Nissan March K13. Manual - part 454

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GEAR OIL : Refilling

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1.

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

2.

Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified limit at
filler plug mounting hole as shown in the figure.

3.

After refilling gear oil, check the oil level. Refer to 

MA-21,

"GEAR OIL : Inspection"

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4.

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

5.

Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-21, "Exploded View"

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WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE) : Tire rotation

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• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals.

Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

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• When installing the wheel, tighten wheel nuts to the specified

torque.

CAUTION:

• When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing

the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.

• Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding the

criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.

• Use NISSAN genuine wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection

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

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES

Oil grade and 
viscosity

: Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

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Oil capacity

: Refer to 

TM-49, "General Specification"

.

SCIA7119E

Wheel nuts tighting torque

: Refer to 

WT-4, "Exploded View"

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SMA829C

SBR451D

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BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection

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• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper

attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

BRAKE FLUID

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 

XX-XX, "*****"

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• Refill with recommended brake fluid.

Refer to 

XX-XX, "*****"

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• 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

SBR389C

SBR419C

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• Check for wear or damage.

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

DRUM BRAKE

DRUM BRAKE : Inspection

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DRUM

Check condition, wear, and damage.

WHEEL CYLINDER

• Check for leakage.

LINING

• Check for lining thickness.

BRA0010D

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

20.0 (0.787)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.008 (0.0003)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.055 (0.0022) 

SFIA0657J

SBR021A

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DRUM BRAKE : Rear Drum 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.

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

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

Item

Limit

Brake lining

Wear thickness

1.5 (0.059)

Brake drum

Wear inner diameter

181.0 (7.13)

SLIA0014E

SMA525A

SFA392B