Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Periodic maintenance
Road wheel
Inspection
ALUMINUM WHEEL
- Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
- Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
- Remove tire from aluminum wheel and mount wheel on a balancer machine.
- Set dial indicator as shown.
- Check runout, if runout value exceeds the limit, replace aluminum wheel.
Limit
Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to WT-54, "Road Wheel".
Radial Deflection (B) Refer to WT-54, "Road Wheel".
STEEL WHEEL
- Check tires for wear and improper inflation.
- Check wheels for deformation, cracks and other damage. If deformed, remove wheel and check wheel runout.
- Remove tire from steel wheel and mount wheel on a balancer machine.
- Set two dial indicators as shown.
- Set each dial indicator to "0".
- Rotate wheel and check dial indicators at several points around the circumference of the wheel.
- Calculate runout at each point as shown below.
Lateral deflection (A) = (W+X)/2
Radial deflection (B) = (Y+Z)/2
- Select maximum positive runout value and the maximum negative
value.
Add the two values to determine total runout.
In case a positive or negative value is not available, use the maximum value (negative or positive) for total runout.
If the total runout value exceeds the limit, replace steel wheel.
Limit
Lateral Deflection (A) Refer to WT-54, "Road Wheel".
Radial Deflection (B) Refer to WT-54, "Road Wheel".
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or
replace these parts.
×: Applicable ...
Other materials:
Precaution for supplemental restraint system (srs) "air bag" and "seat belt
pre-tensioner"
The supplemental restraint system such as “air bag” and “seat belt pre-tensioner”,
used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the
driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system ...
Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
after a rainfall to prevent possible damage
from acid rain.
after driving on coastal roads.
when contaminants suc ...
Checking engine oil level
Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply
the parking brake.
Start the engine and let it idle until it reaches
operating temperature.
Turn off the engine. Wait more than
10 minutes for the oil to drain back into
the oil pan.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Reinsert
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