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A GENERAL INFORMATION GI General Information
B ENGINE EM Engine Mechanical
LU Engine Lubrication System
CO Engine Cooling System
EC Engine Control System
FL Fuel System
EX Exhaust System
STR Starting System
ACC Accelerator Control System
C HYBRID HBC Hybrid Control System
HBB Hybrid Battery System
HBR Hybrid Brake System
D TRANSMISSION & DRIVE-
LINE
TM Transaxle & Transmission
DLN Driveline
FAX Front Axle
RAX Rear Axle
E SUSPENSION FSU Front Suspension
RSU Rear Suspension
SCS Suspension Control System
WT Road Wheels & Tires
F BRAKES BR Brake System
PB Parking Brake System
BRC Brake Control System
G STEERING ST Steering System
STC Steering Control System
H RESTRAINTS SB Seat Belt
SBC Seat Belt Control System
SR SRS Airbag
SRC SRS Airbag Control System
I VENTILATION, HEATER &
AIR CONDITIONER
VTL Ventilation System
HA Heater & Air Conditioning System
HAC Heater & Air Conditioning Control System
J BODY INTERIOR INT Interior
IP Instrument Panel
SE Seat
ADP Automatic Drive Postioner
AP Adjustable Pedal
K BODY EXTERIOR,
DOORS, ROOF & VEHICLE
SECURITY
DLK Door & Lock
SEC Security Control System
GW Glass & Window System
PWC Power Window Control System
RF Roof
EXT Exterior
BRM Body Repair Manual
L DRIVER CONTROLS MIR Mirrors
EXL Exterior Lighting System
INL Interior Lighting System
WW Wiper & Washer
DEF Defogger
HRN Horn
M ELECTRICAL & POWER
CONTROL
PWO Power Outlet
BCS Body Control System
LAN LAN System
PCS Power Control System
CHG Charging System
PG Power Supply, Ground & Circuit Elements
N DRIVER INFORMATION &
MULTIMEDIA
MWI Meter, Warning Lamp & Indicator
WCS Warning Chime System
SN Sonar System
AV Audio, Visual & Navigation System
O CRUISE CONTROL CCS Cruise Control System
P MAINTENANCE MA Maintenance
All rights reserved. No part
of this Service Manual may
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retrieval system, or transmit-
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Edition: April 2007
Revision:July 2007
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2. FOREWORD
This manual contains maintenance and repair procedure for the 2008
NISSAN ARMADA.
In order to assure your safety and the efficient functioning of the vehicle,
this manual should be read thoroughly. It is especially important that the
PRECAUTIONS in the GI section be completely understood before starting
any repair task.
All information in this manual is based on the latest product information
at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes in specifi-
cations and methods at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The proper performance of service is essential for both the safety of
the technician and the efficient functioning of the vehicle.
The service methods in this Service Manual are described in such a
manner that the service may be performed safely and accurately.
Service varies with the procedures used, the skills of the technician
and the tools and parts available. Accordingly, anyone using service
procedures, tools or parts which are not specifically recommended
by NISSAN must first be completely satisfied that neither personal
safety nor the vehicle’s safety will be jeopardized by the service
method selected.
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Engine Tune-up Data
Cylinder arrangement V-8
Displacement cm3
(in3
) 5,552 (338.80)
Bore and stroke mm (in) 98 x 92 (3.86 x 3.62)
Valve arrangement DOHC
Firing order 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Number of piston rings
Compression 2
Oil 1
Number of main bearings 5
Compression ratio 9.8:1
Compression pressure kPa
(kg/cm2, psi)/rpm
Standard 1,520 (15.5, 220)/200
Minimum 1,324 (13.5, 192)/200
Differential limit between cylinders 98 (1.0, 14)/200
Cylinder number
Valve timing
Unit: degree
a b c d e f
244° 232° -8° 60° 10° 54°
SEM957C
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Front Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1
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*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: Target value 37° 31′ (37.52°)
*3: Target value 33° 59′ (33.98°)
*4: Target value 37° 44′ (37.73°)
*5: Target value 33° 29′ (33.48°)
Rear Wheel Alignment (Unladen*1
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Drive type 2WD 4WD
Suspension Standard Air leveling Standard Air leveling
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum -0° 51′ (-0.85°) -0° 33′ (-0.55°)
Nominal -0° 6′ (-0.10°) 0° 12′ (0.20°)
Maximum 0° 39′ (0.65°) 0° 57′ (0.95°)
Cross camber 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Caster
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum 2° 21′ (2.35°) 3° 15′ (3.25°) 2° 15′ (2.25°) 2°45′ (2.75°)
Nominal 3° 24′ (3.40°) 4° 0′ (4.00°) 3° 0′ (3.00°) 3° 30′ (3.50°)
Maximum 4° 09′ (4.15°) 4° 45′ (4.75°) 3° 45′ (3.75°) 4° 15′ (4.25°)
Cross caster 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less 0° 45′ (0.75°) or less
Kingpin inclination
Degree minute (decimal degree)
13° 32′ (13.53°) 13°13′ (13.22°)
Total toe-in
Distance (A − B)
Minimum 1.8 mm (0.07 in) 1.8 mm (0.07 in)
Nominal 2.8 mm (0.11 in) 2.8 mm (0.11 in)
Maximum 3.8 mm (0.15 in) 3.8 mm (0.15 in)
Angle (left side and right
side)
Degree minute (decimal
degree)
Minimum 0° 3′ (0.05°) 0° 3′ (0.05°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.08°) 0° 5′ (0.08°)
Maximum 0° 7′ (0.12°) 0° 7′ (0.12°)
Wheel turning
angle
(full turn)
Inside
Degree minute (decimal degree)
34° 31′ – 38° 31′ *2
(34.52° – 38.52°)
34° 44′ – 38° 44′ *4
(34.73° – 38.73°)
Outside
Degree minute (decimal degree)
30° 59′ – 34° 59′ *3
(30.98° – 34.98°)
30° 29′ – 34° 29′ *5
(30.48° – 34.48°)
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Applied model Without air leveling With air leveling
Camber
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum - 0° 25′ (- 0.4°) - 1° 0′ (- 1°)
Nominal 0° 5′ (0.1°) - 0° 30′ (- 0.5°)
Maximum 0° 35′ (0.6°) 0° 0′ (0°)
Cross camber 0° 45' (0.75°) or less
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*1: Fuel tank, engine coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) INFOID:0000000001679744
Unit: mm (in)
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
Brake Specification INFOID:0000000003243556
Unit: mm (in)
Total toe-in
Distance (A - B)
Minimum - 2.4 mm (- 0.094 in) 0 mm (0 in)
Nominal 0.9 mm (0.035 in) 3.3 mm (0.130 in)
Maximum 4.2 mm (0.165 in) 6.6 mm (0.260 in)
Cross toe 2 mm (0.079 in) or less
Angle (left side and right side)
Degree minute (decimal degree)
Minimum - 0° 5' (- 0.8°) 0° 0' (0°)
Nominal 0° 2' (0.03°) 0° 7' (0.11°)
Maximum 0° 9' (0.14°) 0° 14' (0.22°)
Cross toe 0° 8' (0.14°) or less
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Suspension type With air leveling Without air leveling
Applied model 2WD 4WD 2WD 4WD
Tire size
P265/
70R18
P275/
60R20
P265/
70R18
P275/
60R20
P265/
70R18
P275/
60R20
P265/
70R18
P275/
60R20
Front wheelarch
height (Hf)
914
(35.98)
920
(36.22)
931
(36.65)
937
(36.89)
914
(35.98)
920
(36.22)
931
(36.65)
937
(36.89)
Rear wheelarch
height (Hr)
911
(35.87)
917
(36.10)
931
(36.65)
937
(36.89)
931
(36.65)
937
(36.89)
951
(37.44)
957
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Front brake Brake model CLZ31VC
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 350 × 30 (13.80 × 1.2)
Pad Length × width × thickness 111.0 × 73.5 × 11.88 (4.73 × 2.894 × 0.374)
Cylinder bore diameter (each) 51 (2.01)
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Brake Pedal INFOID:0000000003243557
When equipped with adjustable pedal, the pedal must be in the forward most (closest to the floor) position for pedal height measure-
ment.
Front Disc Brake INFOID:0000000003243558
Rear Disc Brake INFOID:0000000003243559
Fluids and Lubricants INFOID:0000000001679750
Rear brake Brake model AD14VE
Rotor outer diameter × thickness 320 × 14 (12.60 × 0.6)
Pad Length × width × thickness 83.0 × 33.0 × 8.5 (3.268 × 1.299 × 0.335)
Cylinder bore diameter 48 (1.89)
Control valve Valve model Electric brake force distribution
Brake booster Booster model C215T
Diaphragm diameter 215 (8.46)
Brake pedal height (from dash panel top surface) 182.3 − 192.3 mm (7.18 − 7.57 in)
Depressed pedal height [under a force of 490 N (50 kg-f, 110 lb-f)
with engine running]
More than 90.3 mm (3.55 in)
Clearance between stopper rubber and the threaded end of stop
lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch
0.74 − 1.96 mm (0.029 − 0.077 in)
Pedal play 3 − 11 mm (0.12 − 0.43 in)
Brake model CLZ31VC
Brake pad
Standard thickness (new) 11.88 mm (0.468 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor
Standard thickness (new) 26.0 mm (1.024 in)
Repair limit thickness 24.5 mm (0.965 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.03 mm (0.001 in)
Brake model AD14VE
Brake pad
Standard thickness (new) 12.13 mm (0.478 in)
Repair limit thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
Disc rotor
Standard thickness (new) 14.0 mm (0.551 in)
Repair limit thickness 12.0 mm (0.472 in)
Maximum uneven wear (measured at 8 positions) 0.015 mm (0.0006 in)
Runout limit (with it attached to the vehicle) 0.07 mm (0.003 in)
Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
Fuel 105.8 28 gal 23 1/4 gal
Engine oil
Drain and refill
With oil filter change 6.2 6 1/2 qt 5 1/2 qt
Without oil filter change 5.9 6 1/4 qt 5 1/4 qt
Dry engine (engine overhaul) 7.6 8 qt 6 3/4 qt
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Cooling system
With reservoir
at MAX level
12.2 3 1/4 gal 2 5/8 gal
Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 10.6 11 1/4 qt 9 3/8 qt
Rear final drive oil 2.01 4 1/4 pt 3 1/2 pt
Transfer fluid 2.0 2 1/8 qt 1 3/4 qt
Front final drive oil 1.6 3 3/8 pt 2 7/8 pt
Power steering fluid (PSF) 1.0 2 1/8 pt 1 3/4 pt
Brake fluid — — —
Multi-purpose grease — — —
Brake grease — — —
Windshield washer fluid 4.5 1 1/4 gal 1 gal
Air conditioning system refrigerant 0.70 ± 0.05 kg 1.54 ± 0.11 lb 1.54 ± 0.11 lb
Air conditioning system oil 200 m 6.8 fl oz 7.0 fl oz
Description
Capacity (Approximate)
Metric US measure Imp measure
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .......................
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Description ..........................................................
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Terms ..................................................................
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Units ....................................................................
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Contents ..............................................................
......3
Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions .
......4
Components ........................................................
......4
HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES..... 6
Description ..........................................................
......6
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis......6
Key to Symbols Signifying Measurements or Pro-
cedures ...............................................................
......7
HOW TO READ WIRING DIAGRAMS ...........
..... 9
Connector symbols .............................................
......9
Sample/wiring diagram -example- .......................
....10
Description ..........................................................
....11
ABBREVIATIONS ..........................................
....13
Abbreviation List ..................................................
....13
TIGHTENING TORQUE OF STANDARD
BOLTS ............................................................
....14
Tightening Torque Table .....................................
....14
RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS
AND SEALANTS ............................................
....15
Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants
....15
TERMINOLOGY .............................................
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SAE J1930 Terminology List ...............................
....16
FEATURES OF NEW MODEL ..................
...20
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION .................
....20
Model Variation ...................................................
....20
Identification Number ..........................................
....21
Dimensions .........................................................
....22
Wheels & Tires ....................................................
....23
PRECAUTION ...........................................
...24
PRECAUTIONS .................................................24
Description ...........................................................
....24
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG"
and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" .................
....24
Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Bat-
tery Disconnect ....................................................
....24
Procedures without Cowl Top Cover ...................
....25
General Precautions ............................................
....25
Three Way Catalyst .............................................
....26
Fuel (Regular Unleaded Gasoline Recommend-
ed) QR25DE ........................................................
....27
Fuel (Unleaded Premium Gasoline Required)
VQ35DE ..............................................................
....27
Multiport Fuel Injection System or Engine Control
System .................................................................
....27
Hoses ..................................................................
....27
Engine Oils ..........................................................
....28
Air Conditioning ...................................................
....29
LIFTING POINT .................................................30
Special Service Tool ............................................
....30
Garage Jack and Safety Stand ............................
....30
2-Pole Lift ............................................................
....31
Board-on Lift ........................................................
....32
TOW TRUCK TOWING .....................................33
Tow Truck Towing ...............................................
....33
Vehicle Recovery (Freeing a Stuck Vehicle) .......
....33
BASIC INSPECTION ................................
...35
SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL
INCIDENT ..........................................................35
Work Flow ............................................................
....35
Control Units and Electrical Parts ........................
....35
How to Check Terminal .......................................
....36
Intermittent Incident .............................................
....39
Circuit Inspection .................................................
....42
CONSULT-III CHECKING SYSTEM .................47
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Description INFOID:0000000001539233
This volume explains “Removal, Disassembly, Installation, Inspection and Adjustment” and “Trouble Diag-
noses”.
Terms INFOID:0000000001539234
• The captions WARNING and CAUTION warn you of steps that must be followed to prevent personal injury
and/or damage to some part of the vehicle.
WARNING indicates the possibility of personal injury if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION indicates the possibility of component damage if instructions are not followed.
BOLD TYPED STATEMENTS except WARNING and CAUTION give you helpful information.
Standard value: Tolerance at inspection and adjustment.
Limit value: The maximum or minimum limit value that should not be exceeded at inspection and adjust-
ment.
Units INFOID:0000000001539235
• The UNITS given in this manual are primarily expressed as the SI UNIT (International System of Unit), and
alternatively expressed in the metric system and in the yard/pound system.
Also with regard to tightening torque of bolts and nuts, there are descriptions both about range and about the
standard tightening torque.
“Example”
Range
Standard
Contents INFOID:0000000001539236
• ALPHABETICAL INDEX is provided at the end of this manual so that you can rapidly find the item and page
you are searching for.
• A QUICK REFERENCE INDEX, a black tab (e.g. ) is provided on the first page. You can quickly find the
first page of each section by matching it to the section's black tab.
• THE CONTENTS are listed on the first page of each section.
• THE TITLE is indicated on the upper portion of each page and shows the part or system.
• THE PAGE NUMBER of each section consists of two or three letters which designate the particular section
and a number (e.g. “BR-5”).
• THE SMALL ILLUSTRATIONS show the important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, knacks of
work and hidden or tricky steps which are not shown in the previous large illustrations.
Assembly, inspection and adjustment procedures for the complicated units such as the automatic transaxle
or transmission, etc. are presented in a step-by-step format where necessary.
Outer Socket Lock Nut : 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb)
Drive Shaft Installation Bolt : 44.3 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 ft-lb)
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Relation between Illustrations and Descriptions INFOID:0000000001539237
The following sample explains the relationship between the part description in an illustration, the part name in
the text and the service procedures.
Components INFOID:0000000001539238
• THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques, lubri-
cation points, section number of the PARTS CATALOG (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information necessary to
perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the appro-
priate PARTS CATALOG.
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration is
used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
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1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease
2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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HOW TO FOLLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSES
Description INFOID:0000000001539239
NOTICE:
Trouble diagnoses indicate work procedures required to diagnose problems effectively. Observe the following
instructions before diagnosing.
• Before performing trouble diagnoses, read the “Work Flow” in each section.
• After repairs, re-check that the problem has been completely eliminated.
• Refer to Component Parts and Harness Connector Location for the Systems described in each section for
identification/location of components and harness connectors.
• When checking circuit continuity, ignition switch should be OFF.
• Refer to the Circuit Diagram for quick pinpoint check.
If you need to check circuit continuity between harness connectors in more detail, such as when a sub-har-
ness is used, refer to Wiring Diagram in each individual section and Harness Layout in PG section for identi-
fication of harness connectors.
• Before checking voltage at connectors, check battery voltage.
• After accomplishing the Diagnosis Procedures and Electrical Components Inspection, make sure that all
harness connectors are reconnected as they were.
How to Follow Test Groups in Trouble Diagnosis INFOID:0000000001539240
1. Test group number and test group title
• Test group number and test group title are shown in the upper portion of each test group.
2. Work and diagnosis procedure
• Start to diagnose a problem using procedures indicated in enclosed test groups.
3. Questions and results
• Questions and required results are indicated in test group.
4. Action
• Next action for each test group is indicated based on result of each question.
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