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:
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle)
Front
Remove the hook cover from the bumper using a remover tool.
Securely install the vehicle recovery hook stored with jacking
tools.
Check that the hook is properly secured in the stored place after use.
WARNING:
Stand clear of a stuck vehicle.
Do not spin your tires at high s ...
AIR Breather hose
Exploded View
Harness bracket
Clip
Air breather hose
Vehicle front
Always replace after every
disassembly.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove clips from harness bracket
Remove air breather hose from transaxle assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the revers ...
Trunk room trim
Exploded View
Trunk floor trim
Trunk front floor spacer (LH)
Trunk side finisher (LH)
Reflector box assembly*
Trunk rear plate
Trunk side finisher (RH)
Trunk front floor spacer (RH)
Clip
Pawl
Trunk rear plate
TRUNK REAR PLATE : Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove ...
