Nissan Murano Z50 (2006 year). Manual

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

PFP:00100

Checking Exhaust System

NLS0004Y

Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, chafing or deterioration.

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If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

Checking CVT Fluid

NLS0004Z

FLUID LEVEL CHECK

Fluid level should be checked with the fluid warmed up to 50 to 80

C (122 to 176

F). The fluid level check pro-

cedure is as follows:

Check for fluid leakage.

With the engine warmed up, drive the vehicle in an urban area.
When ambient temperature is 20

C (68

F), it takes about 10

minutes for the transmission fluid to warm up to 50 - 80

C (122 -

176

F).

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Apply parking brake firmly.

With engine at idle, while depressing brake pedal, move shift
selector throughout the entire shift range.

Pull out the CVT fluid level gauge from the CVT fluid charging
pipe after pressing the tab on the CVT fluid level gauge to
release the lock.

Wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level gauge and rotate the CVT fluid
level gauge attached for 180

to securely insert the CVT fluid

level gauge until it meets the end of the CVT fluid charging pipe.

CAUTION:

Always use paper towels to wipe fluid off the CVT fluid level
gauge.

SMA211A

SMA146B

SCIA1933E

SCIA1931E

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Place the selector lever in P or N and make sure the fluid level is
within the specified range.

CAUTION:

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When CVT fluid level gauge reinstall, insert CVT fluid
charging pipe until CVT fluid level gauge is locking
surely.

FLUID CONDITION CHECK

Changing CVT Fluid

NLS00050

Warm up CVT fluid by driving the vehicle for 10 minutes.

Drain CVT fluid from CVT fluid cooler hose (return side) and refill with new CVT fluid at CVT fluid charging
pipe with the engine running at idle speed.

Refill until new CVT fluid comes out from CVT fluid cooler hose (return side).
About 30 to 50% extra fluid will be required for this procedure.

CAUTION:

Use Genuine Nissan CVT Fluid NS-2.

Check fluid level and condition.

Checking Transfer Oil

NLS00051

Check for oil leakage and oil level.

CAUTION:

Never start engine while checking oil level.

SCIA1932E

Fluid status

Conceivable Cause

Required Operation

Varnished (viscous
varnish state)

Clutch, brake
scorched

Replace the CVT fluid and check
the CVT main unit and the vehicle
for malfunctions (wire harnesses,
cooler pipes, etc.)

Milky white or
cloudy

Water in the fluid

Replace the CVT fluid and check for
places where water is getting in.

Large amount of
metal powder mixed
in

Unusual wear of
sliding parts within
CVT

Replace the CVT fluid and check for
improper operation of the CVT.

ATA0022D

Fluid capacity

Approx. 10.2 (10-6/8 US qt, 9 lmp qt)

Filler plug:

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

SDIA1508E

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Changing Transfer Oil

NLS00052

CAUTION:

When draining oil, protect exhaust tube flange with cover.
1.

Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.

Check oil level.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill the oil. (Fill up for Approx. 3 minutes.)

Checking Propeller Shaft

NLS00053

Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.

Checking Differential Gear Oil

NLS00054

Check for oil leakage. Refer to

RFD-8, "Checking Differential

Gear Oil"

Oil grade:

API GL-5

Viscosity:

Refer to

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND

LUBRICANTS"

Oil capacity:

: Approx. 0.31 (5/8 US pt, 1/2 lmp pt)

Drain plug:

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

Filler plug:

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

SDIA1507E

Tightening torque:

Refer to

PR-4, "REAR PROPELLER SHAFT"

SMA118A

SMA012C

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Changing Differential Gear Oil

NLS00055

Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil. Refer to

RFD-8, "Changing Differential Gear Oil"

Check oil level.

CAUTION:

Gaskets are not reusable. Never reuse them.

Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)

NLS00056

REMOVAL

Remove inner and outer balance weights from the road wheel.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.

Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.

CAUTION:

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Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.

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After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the road
wheel.

WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

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If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting,
select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.

Set road wheel on wheel balancer using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.

When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the wheel balancer indicator, multiply outer unbal-
ance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight with
a value closest to the calculated value above and install it to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.

CAUTION:

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Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.

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Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the
mating surface of the road wheel.

Indicated unbalance value

5/3 = balance weight to be installed

Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz)

5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) = 40 g (1.41 oz) balance

weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)

NOTE:
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated
balance weight value.
Example:
37.4 = 35 g (1.23 oz)
37.5 = 40 g (1.41 oz)

Oil grad and Viscosity:

Refer to

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS

AND LUBRICANTS"

Capacity:

0.55 (1-1/8 US pt, 1 lmp pt)

Drain plug:

: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

Filler plug:

: 34.5 N·m (3.5 kg-m, 25 ft-lb)

SDIA1151E

SMA054D

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Install balance weight in the position shown in the figure at left.

When installing balance weight to road wheels, set it into the
grooved area on the inner wall of the road wheel as shown in the
figure so that the balance weight center is aligned with the wheel
balancer indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

●

Always use genuine Nissan adhesion balance weights.

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Balance weights are non-reusable; always replace with
new ones.

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Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight.

If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other (as shown in
the figure).

CAUTION:

Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.

Start wheel balancer again.

Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the
wheel balancer indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

Do not install more than two balance weights.

Start wheel balancer. Make sure that inner and outer residual
unbalance values are 5 g (0.17 oz) each or below.

If either residual unbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.17 oz), repeat installation procedures.

Tire Rotation

NLS0005T

Do not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.

When installing the wheel, tighten wheel nuts to the specified
torque.

CAUTION:

●

When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by divid-
ing the work two to three times in order to prevent the
wheels from developing any distortion.

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Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding
the criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.

Perform the ID registration, after tire rotation. Refer to

WT-21,

"WORK SUPPORT MODE"

SEIA0271E

Wheel balance

Dynamic (At rim flange)

Static

Maximum allowable
unbalance

5 g (0.17 oz) (one side)

10 g (0.35 oz)

SMA056D

Wheel nuts

: 108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)

SMA829C

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Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

NLS00058

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If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.

Checking Brake Lines and Cables

NLS00059

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Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper
attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

Changing Brake Fluid

NLS0005A

Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.

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-11, "Bleeding Brake System"

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Refill with recommended Genuine Brake Fluid or equivalent
DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116).
Refer to

MA-10, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-

CANTS"

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Never reuse drained brake fluid.

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Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

Checking Disc Brake

NLS0005B

ROTOR

Check condition, wear, and damage.

SBR451D

SBR389C

SBR419C

Front

Rear

Standard thickness (new)

28.0 mm (1.102 in)

16.0 mm (0.630 in)

Maximum runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.04 mm (0.0016 in)

0.05mm (0.0020 in)

Repair limit thickness

26.0 mm (1.024 in)

14.0 mm (0.551 in)

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CALIPER

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Check for leakage.

PAD

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Check for wear or damage.

Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

NLS0005C

STEERING GEAR

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Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and
grease leakage.

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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.

Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines

NLS0005D

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

C (122 to 176

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

CANTS"

SMA922A

Standard thickness (new)

9.5 mm (0.374 in)

8.5 mm (0.335 in)

Repair limit thickness

2.0 mm (0.079 in)

BRA0010D

SLIA0014E

SST850C

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Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, dam-
age, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.

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Check rack boots for accumulation of power steering fluid.

Axle and Suspension Parts

NLS0005E

Check front and rear axle and suspension parts for excessive play,
cracks, wear or other damage.

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Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

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Check wheel bearings for smooth operation.

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Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

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Check strut (shock absorber) for oil leakage or other damage.

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Check suspension ball joint for grease leakage and ball joint
dust cover for cracks or other damage.

Drive Shaft

NLS0005F

Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease
leakage.

SST851C

SMA525A

SFA392B

SFA108A

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Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latch

NLS0005G

Checking Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters

NLS0005K

CAUTION:

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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 improp-
erly operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal col-
lision where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

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

PIIA4250E

PIIB7160E

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Replace as seat belt assembly.

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If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.

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Never oil tongue and buckle.

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Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

For details, refer to Refer to Service Manual in SB section.

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Check anchors for loose mounting

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Check belts for damage

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Check retractor for smooth operation

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Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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Standard and Limit

NLS0005I

BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION

*: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check points shown, check drive belt tension at different location on the belt.

ENGINE COOLANT CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

Unit:

(US qt, lmp qt)

RADIATOR

Unit: kPa (kg/cm

, psi)

ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

Unit:

(US qt, lmp qt)

SPARK PLUG (PLATINUM-TIPPED TYPE)

Deflection adjustment

Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment*

Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

After adjustment

Alternator and
A/C compressor

7 (0.28)

4.2 - 4.6
(0.17 - 0.18)

3.7 - 4.1
(0.15 - 0.16)

294 (30, 66)

730 - 818

(74.5 - 83.5,

164 - 184)

838 - 926

(85.5 - 94.5,

188 - 208)

Power steering
oil pump

11 (0.43)

7.3 - 8
(0.29 - 0.30)

6.5 - 7.2
(0.26 - 0.28)

196 (20, 44)

495 - 583

(50.5 - 59.5,

111 - 131)

603 - 691

(61.5 - 70.5,

135.6 - 155.4)

Applied pushing
force

98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

—

PBIC2449E

Engine coolant capacity (With reservoir tank at “MAX” level)

9.6 (10-1/8, 8-1/2)

Reservoir tank engine coolant capacity (At “MAX” level)

0.8 (7/8, 3/4)

Cap relief pressure

Standard

78 - 98 (0.8 - 1.0, 11 - 14)

Limit

59 (0.6, 9)

Leakage testing pressure

157 (1.6, 23)

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

4.0 (4-1/4, 3-1/2)

Without oil filter change

3.7 (3-7/8, 3-1/4)

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5.0 (5-1/4, 4-3/8)

Make

NGK

Standard type

PLFR5A-11

Hot type

PLFR4A-11

Cold type

PLFR6A-11

Gap (Nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

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WHEEL BALANCE

Tightening Torque

NLS0005J

Unit: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)*

Maximum allowable unbalance

Dynamic (At rim flange)

Less than 5 g (0.17 oz) (one side)

Static (At rim flange)

Less than 10 g (0.35 oz)

Drive belt idler pulley lock nut (A)

34.8 (3.5, 26)

Drive belt adjusting nut (B)

5.4 (0.55, 48)*

Drive belt adjusting bolt lock bolt (C)

28.0 (2.9, 21)

Power steering oil pump mounting bolt (D)

43.2 (4.4, 32)

Radiator drain plug

0.78 - 1.56 (0.08 - 0.15, 7 - 13)*

Oil pan drain plug

34.3 (3.5, 25)

Oil filter

17.6 (1.8, 13)

Spark plug

24.5 (2.5, 18)

PB-2

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PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM

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On-Vehicle Inspection

NFS000ET

PEDAL STROKE

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When parking brake pedal is operated with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb), make sure the stroke is within
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.)

INSPECT COMPONENTS

●

Make sure the components are attached properly (check for looseness, backlash, etc.).

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Check parking brake pedal assembly for bend, damage and cracks, and replace if necessary.

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Check cable for wear and damage, and replace if necessary.

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Check parking brake switch for malfunction, and replace if necessary.

ADJUSTMENT

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To perform adjustment operations, remove tire from the vehicle with power tool.

Insert a deep socket wrench to rotate adjusting nut and loosen
the cable sufficiently. Then, return the pedal to the free height.

Using wheel nuts, fix the disc to the hub and prevent it from tilt-
ing.

Remove adjusting hole plug installed on the disc rotor. Using a
screwdriver, turn the adjuster as shown in the figure until the
disc rotor is locked. After locking, turn the adjuster in the oppo-
site direction by 5 or 6 notches.

Rotate the disc rotor to make sure there is no drag. Install the
adjusting hole plug.

Adjust cable as follows:

Operate pedal 10 or more times with a force of 294 N (30 kg, 66
lb).

Rotate adjusting nut with deep socket to adjust pedal stroke.

NOTE:
Do not reuse the adjusting nut after removing it.

When parking brake pedal is operated with a force of 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb), make sure the stroke is within
the specified number of notches. (Check it by listening and counting the ratchet clicks.)

With the pedal completely returned, make sure there is no drag on the rear brake.

Pedal stroke

: 3 to 4 notches

PFIA0414E

Pedal stroke

: 3 to 4 notches

PFIA0295E