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2001 Nissan Maxima CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Nissan REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:
- Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
- Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
- The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> General Service -> Brake Booster, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
Brake Booster, Replace
- Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Master Cylinder, Replace" in "Hydraulic Brake System."
- Disconnect brake booster clevis pin on brake pedal.
- Disconnect check valve hose at power ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan/Datsun -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 2000-06 Maxima & Sentra -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Remove the fuel pump fuse from the fuse panel.
- Start and run the engine until it stalls.
- After the engine stalls, crank two or three times to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved.
- Turn the ignition Off, then install the fuel pump fuse.
Removal & Installation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
Front
Before removing front axle assembly, remove wheel sensor from assembly. Move it away from front axle assembly area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to sensor wires and wheel sensor becoming inoperative.
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove ABS wheel sensor. Note before removing front axle assembly, remove ABS wheel sensor from assembly, then position it aside. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to sensor or s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove righthand engine undercover and side inspection cover.
- Remove radiator assembly.
- Mark running direction, then loose...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Nissan -> Automatic Transmission Oil Temperature Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp will be illuminated when the automatic transmission fluid temperature is excessive. When...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
- Remove undercover.
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Disconnect radiator upper and lower hoses, Fig. .
- Remove shroud.
- On models equipped with automatic t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS
- Loosen lock nut on power steering pump.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on power steering pump.
- Remove power steering pump drive belt.
- Loosen lock nut on alternator belt idler pulley.
- Loosen adjusting bolt on alternator b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Nissan Maxima cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C SYSTEM O-RING SEAL LEAKS Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: WINDSHIELD CRACKING Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Maxima 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Nissan Maxima AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Nissan Maxima 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 2001 Nissan Maxima 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 2001 Nissan Maxima 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 2001 Nissan Maxima 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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