windows for operation and alignment
hHood, trunk lid, door panels for ®t and alignment
hLatches, keys and locks for operation
hWeatherstrips for adhesion and ®t
hHeadlamp aiming
hTighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
hTire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
hCheck front wheels for toe-in
hInstall clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
h
XInstall deodorizing ®lter to air puri®er (If appli-
cable)
h
XRemove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
hManual transmission/transaxle gear oil, transfer
¯uid and differential gear oil level
hBrake and fuel lines and oil/¯uid reservoirs for
leaks
hTighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive
shafts
h
XTighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
hClutch operation
hParking brake operation
hService brake operation
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
hSteering control and returnability
hEngine performance
hSqueaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
hAdjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle ¯uid level
hEngine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
hInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud ¯aps)
hInspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
hCheck for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
hWash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
h
X: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-to-day operation
of the vehicle. They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly. The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves or they can have their NISSAN dealers do them.
Item Reference pages
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise
speci®ed.
TiresCheck the pressure with a gauge periodically when at a service station, including the
spare, and adjust to the speci®ed pressure if necessary. Check carefully for damage, cuts or
excessive wear.Ð
Windshield wiper bladesCheck for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly. Ð
Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors, the engine hood, the trunk lid and back door
operate properly. Also ensure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate hinges, latches, rollers and
links if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the hood from opening when the
primary latch is released.
When driving in areas using road salt or other corrosive materials, check for lubrication fre-
quently.MA-27
Tire rotationTires should be rotated every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) for 4WD models. MA-25
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when per-
forming periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
LightsMake sure that the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlight aim.Ð
Warning lights and chimesMake sure that all warning lights and chimes are operating prop-
erly.Ð
Steering wheelCheck for change in the steering conditions, such as excessive free play, hard
steering or strange noises.
Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)Ð
Seat beltsCheck that all parts of the seat belt system (e.g. buckles, anchors, adjusters and
retractors) operate properly and smoothly, and are installed securely. Check the belt webbing for
cuts, fraying, wear or damage.MA-27
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e.g. each time you check the
engine oil or refuel.
Windshield washer ¯uidCheck that there is adequate ¯uid in the tank. Ð
Engine coolant levelCheck the coolant level when the engine is cold. MA-14, 15
Engine oil levelCheck the level after parking the vehicle on a level spot and turning off the
engine.MA-13, 14
Brake and clutch ¯uid levelMake sure that the brake and clutch ¯uid levels are between the
``MAX'' and ``MIN'' lines on the reservoir.MA-20, 23
BatteryCheck the ¯uid level in each cell. It should be between the ``MAX'' and ``MIN'' lines. Ð
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
MA-3

Engine and Emission Control Service
Annual driving distance below 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust. [ ]: At the speci®ed mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles)
or months, whichever comes ®rst.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
Underhood and under vehicle
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base, LLC) See NOTE (2) R MA-14
Cooling systemI I I MA-16
Fuel linesI I MA-17
Fuel ®lterR R MA-16
Air cleaner ®lter (Viscous paper type).R R MA-18
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceAAAA *1
Injection nozzles See NOTE (3)MA-18
Timing belts for camshaft and injection pump[R] *2
NOTE: (1) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe
Driving Conditions''.
(2) First replace at 80,000 km (48,000 miles) or 48 months, then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles) or 36 months.
(3) If engine power decreases, black smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check and, if necessary, adjust
the fuel injection nozzle's starting pressure and the fuel spray pattern.
*1: ``VALVE CLEARANCE'', RD in EM section
*2: ``TIMING BELT'' RD in EM section
Annual driving distance over 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: I = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary, R = Replace, A = Adjust.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
Underhood and under vehicle
Engine anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base, LLC) See NOTE (2) R MA-14
Cooling systemI I MA-16
Fuel linesI MA-17
Fuel ®lterR MA-16
Air cleaner ®lter (Viscous paper type).R MA-18
Intake & exhaust valve clearanceAAA*1
Injection nozzles See NOTE (3)MA-18
Timing belts for camshaft and injection pumpR*2
NOTE: (1) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe
Driving Conditions''.
(2) First replace at 90,000 km (54,000 miles), then every 60,000 km (36,000 miles).
(3) If engine power decreases, black smoke is emitted or engine noise increases, check and, if necessary, adjust
the fuel injection nozzle's starting pressure and the fuel spray pattern.
*1: ``VALVE CLEARANCE'', RD in EM section
*2: ``TIMING BELT'', RD in EM section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-5

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll)
With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base) With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt
LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential)
ÐÐGear Oil Hypoid LSD (Part No.: KLD31-
14002) or equivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level
according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid
DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft greaseNLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants
ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2: API GL-5, SAE 140 and 10% volume of LSD Friction Modi®er (Part No.: 38469-C6000) is an equivalent.
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-9

Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio
The engine cooling system is ®lled at the factory with a high-quality,
year-round, anti-freeze coolant solution. The anti-freeze solution
contains rust and corrosion inhibitors. Therefore, additional cooling
system additives are not necessary.
CAUTION:
When adding or replacing coolant, be sure to use only an eth-
ylene glycol anti-freeze with the proper mixture ratio. See the
following examples:
Outside temperature
down toAnti-
freezeSoft
water
ÉC ÉF
þ15 5 30% 70%
þ35 þ30 50% 50%
The use of other types of coolant solutions may damage your
cooling system.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-11

4. Check oil level.
5. Start engine. Check area around drain plug and oil ®lter for any
sign of oil leakage.
6. Run engine for a few minutes, then turn it off. After several
minutes check oil level.
Changing Engine Oil Filter
1. Remove oil ®lter with Tool.
WARNING:
Be careful not to burn yourself, as the engine and engine oil
are hot.
2. Clean oil ®lter mounting surface on cylinder block. Coat rubber
seal of new oil ®lter with engine oil.
3. Screw in the oil ®lter until a slight resistance is felt, then tighten
an additional 2/3 of a turn.
4. Add engine oil.
Refer to Changing Engine Oil.
+Clean excess oil from engine.
Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid the danger of being scalded, never change the cool-
ant when the engine is hot.
ÐDRAINING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
1. Move heater TEMP control knob all the way to HOT.
2. Open radiator drain plug at the bottom of radiator.
3. Remove radiator ®ller cap.
Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir tank.
Install it temporarily.
+Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
SMA999C
SMA001D
SMA010
SMA972C
SMA002D
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Oil (Cont'd)
MA-14

4. Remove cylinder block drain plug located at left rear of cylin-
der block.
5. Drain coolant and install reservoir tank, cylinder block drain
plug and radiator drain plug.
6. Fill radiator with water and warm up engine.
7. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
8. Repeat step 2 through step 7 two or three times.
9. Drain water.
ÐREFILLING ENGINE COOLANTÐ
10. Install reservoir tank, radiator drain plug, and cylinder block
drain plugs.
+Apply sealant to the thread of cylinder block drain plug.
Cylinder block drain plug:
:34-44Nzm (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft-lb)
11. Fill radiator and reservoir tank with coolant up to the MAX level
and install radiator cap.
For coolant mixture ratio, refer to MA-11.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):!(Imp qt)
RHD models
Without rear heater 11.8 (10-3/8)
With rear heater 12.9 (11-3/8)
LHD models
Without rear heater 11.6 (10-1/4)
With rear heater 12.7 (11-1/8)
Reservoir tank capacity (for MAX level):
1.2!(1-1/8 Imp qt)
Pour coolant through coolant ®ller neck slowly to allow air in
system to escape.
12. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
13. Run engine at 2,000 rpm for 10 seconds and return to idle
speed.
+Repeat 2 or 3 times.
Watch coolant temperature gauge so as not to overheat the
engine.
14. Stop engine and cool it down.
+Cool down using a fan to reduce the time.
15. Remove the radiator ®ller cap and check coolant level.
+If necessary, re®ll radiator up to ®ller neck with coolant.
16. Re®ll reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
17. Repeat step 12 through step 16 two or more times.
18. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant ¯ow while
running engine from idle up to 2,000 rpm with heater tempera-
ture control set at several positions between COOL and HOT.
+Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
19. If sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by repeating
steps 12 through 16 until coolant level no longer drops.
+Clean excess coolant from engine.
SMA003D
SMA182B
SMA412B
SMA004D
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont'd)
MA-15

6. Install all injection nozzles with Tool and securely connect fuel
spill tube and delivery tubes.
7. Bleed air from fuel system and check for fuel leakage with
engine running.
Injection nozzle to cylinder head:
:59-69Nzm (6.0 - 7.0 kg-m, 43 - 51 ft-lb)
Spill tube nut:
:39-49Nzm (4.0 - 5.0 kg-m, 29 - 36 ft-lb)
Injection tube:
:20-25Nzm (2.2 - 2.5 kg-m, 16 - 18 ft-lb)
Checking Idle Speed
Inspection should be carried out with gears in ``Neutral'' and
with air conditioner and other electrical loads off.
1. Warm up engine until engine coolant temperature indicator
points to the middle of gauge.
2. Attach a diesel tachotester's pick-up to No. 1 fuel injection tube.
3. Race engine two or three times and check idle speed.
Idle speed:
Unit: rpm
MT 750+50
þ0
Timing Belt Replacement
Refer to EM section.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking Injection Nozzle (Cont'd)
MA-19

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