Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 942

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CHASSIS MAINTENANCE

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
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 

BR-494, "Bleeding Brake System"

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• Refill with recommended brake fluid.

Refer to 

MA-16, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubri-

cants"

 (United States and Canada) or 

MA-17, "FOR MEXICO :

Fluids and Lubricants"

 (Mexico).

• 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

SBR451D

SBR389C

SBR419C

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• Check for leakage.

BRAKE PAD

• Check for wear or damage.

DISC BRAKE : Front Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

DISC BRAKE : Rear Disc Brake

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Unit: mm (in)

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE
STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Inspection

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STEERING GEAR

SMA922A

BRA0010D

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

26.0 (1.024)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 (0.0006)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.035 (0.0014)

Item

Limit

Brake pad

Wear thickness

2.0 (0.079)

Disc rotor

Wear thickness

14.0 (0.051)

Thickness variation (measured at 8 positions)

0.015 (0.0006)

Runout (with it attached to the vehicle)

0.1 (0.04)

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• 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
DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

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Check boot and drive shaft for cracks, wear, damage and grease

leakage.

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SMA525A

JPPIA0011ZZ

SFA108A

BODY MAINTENANCE

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BODY MAINTENANCE

LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH
LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricating

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For hood and hood lock illustration.

• Hood: Refer to 

DLK-154, "Exploded View"

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• Hood lock: Refer to 

DLK-187, "Exploded View"

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For front door and front door lock illustration.

• Front door: Refer to 

DLK-170, "Exploded View"

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• Front door lock: Refer to 

DLK-192, "Exploded View"

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For rear door and rear door lock illustration.

• Rear door: Refer to 

DLK-175, "Exploded View"

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• Rear door lock: Refer to 

DLK-196, "Exploded View"

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For back door and back door lock illustration.

• Back door: Refer to 

DLK-180, "Exploded View"

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• Back door lock: Refer to 

DLK-200, "Exploded View"

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS
SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, ANCHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Inspection

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For front seat belt illustration. Refer to 

SB-10, "Exploded View"

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For rear seat belt illustration. Refer to 

SB-15, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

• After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-

wares (I.e. anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends to replace all seat belt assemblies in use

during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.

Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly

operating.

Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal colli-

sion where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.

• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair.

Replace as seat belt assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace belt assembly.

• Never oil tongue and buckle.

• Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

For details, refer to 

SB-5, "Inspection"

 in SB section.

• Check anchors for loose mounting

• Check belts for damage

• Check retractor for smooth operation

• Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released

BODY CORROSION
BODY CORROSION : Checking Body Corrosion

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Visually check body panels for collision damage (scratches, chipping, rubbing, etc.) or damage to the anti-cor-

rosion materials. In particular, check the following locations.

HEMMED PANELS

Hood front end, door lower end, trunk lid rear end, etc.

PANEL JOINT

Side sill of rear fender and center pillar, rear wheel housing of rear fender, around strut tower in engine com-

partment, etc.

PANEL EDGE

Trunk lid opening, sunroof opening, fender wheel-arch flange, charge port lid flange, around holes in panel,

etc.

PARTS CONTACT

Waist moulding, windshield moulding, bumper, etc.