Nissan Service Manuals

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Engine Specific Manuals

200sx

Produced from 1996 through 1998, this nimble and sporty car was the replacement for the Nissan NX. It offered great handling and responsive steering for a small, front wheel drive economy car. The SE-R was the fastest and best performer of the models, coming equipped with the SR20DE engine and optional anti-lock brakes.

240sx

The Nissan 240SX is a lightweight, rear wheel drive, 2+2 sports coupe introduced to North America in 1988 as a 1989 model. This first model (the S13) continued through 1994 with three different body styles: coupe, the fastback and convertible. For the 1994 model year, Nissan only offered the convertible. From model year 1995 to 1998, the S14 was offered only as a coupe, with some cosmetic updates for the last two years. North America never saw the S15 model (called the Silvia in Japan).

Even though the 240SX was offered with a modestly powered naturally aspirated engine, it was blessed with a rear multi-link suspension (McPherson in the front), simple but efficient interior design, and classic looks. While sales dwindled after the first few years, the Nissan 240SX has re-surged its popularity in the last 10 years due to its affordable application into drifting, road racing, and other motorsports.

With this, aftermarket part availability has grown exponentially and the need for practical knowledge of repair and modifications has grown. This is why we have collected 240sx factory service manuals in .pdf format. They are offered free of charge, so that the Nissan 240sx enthusiast community can keep going for many years to come!

300ZX

350Z

370Z

The sixth and current generation Nissan Z car is the 370Z (internal code Z34). Manufactured from 2009 to present, this Z was a worthy, more refined version of its predecessor, with slightly sleeker looks and some interesting innovations, all while keeping with the Z sports car spirit.

In addition to a bump in horsepower to 332, one of its more interesting innovations was the 6 speed manual transmission’s “synchro rev-match” system, where a computer automatically blips the throttle 1500 extra rpm during a downshift, replacing the art of heel/toe downshifting, a manual skill that has been disappearing. Those who want to heel/toe themselves have the ability to turn the system off with one button. On the automatic transmission side, the 370Z received a new 7 speed with paddle shifters. A convertible version was available beginning 2010.

There were still differing trim levels carried over from the 350Z, with the top of the line “NISMO” edition replacing the “track” model, but with more significant differences than before. It was offered with 19” aluminum wheels, bigger Brembo brakes, a chin spoiler, a slightly stiffer suspension, and tweaked tuning to bump the horsepower to 350.

Coupe

Altima

The Nissan Altima is the middle tier sedan model, placed between the Sentra and Maxima. This midsize chassis is still being sold today. Early models were equipped with inline 4 cylinder engines and later models had an optional V6 available. In 2005, the Altima SE-R was released, sporting a 260 horsepower engine with an estimated zero to sixty time of 6 seconds. A redesign in 2006 led to the creation of the Altima Coupe, released in 2008. The SE-R package was not carried over, but the same V6 was still available and made a potent 270 horsepower. The Altima Coupe is a favorite of tuners and customizers. In 2013, the Altima lost the coupe option and only 4 doors are available. Styling remains similar to the Maxima and is available with an inline 4 cylinder or V6 engine coupled to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Armada

The Nissan Armada was introduced in 2004. This luxurious full size, full frame SUV is equipped with the VK56DE V8 engine which is capable of towing 9,000 lbs while seating 8 people comfortably. It is based on the full-sized Titan frame, with the major chassis difference being that the Armada has independent rear suspension (with available self-leveling air suspension), while the Titan has leaf springs and a solid rear axle.

Axxess

The Axxess began as the Nissan Stanza wagon, and enjoyed a one-year production run. The size of a compact car, the Axxess is regarded by many as the first modern minivan, despite lacking a third row. One thing’s for sure – in 1990, you’d be hard-pressed to find a vehicle as versatile in its class.

Axxess_1990_FSM.pdf

Cube

The Nissan Cube, a stylish mini multi-purpose vehicle that has been in production since 1998, but was not introduced to the US market until 2002, its third generation. The unique looking 5 seater has an exceptionally roomy design with unique features, including an asymmetrical rear window which wraps around the left side. The Cube is powered by a 1.8L 4 cylinder motor producing 122 hp. It was offered with a choice of manual or CVT transmissions. The Cube is not considered quick, but its combination of big space, maneuverability, excellent visibility, good gas mileage, and nimble handling makes it an ideal urban hauler. Nissan offered many extra small styling options for owners to personalize their Cubes, but the car was discontinued in 2014.

Frontier

After dominating the market for more than 10 years with the D21 Hardbody trucks, Nissan updated the model in 1998 with the introduction of the D22 Frontier. This was the first time a Nissan pickup truck received an actual name and the name was very fitting, as the market for small trucks was changing. Nissan made many changes while at the same time carried over many things that helped make the outgoing model so successful.

In 1998 the single cam KA24E was replaced by the twin-cam KA24DE. The VG30E that was discontinued in the D21 in 1995 was revived as the VG33E in 1999. Sheet metal changes gave the D22 Frontier a bigger and bolder look. Still available in 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive, the Frontier is a choice favorite for rock crawlers and off-road racers even to this day.

Like the D21 Hardbody trucks it superseded, the D22 Frontier was a US design built at the Smyrna, Tennessee plant from 1998 through 2004. Following in the footsteps of all Nissan trucks ever built, the D22 Frontier is a rugged and dependable truck which means many are still on the road working and having fun – and the Frontier remains largely unchanged, over 20 years later. Because of this, we here at NICOclub have gathered .pdf formats of the original factory service manuals to assist owners of these trucks in their repair, maintenance and preservation.

GT-R

In 2008, Nissan finally introduced the successor to the venerable Skyline. Labeled simply “GT-R,” it has dominated the competition in the US market. With a twin turbo V6 (churning out what many felt was an under-reported 485 hp), AWD, 6 speed dual clutch automatic with paddle shifters, and an extremely sophisticated traction control system, this car provided supercar performance/handling for a fraction of the cost of its competition. The limited production GT-R has had only subtle changes since its introduction in 2007. Most significant was its “reported” hp being bumped to about 550 in its newest NISMO version. We understand a new generation “Godzilla” is in the works.

Hardbody

The Nissan D21 series pickup trucks, also known as the Nissan Hardbody, were built from 1986.5 through 1997 and featured both 4 cylinder and V6 engine options. A US-designed and built truck, they were available in both 2 wheel and 4 wheel drive… Because of their tough durability they changed the small truck market forever. The versatile platform spawned the Navara, the Pathfinder, the Xterra and the Terrano as well.

Even though production ceased in 1997, the D21 Hardbody is still one of the most popular trucks in America today with a rich history in many fields throughout the country. In fact there is a renewed interest in saving and restoring these trucks because no manufacturer produces a small truck these days. Owners of these trucks are reluctant to sell them because they know and understand how rugged and efficient they are.

We here at NICOclub understand how important these trucks are to their owners and to the history of Nissan in the USA, so we gathered many factory service manuals in .pdf format to help keep your D21 Hardbody running and looking the way it should. Whether you are repairing, restoring or modifying you will find great amounts of information here (and in the Nissan Hardbody Forums).

Juke

The Nissan Juke is a “mini” SUV that can be conservatively described as bold, unconventional styling with a sporty side. It made its US debut in 2010, and was produced through 2017. The feature that makes the Juke instantly recognizable is it placement of front end lights. The turn signal and parking lights are mounted on top of the fenders, and the headlights appear sunk into the top of the front bumper. The fog lights are mounted traditionally low in the corners. Although the Juke is small, it still fits 5, though children will fit better in back than adults. There are 3 trim levels.

The base S model is available only with a CVT transmission. The next level up SV offers a choice of 6 speed manual or CVT. The top of the line SL adds leather seats and a few additional luxury touches but is CVT only. AWD is optional on all 3 versions but only with the CVT. The Juke’s sole power plant is a 1.6L 4 cylinder that pumps out 188hp.

In 2013, Nissan offered a “NISMO” version of the Juke, with a small bump in HP from tuning (to 197hp), bigger wheels, red pinstriping, and some other sporty styling touches. Nissan also teased us with a Juke R, which is essentially a Juke with the GT-R’s monster motor stuffed in it, making it the ultimate sleeper.

Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a five-seat, front-wheel-drive hatchback that is powered by an electric motor, which means all 187 lb-ft of torque are available at any speed. The Leaf comes in three trims: S, SV and SL. The Leaf debuted in 2010 and has recently been fully redesigned for 2017. Thanks to a relocated onboard charger, the five-seat Leaf gained more cargo space for 2013, making it more competitive with other hybrid and electric cars. While it’s officially rated at 130 miles per gallon equivalent city/102 mpg-e hwy, the Leaf never actually uses any fuel. Instead, it offers a fully electric range of up to 100 miles, though that number can vary substantially based on driving style. In the city, the Leaf is far more efficient, thanks to its regenerative braking. That means energy is transferred back to the batteries as the Leaf slows down. On the highway, where drivers don’t brake as much, the Leaf is less efficient.

Maxima

The Nissan Maxima, commonly referred to by enthusiasts as “4DSC” Four Door Sports Car, is revered by those who don’t want to compromise sporty handling and brisk acceleration when purchasing a full size, front wheel drive sedan. The Maxima’s lineage has always included performance oriented suspension and a V6, made possibly by an independent rear suspension and occasionally optional limited slip differential. In 2007 the manual transmission was dropped.