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Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 502

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals.

Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

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

torque.

CAUTION:

• Do not include the spare tire when rotating the tires.

• 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.

• Perform the ID registration, after tire rotation. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

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• Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. It should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir tank.

• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.

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

• If the brake warning lamp comes on when the fluid is at the correct

level, check the brake fluid level switch and the parking brake

switch.

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES
BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Checking Brake Line and Cables

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1. Check the brake lines and hoses for cracks, deterioration, and

other damage. Replace any damaged parts.

CAUTION:

If brake fluid leaks are visible around the brake line joints,

retighten the joint, or replace damaged parts as necessary.

2. Check for brake fluid leaks by fully depressing brake pedal while

engine is running.

DISC BRAKE
DISC BRAKE : Checking Disc Brake

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ROTOR

Wheel nut tightening
torque

: 133 N·m (14 kg-m, 98 ft-lb)

SMA829C

LFIA0234E

SBR389C

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Check the condition of the rotor, and for any wear or damage. Repair

or replace as necessary.

CALIPER

Check for any fluid leakage. Repair as necessary.

PAD

Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection hole.

Use a scale for inspection if necessary.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Checking Steering Gear and Linkage

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STEERING GEAR

• Check the steering gear housing for looseness, damage and oil

leakage as shown.

• Check the steering column connections for looseness.

STEERING LINKAGE

• Check the ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for looseness, wear, damage and grease leak-

age.

POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

SBR020B

SMA922A

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

Repair limit thickness : Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

BRA0010D

SGIA0506E

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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Checking Power Steering Fluid and Line

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CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

• Check the power steering fluid level with the engine off.

• Check fluid level on reservoir. Use “HOT” range at fluid tempera-

tures of 50

° to 80°C (122° to 176°F). Use “COLD” range at fluid

temperatures of 0

° to 30°C (32° to 86°F).

CAUTION:

• Do not overfill.

• Fill with the recommended fluid or equivalent. Refer to

MA-12,

"Fluids and Lubricants"

CHECKING LINES

• Check lines for improper attachment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose

connections, chafing and deterioration. Refer to

ST-6, "Checking

Fluid Leakage"

AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS
AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking Axle and Suspension Parts

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FRONT AND REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS

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

• Shake each wheel to check for excessive play.

• Rotate each wheel to check for abnormal noise.

• Check axle and suspension nuts and bolts for looseness.

• Check the strut and shock absorber for oil leakage or other damage.

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

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

LGIA0021E

SGIA0506E

SMA525A

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Check the boots and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage, and

grease leakage.

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH

SFA108A

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