Nissan 2001 Maxima Maintenance Guide

MAINTENANCE
SECTION
MA
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ‘‘AIR
BAG’’ and ‘‘SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER’’...............2
PREPARATION ...............................................................3
Special Service Tool ....................................................3
Commercial Service Tool.............................................3
GENERAL MAINTENANCE............................................4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................................6
Schedule 1...................................................................7
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
.........7
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
........................8
Schedule 2...................................................................9
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
.........9
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
......................10
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS...........11
Fluids and Lubricants ................................................11
SAE Viscosity Number ..............................................11
GASOLINE ENGINE OIL
..........................................11
Anti-freeze Coolant Mixture Ratio .............................12
ENGINE MAINTENANCE..............................................13
Checking Drive Belts .................................................13
Changing Engine Coolant..........................................14
— DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT —
........................14
— REFILLING ENGINE COOLANT —
.......................15
— FLUSHING COOLING SYSTEM —
.......................16
Checking Fuel Lines..................................................16
Changing Air Cleaner Filter .......................................17
VISCOUS PAPER TYPE
...........................................17
Changing Engine Oil..................................................17
Changing Oil Filter.....................................................18
Changing Spark Plugs...............................................18
Checking EVAP Vapor Lines .....................................20
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE.......................21
Checking Exhaust System.........................................21
Checking Clutch Fluid Level and Leaks....................21
Checking M/T Oil.......................................................21
Changing M/T Oil.......................................................21
Checking A/T Fluid ....................................................22
Changing A/T Fluid....................................................22
Balancing Wheels (Bonding Weight Type)................23
REMOVAL
...............................................................23
WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
............................23
Tire Rotation ..............................................................24
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks.....................25
Checking Brake Lines and Cables............................25
Checking Disc Brake .................................................25
ROTOR
...................................................................25
CALIPER
.................................................................25
PAD
........................................................................26
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage .......................26
STEERING GEAR
....................................................26
STEERING LINKAGE
...............................................26
Checking Power Steering Fluid and Lines................26
Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches...........27
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors,
Anchors and Adjusters...............................................27
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS).........28
Engine Maintenance..................................................28
BELT DEFLECTION AND TENSION
..........................28
SPARK PLUG
..........................................................28
Chassis and Body Maintenance................................28
WHEEL BALANCE
...................................................28
GI
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
AX
SU
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
SC
EL
IDX

Nissan 2001 Maxima Specifications

Engine Specifications

deflection adjustment used belt with air conditioner compressor	4.2 - 4.6 mm (0.165 - 0.181 in)
tension adjustment used belt with air conditioner compressor	294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
deflection adjustment new belt with air conditioner compressor	3.7 - 4.1 mm (0.146 - 0.161 in)
tension adjustment new belt with air conditioner compressor	294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
deflection adjustment used belt without air conditioner compressor	6.3 - 6.9 mm (0.248 - 0.272 in)
tension adjustment used belt without air conditioner compressor	294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
deflection adjustment new belt without air conditioner compressor	5.6 - 6.0 mm (0.220 - 0.236 in)
tension adjustment new belt without air conditioner compressor	294 N (30 kg, 66 lb)
deflection adjustment power steering oil pump used belt	7.3 - 8 mm (0.287 - 0.315 in)
tension adjustment power steering oil pump used belt	196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
deflection adjustment power steering oil pump new belt	6.5 - 7.2 mm (0.256 - 0.283 in)
tension adjustment power steering oil pump new belt	196 N (20 kg, 44 lb)
applied pushing force	98 N (10 kg, 22 lb)

Spark Plug

spark plug make	NGK
spark plug standard type	PFR5G-11
spark plug hot type	PFR4G-11
spark plug cold type	PFR6G-11
spark plug gap nominal	1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Wheel Balance

dynamic wheel balance at rim flange	10 g (0.35 oz)
static wheel balance	20 g (0.71 oz)