Nissan Axxess 1990–1995 Repair Manual | Technical Reference (P/N SM0E-0M11U0)

• Covers the 1990 Nissan Axxess M11 Series (VIN model-year code L) with the KA24E engine, including SGL 2WD and 4WD wagons. The model-identification tables distinguish U.S. non-California and California versions plus Canadian 5- and 7-passenger configurations.
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. factory service publication, Edition January 1989 / Printing August 1989 (02), Publication No. SM0E-0M11U0.
• Drivetrain coverage is configuration-specific: RS5F50A 5-speed manual transaxle, RL4F02A automatic transaxle, FTY10 transfer on 4WD models, and R180/R180V rear differential assemblies.

Component Documentation

Navigating the M11 platform requires more than a generic maintenance guide. This service manual separates the systems by the actual hardware used on the Axxess, starting with KA24E engine mechanical, lubrication, cooling, fuel injection, emission control, fuel, and exhaust sections. Clutch and drivetrain coverage then branches into the RS5F50A manual transaxle, RL4F02A automatic, FTY10 transfer, propeller shaft, and R180/R180V final drive work.

The chassis sections are equally specific. They cover BF86DS86 2WD and ZF90DS90 + TS82F 4WD front drive-shaft assemblies, front and rear wheel hubs, struts, links, alignment, CL25VA front disc brakes, LT23B/LT26C rear drums, the dual load sensing valve, and PR26SC power steering gear. Body repair information includes doors, power windows and locks, instrument panel work, automatic seat-belt trouble diagnosis, glass, sunroof, mirrors, and body alignment.

Electrical diagnosis is supported by wiring diagrams, harness layouts, connector views, and flow-chart troubleshooting. Named examples include Engine and Emission Control Overall System, Power Supply Routing, the 2WD/4WD Shift Schedule charts, A/C Component Layout, Circuit Diagram for Quick Pinpoint Check, and Super Multiple Junction (S.M.J.).

Engine and Chassis Specifications

The KA24E section supplies the measurements needed to judge whether parts can be reused or require machining or replacement. Standard compression pressure is 1,206 kPa (175 psi) at 250 rpm, with a 1,010 kPa (146 psi) minimum and a 98 kPa (14 psi) maximum difference between cylinders. Main bearing clearance is 0.020-0.047 mm (0.0008-0.0019 in) with a 0.10 mm service limit, while piston-to-bore clearance is 0.020-0.040 mm. The quick-reference data identifies valve clearance as non-adjustable because the KA24E uses hydraulic valve lifters.

Cylinder-head repair is not reduced to a single torque number. The manual specifies a multi-stage torque/angle tightening method, finishing with an 80-85 degree rotation; where an angle wrench is unavailable, it gives a 74-83 N·m (54-61 ft-lb) alternative. It also states a cylinder-head flatness limit of 0.10 mm and a combined cylinder-head/block resurfacing limit of 0.20 mm.

Fluid specifications help separate the driveline systems before service: the RS5F50A takes 4.7 L (10 US pt) of API GL-4 gear oil, while the 4WD FTY10 transfer takes 1.6 L of API GL-5 and the rear differential 1.0 L of API GL-5. RL4F02A automatic-transaxle capacity is 7.4 L with Type DEXRON ATF. The DKS-16H A/C section specifies R-12 refrigerant at 0.9-1.1 kg (2.0-2.4 lb) and SUNISO 5GS compressor oil, 200 mL total system capacity.

Factory Procedures, Diagnostics, and Special Tools

The repair depth extends well beyond routine service. Factory procedures cover KA24E timing-chain and cylinder-head work, engine removal, valve and cylinder-block inspection, RS5F50A major overhaul and adjustment, RL4F02A control-valve and clutch repair, transfer tooth-contact and preload adjustment, R180/R180V final-drive setup, wheel-bearing and drive-shaft repair, brake overhaul, power-steering pressure testing, and DKS-16H A/C evacuation, charging, performance testing, clutch, and shaft-seal service.

Automatic-transaxle diagnosis includes road-test charts for both 2WD and 4WD, a 1,950-2,250 rpm stall-speed specification, line-pressure targets of approximately 392 kPa (57 psi) at idle and 1,373 kPa (199 psi) at stall, plus lock-up pressure checks. The EFI/ECCS section uses symptom charts, ECU input/output checks, fuel-injection inspection, and circuit-based flow charts rather than simple parts-replacement advice.

The manual also identifies Nissan/Kent-Moore service tools by number. Examples include KV101092S0 for valve-component work, ST2505S001 (J25695-A) for automatic-transaxle oil-pressure testing, ST3127S000 (see J25765-A) for bearing-preload checks, and KV99235140 (J37876) for DKS-16H compressor shaft-seal service.

Several factory cautions are especially important during repair. The cylinder-head section warns that loosening the head bolts in the wrong order can cause head warpage or cracking. The ECU section requires battery isolation before disconnecting the ECU harness because battery voltage can damage the control unit. Drivetrain sections repeatedly warn against nicking transaxle and transfer oil seals while inserting splined shafts, where seal damage can turn an otherwise correct repair into a leak.

Automotive repair involves lifting, pressurized fuel, brake hydraulics, rotating components, electrical circuits, and refrigerant. Use the complete PDF procedures and the manual's system-specific precautions before beginning hands-on work, especially for engine removal, brake service, ECU diagnosis, and R-12 air-conditioning repair.