Nissan Murano Z51. Manual - part 1010

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BRAKE FLUID : Changing

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1.

Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.

2.

Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve.
Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill
brake fluid.
Refer to 

BR-13, "Bleeding Brake System"

.

• Refill with recommended brake fluid.

Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (FOR NORTH AMERICA), 

MA-16, "FOR MEXICO :

Fluids and Lubricants"

 (FOR MEXICO).

• Never reuse drained brake fluid.
• Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

DISC BRAKE

DISC BRAKE : Inspection

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DISC ROTOR

Check condition, wear, and damage.

CALIPER

• Check for leakage.

BRAKE PAD

• Check for wear or damage.

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

SBR419C

SMA922A

BRA0010D

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.008 (0.0003)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.040 (0.0016) or less

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DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

• Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease

leakage.

• Check connection with steering column for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

Check ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leakage.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Inspection

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Check fluid level in reservoir tank with engine off. 
Use “HOT” range at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80

°

C (122 to 176

°

F)

or “COLD” range at fluid temperatures of 0 to 30

°

C (32 to 86

°

F).

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.
• Recommended fluid is Genuine NISSAN PSF or equivalent.

Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (FOR NORTH AMERICA), 

MA-16, "FOR MEXICO : Flu-

ids and Lubricants"

 (FOR MEXICO).

• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage,

loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

• Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

14.0 (0.551)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.020 (0.0008) 

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.050 (0.0020) or less

SLIA0014E

SST850C

SST851C

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AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection

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Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.
• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.
• Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.
• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.
• Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.
• Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint dust

cover for cracks or other damage.

DRIVE SHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

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• Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease

leakage.

SMA525A

SFA392B

SFA108A

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BODY MAINTENANCE

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating

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For hood and hood lock illustration.

• Hood: Refer to 

DLK-311, "HOOD ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

  

• Hood lock control: Refer to 

DLK-340, "Exploded View"

.

For door and door lock illustration.

• Front door: Refer to 

DLK-321, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

• Front door lock: Refer to 

DLK-342, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

.

• Rear door: Refer to 

DLK-326, "DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

• Rear door lock: Refer to 

DLK-348, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

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For back door and back door lock illustration.

• Back door: Refer to 

DLK-331, "BACK DOOR ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

• Back door lock: Refer to 

DLK-353, "DOOR LOCK : Exploded View"

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection

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For front seat belt illustration. Refer to 

SB-7, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Exploded View"

.

For rear seat belt illustration. Refer to 

SB-12, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-

wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in use
during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly
operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-
sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.

Replace as seat belt assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.
• Never oil tongue and buckle.
• Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.
For details, refer to 

SB-5, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Inspection"

 , 

SB-10, "SEAT BELT RETRACTOR :

Inspection"

 in SB section.

• Check anchors for loose mounting
• Check belts for damage
• Check retractor for smooth operation
• Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released