Nissan Frontier D22. Manual - part 795

MA-34

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VG33E AND VG33ER)

Do not use a wire brush for cleaning.
If plug tip is covered with carbon, spark plug cleaner may be
used.

Checking and adjusting plug gap is not required between spark
plug change intervals.

When installing spark plugs to No. 2 and 4 cylinders, securely fit
each ignition wire mounting hole onto the ignition wire fixing pin.

Cleaner air pressure

Less than 588 kPa (6 kg/cm

2

 

, 85 psi)

Cleaning time

Less than 20 seconds

SMA773C

Spark plug gap (nominal)

1.1 mm (0.043 in)

SMA806C

Spark plug

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

SMA213C

ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VG33E AND VG33ER)

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Checking EVAP Vapor Lines

ELS000XQ

1.

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

2.

Inspect vacuum relief valve of fuel tank filler cap for clogging and
sticking. Refer to 

EC-1164, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYS-

TEM"

  (VG33E), 

EC-1740, "EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYS-

TEM"

  (VG33ER).

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

PFP:00100

Changing In-cabin Microfilter

ELS000XR

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1.

Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to 

IP-10, "INSTRU-

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2.

Remove the in-cabin microfilter cover.

3.

Take out the in-cabin microfilter from the blower unit.

4.

Replace the old microfilter with new in-cabin microfilter in the
blower unit.

5.

Reinstall the glove box assembly.

Checking Exhaust System

ELS000XS

Check exhaust pipes, muffler and mounting for improper attachment,
leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterioration.

Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks

ELS000XT

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

Checking M/T Oil

ELS000XU

Check for oil leakage and oil level.

CAUTION:

Never start engine while checking oil level.

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Apply sealant to filler plug threads.

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Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to

GI-42, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEAL-
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Changing M/T Oil

ELS000XV

1.

Drain oil from drain plug and refill with new gear oil.

2.

Check oil level.

LJIA0009E

SMA211A

SMA956C

Filler plug

: 25 - 34 N·m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)

SMA103

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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Apply sealant to filler plug threads.

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Use Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-42, "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL

PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS"

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Checking Water Entry — For 4X4 Models With M/T

ELS000XW

Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the sealing
grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.

Checking A/T Fluid

ELS000XX

1.

Warm up engine.

2.

Check for fluid leakage.

3.

Before driving, fluid level can be checked at fluid temperatures
of 30 to 50

°C (86 to 122°F) using “COLD” range on dipstick.

a.

Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.

b.

Start engine and move selector lever through each gear posi-
tion. Leave selector lever in “P” position.

c.

Check fluid level with engine idling.

d.

Remove dipstick and note reading. If level is at low side of either
range, and fluid to the charging pipe.

e.

Re-insert dipstick into charging pipe as far as it will go.

f.

Remove dipstick and note reading. If reading is at low side of range, add fluid to the charging pipe.

Do not overfill.

4.

Drive vehicle for approximately 5 minutes in urban areas.

5.

Re-check fluid level at fluid temperatures of 50 to 80

°C (122 to 176°F) using “HOT” range on dipstick.

6.

Check fluid condition.

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If fluid is very dark or smells burned, refer to AT section for
checking operation of A/T. Flush cooling system after repair of
A/T.

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If A/T fluid contains frictional material (clutches, bands, etc.),
replace radiator and flush cooler line using cleaning solvent
and compressed air after repair of A/T. Refer to 

CO-14,

"RADIATOR"

  (KA24DE), 

CO-30, "RADIATOR"

  (VG33E and

VG33ER).

Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to 

MA-12, "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS"

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Oil capacity

FS5W71C

: 2.0   (4 1/4 US pt, 3 1/2 Imp pt)

FS5R30A

4X2

: 2.8   (5 7/8 US pt, 4 7/8 Imp pt)

4X4

: 5.1   (10 3/4 US pt, 9 Imp pt)

Drain plug

: 25 - 34 N·m (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)

SMA369B

LMA052

SMA853B