QUICK REFERENCE INDEX

Edition: February 2003

Revision: September 2003
Publication No. SM4E-1A34U1
A GENERAL INFORMATION
B ENGINE
GI
EM
General Information
Engine Mechanical A
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO
EC
Engine Cooling System
Engine Control System
B
FL
EX
Fuel System
Exhaust System C
ACC Accelerator Control System
C TRANSMISSION/
TRANSAXLE
CL
MT
Clutch
Manual Transaxle
D
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
AT
FAX
Automatic Transaxle
Front Axle E
RAX Rear Axle
E SUSPENSION FSU
RSU
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
F
WT Road Wheels & Tires
F BRAKES BR
PB
Brake System
Parking Brake System
G
G STEERING
BRC
PS
Brake Control System
Power Steering System
H
H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belts
SRS Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) I
I BODY BL Body, Lock & Security System
GW
RF
Glasses, Window System & Mirrors
Roof
J
EI Exterior & Interior
IP
SE
Instrument Panel
Seat
K
J AIR CONDITIONER
K ELECTRICAL
ATC
SC
Automatic Air Conditioner
Starting & Charging System
L
LT Lighting System
DI
WW
Driver Information System
Wiper, Washer & Horn
M
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
AV Audio Visual, Navigation & Telephone System
ACS Auto Cruise Control System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
L MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
M INDEX IDX Alphabetical Index

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2004 NISSAN MAXIMA.

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Engine Tune-Up Data ELS000UB

Cylinder arrangement V-6

3 3,498 (213.45)
Displacement cm (cu in)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 95.5 × 81.4 (3.76 × 3.205)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Compression 2
Number of piston rings
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 4
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Standard 1,275 (13.0, 185)
Compression pressure
Minimum 981 (10.0, 142)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi) / 250 rpm
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)
Idle speed rpm
700 ± 50
No-load*1 (in “P” or N” position)
Ignition timing
(BTDC at idle speed) 15° ± 5°

0.7 – 9.9% and engine runs smoothly

CO% at idle
Radiator cap relief pressure Standard 79 – 98 (0.8 – 1.0, 11 – 14)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
Limit 59 (0.6, 9)

Cooling system leakage testing pressure

157 (1.6, 23)
kPa (kg/cm2 , psi)
*1: Under the following conditions:
● Air conditioner switch: OFF
● Electric load: OFF (Lights, heater fan & rear window defogger)
● Steering wheel: Kept in straight-ahead position
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Drive Belt Deflection and Tension
Deflection adjustment Unit: mm (in) Tension adjustment Unit: N (kg, lb)
Used belt Used belt
New belt New belt
Limit After adjustment Limit After adjustment
Alternator, 730 - 818 838 - 926
4.2 - 4.6 3.7 - 4.1
Air conditioner 7.0 (0.28) 294 (30, 66) (74.5 - 83.5, 164 (85.5 - 94.5, 188
(0.17 - 0.18) (0.15 - 0.16)
compressor - 184) - 208)
495 - 583 603 - 691
Power steering 7.3 - 8.0 6.5 - 7.2
11.0 (0.43) 196 (20, 44) (50.5 - 59.5, (61.5 - 70.5,
oil pump (0.29 - 0.32) (0.26 - 0.28)
111.3 - 131.1) 135.6 - 155.4)

Spark Plugs (Double Platinum Tipped)

Make NGK
Standard type PLFR5A-11
Hot type PLFR4A-11
Cold type PLFR6A-11
Gap (nominal) 1.1 mm (0.043 in)

Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1) ELS000UC

Tire size 225/55R17 245/45R18

Camber Minimum −1°00′ (−1.00°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Nominal −0°15′ (−0.25°)
Maximum 0°30′ (0.50°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster Minimum 2°05′ (2.08°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Nominal 2°50′ (2.83°)
Maximum 3°35′ (3.58°)
Left and right difference 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination Minimum 13°50′ (13.83°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Nominal 14°35′ (14.58°)
Maximum 15°20′ (15.33°)
Total toe-in Minimum −0.5 (−0.02)
Distance (A − B)
Nominal 0.5 (0.02)
mm (in)
Maximum 1.5 (0.06)
Minimum —
Angle (left plus right)
Nominal 2′ (0.03°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum —
Wheel turning angle Minimum 31°00′ (31.0°)
Full turn*2 Inside
Nominal 34°30′ (34.5°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Maximum 35°30′ (35.5°)
Outside
Nominal 28°30′ (28.5°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with
engine idle.
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Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ELS000UD

Camber Minimum −0°10′ (−0.17°)

Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Nominal −0°40′ (−0.67°)
Maximum -0°70′ (-1.17°)
Total toe-in Distance (A − B) Minimum 2.5 (0.10)
mm (in)
Nominal 4.0 (0.16)
Maximum 5.5 (0.22)
Angle (left plus right) Minimum 6′ (0.1°)
Degree minute (Decimal degree)
Nominal 10′ (0.167°)
Maximum 14′ (0.233°)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.

Brake ELS000UE

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ25VE disc brake
Cylinder bore diameter 57.2 (2.25)
Front brake
Pad Length × width × thickness 111.0 × 62.5 × 9.5 (4.37 × 2.46 × 0.37)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 28 (12.60 × 1.10)
Brake model AD9E disc brake
Cylinder bore diameter 34.9 (1.374)
Rear brake
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 8.5 (3.27 × 1.30 × 0.33)
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 292 × 9 (11.50 × 0.35)
Master cylinder Cylinder bore diameter 23.81 (15/16)
Control valve Screw in type 30 × 0.4 (1.18 × 0.02)
Booster model M215T
Brake booster Primary 230 (9.06)
Diaphragm diameter
Secondary 205 (8.07)
Recommended brake fluid DOT 3

Disc Brake - Repair Limits

Unit: mm (in)
Brake model CLZ25VE (Front) AD9E (Rear)
Pad wear limit Minimum thickness 2.0 (0.079) 2.0 (0.079)
Maximum runout 0.07 (0.0028) 0.05 (0.0020)
Minimum thickness 26.0 (1.02) 8.0 (0.31)
Rotor repair limit
Maximum uneven wear (mea-
0.015 (0.0006) or less
sured at 8 positions)

Brake Pedal
Unit: mm (in)
M/T 164.1 - 174.1 (6.46 - 6.85)
Free height “H”*
A/T 173.1 - 183.1 (6.81 - 7.21)
Clearance “C” between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch or ASCD switch 0.74 - 1.96 (0.029 - 0.077)
*: Measured from surface of dash reinforcement panel to surface of pedal pad
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Refill Capacities ELS000UF

Engine Coolant Capacity (Approximate)

Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
Drain and refill (without reservoir) 7.5 (7 7/8, 6 5/8)
Reservoir tank (at MAX level) 0.7 (3/4, 5/8)

Engine Oil Capacity (Approximate)

Unit: (US qt, Imp qt)
With oil filter change 4.0 (4 1/4, 3 1/2)
Drain and refill
Without oil filter change 3.7 (3 7/8, 3 1/4)
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 5.0 (5 1/4, 4 3/8)

Miscellaneous Capacity (Approximate)

Fuel tank 75.5 (20 US gal, 16 5/8 Imp gal)
Power steering system 1.0 (2 1/8 US pt, 1 3/4 Imp pt)
M/T (RS5F51A) 2.3 (2 3/8 US qt, 2 Imp qt)
Transaxle
A/T (RE4F04B) 9.2 (9 3/4 US qt, 8 1/8 Imp qt)
Refrigerant 0.475 - 0.525 kg (1.045 - 1.155 lb)
Air conditioning system
Compressor oil 150 ml (5.03 fl oz, 5.3 Imp fl oz)