Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Periodic maintenance

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Transmission & driveline / Transaxle & transmission / 6MT: RS6F94R / 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:

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

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 ...

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Precaution for Work
When removing or disassembling each component, be careful not to damage or deform it. If a component may be subject to interference, be sure to protect it with a shop cloth. When removing (disengaging) components with a screwdriver or similar tool, be sure to wrap the component with a ...

Floor mats
WARNING To avoid potential pedal interference that may result in a collision or injury: NEVER place a floor mat on top of another floor mat in the driver front position. Use only genuine NISSAN floor mats specifically designed for use in your vehicle model. See ...

Cooling fan
Component Fan shroud and motor assembly WARNING: Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high-pressure engine coolant escaping from the radiator. Wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly push down and turn it a quarter turn to allow b ...