Maintenance: Adjustments Nissan 370Z I

DRIVE BELT : Tension Adjustment

Refer to " DRIVE BELT ".

A/T FLUID : Adjustment

ATF: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

Fluid capacity: Refer to " GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".

1. Install the O-ring (315268E000) (A) to the charging pipe (310811EA5A) (B).
2. Start the engine.
3. Make the ATF temperature approximately 40°C (104°F). NOTE: The ATF level is greatly affected by the temperature. Always check the ATF temperature on "ATF TEMP 1" of "Data Monitor" using CONSULT-III.
4. Park vehicle on level surface and set parking brake.
5. Shift the selector lever through each gear position. Leave selector lever in "P" position.
6. Lift up the vehicle.
7. Check the ATF leakage from transmission.
8. Remove overflow plug from oil pan.
9. Install the charging pipe (A) to the overflow plug hole. CAUTION: Tighten the charging pipe by hand.
10. Install the bucket pump hose (B) to the charging pipe. CAUTION: Insert the bucket pump hose all the way to the end of the charging pipe.
11. Fill approximately 0.5 liters (1/2 US qt, 1/2 lmp qt) of the ATF.
12. Check that the ATF leaks when removing the charging pipe and the bucket pump hose. If the ATF does not leak, refill the ATF.
13. When the ATF starts to drip, tighten the overflow plug to the oil pan to the specified torque. Refer to " «EXPLODED VIEW»(ref-402639-S37593464942011053100000) ". CAUTION: Never reuse overflow plug.

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE) : Adjustment

BALANCING WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)

Preparation Before Adjustment

Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.

Wheel Balance Adjustment

If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting, select and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.

Scheme 1

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

1. Set road wheel on tire balance machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.
2. When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the tire balance machine indicator, multiply outer unbalance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight with a value closest to the calculated value above and install to the designated outer position of, or at the designated angle in relation to the road wheel. CAUTION: Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight. Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the road wheel. Indicated unbalance value x 5/3 = balance weight to be installed Calculation example: 23 g (0.81 oz) x 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) ==> 37.5 g (1.32 oz) balance weight (closer to calculated balance weight value) NOTE: Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated balance weight value. Example: 36.2 ==>35 g (1.23 oz) 36.3 ==> 37.5 g (1.32 oz) Installed balance weight in the position. When installing balance weight (1) to road wheels, set it into the grooved area (A) on the inner wall of the road wheel as shown in the figure so that the balance weight center (B) is aligned with the tire balance machine indication position (angle) (C). CAUTION: Always use genuine NISSAN adhesion balance weights. Balance weights are non-reusable; always replace with new ones. Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight. If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown in the figure. CAUTION: Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.
3. Start the tire balance machine again.
4. Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the tire balance machine indication position (angle). CAUTION: Do not install more than two balance weight.
5. Start the tire balance machine. Make sure that inner and outer residual unbalance values are 5 g (0.17 oz) each or below.
6. If either residual unbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.17 oz), repeat installation procedures. Limit Dynamic (At flange): Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-402645-S22289444002011053100000) ". Static (At flange): Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-402645-S22289444002011053100000) ".

TIRE ROTATION

1. Tire cannot be rotated in vehicle, as front tire are different size from rear tire and the direction of wheel rotation is fixed in each tire. Wheel nuts tighting torque: Refer to " «ROAD WHEEL»(ref-402645-S22289444002011053100000) ". CAUTION: Never include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires. Use NISSAN genuine wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.

Safety Device Preventing from Being Incorrectly installed

FRONT BRAKE DISC ROTOR AND FRONT WHEEL

Scheme 4

1. Front and rear wheel size for this model differs, therefore special pin (1) is adopted to the front brake disc rotor (2). And a hole (3) that matches to this pin is adopted to the front wheel (4) (the rear wheel does not have this wheel). This structure prevents the rear wheel from being mistakenly installed on the front.

T-TYPE SPARE TIRE WHEEL

Scheme 5

1. Regarding spare tire (for emergency) wheel, wrong assembly protection pin through hole (1) has been set in addition to regular bolt holes (2) in order to enable installation to front wheel. NOTE: Protection pin through hole of 18 inch spare wheel is non-through type.

Scheme 6

1. If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.

Scheme 7

1. Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

Scheme 8

1. Drain brake fluid from each bleed valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each bleed valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill brake fluid. Refer to " «BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM»(ref-402646-S04920098422011053100000) ". Refill with recommended Genuine NISSAN Super Heavy Duty Brake Fluid or equivalent DOT 3 (US FMVSS No. 116). Refer to " «FOR NORTH AMERICA : FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS»(ref-402670-S37672262932011053100000) ". Never reuse drained brake fluid. Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.

See also:
• INSPECTION
• HOOD ASSEMBLY : EXPLODED VIEW