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Nissan Maxima
The Nissan Maxima is a large four-door sports sedan manufactured by Nissan. It was launched in July 1976 as an upgrade version of the Nissan Bluebird. The car’s model is also called Nissan Laurel or Nissan Cefiro in other markets.
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Does 2000 Nissan Maxima has a timing belt?
It has a timing chain which if different--it does not need replacing at 100K like a belt!
How do you replace the alternator on a 1995 Nissan Maxima?
When my alternator went on my 95 Maxima GXE, the signs were some dash board lights came on...brake, washer fluid, etc., but apparently it is different for different cars. Luckily, I was able to drive for about 3 hrs on the battery alone. The alternator on this vehicle is EXPENSIVE, but I phoned around and eventually found a rebuilt(yellow pages under ELECTRIC MOTORS), 1 yr warranty for $150 cdn. Not bad when everyone else wanted $225 and up. Out of curiosity, I asked the guy if he would install and he said "sure, $75". Considering how old my car was and the fact that seized up bolts were a really possibility, I let him do it (took him 1-1/2hr...probably would have taken me 5 hrs). So for $225 cdn and 2 hrs later, I was back on the road. (dealer had quoted me $500 and other garages wanted $350). ...
Need to do this from underneath the right side of the car. You will have to unbolt the A/C compressor and move it our of the way. You do not have to disconnect any coolant lines to do this. Takes a while, but you can disconnect the wiring connections and bolts to the alternator. It is heavy and you will be in an awkward position, but take your time. Replacement is reverse of the above.
How do you replace the water pump on a Nissan Maxima?
Water Pump Replacement
This is a How To on how to replace the water pump in a 3rd generation Maxima with the VG30E engine. (89-94 GXE and 89-91 SE models only) The VE's may be similar but I am not sure since I do not have one.
Tools needed:
jack STANDS
jacks
tire removal tools
flathead screwdriver
8, 10, 12, and 14 mm sockets
1/4" and 3/8" drive socket wrenches
Impact wrench with a 27 mm socket
(if impact wrench is not available you can use a socket wrench but you'll need a long tube for more leverage and something to hold the pulley still, like a rubber wrapped steel cable wound around the pulley a couple times then fastened to the frame of the car)
Air compressor (if above available)
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Large sized 2 or 3 jaw puller. Autozone OEM part number 27078
Items needed:
Water pump (of course)
gasket (if not supplied with the pump)
gasket sealer/compound
WD-40 (just incase you have to take off the lower plastic coverings)
water (for you)
anti-freeze with a 50/50 mix, or 70/30. whichever you prefer and whichever the bottle says to do. 70/30 is good in the winter but just do 50/50 cause it's easier
GoJo with pummice (you'll get very dirty but you can use others)
Removal:
1. Unplug the negative wire from the battery terminal.
2. Drain all of the anti-freeze, if newer get a container and keep it for re-use.
3. Raise the car up off of the ground and secure with jack stands.
4. Take the front right wheel off.
5. Take the plastic cover that exposes the engine 10mm
6. Take the bottom plastic coverings of the car. 10mm(BE CAREFUL with these screws. They get very rusted and break easily. I recommend using WD-40 A LOT and tightening and loosening those bolts until they come out all of the way. The work on doing that is better than having to drill out broken bolts later on)
7. Remove the hose from the radiator to the splitter thingy. There is a metal piece holding the hose on. Take a 12mm socket and take the piece off. should be under the distributer. 12mm bolt and 2 flathead s/d bolts
8. Remove the other hose that goes from the splitter thingy to the thingy right below it (right to the top left of the water pump) 2 flathead screwdriver bolts
Note: you may need the screwdriver to pry off the tubing cause it gets kind of stuck on there. just work the screwdriver around the tube.
9. Take off the top cam gear cover. 8mm bolts
10. Unbolt but do not take off the water pump pulley. 4 10mm bolts
11. There is a tensioner to the rear of the main pulley. Get out a 14mm socket and loosen (not take off) the tensioner pulley. Then, with a 12mm socket you will turn the bolt on the bottom clockwise (tighten) this will actually loosen up the belt. Get it loose enough where the belt slips over the water pump pulley easily. Now you can take off the water pump pulley
12. While you are down there loosen the bolt on the top of the alternator and on the bottom, then turn the tensioner bolt counter-clockwise (loose). Then take the belt off. 12mm all
13. Go back to the top of the car and there is another belt. The tensioner puller is right to the rear of the a/c. Loosen the pulley bolt then turn the tensioner bolt counter-clockwise. Get it loose enough to pull the belt off.
14. Pull the belt off.
15. Remove the a/c belt tensioner completely off of the car by removing the 2 12mm bolts located on the rear and the bottom of the tensioner and the 14mm bolt located on the front of the tensioner.
16. Get out the Impact wrench with the 27mm socket and take off the bolt on the main pulley.
17. Get the 2 or 3 jaw puller and set it up on the pulley. If you've never taken the pulley off before once you get the puller set up you might need to use a hammer and hit the bolt that tightens the puller to kind of knock loose the pulley. Tighten the puller until the pulley is almost off. Pull the pulley off with your hands because you don't want this 8.35 pound piece of metal to hit the ground and bend or scar.
18. Remove the bottom cam gear cover. 5 8mm bolts
19. Now you have full access to your water pump. Get the 12mm socket and socket wrench out and remove the 6 bolts holding the pump in. Notice there is a different bolt on the top front of the pump. It has a threaded end. Make sure that goes back into the same spot. 6 12mm
20. MOVE BACK and pull of the pump. Some anti-freeze is sure to come out (cause it did on mine and if you read my story you know i had none)
Installation:
1. Get the new pump and clean the surface then put some gasket compound on the pump then put the gasket on the pump. Clean the engine where the pump goes. Add some more gasket compound to the top of the gasket. Kind of clean up the inside of the pump if any compound got in there.
2. Carefully manuever (sp?) the pump into the correct spot without hitting anything to dirty up the gasket and put a bolt or two in there.
3. Put the bottom cam gear cover back on. 5 8mm bolts.
4. Put the top cam gear cover on. x(?) 8mm bolts
5. This is out of step if you reverse it but makes life a little easier. Get the water pump pulley and kind of put it on the pump (it won't fit right on cause it's going to be a little snug) Line up the bolt holes and finger tighten one in there. Spin the pump around and put a bolt in the oposite side of the one you put in. Now put in the reset of the bolts. Get the shorter of the 3 belts and put it over the water pump pulley. Hold the belt down as hard as you can and start tightening the bolts on the pump pulley. Just do a cross pattern i.e. do one, then go right across to then next, then do the one beside, then go across (i hope you understand what I'm saying) Do this until the bolts are all of the way in and the pulley is on the pump all of the way. When you get all of the belts back on try to tighten all of the bolts again just to make sure. There is more tension so it won't move this time making it easier to get the bolts tightened all of the way.
6. Put the main pulley back on and hit it as far in as you can with a rubber mallet.
7. Put the main pulley bolt in and tighten it with the impact wrench. 27mm bolt
8. now just put on the plastic pieces and the tubes and you are set.
Is there a fuel kill switch in a 1990 Nissan Maxima?
There is no fuel kill switch on the 1990 Nissan Maxima. There is a fuel pump relay switch that can cause the fuel to be suppressed.
How do you change the spark plugs on a 1996 Nissan Maxima?
Using an Allen/Hex key tool, remove the cover to gain access to spark plug holes. This engine has coils at each plug, so after unplugging the electrical connection, you can use either a Phillips screwdriver or an 8mm socket on an extension to remove the 2 screws securing each coil. Pull out the coil and then use a 5/8" spark plug socket on a 6" extension to remove each spark plug. Gap the new plugs to .040" and apply anti-seize lubricant to the threads. Install each plug, slowly at first, so as not to cross-thread it. Torque the plugs to 18 lb/ft. Apply some dielectric grease to the inside of the spark plug boots and re-install the coils. Plug them all back in and re-install the covers. You're done!
How do I find a repair manual for a 1996 Nissan Maxima online?
There's one for about $20 at the link below. I doubt there's a free one out there, but it's possible. While there may not be a manual for free on line, many libraries have them. Also, you may be able to get a free look if you "schmooze" the guys at the service center of your local dealership.
Why does your Nissan Maxima shut off when you stop?
it is stalling unless its one of thoes new features were it does that to save fuel
Where is the PCV valve located on a 1995 Buick Skylark?
NOPE..there is no PVC valve in the 95 there is an oil/air exchange box you'll see located in front middle of the engine, its about 5 x 3 with ridges running along it... believe you have to go to a dealer to buy a new one..
AnswerThe PCV valve should be located on the top of the front valve cover. plastic piece with a rubber hose coming off of it. hope that helpsWhere is the PCV valve located on a 1999 Saturn SL2?
Look at the valve cover rear near the drivers side of the engine. there is a hose attached to a nipple there, the nipple is the PCV valve, it might come out with the hose, if not get a pair of plier and pull it out. The cost about $3 at the parts store.
Where do you put the power steering fluid on a 1987 Nissan Maxima?
In the power steering reservoir. Which is located on the passanger side next to the firewall right next to the hood hinge.
Why does your 2000 impala not crank after your security light comes on?
passlock has been activated you have to turn the key to the on position for 10 minutes for the computer to reset but it may take up to thirty minutes or longer to crank sometimes.
How do you replace a harmonic balancer on 2000 nissan maxima?
i replaced to balancer on a 2000 maxima recently. first remove the passenger side front wheel. remove the plastic inner fender. cut or remove the belts. now the fun begins. i tried a 1//2" breaker bar, a 1/2" air impact, 1/2" breaker bar with a long pipe cheater, 3/4" air impact, all of which would not beak the bolt loose. what i ended up doing was to drill a 3/8" hole in the old balancer though the pully face, bolt a chain to the balancer and the other end around the frame and bolted it. this keeps the engine from turning. put the breaker bar on the bolt with the bar at about the 5 o clock position.put a floor jack under the breaker bar and start jacking it up. it eventually broke lose with the wieght of the car assiting. once the bolt was lose, it was a 20 minite job.
How do you replace the side mirror on a Nissan pickup?
2000 and newer trucks with power mirrors require removal of the door panel. To do this lift the paded part of the arm rest from the back, it unsnaps from the rear. Lift off the front part, with the window and lock controls, it is held on with snaps so it takes a little force to lift it off. Now remove 2 10mm bolts that were hidden. Remove a Phillips screw from the grab well of the arm rest. Pry off the beauty ring around the door latch. Starting from the bottom of the panel pull the panel out, it is held on by several push-in snap type fasteners on the bottom and sides of the panel. Once those are pulled out from the bottom and sides of the panel lift the panel up and once it clears the top catch of the inter-door the panel should come free. The mirror is held on with 3 combo Phillips head/ 8mm bolts. The wiring for the power to the mirror can easily be traced to the connector under the clear plastic insulation. With the wire connector unhooked and the bolts off the old mirror can be removed. Simply reverse the process with the replacement.
Where is the PCV valve located on a 1999 Toyota 4 runner?
The PCV valve on the V6 3.4L is on the right (passenger side) valve cover. It is on top of the valve cover, near the front of the engine, and an inch or two behind the black plastic timing cover. It is easy to see because it has a black rubber hose coming out of it. The other end of the hose attaches at the front of the intake manifold near the throttle body.
Where is the cranking sensor on a 1994 Nissan Maxima?
Its In The Boot Of The Car And Should Be On The Side
What is the front leg room in the 2005 Nissan Maxima?
The 2005 Nissan Maxima has 43.6 in. of front leg room.
What size rear door speaker does the 2001 Nissan maxima have?
5 1/4 inch but they are factory speakers and require the Nissan factory harness to snap in for power!
What fuel octane is required for a 2000 Nissan maxima?
Per the owners manual 91 octane fuel (premium) is recommended. Using a lower octane decrease the performance of the vehicle.
Can you put Lucas engine cleaner in a 2005 Nissan maxima?
The Lucas Upper Cylinder and Injector cleaner is versatile on all cars with fuel injectors. It is also referred to as "Tune-Up in a Bottle." Use every 2-3 months at most or more if needed.
How can you install 6x9 speakers in rear deck of a Nissan Altima 1997 GXE?
Cut a bigger hole for the speakers to fit into, OR you can surface mount them by getting a set of spacers.. Personally, I would just get some 6.5" speakers that fit perfectly. If you get the right ones, they'll be just as good as 6x9's.
Where is the pcm on a 1992 Nissan Maxima?
DO YOU MEAN ....."PCV".........WE NEED INFO TO HELP.TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR CAR LOOK AT MY BIO PAGE TO SEE ABOUT ENGINE CODES.....BUDDY MACK
Where is the air bleed valve for the cooling system on a 2003 Nissan Maxima?
Where is the coolant bleeder valve located on a 2003 nissan maxima 3.5
