Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Periodic maintenance
M/T OIL
Inspection
OIL LEAKAGE
Make sure that gear oil is not leaking from transaxle or around it.
OIL LEVEL
- Remove filler plug (1) and gasket from transaxle case.
- Check the oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
- Set a gasket on filler plug and then install it to transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
- Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-30 "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the filler plug as this could cause the transaxle case to crack.
Draining
- Start engine and let it run to warm up transaxle
- Stop engine. Remove drain plug (1) and gasket, using a suitable tool and then drain gear oil.
- Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to clutch housing, using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
- Tighten drain plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-30, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the filler plug as this could cause the transaxle case to crack.
Refilling
- Remove filler plug (1) and gasket from transaxle case.
- Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches the specified limit at filler plug mounting hole as shown.
Oil grade and viscosity : Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".
Oil capacity : Refer to MA-11, "Fluids and Lubricants".
- After refilling gear oil, check the oil level. Refer to TM-19, "Inspection".
- Set a gasket on filler plug and then install it to transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
- Tighten filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to TM-30, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Do not overtighten the filler plug as this could cause the transaxle case to crack.
Symptom diagnosis
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. The numbers indicate
the order of the inspection. If necessary ...
Removal and installation
SIDE OIL SEAL
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove front drive shafts. Refer to FAX-18, "6M/T : Removal and
Installation (LH)".
Remove differential side oil seals (1) from clu ...
Other materials:
Manual transmission (if so equipped)
The ignition switch includes a device that helps
prevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position.
On manual transmission models, to turn the ignition
key to LOCK position from ACC or ON
position, turn the ...
Refrigeration system symptoms
Trouble diagnosis for unusual pressure
Diagnose using a manifold gauge whenever system’s high and/or low side
pressure(s) is/are unusual. The
marker above the gauge scale in the following tables indicates the standard
(usual) pressure range. Refer to
above table (Ambient air temperature ...
Maintenance requirements
Your NISSAN has been designed to have minimum
maintenance requirements with long service
intervals to save you both time and money;
however, some day-to-day and regular maintenance
is essential to maintain your NISSAN’s
good mechanical condition as well as its emissions
and engine performanc ...
