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1997 Nissan Sentra CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Cooling Fans -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> 240SX -> 300ZX -> Altima & Maxima -> Altima, Maxima & 240SX -> Quest -> Quest & 300ZX -> Radiator Fan Motors -> Radiator Fan Relays -> Sentra & 200SX -> Thermo Switch/Sensor
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
Radiator Fan Relays
Altima, Maxima & 240SX
Refer to Fig. for fan relay testing, if test results are not as specified, replace relay.
Quest & 300ZX
Refer to Fig. for fan relay testing, if test results are not as specified, replace relay.
Sentra & 200SX
Refer to Figs. and for fan relay testing, if test results are not as specified, replace relay.
Radiator Fan Motors
Altima & Maxima
Refer to Fig. for fan motor testing, if test results are not as specified, replace motor.
Quest
Refer t...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Brake Booster Output Rod -> Brake Pedal
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
Brake Booster Output Rod
Refer to "Output Rod Adjust" in " Power Brake Units."
Brake Pedal
- Adjust brake pedal free height dimension "H" in Fig. , to specifications Fig. , using brake booster input rod Fig. . Ensure tip of input rod stays inside clevis pin.
- With motor running, measure brake pedal depressed height dimension "D" in Fig. , is within specifications Fig. . If not within specifications check for leak in brake system, air in syst...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service as ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove wheel bearing locknut. Suspend knuckle with mechanics wire to avoid stretching caliper brake hose. Do not pull or twist brake hose. Tie rod does not need to be disconnected from knuckle.
- Remove clip and separate brake hose from strut.
- Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
- Remove cotter pin and nut securing lower ball joint to knuckle.
- Strike knuckle with a soft hammer and pull down control arm to separate lower ball joint from knuckle.
- Separate driveshaft...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air intake duct.
- Disconnect starter wiring from starter.
- Remove starter retai...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS
When the ignition switch is placed in the on position, the AWD warning lamp will light as a bulb check but should go off soon after the engine is started. If a malfunction in the AWD system exist or if fr...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
- When performing ra...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on alternator.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator.
- Remove alternator and air conditioning compressor drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen adjusting bo...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Wiring Harness Connector Locations (Rear Left Hand Side) Diagram for 1997 Nissan Sentra XE 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Control & Alternator Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Nissan Sentra GLE 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 1997 Nissan Sentra GXE 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Nissan Sentra AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Nissan Sentra cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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