NISSAN PRIMERA 1999 Electronic Repair Manual

Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace I = Inspect: Correct or replace if necessary L = Lubricate T = Tighten
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform on a kilometer
basis only.km×1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54) (60) (66) (72)
Underhood and under vehicleReference
pages
Headlamp aimingIIIIEL-87
Wheel alignment (if necessary, balance & rotate
wheels)IIIIFA-6/RA-6/
(MA-53)
Brake pads, rotors & other components*IIIIMA-51
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (for free play, stroke
& operation)IIIIBR-13/BR-48/
CL-5
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections, check valve I I MA-51
Brake & clutch, systems and fluid (for level and
leaks)IIIIMA-51/MA-48
Brake fluid*R R BR-7
Power steering fluid and lines (for level and leaks)IIIIMA-53
Air bag system See NOTE (1)RS-11
Ventilation air filter*RRRRHA-117
Manual transmission oil (check for leakage. Use
genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or exact equivalent.)IIIIMA-49
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension, exhaust
system*IIMA-53/FA-5/
RA-5/MA-48
Body corrosion See NOTE (2)MA-55
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Inspect once per year.
* Maintenance items with“*”should be performed more frequently according to“Maintenance under severe driving
conditions”.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-14

Maintenance Under Severe Driving
Conditions (Annual Driving Distance > 30,000
km)
The 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
performed 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 con-
ditions or in areas where ambient tempera-
tures are either extremely low or extremely
high
F—Driving in high humidity areas or in moun-
tainous areasG—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—Low quality lubricants or fuel
Driving condition Maintenance itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance interval
ABCD........Engine oil & engine oil filter
Petrol models Replace Every 7,500 km (4,500 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 5,000 km (3,000 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
Petrol models Replace Every 45,000 km (27,000 miles)
Diesel models Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
A...........PCV filter
QG16DE Replace Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
...........LFront/Rear Heated
Oxygen Sensor
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 15,000 km (9,000 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 15,000 km (9,000 miles)
......GH....Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, exhaust system
Petrol models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Diesel models Inspect Every 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-15

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)
Recommended fluids and
lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Refill)
With oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.9 5-1/8 pts
Petrol engines:
API SH or SJ*/ACEA A2/96
Diesel engines:
ACEA B2-96 (CCMC-PD2)* SR20DE 3.7 6-1/2 pts
CD20T 5.0 8-3/4 pts
Without oil filterQG16DE/QG18DE 2.7 4-3/4 pts
SR20DE 3.5 6-1/8 pts
CD20T 4.5 7-7/8 pts
Cooling system (With
reservoir tank)QG16DE/QG18DE 6.1 10-3/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN Anti-freeze
Coolant (L2N) or equivalent. SR20DEM/T 6.6 11-5/8 pts
CVT 6.8 12 pts
CD20T 6.4 11-1/4 pts
Reservoir 0.8 1-3/8 pts
Manual transmission
gear oilRS5F70A 3.0 5-1/4 pts
Genuine NISSAN XZ gear oil or
exact equivalent.
RS5F32A 3.6 6-3/8 pts
CVT fluid 8.1 14-1/8 ptsGenuine NISSAN CVT fluid
(NS-1) or exact equivalent
Power steering fluid 1.1 2 ptsType DEXRON
TMIII or equiva-
lent
Brake fluidDOT 4 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose greaseNLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant R-134a
Air conditioning system lubricantscompressor CR-14NISSAN A/C System Oil Type R
or exact equivalent
compressor CSV613NISSAN A/C System Oil Type S
or equivalent
*: For further details, see“SAE Viscosity Number”.
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-16

SAE Viscosity Number

For warm and cold areas: 10W-30 is suit-
able. The use of 5W-30 can have a positive
effect on fuel economy (ACEA A1-98).

For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suit-
able.

For cold and warm areas: 10W-30 is prefer-
able for ambient temperatures above20°C
(4°F).

On turbocharger models, 5W-20 is not
recommended, and 5W-30 should be used
only below 0°C (32°F).

For hot areas: 20W-40 and 20W-50 are suit-
able.
Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
PETROL ENGINE OIL
* Not recommended
for sustained high
speed driving
NTI035
TI0006 Outside Temperature Range
Anticipated Before Next Oil Change
DIESEL ENGINE OIL
* Not recommended for
sustained high speed
driving
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-17

Checking Drive Belts
1. Inspect belt for cracks, fraying, wear and oil. If necessary,
replace.
2. Inspect drive belt deflection or tension at a point on the belt
midway between pulleys.

Inspect drive belt deflection or tension when engine is
cold.

Adjust if belt deflection exceeds the limit or if belt ten-
sion is not within specifications.

Turn crankshaft two revolutions and recheck drive belt
deflection or tension.
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment* Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt
New beltUsed belt
New belt
LimitAfter
adjustmentLimitAfter
adjustment
Alternator
Without aircondi-
tioner compressor10.2
(0.402)6.5 - 7.0
(0.256 - 0.276)5.5 - 6.1
(0.217 - 0.240)
292
(29.8, 65.6)652 - 740
(66.5 - 75.5,
146.6 - 166.4)789 - 877
(80.5 - 89.7,
177.4 - 197.6)
With airconditioner
compressor8.1
(0.319)5.3 - 5.7
(0.209 - 0.224)4.5 - 5.0
(0.177 - 0.197)
Power steering
oil pump10.8
(0.425)6.6 - 7.5
(0.260 - 0.295)6.0 - 6.6
(0.236 - 0.260)196
(20.0, 44.1)495 - 583
(50.5 - 59.5,
111.3 - 131.1)603 - 691
(61.5 - 70.5,
135.6 - 155.3)
Applied pushing force98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)—
*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at a different location on the belt.
NMA106 Adjusting bolt
.Power
steering pumpWater pump pulleyAlternator
Compressor
Crankshaft
pulleyIdler pulley
Water pump pul-
ley
Crankshaft pulleyAlternatorLock bolt
16 - 21
(1.6 - 2.1,
12 - 15)
Loosen
.Adjusting
bolt
.:N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
:N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Check point
.Lock nut6.3 - 8.3
(0.64 - 0.85, 56 - 74)
Loosen
Without air conditioner With air conditioner
Power
steering
pump
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-18

Changing Engine Coolant
WARNING:
To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the
engine is hot.
—DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT—
Heater
1. Set heater system as follows to prevent coolant from remain-
ing in the system.

Move temperature control dial all the way to“HOT”.
Semi-automatic air conditioning
1. Set air conditioning system as follows to prevent coolant from
remaining in the system.
a. Turn ignition switch“ON”and enter a temperature of 32°Con
the heater control.
b. Wait 30 seconds before turning ignition switch“OFF”.
2. Disconnect lower radiator hose and remove radiator cap.
3. Remove reservoir tank, drain coolant, then clean reservoir
tank.
Install it temporarily.

Be careful not to allow coolant to contact drive belts.
4. Remove cylinder block drain plug and air relief plug.
5. Check drained coolant for contaminants such as rust, corro-
sion or discoloration.
If contaminated, flush engine cooling system.
Refer to“FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM”, MA-21.
NMA104 Turn to HOT
Temperature control dial
NMA103 Temperature control
NMA051 Front
.Loosen
.Radiator cap
.Front.Lower
radiator
hose
NMA001 Drain plug
Loosen
Air relief plug
NMA107
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-19

—REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT—
6. Install lower radiator hose, reservoir tank and tighten cylinder
block drain plug securely.

Apply sealant to the thread of the cylinder block drain
plug.
:34-44N·m (3.5 - 4.5 kg-m, 25 - 33 ft-lb)
7. Fill up radiator with coolant at the speed of less than 3
(2-5/8
Imp qt)/min.

If coolant spills from the air relief hole without bubbles, rein-
stall the plug.
Air relief plug:
:7-8N·m (0,7 - 0,8 kg-m, 5,1 - 5,8 ft-lb)
Then pour coolant in again.

Use genuine NISSAN Anti-Freeze Coolant or equivalent.
Refer to“RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS”,
MA-16.
Coolant capacity (With reservoir tank):
Unit: (Imp qt)
QG16DE/QG18DE6.1 (5-3/8)
8. Fill radiator and reservoir tank to specified level.
9. Start engine without installing radiator cap and warm it up at
2,000 rpm until radiator lower hose becomes hot.

If coolant level becomes low, refill coolant until coolant level
does not change.

If coolant overflows radiator filler hole, install filler cap.
10. Run engine at 2,500 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.
11. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.

If necessary, refill radiator up to filler neck.
12. Refill reservoir tank to Max line with coolant.
13. Repeat steps 9 through 12 two or more times with radiator
cap installed until coolant level no longer drops.
14. Check cooling system for leaks with engine running.
15. Warm up engine, and check for sound of coolant flow while
running engine from idle up to 3,000 rpm with heater tem-
perature control set at several positions between COOL and
HOT.

Sound may be noticeable at heater water cock.
16. If the sound is heard, bleed air from cooling system by
repeating steps 9 through 12 until coolant level no longer
drops.
SMA182B Radiator
SMA412B MAX.
MIN.
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont’d)
MA-20

—FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM—
1. Open air relief plug.
2. Fill radiator with water until water spills from the air relief
hole. Then reinstall air relief plug.
Air relief plug
:7-8N·m (0.7 - 0.8 kg-m, 5.1 - 5.8 ft-lb)
Fill radiator and reservoir tank with water and reinstall radia-
tor cap.
3. Run engine and warm it up sufficiently.
4. Rev engine 2 or 3 times under no-load.

Make sure that blower fan is“OFF”.
5. Stop engine and wait until it cools down.
6. Drain water.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 until clear water begins to drain
from radiator.
Checking Cooling System
CHECKING HOSES
Check hoses for proper attachment and for leaks, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
CHECKING RADIATOR
Check radiator for mud or clogging. If necessary, clean radiator
as follows.

Be careful not to bend or damage the radiator fins.

When radiator is cleaned without removal, remove all sur-
rounding parts such as cooling fan, radiator shroud and
horns. Then tape the harness and connectors to prevent
water from entering.
1. Apply water by hose to the back side of the radiator core
vertically downward.
2. Apply water again to all radiator core surfaces once per
minute.
3. Stop washing if any stains no longer flow out from the radia-
tor.
4. Blow air into the back side of radiator core vertically down-
ward.

Use compressed air lower than 5 kg/cm2and keep distance
more than 30 cm (11.8 in).
5. Blow air again into all the radiator core surfaces once per
minute until no water sprays out.
Checking Radiator Cap
Apply pressure to radiator cap with cap tester to see if it is sat-
isfactory.
Radiator cap relief pressure:
Standard
78-98kPa
(0.78 - 0.98 bar, 0.8 - 1.0 kg/cm
2, 11 - 14 psi)
Limit
59-98kPa
(0.59 - 0.98 bar, 0.6 - 1.0 kg/cm
2,9-14psi)SLC613 EG17650301
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
Changing Engine Coolant (Cont’d)
MA-21

When installing radiator cap to the tester, apply water or
coolant to the radiator cap seal.
Pull the negative-pressure valve to open it. Check that it closes
completely when released.
CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS
Apply pressure to the cooling system with cap tester to check for
leakage.
Testing pressure:
157 kPa (1.57 bar, 1.6 kg/cm
2, 23 psi)
CAUTION:
Higher pressure than the specified value may cause damage
to radiator.
Checking Fuel Lines
Inspect fuel lines and tank for improper attachment and for leaks,
cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
If necessary, repair or replace faulty parts.
CAUTION:
Tighten high-pressure rubber hose clamp so that clamp end
is 3 mm (0.12 in) from hose end.
Tightening torque specifications are the same for all rubber
hose clamps.
Ensure that screw does not contact adjacent parts.
SMA871B
SMA990A Hose adapter
EG17650301
SMA803A
Engine
Fuel line
Fuel tank
MMA104A 3 (0.12)
28 (1.10)
Fuel hose clamps
1.0 - 1.5 N·m
(0.10 - 0.15 kg-m,
8.7 - 13.0 in-lb)Unit: mm (in)
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
Checking Radiator Cap (Cont’d)
MA-22

Changing Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Before removing fuel filter, release fuel pressure from fuel
line.
With Consult II
1. Release fuel pressure using the following procedure.
a. Start engine.
b. Perform“FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE”in“WORK
SUPPORT”mode to release fuel pressure to zero.
c. After engine stalls, crank engine two or three times to
make sure that fuel pressure is released.
d. Turn ignition switch“OFF”.
WARNING:
Use rubber gloves to prevent fuel from contacting the skin
when removing fuel hoses and filter.
2. Loosen fuel hose clamps.
3. Replace fuel filter.

Be careful not to spill fuel over engine compartment.
Place a shop towel to absorb fuel.

Use a high-pressure type fuel filter. Do not use a syn-
thetic resinous fuel filter.

When tightening fuel hose clamps, refer to“Checking
Fuel Lines”, MA-22
Changing Air Cleaner Filter
Viscous paper type
Unfasten clamps to change air cleaner filter.
The viscous paper type filter does not need cleaning.
PEF823K
.SMA288C
.NMA006
ENGINE MAINTENANCEQG
MA-23