Type of brake fluid | DOT 3 Heavy Duty Brake Fluid |
Type of power steering fluid | automatic transmission fluid Type F (part of NXT-1-QF) |
Type of automatic transmission fluid | |
1986 and 1987 years of release | automatic transmission fluid Type H (part NESP-M2C166-H) |
1988 and later | automatic transmission fluid MERCOH (part of NXT-2-QDX) |
Capacity | |
AXT/FLC three-stage | 7.8 l (8.3 quarts) |
AXOD four-speed | 12 l (12.9 quarts) |
Oil type for manual transmission | |
1986 and 1987 release | automotive Type F or DEXRON II ATF |
1988 and later | automotive MERCOH ATF (part of NXT-2-QDX) |
Capacity (exemplary) | 5.8 l (6.2 quarts) |
coolant type | ethylene glycol antifreeze and water |
Cooling capacity (exemplary) | |
Four cylinder engine | 7.8 l (8.3 quarts) |
3.0LV6 six-cylinder engine | 11.2 l (11.8 qt) |
3.8LV6 six-cylinder engine | 11 l (12.1 qt) |
Rear wheel bearing lubrication | NLGI number 2 (part NC1AZ-19590-B) |
Drive belt tension (tested with NT63L-8620-A tool). | |
Power steering / air conditioner. | |
New belt | from 68.1 to 86.3 kg. (150 to 190 pounds). |
Used belt | from 63.6 to 72.6 kg. (140 to 160 pounds). |
Generator belt | |
Until 1991 inclusive: |
New belt | from 54.5 to 72.6 kg. (120 to 160 pounds). |
Used belt | from 36.3 to 45.4 kg. (80 to 100 pounds). |
After 1992 release | |
New belt | 90.8 kg. (200 pounds). |
Used belt | 68.1 kg. (150 pounds). |
Pressure under the radiator cap | |
Standard value | 1.1 atm. (16 psi). |
lower limit (pressure should be increased) | 0.9 atm. (13 psi). |
Upper limit (pressure should be reduced) | 1.2 atm. (18 psi). |
Engine idle speed | see vehicle emission control information tag |
brakes | |
Front disc brake pad thickness (minimal | 3.18mm (1/8 inch). |
Rear brake drum pad thickness (minimal) | 1.59 mm. (1/16 inch). |
Ignition system | |
Recommended spark plugs | see vehicle emission control information tag |
Gap of spark plugs | see vehicle emissions control tag. |
Torque specification | |
Wheel nuts | 108.5-203.2 N.m. (80-150 ft.lbs) |
Spark plug | 8.1-13.6 N.m. (6-10 ft. pounds) |
Oil pan drain plug | 33.9-47.5 N.m (25-35 ft. pounds) |
Automatic transmission pan bolts | 13.6-20.3 N.m. (10-15 ft. pounds). |
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