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Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 1006

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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2. Remove the drain plug from the rear final drive assembly to

drain the differential gear oil.

3. Install the drain plug with sealant applied on the threads to the

rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer

DLN-321, "Disassembly and Assembly"

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug from the rear final drive assembly.
2. Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil

until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the

rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer

DLN-321, "Disassembly and Assembly"

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-21, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

1. Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.
2. Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as

shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3. Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the

rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer

DLN-321, "Disassembly and Assembly"

• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

WHEELS
WHEELS : Balancing Wheels

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BALANCING WHEELS (ADHESIVE WEIGHT TYPE)

Preparation Before Adjustment

Remove inner and outer balance weights from the road wheel. Using releasing agent, remove double-faced

adhesive tape from the road wheel.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.

• After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean all traces of releasing agent from the road

wheel.

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Differential gear oil
grade and capacity

: Refer to

MA-16, "FOR USA

AND CANADA : Fluids and
Lubricants"

(United States

and Canada),

MA-18, "FOR

MEXICO : Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

(Mexico).

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Wheel Balance Adjustment

• If a balancer machine has an adhesive weight mode setting, select the adhesive weight mode setting and

skip Step 2. below. If a balancer machine only has the clip-on (rim flange) weight mode setting, follow Step 2.

to calculate the correct size adhesive weight.

1. Set road wheel on balancer machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the balancer machine.
2. For balancer machines that only have a clip-on (rim flange) weight mode setting, follow this step to calcu-

late the correct size adhesive weight to use. When inner and outer imbalance values are shown on the

balancer machine indicator, multiply outer imbalance value by 5/3 (1.67) to determine balance weight that

should be used. Select the outer balance weight with a value closest to the calculated value above and

install in to the designated outer position of, or at the designated angle in relation to the road wheel.

a. Indicated imbalance value

× 5/3 = balance weight to be installed

Calculation example:

23 g (0.81 oz)

× 5/3 (1.67) = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) ⇒ 40 g (1.41 oz)

balance weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)

NOTE:

Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated

balance weight value.

Example:

37.4

⇒ 35 g (1.23 oz)

37.5

⇒ 40 g (1.41 oz)

3. Install balance weight in the position shown.

CAUTION:

• Do not install the inner balance weight before installing

the outer balance weight.

• Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the

mating surface of the road wheel.

• When installing balance weight (1) to road wheel, set it into the

grooved area (A) on the inner wall of the road wheel as shown

so that the balance weight center (B) is aligned with the bal-

ancer machine indication position (angle) (C).

CAUTION:

• Always use Genuine NISSAN adhesive balance weights.

• Balance weights are non-reusable; always replace with

new ones.

• Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight.

4. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install

two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not install one balance weight sheet on top another.

5. Start balancer machine again.
6. Install balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the bal-

ancer machine indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

Do not install more than two balance weights.

7. Start balancer machine. Make sure that inner and outer residual

imbalance values are 5 g (0.17 oz) each or below.

8. If either residual imbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.17 oz), repeat installation procedures.

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WHEELS : Rotation

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TIRE ROTATION

• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals.

Refer to

MA-6, "FOR USA AND CANADA : Explanation of General

Maintenance"

(United States and Canada), or

MA-8, "FOR MEX-

ICO : General Maintenance"

(Mexico).

• 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

WT-6, "Work Procedure"

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS
BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : On Board Inspection

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LEVEL CHECK

• Check that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is within speci-

fication, between the MAX and MIN lines as shown.

• Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leaks.

• If fluid level is excessively low, check brake system for leaks.

• If brake warning lamp remains illuminated after the parking brake

pedal is released, check the brake system for any brake fluid

leaks.

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES

Wheel balance

Dynamic (At flange)

Static (At flange)

Maximum allowable im-
balance

Refer to

WT-53, "Road Wheel"

Wheel nut tightening
torque

: 133 N·m (14 kg-m, 98 ft-lb)

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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

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

sure the rotor thickness using a suitable tool as shown. Repair or

replace as necessary.

CALIPER

Check for any fluid leakage. Repair as necessary.

PAD

Check for any wear or damage. Measure the pad thickness. Replace

as necessary.

NOTE:

Front brake shown, rear brake similar.

STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE

SBR389C

Standard thickness

: Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

BR-52, "Front Disc

(rear).

SMA260A

SMA922A

Standard thickness

: Refer to

"Rear Disc Brake"

(rear).

Repair limit thickness

: Refer to

"Rear Disc Brake"

(rear).

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