Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Basic inspection
DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR WORKFLOW
Work Flow
DETAILED FLOW
1.COLLECT THE INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER
It is also important to clarify customer complaints before inspection. First
of all, reproduce symptoms, and
understand them fully. Ask customer about
his/her complaints carefully. In some cases, it will be necessary to
check
symptoms by driving vehicle with customer.
2.BASIC INSPECTION
- Check the power steering fluid leakage and the power steering fluid level. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
- Check the drive belt tension. Refer to EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
- Check the power steering gear for damages, cracks and oil leakage. Refer to ST-12, "Inspection".
- Check the relief oil pressure.
3.TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR SYMPTOM
Perform the diagnosis by sympt
4.FINAL CHECK
Check the input/output standard values for the power steering control unit.
System description
EPS SYSTEM
System Diagram
CONTROL DIAGRAM
System Description
The EPS system controls the power steering solenoid valvethrough the
power steering control unit.
The valve driving voltage ...
Other materials:
Brake tube and hose
Hydraulic Circuit
Actuator
Master cylinder
Brake booster
Connector A. Union bolt
18.2 N*m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
B. Flare nut M12
22.1 N*m (2.3 kg-m, 16 ft-lb)
C. Flare nut M10
16.2 N*m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
CAUTION:
All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from e ...
Operating tips
When the engine coolant temperature and
outside air temperature are low, the air flow
from the foot outlets may not operate for a
maximum of 150 seconds. However, this is
not a malfunction. After the coolant temperature
warms up, air flow from the foot outlets
will operate normally.
...
Diagnosis system (AV control unit)
Description
The AV control unit diagnosis function starts up with multifunction
switch operation and the AV control unit
performs a diagnosis for each unit in the system during the on board
diagnosis.
Perform a CONSULT diagnosis if the on board diagnosis does not start,
e.g., the s ...
Nissan Maxima Owners Manual
- Illustrated table of contents
- Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
- Instruments and controls
- Pre-driving checks and adjustments
- Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
- Starting and driving
- In case of emergency
- Appearance and care
- Do-it-yourself
- Maintenance and schedules
- Technical and consumer information
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