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Common Specifications & Procedures

SENTRA COMMON SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES

System Specification/Procedure
Air Conditioning
  Service SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATION (SDS)
  Torque See Torque Specifications in applicable figures in the MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER article.
Axle Nut/Hub Nut
  Front Axle Nut 140 Ft. lbs. (190 N.m, 13 kg.m)
65 Ft. lbs. (88.3 N.m, 13 kg.m)
  Rear Hub Bolts 65 Ft. lbs. (88.3 N.m, 9.0 kg.m)
Battery BATTERY
Brakes
  Bleeding Sequence BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM
  Disc Brakes
    Front FRONT DISC BRAKE
    Rear REAR DISC BRAKE
  Drum Brakes REAR DRUM BRAKE
  Torque
    Front See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under FRONT DISC BRAKE .
    Rear
      Rear Disc See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under REAR DISC BRAKE .
      Rear Drum See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under REAR DRUM BRAKE .
Charging
  Alternator REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MR20DE or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION QR25DE .
  Torque See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MR20DE or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION QR25DE .
Drive Belts
  2.0L (MR20DE)
    Belt Routing DRIVE BELTS
    Belt Tensioning Vehicle equipped with auto tensioner
  2.5L (QR25DE)
    Belt Routing DRIVE BELTS
    Belt Tensioning Vehicle equipped with auto tensioner
Engine Cooling
  General Service Specifications
    2.0L (MR20DE) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
    2.5L (QR25DE) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Radiator Cap Pressure 12.8 psi (88 kPa (0.9 kgf/cm2 )
  Thermostat R & I
    2.0L (MR20DE) THERMOSTAT
    2.5L (QR25DE) THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING
  Water Pump R & I
    2.0L (MR20DE) WATER PUMP
    2.5L (QR25DE) WATER PUMP
Engine Mechanical
  Compression
    2.0L (MR20DE) CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
    2.5L (QR25DE) CHECKING COMPRESSION PRESSURE
  Oil Pressure
    2.0L (MR20DE)
      @ Idle 9 psi (60 kPa, 0.6 kgf/cm2 ) or more
      @ 2000 RPM 29 psi (200 kPa, 2.0 kgf/cm2 ) or more
    2.5L (QR25DE)
      @ Idle 14 psi (98 kPa, 1.0 kgf/cm2 ) or more
      @ 2000 RPM 43 psi (294 kPa, 3.0 kgf/cm2 ) or more
      @ 6000 RPM 57 psi (392 kPa, 4.0 kgf/cm2 ) or more
  Overhaul
    2.0L (MR20DE) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
    2.5L (QR25DE) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
  Torque
    2.0L (MR20DE) See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under SERVICE INFORMATION .
    2.5L (QR25DE) See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under SERVICE INFORMATION .
Fluid Specifications See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button.
Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque
  AT & MT 80 Ft. lbs. (108 N.m)
Fuel System
  Fuel Pressure Release Procedure
    2.0L (MR20DE - for California) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
    2.0L (MR20DE - Except California) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
    2.5L (QR25DE) FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
  Pressure At idling: Approximately 51 psi (350 kPa, 3.57 kg/cm2 )
  Fuel Pressure Test Procedure
    2.0L (MR20DE) FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (CALIFORNIA) or FUEL PRESSURE CHECK (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA)
    2.5L (QR25DE) FUEL PRESSURE CHECK
  Fuel Filter Location In Tank Type
  Fuel Filter R & I FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
Ignition
  Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
    2.0L (MR20DE) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
    2.5L (QR25DE) FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION
  Ignition Wires (Resistance) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
  Ignition Wires (Routing) Engine has coil-on-plug ignition.
  Spark Plugs
    2.0L (MR20DE) SPARK PLUG
Tightening torque: Tightening torque: 14 Ft. Lbs. (19.6 N.m)
    2.5L (QR25DE) SPARK PLUG
Tightening torque: 14 Ft. Lbs. (19.6 N.m)
Starting
  Starter STARTER
  Torque See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION MR20DE or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION QR25DE .
Wheel Alignment
  Adjustment Specifications
    Front WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*)
    Rear WHEEL ALIGNMENT (UNLADEN*)
  Torque
    Front See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
    Rear See Torque Specifications in applicable graphics under COMPONENT .
Wheel & Tire
  Wheel Lug Nut Torque 83 Ft. lbs. (113 N.m, 12 kg.m)
How To Use Nissan Service Information
  Includes:
Standard Bolt Torque
Symbol Identification
General Connector Info
GENERAL INFORMATION