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:
Rear window defogger feedback signal
Description
Turns the indicator lamp in the rear window defogger switch ON when operating
the rear window defogger.
Component function check
1.Check rear window defogger feedback signal
Check that the indicator lamp of rear window defogger switch is illuminated
when turning the rear window
...
If your vehicle overheats
If your vehicle is overheating (indicated by an
extremely high temperature gauge reading), or if
you feel a lack of engine power, detect abnormal
noise, etc., take the following steps.
WARNING
Do not continue to drive if your vehicle
overheats. Doing so could cause engine
dama ...
How to select piston and bearing
Description
Selection points
Selection parts
Selection items
Selection methods
Between cylinder block and
crankshaft
Main bearing
Main bearing grade (bearing
thickness)
Determined by match of cylinder
block bearing housing
grade (inner diameter of hous ...
