Nissan Murano Z51 (2012 year). Manual - part 48

LU-6

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PREPARATION

Tube presser

Pressing the tube of liquid gasket

Deep socket

Removing and installing oil pressure switch
27 mm (1.06 in)

Tool name

Description

NT052

PBIC4066E

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ENGINE OIL

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

ENGINE OIL

Inspection

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL

NOTE:
Before starting engine, put vehicle horizontally and check the engine oil level. If engine is already started, stop
it and allow 10 minutes before checking.

1.

Pull out oil level gauge and wipe it clean.

2.

Insert oil level gauge and check the engine oil level is within the
range shown in the figure.

3.

If it is out of range, adjust it.

ENGINE OIL APPEARANCE

• Check engine oil for white turbidity or heavy contamination.
• If engine oil becomes turbid and white, it is highly probable that it is contaminated with engine coolant.

Repair or replace damaged parts.

ENGINE OIL LEAKAGE

Check for engine oil leakage around the following areas:
• Oil pans (lower and upper)
• Oil pan drain plug
• Oil pressure switch
• Oil temperature sensor
• Oil filter
• Water pump cover
• Oil cooler 
• Valve timing control covers (bank 1 and bank 2)
• Intake valve timing control solenoid valve (bank 1 and bank 2)
• Mating surface between cylinder head and rocker cover
• Mating surface between front timing chain case and rear timing chain case
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder head
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and cylinder block
• Mating surface between rear timing chain case and oil pan (upper)
• Mating surface between cylinder block and cylinder head
• Crankshaft oil seals (front and rear)
• Camshaft position sensor (PHASE) 

OIL PRESSURE CHECK

WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
• Oil pressure check should be done in “Parking position”.

1.

Check the engine oil level.

2.

Remove splash guard (RH). Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

.

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ENGINE OIL

3.

Disconnect harness connector at oil pressure switch (2), and
remove oil pressure switch using deep socket (commercial ser-
vice tool).

CAUTION:

Never drop or shock oil pressure switch.

4.

Install the oil pressure gauge [SST: ST25051001 (J-25695-1)]
(A) and hose [SST: ST25052000 (J-25695-2)] (B).

5.

Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.

6.

Check the engine oil pressure with engine running under no-load.
NOTE:
When the engine oil temperature is low, the engine oil pressure becomes high.

If difference is extreme, check engine oil passage and oil pump for engine oil leakage.

7.

After the inspections, install oil pressure switch as follows:

a.

Remove old liquid gasket adhering to oil pressure switch and the mating surface.

b.

Apply liquid gasket and tighten oil pressure switch to the specification.
Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

.

c.

After warming up engine, check there is no leakage of engine oil with running engine.

Draining

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WARNING:

• Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil may be hot.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause skin cancer. Try to avoid direct skin

contact with used engine oil. If skin contact is made, wash thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as
soon as possible. 

1.

Warm up the engine, and check for engine oil leakage from engine components. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspec-

tion"

.

2.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

3.

Loosen oil filler cap.

1

: Oil filter

: Vehicle front

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Engine oil pressure

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Engine Oil Pressure"

.

Tightening torque

: Refer to 

EM-43, "Exploded View"

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ENGINE OIL

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4.

Remove drain plug (1) and then drain engine oil.

Refilling

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1.

Install drain plug with new drain plug washer. Refer to 

EM-43, "Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Be sure to clean drain plug and install with new drain plug washer.

2.

Refill with new engine oil.
Engine oil specification and viscosity: Refer to 

MA-16, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (for North America) or 

MA-17, "FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants"

 (for Mexico).

CAUTION:

• When filling engine oil, never pull out oil level gauge.
• The refill capacity depends on the engine oil temperature and drain time. Use these specifica-

tions for reference only.

• Always use oil level gauge to determine the proper amount of engine oil in engine.

3.

Warm up the engine and check area around drain plug and oil filter for engine oil leakage.

4.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

5.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

.

: Vehicle front

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Tightening torque

: Refer to 

EM-43, "Exploded View"

.

Engine oil capacity

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Periodical Maintenance Specification"

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OIL FILTER

OIL FILTER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:

• Oil filter is provided with relief valve. Use genuine NISSAN oil filter or equivalent.
• Be careful not to get burned when engine and engine oil may be hot.
• When removing, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.
• Never allow engine oil to adhere to drive belt.
• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to engine and vehicle.

1.

Remove splash guard (RH). Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

.

2.

Using oil filter wrench [SST: KV10115801 (J-38956)] (A), remove
oil filter.

INSTALLATION

1.

Remove foreign materials adhering to oil filter installation surface.

2.

Apply engine oil to the oil seal contact surface of new oil filter.

3.

Screw oil filter manually until it touches the installation surface,
then tighten it by 2/3 turn (A). Or tighten to the specification.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

.

2.

Start the engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level, and adjust the level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

.

: Vehicle front

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Oil filter:

: 17.7 N·m (1.8 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)

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OIL COOLER

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

OIL COOLER

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Be careful not to get burn yourself, as engine oil and engine coolant may be hot.
NOTE:
When remove oil cooler only, step 2 is unnecessary.

1.

Remove splash guard (RH). Refer to 

EXT-23, "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View"

.

2.

Drain engine coolant from radiator and cylinder block. Refer to 

CO-11, "Draining"

 and 

EM-90, "Setting"

.

NOTE:

1.

Connector bolt

2.

Copper gasket

3.

Water drain plug

4.

Water pipe

5.

Bracket

6.

Clamp

7.

Water hose

8.

Relief valve

9.

Oil cooler

10.

Connector bolt

11.

Oil filter

12.

Water hose

13.

Water pipe

14.

Water hose

A.

To water connector

B.

Refer to 

LU-10

: Engine front

: Always replace after every disassembly.

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

: Sealing point

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OIL COOLER

Perform this step when removing water pipes.

3.

Remove oil filter. Refer to 

LU-10, "Removal and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Never spill engine oil on drive belt.

4.

Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
• When removing oil cooler only, pinching water hoses near oil cooler to prevent engine coolant from spill-

ing out.

• Remaining engine coolant in piping will come out. Use a tray to collect it.

CAUTION:

• Perform this step when the engine is cold.
• Never spill engine coolant on drive belt.

5.

Remove connector bolt, and remove oil cooler.

CAUTION:

Never spill engine oil to rubber parts such as drive belt.

6.

Remove water pipes if necessary.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Check that no foreign objects are adhering to the installation surfaces of oil cooler and oil pan (upper).
• Align cutout (B) on oil cooler (2) with protrusion (A) on oil pan

(upper) side, and tighten connector bolt (1).

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Oil Cooler

Check oil cooler for cracks. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through engine coolant inlet. If necessary,
replace oil cooler.

Relief Valve

Inspect relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is necessary, remove
relief valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new relief valve in place by tapping it.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level and add engine oil and engine coolant. Refer to

LU-7, "Inspection"

 and 

CO-11, "Inspection"

.

2.

Start the engine, and check there is no leakage of engine oil or engine coolant.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level and the engine coolant level again. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

 and 

CO-11,

"Inspection"

.

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OIL PUMP

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

OIL PUMP

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove oil pan (lower and upper) and oil strainer. Refer to 

EM-43, "Exploded View"

.

2.

Remove front timing chain case and timing chain (primary). Refer to 

EM-57, "Exploded View"

.

3.

Remove oil pump assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing, align crankshaft flat faces with oil pump inner rotor flat faces.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove oil pump cover.

2.

Remove oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor from oil pump body.

3.

After removing regulator valve plug, remove regulator valve spring and regulator valve.

ASSEMBLY

Note the following, and assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

1.

Oil pump body

2.

Oil pump outer rotor

3.

Oil pump inner rotor

4.

Oil pump cover

5.

Regulator valve plug

6.

Regulator valve spring

7.

Regulator valve

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

: Should be lubricated with oil.

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OIL PUMP

• Install oil pump inner rotor with the groove (C) faced to oil pump

cover side (B).

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Oil Pump Clearance

• Measure the clearance with feeler gauge (C).
- Clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body. [Posi-

tion (B)]

- Tip clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer

rotor. [Position (A)]

• Measure the clearance with feeler gauge and straightedge (A).
- Side clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body.

[Position (C)]

- Side clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body.

[Position (B)]

• Calculate the clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body as follows:

OIL PUMP BODY INNER DIAMETER

- Measure the inner diameter of oil pump body with inside microme-

ter. [Position (A)]

OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR OUTER DIAMETER

- Measure the outer diameter of protruded portion of oil pump inner

rotor (1) with micrometer. [Position (B)]

OIL PUMP INNER ROTOR TO OIL PUMP BODY CLEARANCE

- (Clearance) = (Oil pump body inner diameter) – (Oil pump inner rotor outer diameter)

A : Oil pump body side

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Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Oil Pump"

.

Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Oil Pump"

.

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Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Oil Pump"

.

Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Oil Pump"

.

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• If measured/calculated values are out of the standard, replace oil pump assembly.

Regulator Valve Clearance

(Clearance) = (Regulator valve hole diameter) – (Regulator valve
outer diameter)

• If the calculated value is out of the standard, replace oil pump

assembly.

CAUTION:

• Coat regulator valve with engine oil.
• Check that it falls smoothly into valve hole by its own weight.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check the engine oil level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

.

2.

Start the engine, and check that there is no leakage of engine oil.

3.

Stop the engine and wait for 10 minutes.

4.

Check the engine oil level and adjust the level. Refer to 

LU-7, "Inspection"

.

Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Oil Pump"

.

1

: Regulator valve

2

: Oil pump body

Standard

: Refer to 

LU-16, "Regulator Valve"

.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Periodical Maintenance Specification

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ENGINE OIL CAPACITY (APPROXIMATE)

Unit: 

 (US qt, lmp qt)

Engine Oil Pressure

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Unit: kPa (kg/cm

2

, psi)

*: Engine oil temperature at 80

°

C (176

°

F)

Oil Pump

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Unit: mm (in)

Regulator Valve

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Unit: mm (in)

Drain and refill 

With oil filter change

4.6 (4-7/8, 4)

Without oil filter change

4.3 (4-1/2, 3-3/4)

Dry engine (Overhaul)

5.3 (5-5/8, 4-5/8)

Engine speed

Approximate discharge pressure* 

Idle speed

More than 98 (1.0, 14)

2,000 rpm

More than 294 (3.0, 43) 

Clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body

0.114 - 0.260 (0.0045 - 0.0102)

Tip clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump outer rotor

Below 0.180 (0.0071)

Side clearance between oil pump inner rotor and oil pump body

0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)

Side clearance between oil pump outer rotor and oil pump body

0.050 - 0.110 (0.0020 - 0.0043)

Oil pump inner rotor to oil pump body clearance

0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)

Regulator valve to oil pump body clearance

0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

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CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE

PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

3

FOR NORTH AMERICA  ..............................................

3

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Special Service Tool ........

3

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Commercial Service 
Tool ...........................................................................

3

FOR MEXICO  ..............................................................

3

FOR MEXICO : Special Service Tool ........................

4

FOR MEXICO : Commercial Service Tool  ................

4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

5

GENERAL MAINTENANCE  ................................

5

FOR NORTH AMERICA  ..............................................

5

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Explanation of General 
Maintenance ..............................................................

5

FOR MEXICO  ..............................................................

6

FOR MEXICO : General Maintenance  ......................

7

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  ................................

9

FOR NORTH AMERICA  ..............................................

9

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Introduction of Periodic 
Maintenance ..............................................................

9

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Schedule 1  ......................

9

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Schedule 2  ....................

11

FOR MEXICO  ............................................................

12

FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance  ....................

12

RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS ................................................................

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FOR NORTH AMERICA  ............................................

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FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubricants ....

16

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Engine Oil Recommen-
dation ......................................................................

16

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Anti-Freeze Coolant 
Mixture Ratio  ...........................................................

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FOR MEXICO .............................................................

17

FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants .....................

17

FOR MEXICO : SAE Viscosity Number ...................

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FOR MEXICO : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio  ........

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE .................................

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DRIVE BELT  ..............................................................

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DRIVE BELT : Exploded View .................................

20

DRIVE BELT : Checking ..........................................

20

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment  ........................

20

ENGINE COOLANT  ...................................................

20

ENGINE COOLANT : Inspection  .............................

20

ENGINE COOLANT : Draining  ................................

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ENGINE COOLANT : Refilling .................................

21

ENGINE COOLANT : Flushing ................................

23

RADIATOR CAP  ........................................................

24

RADIATOR CAP : Inspection  ..................................

24

RADIATOR .................................................................

24

RADIATOR : Inspection ...........................................

25

FUEL LINES ...............................................................

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FUEL LINES : Inspection .........................................

25

AIR CLEANER FILTER  .............................................

25

AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation 

....

25

ENGINE OIL ...............................................................

25

ENGINE OIL : Draining ............................................

25

ENGINE OIL : Refilling  ............................................

26

OIL FILTER  ................................................................

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OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation  ...................

26

OIL FILTER : Inspection  ..........................................

27

SPARK PLUG  ............................................................

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation  ...............

27

SPARK PLUG : Inspection  ......................................

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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM ....

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POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYS-
TEM : Inspection .....................................................

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EVAP VAPOR LINES ................................................

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EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection ..........................

29

CHASSIS MAINTENANCE  ................................

30

EXHAUST SYSTEM ..................................................

30

EXHAUST SYSTEM : Inspection ...........................

30

CVT FLUID  ................................................................

30

CVT FLUID : Inspection ..........................................

30

CVT FLUID : Changing ...........................................

31

TRANSFER OIL  ........................................................

32

TRANSFER OIL : Inspection  ..................................

32

TRANSFER OIL : Draining  .....................................

32

TRANSFER OIL : Refilling ......................................

32

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT .....................................

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT : Inspection  ...............

33

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL  ...........................

33

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Inspection ......

33

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Draining .........

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REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Refilling  .........

34

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)  .....................

34

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE) : Adjust-
ment ........................................................................

34

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS ........................

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection ...

36

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES ..................................

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BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection  .............

36

BRAKE FLUID  ..........................................................

36

BRAKE FLUID : Changing ......................................

37

DISC BRAKE  ............................................................

37

DISC BRAKE : Inspection  ......................................

37

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake  ............................

37

DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc Brake .............................

38

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE  ...........................

38

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection ......

38

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES  ..................

38

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Inspec-
tion ..........................................................................

38

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS  ...........................

38

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Inspection  .....

39

DRIVE SHAFT  ...........................................................

39

DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection .....................................

39

BODY MAINTENANCE  .....................................

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH  .....................

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricat-
ing ...........................................................................

40

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS  ......................................

40

SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection .................

40

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ..........................................................

41

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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DRIVE BELT ..............................................................

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DRIVE BELT : Drive Belt  ........................................

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ENGINE COOLANT : Periodical Maintenance 
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ENGINE OIL  ..............................................................

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ENGINE OIL : 
Periodical Maintenance Specification ....................

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SPARK PLUG  ...........................................................

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SPARK PLUG : Spark Plug  ....................................

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ROAD WHEEL  ..........................................................

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ROAD WHEEL : Road Wheel  .................................

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FOR NORTH AMERICA

FOR NORTH AMERICA : Special Service Tool

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FOR NORTH AMERICA : Commercial Service Tool

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FOR MEXICO

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV10115801
(J-38956)
Oil filter wrench

Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)

S-NT375

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts and bolts

Spark plug wrench

Removing and installing spark plug
a: 14 mm (0.55 in)

Radiator cap tester

Checking radiator and radiator cap

Radiator cap tester adapter

Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap 
and radiator pipe (upper) filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)

PBIC0190E

JPBIA0399ZZ

PBIC1982E

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PREPARATION

FOR MEXICO : Special Service Tool

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FOR MEXICO : Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV10115801
(J-38956)
Oil filter wrench

Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)

S-NT375

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts and bolts

Spark plug wrench

Removing and installing spark plug
a: 14 mm (0.55 in)

Radiator cap tester

Checking radiator and radiator cap

Radiator cap tester adapter

Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap 
and radiator pipe (upper) filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)

PBIC0190E

JPBIA0399ZZ

PBIC1982E

S-NT564

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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FOR NORTH AMERICA : Explanation of General Maintenance

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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
checks and inspections themselves or have their NISSAN dealers do them.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be performed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, cleaning the vehicle,
etc.

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Tires

Check the pressure with a gauge often and always prior to long distance trips. Adjust 
the pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the pressure specified. Check carefully 
for damage, cuts or excessive wear.

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Wheel nuts

When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and check for any loose nuts. 
Tighten if necessary.

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Tire rotation

Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

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Tire Pressure Monitor-
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transmitter compo-
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Replace the TPMS transmitter grommet seal, valve core and cap when the tires are 
replaced due to wear or age.

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Wheel alignment and 
balance

If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on a straight and level road, or if 
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a need for wheel alignment. If 
the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may 
be needed. For additional information regarding tires, refer to "lmportant Tire Safety In-
formation" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the NISSAN Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.

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Windshield

Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the windshield at least every six 
months for cracks or other damage. Repair as necessary.

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Windshield wiper 
blades

Check for cracks or wear if they do not wipe properly.

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Doors and engine 
hood

Check that all doors and the engine hood operate smoothly as well as the back door. 
Also make sure that all latches lock securely. Lubricate 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 lubrication 
frequently.

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Lamps

Make sure that the headlamps, stop lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps, and other 
lamps are all operating properly and installed securely. Also check headlamp aim. 
Clean the headlamps on a regular basis. 

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Warning lamps and 
chimes

Make sure that all warning lamps and chimes are operating properly.

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Windshield wiper and 
washer

Check that the wipers and washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak.

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Windshield defroster

Check that the air comes out of the defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity 
when operating the heater or air conditioner.

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Steering wheel

Check that it has the specified play. Check for changes in the steering condition, such 
as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
 Free play: Less than 35 mm (1.38 in)

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