Nissan March K13. Manual - part 453

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CAUTION:

• Never drop or shock spark plug.
• Never use a wire brush for cleaning.
• If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be

used.

EVAP VAPOR LINES

EVAP VAPOR LINES : Inspection

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1.

Visually inspect EVAP vapor lines for improper attachment and for cracks, damage, loose connections,
chafing and deterioration.

2.

Inspect fuel tank filler cap vacuum relief valve for clogging, sticking, etc.
Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

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Spark plug (Standard type)

: Refer to 

EM-93, "Spark Plug"

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Cleaner air pressure

: Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

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85 psi)

Cleaning time

: Less than 20 seconds

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EXHAUST SYSTEM

EXHAUST SYSTEM : Inspection

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Check exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting for improper attach-
ment, leakage, cracks, damage or deterioration.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

CLUTCH FLUID

CLUTCH FLUID : Inspection

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FLUID LEAKAGE

• Check clutch line for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
• Check for fluid leakage by fully depressing clutch pedal while engine is running.

CAUTION:

If leakage occurs around joints, reinstall the joints or, if necessary, replace damaged parts.

FLUID LEVEL

• Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified

range (MAX – MIN lines).

• Visually check for any clutch fluid leakage around the reservoir

tank.

• Check the clutch system for any leakage if the fluid level is

extremely low (lower than MIN).

CLUTCH FLUID : Draining

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CAUTION:

Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately
and wash the affected area with water.

1.

Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-
nector (1).

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2.

Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-
tain the position.

3.

Slide clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.

4.

Depress clutch pedal to gradually discharge clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

CLUTCH FLUID : Refilling

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CAUTION:

Keep painted surface on the body or other parts free of clutch fluid. If it spills, wipe up immediately
and wash the affected area with water.

1.

Check that there is no foreign material in reservoir tank and then fill with new clutch fluid.

CAUTION:

Never reuse drained clutch fluid.

2.

Connect a transparent vinyl hose to air bleeder of bleeding con-
nector (1).

3.

Press the lock pin (1) into the bleeding connector (2), and main-
tain the position.

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: Bleeding connector

Dimension “A”

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

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4.

Slide clutch tube (1) in the direction of the arrow as shown in the
figure.

5.

Slowly depress clutch pedal to the full stroke position and then
release the pedal.

CAUTION:

Since the inside of clutch tube is under hydraulic pressure,
hold the tube to prevent it from getting disconnected.

6.

Repeat step 5 at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until new clutch fluid is discharged.

CAUTION:

Monitor clutch fluid level in reservoir tank so as not to empty the tank.

7.

Return clutch tube and lock pin in their original positions while clutch pedal is depressed.

8.

Perform the air bleeding. Refer to 

CL-9, "Air Bleeding Procedure"

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GEAR OIL

GEAR OIL : Inspection

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OIL LEAKAGE

Make sure that gear oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.

OIL LEVEL

1.

Remove filler plug (1) and gasket from transaxle case.

2.

Check the oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the
figure.

CAUTION:

Never start engine while checking oil level.

3.

Set a gasket on filler plug and then install it to transaxle case.

CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

4.

Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-21,

"Exploded View"

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GEAR OIL : Draining

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1.

Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle.

2.

Stop engine. Remove drain plug (1) and gasket, using a socket
[Commercial service tool] and then drain gear oil.

3.

Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to clutch housing, using
a socket [Commercial service tool].

CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

4.

Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-21,

"Exploded View"

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2

: Bleeding connector

Dimension “A”

: 5 mm (0.20 in)

JPDIB0147ZZ

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