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:
Oil seal
Valve oil seal : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Rotate crankshaft, and set piston whose valve oil seal is to be removed
to TDC. This will prevent valve
from dropping into cylinder.
CAUTION:
When rotating crankshaft, be careful to avoid scarring front cover with
timing chain.
Re ...
Symptom diagnosis
HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
CONTROL SYMPTOMS
Symptom Table
INSUFFICIENT COOLING
Component Function Check
Symptom: insufficient cooling
Inspection flow
1. Confirm symptom by performing operation check - temperature decrease
Press the a/c switch.
Turn temperature control dial c ...
Intake manifold runner control
INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL : System
Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Intake manifold runner control valve has a valve portion in the intake
passage of each cylinder.
While idling and during low engine coolant temperature, the intake manifold
runner control valve close ...
