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Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 500

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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5. Allow the transmission fluid temperature to fall to approximately 65

°C (149°F). Use the CONSULT to mon-

itor the transmission fluid temperature as follows:

NOTE:

The transmission fluid level will be significantly affected by the transmission fluid temperature as shown.

Therefore monitor the transmission fluid temperature data using the CONSULT.

a. Connect CONSULT to data link connector.
b. Select “MAIN SIGNALS” in “DATA MONITOR” mode for “TRANSMISSION” with CONSULT.
c. Read out the value of “ATF TEMP 1”.

6. Re-check the A/T fluid level at A/T fluid temperatures of approxi-

mately 65

°C (149°F) using the “HOT” range on the A/T fluid

level gauge as shown. The HOT range is between 50

° - 80° C

(122

° - 176° F).

CAUTION:

• When wiping the A/T fluid from the A/T fluid level gauge,

always use lint-free paper, not a cloth.

• To check the A/T fluid level, insert the A/T fluid level

gauge until the cap contacts the top of the A/T fluid charg-

ing pipe, with the gauge reversed from the normal

inserted position as shown.

7. Check the A/T fluid condition.

• If the A/T fluid is very dark or has some burned smell, there

may be an internal problem with the transmission. Refer to

TM-256, "Exploded View"

. Flush the transmission cooling sys-

tem after repairing the transmission.

• If the A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands,

etc.), replace the radiator and flush the transmission cooler

lines using cleaning solvent and compressed air after repairing

the transmission.

8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

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A/T fluid level gauge bolt : Refer to

TM-250, "Removal and Installation

(2WD)"

for (2WD) or

TM-252, "Removal and In-

stallation (4WD)"

for (4WD).

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A/T FLUID : Changing the A/T Fluid (ATF)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the A/T fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

1. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

° C (176° F).

2. Stop the engine.
3. Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
4. Drain the A/T fluid from the drain plug hole, then install the drain

plug with a new gasket. Refill the transmission with new A/T

fluid. Always refill with the same volume as the drained A/T fluid.

Use the A/T fluid level gauge to check the A/T fluid level as

shown. Add A/T fluid as necessary.

• To flush out the old A/T fluid from the transmission oil coolers, pour new A/T fluid into the A/T fluid charg-

ing pipe with the engine idling and at the same time drain the old A/T fluid from the auxiliary transmis-

sion oil cooler hose return line.

• When the color of the A/T fluid coming out of the auxiliary transmission oil cooler hose return line is

about the same as the color of the new A/T fluid, flushing out the old A/T fluid is complete. The amount

of new A/T fluid used for flushing should be 30% to 50% increase of the specified capacity.

CAUTION:

• If Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF is not available, Genuine NISSAN Matic J ATF may also be used.

Using automatic transmission fluid other than Genuine NISSAN Matic S ATF or Matic J ATF will

cause deterioration in driveability and automatic transmission durability, and may damage the

automatic transmission, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.

• When filling the transmission with A/T fluid, do not spill the A/T fluid on any heat generating

parts such as the exhaust manifold.

• Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

5. Install the A/T fluid level gauge and tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

6. Drive the vehicle to warm up the A/T fluid to approximately 80

° C (176° F).

7. Check the fluid level and condition. If the A/T fluid is still dirty,

repeat steps 2 through 6.

8. Install the A/T fluid level gauge in the A/T fluid charging pipe and install the A/T fluid level gauge bolt.
9. Tighten the A/T fluid level gauge bolt to specification.

Drain plug

: Refer to

TM-256, "Exploded View"

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A/T fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to

MA-12, "Fluids and Lubricants"

A/T fluid level gauge bolt : Refer to

TM-250, "Removal and Installation

(2WD)"

for (2WD) or

TM-252, "Removal and In-

stallation (4WD)"

for (4WD).

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M/T OIL
M/T OIL : Checking Manual Transmission Fluid (MT)

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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

1. Make sure that oil is not leaking from the transmission or around it.
2. Check oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking oil level.

3. Set a gasket on the filler plug and install it to the transmission.

Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to

TM-30,

"Disassembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

M/T OIL : Changing Manual Transmission Fluid (MT)

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DRAINING

1. Start the engine and let it run to warm up the transmission.
2. Stop the engine. Remove the transmission drain plug and drain the oil.
3. Set a gasket on the drain plug and install it to the transmission. Tighten the drain plug to the specified

torque. Refer to

TM-30, "Disassembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug. Fill with new oil until oil level reaches the

specified limit near the filler plug hole as shown.

2. After refilling the oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to the filler

plug, then install it to the transmission. Tighten the filler plug to

the specified torque. Refer to

TM-30, "Disassembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID
TRANSFER FLUID : Checking Transfer Fluid (TX15B)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.

A/T fluid level gauge bolt : Refer to

TM-250, "Removal and Installation

(2WD)"

for (2WD) or

TM-252, "Removal and In-

stallation (4WD)"

for (4WD).

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Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to

MA-13, "SAE

Viscosity Number"

Oil capacity

: Refer to

MA-12, "Fluids

and Lubricants"

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2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-100, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID : Changing Transfer Fluid (TX15B)

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

DRAINING

1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-100, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the

specified limit near the filler plug hole.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up slowly, taking approximately 3

minutes to complete.)

3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-100, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

PROPELLER SHAFT
PROPELLER SHAFT : Checking Propeller Shaft

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Check the front and rear propeller shafts for damage, dents, and cracks. Check the joints for looseness and

any damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to

DLN-129, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

DLN-138,

"NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Front Final Drive Oil (R180A)

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

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Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to

MA-12, "Fluids and

Lubricants"

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