Nissan Frontier D22. Manual - part 741

2004

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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension

*1: If belt tension gauge cannot be installed at check point shown, check belt tension at a different location on the belt.

Spark plug (VG33E):

Spark plug (VG33ER):

Wheel Bearing (Front)

ELS000QD

2WD MODELS

Deflection adjustment

Unit: mm (in)

Tension adjustment

*1 Unit: N (kg, lb)

Used belt

New belt

Used belt

New belt

Limit

After adjustment

Limit

After adjustment

Generator

11 (0.43)

7 - 8 (0.24 - 0.31)

6 - 7 (0.24 - 

0.28)

226 (23, 51)

554.1 - 642.4 

(56.5 - 65.5, 

124.6 - 144.4)

671.8 - 760.0 

(68.5 - 77.5, 

151.0 - 170.9)

Air conditioner 
compressor - 
VG33E

18 (0.71)

12 - 13 (0.47 - 

0.51)

10.5 - 11.5 

(0.413 - 0.453)

196 (20, 44)

495.3 - 583.5 

(50.5 - 59.5, 

111.4 - 131.2)

603.1 - 691.4 

(61.5 -70.5, 

135.6 - 155.5)

Air conditioner 
compressor and 
supercharger - 
VG33ER

16.5 (0.65)

9.5 - 10.5 (0.374 

- 0.413)

8.5-9.5 (0.33 - 

0.37)

294 (30 , 66)

730 - 818 (75.5 - 

83.5, 166.5 - 

184.1)

838 - 926 (85.5 - 

94.5, 188.5 - 

208.4)

Power steering 
oil pump

15 (0.59)

9.5 - 10.5 (0.374 

- 0.413)

8 - 9 (0.31 - 

0.35)

275 (28, 62)

554.1 - 642.4 

(56.5 - 65.5, 

124.6 - 144.4)

671.8 - 760.0 

(68.5 - 77.5, 

151.0 - 170.9)

Applied pushing 
force

98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

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Description

NGK (Double Platinum Tipped)

Hot type

PFR4G-11

Standard type

PFR5G-11

Cold type

PFR6G-11

Plug gap 

Nominal 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Spark plug tightening specification

20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)

Description

NGK (Double Platinum Tipped)

Hot type

PFR5G-11

Standard type

PFR6G-11

Cold type

PFR7G-11

Plug gap

Nominal 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Spark plug tightening specification

20 - 29 N·m (2.0 - 3.0 kg-m, 14 - 22 ft-lb)

Wheel bearing axial end play

 mm (in)

0 (0)

Wheel bearing lock nut

Tightening torque

 N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

34 - 39 (3.5 - 4.0, 25 - 29)

Return angle

 degree

45

° - 60°

Wheel bearing starting torque

At wheel hub bolt
With new grease seal

 N (kg, lb)

9.8 - 28.4 (1.0 - 2.9, 2.2 - 6.4)

With used grease seal

 N (kg, lb)

9.8 - 23.5 (1.0 - 2.4, 2.2 - 5.3)

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4WD MODELS

Clutch Pedal

ELS000QE

Unit: mm (in)

*: Measured from surface of dash lower panel to pedal pad.

Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1)

ELS000PR

2WD MODELS

*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine idle.

Wheel bearing lock nut

Tightening torque

 N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

78 - 98 (8 - 10, 58 - 72)

Retightening torque after loosening wheel 
bearing lock nut

 N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

0.5 - 1.5 (0.05 - 0.15, 0.4 - 1.1)

Axial end play

 mm (in)

0 (0)

Starting force at wheel hub bolt

 N (kg, lb)

A

Turning angle

 degree

15

° - 30°

Starting force at wheel hub bolt

 N (kg, lb)

B

Wheel bearing preload at wheel hub bolt

 

N (kg, lb)

B 

− A

7.06 - 20.99 (0.72 - 2.14, 1.59 - 4.72)

Clearance between pedal stopper bracket and clutch interlock 
switch (with clutch pedal fully depressed.)

0.1 - 1.0 (0.004 - 0.039) 

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°03′ (0.05°)

Nominal

0

°33′ (0.55°)

Maximum

1

°03′ (1.05°)

Left and right difference

45

′ (0.75°) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

2

°04′ (2.07°)

Nominal

2

°34′ (2.57°)

Maximum

3

°04′ (3.07°)

Left and right difference

45

′ (0.75°) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

10

°23′ (10.38°)

Nominal

10

°53′ (10.88°)

Maximum

11

°23′ (11.38°)

Total toe-in

Distance (A 

− B)

mm (in)

Radial tire

Minimum

3 (0.12)

Nominal

4 (0.16)

Maximum

5 (0.20)

Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Radial tire

Minimum

15

′ (0.25°)

Nominal

20

′ (0.33°)

Maximum

25

′ (0.42°)

Wheel turn-
ing angle

Full turn*2

Inside
Degree minute 
(Decimal 
degree)

VG33E

VG33ER

Minimum

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°48′ (30.80°)

Nominal

33

°00′ (33.00°)

32

°48′ (32.80°)

Maximum

33

°00′ (33.00°)

32

°48′ (32.80°)

Outside
Degree minute 
(Decimal 
degree)

Minimum

29

°00′ (29.00°)

28

°42′ (28.70°)

Nominal

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°42′ (30.70°)

Maximum

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°42′ (30.70°)

Vehicle pos-
ture

Lower arm pivot height (H)

 mm (in)

37.7 - 41.7 (1.484 - 1.642)

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*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine idle.

Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*)

ELS000OR

*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

VG33E

VG33ER

Camber
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

0

°06′ (0.10°)

0

°03′ (0.05°)

Nominal

0

°36′ (0.60°)

0

°33′ (0.55°)

Maximum

1

°06′ (1.10°)

1

°03′ (1.05°)

Left and right difference

45

′ (0.75°) or less

Caster
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

1

°40′ (1.67°)

2

°04′ (2.07°)

Nominal

2

°10′ (2.17°)

2

°34′ (2.57°)

Maximum

2

°40′ (2.67°)

3

°04′ (3.07°)

Left and right difference

45

′ (0.75°) or less

Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Minimum

10

°18′ (10.30°)

Nominal

10

°48′ (10.80°)

Maximum

11

°18′ (11.30°)

Total toe-in

Distance (A 

− B)

mm (in)

Radial tire

Minimum

3 (0.12)

Nominal

4 (0.16)

Maximum

5 (0.20)

Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)

Radial tire

Minimum

15

′ (0.25°)

Nominal

20

′ (0.33°)

Maximum

25

′ (0.42°)

Wheel turn-
ing angle

Full turn*2

Inside
Degree minute 
(Decimal degree)

Minimum

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°48′ (30.80°)

Nominal

33

°00′ (33.00°)

32

°48′ (32.80°)

Maximum

33

°00′ (33.00°)

32

°48′ (32.80°)

Outside
Degree minute 
(Decimal degree)

Minimum

29

°00′ (29.00°)

28

°42′ (28.70°)

Nominal

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°42′ (30.70°)

Maximum

31

°00′ (31.00°)

30

°42′ (30.70°)

Vehicle pos-
ture

Lower arm pivot height (H)

 mm (in)

45.5 - 49.5 (1.791 - 

1.949)

37.7 - 41.7 (1.484 

- 1.642)

Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

−1°45′ (−1.75°)

Nominal

−1°00′ (−1.00°)

Maximum

−0°15′ (−0.25°)

Total toe-in

Distance
mm (in)

Minimum

−3 (−0.12)

Nominal

1 (0.04)

Maximum

5 (0.20)

Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute (decimal degree)

Minimum

−16′ (−0.27°)

Nominal

5

′30″ (0.09°)

Maximum

26

′ (0.43°)

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Brake

ELS000Q9

Unit: mm (in)

Disc Brake - Repair Limits

Unit: mm (in)

Drum Brake - Repair Limits

Unit: mm (in)

Refill Capacities

ELS000QA

Front brake

Brake model

CL33VD

Cylinder bore diameter 

× number of pistons

46.4 (1.827) x 2

Pad
Length 

× width × thickness

132.0 x 52.5 x 11 (5.20 x 2.067 x 0.43)

Rotor outer diameter 

× thickness

283 x 28 (11.4 x 1.10)

Rear brake

Brake model

LT30A

Cylinder bore diameter

22.22 (7/8)

Lining length 

× width × thickness

296 

× 50 × 6.1 (11.65 × 1.97 × 0.240)

Drum inner diameter

295.0 (11.61)

Master cylinder

Bore diameter

25.40 (1)

Brake booster

Booster model

M230t

Diaphragm diameter

Pri: 230 (9.06)

Sec: 230 (9.06)

Recommended brake fluid

DOT 3

Brake model

CL33VD

Pad 

Wear limit minimum thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Standard pad thickness

10 (0.39)

Rotor repair limit

Minimum thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Rotor runout

Maximum

0.07 (0.0028)

Rotor thickness variation

Maximum

0.02 (0.0008)

Brake model

LT30A

Lining wear limit

Minimum thickness

1.5 (0.059)

Standard thickness

5.8 (0.228)

Drum repair limit

Maximum inner diameter

296.5 (11.67)

Out-of-round limit

0.03 (0.0012)

Capacity (Approximate)

US measure

Imp measure

Liter

Engine oil

Drain and refill

With oil filter

3-1/2 qt

2-7/8 qt

3.3

Without oil filter

3-1/8 qt

2-5/8 qt

3.0

Dry engine (Engine overhaul)

4 qt

3-3/8 qt

3.8

Cooling system (With reservoir)

11-5/8 qt

9-5/8 qt

10.95

Manual transmission gear oil (FS5R30A)

2WD

5-7/8 pt

4-7/8 pt

2.8

4WD

10-3/4 pt

9 pt

5.1

Transfer fluid (TX10A)

2-3/8 qt

2 qt

2.2

Differential carrier gear oil

Front (4WD)
R200A

3-3/4 pt

3-1/8 pt

1.75

Rear
H233B

5-7/8 pt

4-7/8 pt

2.8