Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 830

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SECTION 

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CONTENTS

MAINTENANCE

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE  ................................

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General Maintenance ................................................

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE  ................................

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For North America: Introduction of Periodic Main-
tenance .....................................................................

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For Mexico  ..............................................................

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS ................................................................

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For North America: Fluids and Lubricants ...............

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For North America: SAE Viscosity Number .............

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For Mexico: Fluids and Lubricants  ..........................

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For Mexico: SAE Viscosity Number  ........................

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For Mexico: Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio ..............

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (QR25DE ENGINE) 

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DRIVE BELTS  ...........................................................

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DRIVE BELTS : Exploded View  ..............................

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DRIVE BELTS : Checking Drive Belts  ....................

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DRIVE BELTS : Tension Adjustment  ......................

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ENGINE COOLANT ...................................................

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ENGINE COOLANT : System Inspection ................

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ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Coolant ....

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FUEL LINES  ..............................................................

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FUEL LINES : Checking Fuel Line  ..........................

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AIR CLEANER FILTER  .............................................

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AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation 

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ENGINE OIL ...............................................................

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ENGINE OIL : Inspection .........................................

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ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil  ........................

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OIL FILTER  ................................................................

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OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation  ...................

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SPARK PLUG  ............................................................

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SPARK PLUG : Exploded View ...............................

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation  ...............

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EVAP VAPOR LINES  ................................................

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EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor 
Line ..........................................................................

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ40DE) ................

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DRIVE BELT  ..............................................................

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DRIVE BELT : Exploded View .................................

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DRIVE BELT : Checking Drive Belts  .......................

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DRIVE BELT : Adjustment .......................................

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ENGINE COOLANT  ...................................................

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ENGINE COOLANT : System Inspection  ................

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ENGINE COOLANT : Changing Engine Coolant ....

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FUEL LINES ...............................................................

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FUEL LINES : Checking Fuel Line  ..........................

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FUEL FILTER .............................................................

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FUEL FILTER : Changing Fuel Filter .......................

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AIR CLEANER FILTER  .............................................

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AIR CLEANER FILTER : Exploded View  ................

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AIR CLEANER FILTER : Removal and Installation 

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ENGINE OIL ...............................................................

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ENGINE OIL : Inspection ........................................

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ENGINE OIL : Changing Engine Oil  .......................

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OIL FILTER  ...............................................................

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OIL FILTER : Removal and Installation  ..................

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SPARK PLUG  ...........................................................

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SPARK PLUG : Exploded View ..............................

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SPARK PLUG : Removal and Installation ..............

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EVAP VAPOR LINES ................................................

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EVAP VAPOR LINES : Checking EVAP Vapor 
Line .........................................................................

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CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE ............

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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER  .........................................

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IN-CABIN MICROFILTER : Removal and Installa-
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EXHAUST SYSTEM ..................................................

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EXHAUST SYSTEM : Checking Exhaust System ...

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TRANSMISSION OIL  ................................................

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TRANSMISSION OIL : Checking the A/T Fluid 
(ATF) ......................................................................

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TRANSMISSION OIL : Changing the A/T Fluid 
(ATF) ......................................................................

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M/T OIL ......................................................................

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M/T OIL : FS6R31A  ................................................

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M/T OIL : Changing  ................................................

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M/T OIL : Checking .................................................

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M/T OIL : FS5R30A  ................................................

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M/T OIL : Changing  ................................................

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M/T OIL : Checking .................................................

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TRANSFER FLUID ....................................................

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TRANSFER FLUID : Replacement .........................

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TRANSFER FLUID : Inspection  .............................

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PROPELLER SHAFT ................................................

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PROPELLER SHAFT : Checking Propeller Shaft ...

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL  ......................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Front Final Drive - 
R180A .....................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differen-
tial Gear Oil .............................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential 
Gear Oil  ..................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive - 
C200 .......................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differen-
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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential 
Gear Oil ...................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive - 
M226 .......................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differen-
tial Gear Oil  .............................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential 
Gear Oil ...................................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive - 
M226 (ELD) .............................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differen-
tial Gear Oil  .............................................................

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential 
Gear Oil ...................................................................

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WHEELS ....................................................................

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WHEELS : Balancing Wheels  .................................

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WHEELS : Rotation  ................................................

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS  ........................

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : On Board In-
spection ...................................................................

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BRAKE LINES AND CABLES  ..................................

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BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Checking Brake 
Line and Cables  ......................................................

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DISC BRAKE .............................................................

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DISC BRAKE : Checking Disc Brake ......................

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE  ...........................

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STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE : Checking 
Steering Gear and Linkage  .....................................

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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES  ..................

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POWER STEERING FLUID AND LINES : Check-
ing Power Steering Fluid and Line  ..........................

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AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS  ...........................

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AXLE AND SUSPENSION PARTS : Checking 
Axle and Suspension Parts .....................................

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH  .....................

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LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD LATCH : Lubricat-
ing Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches  .....................

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS  ......................................

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SEAT BELT, BUCKLES, RETRACTORS, AN-
CHORS AND ADJUSTERS : Checking Seat 
Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters 

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PRECAUTIONS

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

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PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special service tools illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

KV10115801
(J-38956)
Oil filter cap wrench

Removing and installing oil filter
a: 64.3 mm (2.531 in)

KV991J0010
(J-23688)
Engine coolant refractometer

Checking concentration of ethylene glycol in 
engine coolant

KV991J0070
(J-45695)
Coolant refill tool

Filling cooling system

EG17650301
(J-33984-A)
Radiator cap tester adapter

Adapting radiator cap tester to radiator cap 
and radiator filler neck
a: 28 (1.10) dia.
b: 31.4 (1.236) dia.
c: 41.3 (1.626) dia.
Unit: mm (in)

ST25051001
(J-25695-1)
Oil pressure gauge

Measuring oil pressure
Maximum measuring range:

2,452 kPa (25 kg/cm

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, 356 psi)

NT375

WBIA0539E

LMA053

S-NT564

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