Nissan Maxima. Manual — part 831

OIL COOLER

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OIL COOLER

Removal and Installation

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WARNING:

Be careful not to get burned, engine coolant and engine oil may be hot.

CAUTION:

• When removing oil cooler, prepare a shop cloth to absorb any engine oil leakage or spillage.

• Completely wipe off any engine oil that adheres to the engine and the vehicle.

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the engine under cover. Refer to

EXT-15, "Exploded View"

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2. Remove the RH wheel and tire. Refer to

WT-60, "Adjustment"

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3. Remove the front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to

EXT-23, "Exploded View"

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4. Drain engine coolant. Refer to

CO-11, "Changing Engine Coolant"

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Oil filter

2.

Oil cooler bolt

3.

Water pipe

4.

Water hose

5.

Oil cooler

6.

O-ring

7.

Oil pan

8.

Water pipe

9.

Relief valve

10. Water drain plug

11. Copper gasket

12. Water connector

Engine coolant flow

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OIL COOLER

CAUTION:

Do not spill coolant on the drive belt.

5. Disconnect water hoses from oil cooler.
6. Remove the oil filter. Refer to

LU-10, "Removal and Installation"

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7. Remove oil cooler.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

1. Check oil cooler for cracks.
2. Check oil cooler for clogging by blowing through coolant inlet. If necessary, replace oil cooler.

Oil Pressure Relief Valve

Inspect oil pressure relief valve for movement, cracks and breaks by pushing the ball. If replacement is neces-

sary, remove valve by prying it out with a suitable tool. Install a new valve in place by tapping it.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-ring.

• Do not reuse copper gasket.

• When installing the oil cooler, align the oil cooler stopper with the stopper of the oil pan.

• Replace oil pressure relief valve after every removal.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Start engine and check for engine oil and coolant leaks. Repair as necessary.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Oil Pressure

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Unit: kPa (kg/cm

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, psi)

Regulator Valve

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Unit: mm (in)

Oil Pump

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Unit: mm (in)

Oil Capacity

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Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)

Engine speed

Approximate discharge oil pressure

Idle speed

More than 98 (1.0, 14)

2,000 rpm

294 (3.0, 43)

6,000 rpm

392 (4.0, 57)

Regulator valve to oil pump body clearance

0.040 - 0.097 (0.0016 - 0.0038)

Oil pump body to outer rotor radial clearance

0.114 - 0.260 (0.0045 - 0.0102)

Inner rotor to outer rotor tip clearance

Below 0.180 (0.0071)

Oil pump body to inner rotor side clearance

0.030 - 0.070 (0.0012 - 0.0028)

Oil pump body to outer rotor side clearance

0.050 - 0.110 (0.0020 - 0.0043)

Inner rotor to brazed portion of oil pump body clearance

0.045 - 0.091 (0.0018 - 0.0036)

Drain and refill

With oil filter change

Approximately 4.8 (5-1/8, 4-1/4)

Without oil filter change

Approximately 4.5 (4-3/4, 4)

Dry engine (engine overhaul)

Approximately 5.3 (5-5/8, 4-5/8)

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MAINTENANCE

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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . ..

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . .

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FOR USA AND CANADA . . . . . . . . . . ....

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FOR USA AND CANADA : Explanation of General
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

5

FOR MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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FOR MEXICO : Explanation of General Mainte-
nance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . .

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FOR USA AND CANADA . . . . . . . . . . ....

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FOR USA AND CANADA : Introduction of Periodic
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

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FOR MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FOR MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance . . . . .

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

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FOR USA AND CANADA . . . . . . . . . . ..

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FOR USA AND CANADA : Fluids and Lubricants .

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FOR USA AND CANADA : Engine Oil Recom-
mendation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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FOR USA AND CANADA : Anti-Freeze Coolant
Mixture Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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FOR MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . .

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FOR MEXICO : Engine Oil Recommendation . . .

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FOR MEXICO : Engine Coolant Mixture Ratio . .

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE (VQ35DE) . . . .

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

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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 : Inspection . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 : Inspection . . . . . . ...

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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-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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EXHAUST SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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EXHAUST SYSTEM : Inspection . . . . . . .

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