Rear Oxygen Sensor Repair
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Exhaust - Oxygen Sensor
... rear oxygen sensor. Left: After using my multimeter, I noticed that one wire had an infinite resistance. I cut open the sensor case very carefully, and saw that one wire, the black one, had been pulled from its crimp connector. Right: I placed the black wire back in the connector, and squeezed it with some needle noise pliers. Left: Here is the sensor back together. For now, the "cap" ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2005  
 
Front Oxygen Sensor
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Exhaust - Oxygen Sensor
... voltage swing is 0 - 1 volts. This oxygen sensor has just under 200,000 KM on it. You can see a little build up of a redish color on the nose. This is from an additive common in Canadian gasoline, called MMT. (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl, an anti-knock additive that replaces lead) Here is a picture of the new oxygen sensor. Notice that the noise of the sensor is different. I am ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2005  
 
Engine Coolant Removal and Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Engine - Cooling System
... from the front bank of cylinders. Right: Rear coolant plug. This is used to drain the coolant from the front bank of cylinders. Your owners manual has a nice picture to show you their location. These plugs are VERY difficult to access! If you remove the Y-pipe (factory or aftermarket) you will have more room. Remove the plugs, let the coolant drain. Use thread sealer on the threads, and tighten ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2005  
 
Alternator Replacement - Part 2
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Electrical - Alternator
... and error" the new alternator is in position. Tighten the lower bolt and nut. Tighten the upper bolt. Connect the large cable, and tighten the nut. Push in the 2 wire plug. Right: Tighten the 4 bolts on the air conditioning compressor. Left: Install the drive belt, making sure it is properly seated in the middle of all pulleys. Right: Install the fan shroud, the end caps, connect ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2005  
 
Alternator Removal
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Electrical - Alternator
... cases they want the old alternator back, so they can rebuild it. Fine with me, I won't need it. Left: The rebuilt alternator from Start Auto. Right: Disconnect the battery. (and clean up the battery connections!) Left: Loosen the belt pensioner about 810 revolutions (shown by yellow arrow) Right: Remove the lower right plastic cover from under the car. Left: Loosen the nut on the idler pulley. ... (more)
Posted : 8 June 2005  
 
Turn Signal Smoke
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Interior
... it looked like a few traces may not be in full contact. I added a little bit of solder, thinking that it was now fixed. I was wrong. Now it is March 2001, and I noticed that my turn signal was not "smooth" like I remembered it. It was very notchy. I removed it from the steering column, and saw this: (Click picture for larger image) The YELLOW ARROWS point to some melted plastic. The ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement Part 5 - Final Assembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... CV axle bolt to spec 174 - 231 ft-lbs of torque. Install castle lock washer, and secure with a NEW cotter pin. At this point, double check all bolts and nuts for tightness. Make sure you torque them to the specification in the Nissan manual. Now is the time to find out some is loose, not the highway. Right: Install the rim, snug up the lug bolts, remove the jack stands, and torque the lugs to ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement Part 4 - Installing the Wheel Bearing & Hub
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... damaging anything other than the old race. Left: Almost all the way in. Right: When the bearing rests against the inner circlip, it is in place. Left: Install the outer circlip. Notice the black piece in the bearing. It keeps the inner bearing races from falling out, and getting dirt in the new bearings. Right: Apply a little multipurpose grease to the outer seal, and install the seal Left: Here ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement Part 3 - Outer Bearing Race Removal
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... This would allow the bearing race to fit into it, so we have more room to pull the bearing race out. Left: Close up of the washer, and seal pullers on the threaded rod. The far right washer is just under 3", and it is flush against the outer race of the bearing. Right: Close up of the front. It doesn't look pretty, but it does work. The most difficult part is to start the race moving. ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement Part 2 - Hub Removal
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... The inner bearing race is 2 pieces, and one inner bearing race must be pulled off the hub. Right: Here you can see one inner bearing race, and the other race that came out on the hub. (So far the ABS wheel sensor is still untouched.) Left: Here is the inner bearing race being pulled from the hub. I had this tool left over from the transmission rebuild. If you don't have one you probably could ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Wheel Bearing Replacement Part 1 - CV Removal
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... the rim. Right: Remove and discard the cotter pin. Pull off the castle locking washer. There may also be a rubber ring of rubber to prevent the locking washer from rattling. If it is still there, remove it to. Left: You can remove the 36mm axle nut this way, or.... Right: This way, with an impact gun. Behind the nut is a large washer, remove it as well. Left: You will need to remove the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Power Steering Fluid Removal and Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Steering
... process will need to be repeated a few times. You can remove most of power steering fluid from reservoir this way. A baffle at the bottom prevents us from removing it all. Left: If you want to empty the power steering reservoir, disconnect the hose with the arrow. The entire contents will empty out, but it is difficult to catch it in a container due to the A/C line. Reconnect the hose, and ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Front Strut Bearing Fix
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Suspension
... the nut. Be very careful here, springs can KILL and have killed. Always stand beside the spring with the ends pointing to your left and right. If it does break free, it will only put a hole in your wall, and not you. Left: Remove the dark orange noise insulator, remove the black rubber insulator Right: Remove the lower part of the black rubber insulator. Left: The clean spot you see in the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Installation
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... the transmission on my floor jack, and tried to lift it into place. The transmission slipped off the floor jack, and started to fall. I was luck, and caught it just before it hit the concrete floor. Now I have a plan. I lifted up the transmission, and tied nylon rope around it, to a 2x4 that I had placed across my fenders. The 2x4 was actually on 2 old wash gloves so that the paint would ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Assembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... rod, striking lever, and selector. Left: Insert the reverse gate assembly. You may want to use a little bit of grease to prevent the steel ball from falling out of place during assemble. Right: In this picture, the differential, main shaft, input shaft and all shift forks have been installed. Install the reverse lever assembly. Left: Engage 4th gear, then insert the reverse idler gear and ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Bearing Removal
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... squeeze the bearing from both sides, and then I could pull it off, but the largest size they had was too small. I picked it up anyways thinking it should work. Well it did not. I ground out the opening of the puller, and tried it again. It did not work, and it broke the roller cage. Now all I had to grab was the inner race. After a total of 7 hours the bearing was still on. I only have one ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Transmission Disassembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... extra pre-load on the input shaft and main shaft bearings. As I found out later, it also explained stiff shifting in all gears, especially in first. Left: Shift the transmission into forth and remove the reverse arm shaft, reverse idler shaft and reverse idler gear. Right: Reverse arm shaft, reverse idler shaft and reverse idler gear. Left: Remove the pins and clips on the 3-4, and 5-Reverse ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Maxima 5 Speed Rebuild
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain - Transmission - Manual
... any debris from getting into the motor. Drain the gear oil from the transmission. The fastest and easiest way is to remove the gear selector sensor. The oil will drain from a 40mm hole at the bottom of the transmission. Remove the starter, speedometer sensor, clutch slave cylinder, front exhaust, and crankshaft position sensor. Disconnect the gear position switch, and ground wire on the ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Maxima Slave Cylinder Hose Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... is the new $60 hose installed (yellow arrow). You will make a little mess when you remove the old hose as all of the brake fluid will leak out. The red arrow show the location of the slave cylinder bleeder valve. You will need to know where this later to bleed the system of all air.After the hose has been replaced, you must bleed the clutch. Summary I had a small leak in a hydraulic hose for ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
How to Bleed the Hydraulic Clutch
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... that the clutch reservoir is full. Only use un-opened DOT 3 or DOT4 brake fluid Attach a piece of clear 1/8 inch vinyl hose, about 10" - 12" long to the lower bleeder, and put the other end in a beer bottle. (or any other empty container. Clear class works the best to see bubbles) Using a 10mm box end wrench, loosen the lower bleeder, and then just "snug" it tight. Tell ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Maxima Clutch Replacement
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... the clutch is being replaced. Top Left: The new throw out bearing and clutch fork installed. Notice there is no machined area on the end of the input shaft, which usually fits into the.... Top Right Back of the crankshaft. The bearing is known as the pilot bearing. Lower Center: In the middle of the picture you can see the pilot bearing. In this application, the bearing is there, but it is not ... (more)
Posted : 7 June 2005  
 
Outer CV Boot Removal & Replacement - Part 3
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... struck to steering knuckle bolts. Place the brake line in the bracket, and install the retaining clip. Connect ABS sensor wire grommet to the supporting bracket. Right: Place the CV shaft washer, and nut on the shaft, and tighten to spec. (This requires LOTS of force, 174-231 foot-pounds!) Whenever the steering knuckle has been removed from the strut, you should have your alignment checked. ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Outer CV Boot Removal & Replacement - Part 2
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... After a while, the grease may turn "watery" or dry out and turn into soft clay. If this happens, your CV is probably quite worn. Left: Soak the CV joint in turpentine to remove most of the grease. I found that lifting the CV in and out of the turpentine helped. After 10-15 minutes, use any type of "Brake Clean" product to remove the rest of the grease. Right: With ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Outer CV Boot Removal & Replacement - Part 1
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... original factory boots gave me 240,000+ KM, so I will stick with them. The factory boot was $50 (CDN) and it came with the correct amount of grease, new shaft clips, and the metal CV boot straps. (above right picture) Let's Go... Left: Raise the front wheels, support the car with jack stands, and remove the front wheel. Always work safe, and use proper jack stands that are in excellent working ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Constant Velocity Joint Fitness Checks
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Driveterrain
... sound, your CV joints should be looked at, and probably replaced. On my last 2 cars, (91 NX-2000, and 95 Maxima) I have driven over 215,000 KM on the original CV boots with out any problems. What do I look for? When you inspect the CV joints, you must look for any rips in the boot, or look for a lot of grease around the inside of the rim. If you find a lot of grease, it is ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Parking Brake Cable Problem
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Brakes
... to pushed into the very front pivot point of the rear suspension (item 2) The result is a split parking brake cable (item 3), where salt and water can corrode the cable causing it to seize. Solution: Slightly bend the parking brake cable bracket (item1) away from the rear suspension pivot point. Summary: Simple fix. As you can see on mine it was too late, the cable has been cut, and dirt ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Front Brakes - Assembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Brakes
... moisture, and this can cause corrosion and a lower boiling point of the brake fluid. Right: Carefully and very slowly push the piston back. Notice that the C-clamp is strait. If the clamp is crooked, you may cock the piston in the caliper. It does not take a lot of pressure to push it back. If you need a lot of force to push it back, your piston may be cocked sideways, or partly seized. ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Front Brakes - Reconditioning
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Brakes
... out to remove all of the old grease. The grease shown here is not in very good shape. Left: Before (right) and after (left) pictures of the clips during cleaning. Right: A close up of the freshly cleaned pad clip. Left: Place a small amount of grease (high temperature synthetic) on the pin, and in the hole. Push in the pin all the way to expel excess grease. When you pull the pin out, if it is ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
Front Brakes - Part 1 Disassembly
Model : Nissan, Maxima Category : Brakes
... that the caliper is not hanging by the rubber brake hose. Right: Here is the view of the caliper piston and piston seal. Left: The brake pads, shims, and upper and lower are shown here. Right: Remove the brake pads by sliding them out, with the shims. Then remove the thin metal clips that are on the top and bottom of the caliper. They are there to enable the brake pads to easily slide on ... (more)
Posted : 6 June 2005  
 
DIY: Replacing Your Rusted Hatch
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Misc
... and neatly), put the carpet back inside your new hatch, attach the lifters, snap the inside panels back on and put in the two screws on each side, and do a good job cleaning up all the bits of wire (they hurt if you sit on them, trust me!).Take a step back and pat yourself on the back. You are so friggin awesome! NOTES:-Yeah I know the hatch looks kinda crappy right now, I'll clean it ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
J30 VLSD install in a 95 240sx
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Misc
... in the crossmember that holds down a ground clip. I am Technoman Bolt-on Turbo Offline 979 posts [100%] Orlando FL 11-22-2002 9:05 PM 5/20/2003 I just got a new/used diff last Friday! I found a 95-240sx WITH ABS in a junkyard here in Orlando and got the diff for 250 bucks. I installed it at my buddies shop it took about 1 hour with a lift and air tools. The J30 is a great Diff and is real good ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
AIV Repair/Removal, sticky?
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Engine
... it! 240SXer Looks Stock, Runs 8's Offline 1454 posts [100%] Lancaster, Ca 9-12-2002 12:05 PM 6/22/2003 I'm gonna remove it from my 91' tomorrow.. Did anyone have good luck with it yet? Hopefully it's part of my problem.. ***************************http://WWW.RACINGONTHESTREET.COMhttp://WWW.AV-IMPORTS.COM***************************95 240SX SE SR20DET w/GT25/40R .86 AR TurboNitto NT555R Drag ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
2004 Titan/Armada Info and Specs
Model : Nissan, Titan Category : Misc
... manifold is accompanied by a split throttle body. Article Manager The Article Commando Offline 62 posts [100%] 6-14-2003 4:33 PM 1/21/2004 Starter MotorThe starter has an output of 1.9 hp (1.4 kw). It is a front nose type, reduction gear starter, with 11 teeth. The starter is mounted under the intake manifold, in the engine valley. The gear teeth engage the flex plate from above instead of ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Idle Controls & Valves Explained
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Engine
... 2000rpm under no load, check to make sure that the red led on the ecm or the malfunction indicator lamp on the ip goes on and off more than 5 times during 10 secENDcheck ho2s harnessturn off engine and disconnect batt ground cabledisconnect ecm smj harness connector from ecmdisconnect ho2s harness connector and connect main harness side terminal for ho2s to ground with a jumper ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Successful Murano halogen to OEM HID (Xenon) conversion for $560
Model : Nissan, Murano Category : Lights
... you can put them in the large end and then pry it off with a small screwdriver. Remove those 4 in sequence and the bottom cover will come off. Don't worry - almost there.Once the bottom cover is off you'll have to take all the relays and fuses out. Take a picture as to how they are in there or set them out in the same configuration in which you remove them - whatever way works so that you'll ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
240sx to 300zx Brake upgrade, sticky?
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Brakes
... by bj180sx rears aren't really needed. Get the hubs unless you can get a machine shop to drill the 4 lug pattern. Thanks! You just answered my question without me asking it. :) AIM: TehApologizerE-mail: that240guy@gmail.com theNUDdistBUDDhist I/H/E, Cams, and ECU Offline 174 posts [100%] 3-1-2003 11:08 PM 2/27/2003 w bout 5 mo ago i talked to a jimwofl tech an he sayed u need 16 to fit the ... (more)
Posted : 26 May 2005  
 
Pprocess to fit a set of Audi A4 bi-xenon projectors into a stock S14 (97-98 Nissan 240SX)
Model : Nissan, 240SX Category : Lights - Headlights
... responsible for you messing up your headlamps because you aren't a craftsman. Also in my opinion, any projector retrofit into an already existing projector headlamp should be a piece of cake, and results should be a little nicer, mainly because the mounting surface doesn't have to be fabricated using JB weld or some other epoxy type material. Anyways, here's the pics for it along with some ... (more)
Posted : 18 May 2005  
 
Changing Manual Transmission Oil
Model : Nissan, Pathfinder Category : Engine - Lubrification
... but it's worth every penny. Now I have a very smooth shifting tranny. It's rated for API GL-4 and has a viscosity of 75W90. I use synthetic to help shift better and as added protection. PROCEDURE Drive a car for few minutes. Lift up the front of the car and put it on jacks. It's best to do this maintenance with the car level, so either also lift up the rear or lift the front just enough so you ... (more)
Posted : 25 November 2004 Author : Jim Bennett
 
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