Nissan Axxess M11 1990–1995 Repair Manual – 1990 Edition (P/N SM0E-0M11U0)

Covers the 1990 Nissan Axxess M11 Series 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. This is Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s 1990 factory service publication, P/N SM0E-0M11U0, Edition January 1989 / Printing August 1989 (02).

PDF Access, Navigation, and Diagram Detail

Search and diagram viewing: PDF text search is not available. Three embedded bookmarks lead to the opening page rather than individual chapters. Small wiring and connector labels require zooming, especially on the overall circuit diagram.

The ZIP contains one printable, 914-page English PDF. This total already includes two front-matter pages, 11 blank separator pages, and three rear reference pages containing the overall circuit diagram, conversion tables, and quick-reference chart.

KA24E Repair, Transaxle Overhaul, and Vehicle Diagnostics

The topics below are selected highlights, rather than a complete table of contents. Further sections include maintenance schedules and A.S.C.D. cruise-control diagnosis.

• Engine repair: Step-by-step procedures for timing-chain replacement, cylinder-head service, engine removal, and cylinder-block disassembly, inspection, and assembly.

• Fuel and emission control: EFI/ECCS self-diagnosis, ECU input/output checks, fuel-injection inspection, sensor testing, and symptom-based diagnostic flowcharts.

• Clutch and drivetrain: Hydraulic clutch service, RS5F50A and RL4F02A overhaul, FTY10 transfer adjustment, and R180/R180V final-drive setup.

• Axles, brakes, and steering: Wheel-bearing and drive-shaft repair, suspension alignment, disc and drum brake overhaul, and power-steering hydraulic testing.

• Body and restraints: Door and window service, interior component removal, body-alignment dimensions, and automatic seat-belt circuit diagnosis.

• Heating and air conditioning: Heater controls, DKS-16H compressor service, evacuation and charging procedures, performance tests, and electrical fault tracing.

• Electrical troubleshooting: Starting and charging tests, lighting circuits, harness layouts, connector views, and Super Multiple Junction terminal arrangements.

Suited to technicians and experienced DIY owners who can follow circuit tests and have access to the specified measuring equipment and special tools.

Engine Inspection and Cooling-System Service

The KA24E inspection tables provide the measurements needed to assess whether components can be reused, machined, or replaced. Valve clearance is non-adjustable because the engine uses hydraulic valve lifters.

Cylinder-head installation uses a multi-stage torque/angle tightening method, with a specified torque alternative when an angle wrench is unavailable. Lubrication and cooling coverage adds oil-pressure diagnosis, oil-pump inspection, water-pump replacement, thermostat testing, and radiator service.

ECCS Diagnosis and Fuel-System Checks

The EFI/ECCS section connects symptom charts with ECU input/output checks and circuit-based flowcharts. Its self-diagnostic modes cover exhaust-gas sensor monitoring, mixture feedback, stored faults, switch signals, and real-time fault detection.

The Engine and Emission Control Overall System diagrams show how sensors, actuators, wiring, and vacuum circuits relate. These references let the reader follow a fault from the reported symptom to the relevant circuit and component checks.

Transaxles and the 4WD Driveline

Overhaul depth: The manual separates 2WD and 4WD procedures, including synchronizer inspection, bearing-preload and end-play adjustment, automatic-transaxle control-valve and clutch repair, and shift-lock diagnosis.

The 2WD/4WD Shift Schedule charts support road-test evaluation. Stall testing, line-pressure testing, and torque-converter lock-up checks provide diagnostic references before internal repair.

Transfer and final drive: FTY10 coverage includes tooth-contact, pinion-height, and preload adjustment. The rear differential sections distinguish the R180 from the optional R180V viscous limited-slip assembly, including coupling inspection and functional diagnosis.

Fluid tables distinguish API GL-4 oil for the manual transaxle, API GL-5 for the transfer and rear differential, and Type DEXRON ATF for the automatic transaxle.

Axles, Brakes, and Power Steering

Front drive-shaft procedures distinguish BF86DS86 for 2WD from ZF90DS90 + TS82F for 4WD. Wheel-hub, strut, link, and alignment information remains configuration-specific.

Brake coverage includes CL25VA front discs, LT23B/LT26C rear drums, and the dual load sensing valve. The PR26SC steering sections cover hydraulic bleeding, pressure testing, gear inspection, and pump repair.

Body Circuits and Electrical References

Body repair information includes doors, power windows and locks, instrument-panel work, glass, sunroof, mirrors, and body alignment. Automatic seat-belt diagnosis uses component checks and a Circuit Diagram for Quick Pinpoint Check.

Electrical references include Power Supply Routing, harness layouts, and Super Multiple Junction (S.M.J.) terminal views. Starter and alternator sections extend beyond wiring diagrams to component inspection and repair.

R-12 Air Conditioning and Compressor Service

The DKS-16H sections cover clutch and shaft-seal service, compressor-oil checking, and system performance diagnosis. The A/C Component Layout links electrical components to the diagnostic procedures.

The documented refrigerant is R-12, with SUNISO 5GS compressor oil; the manual provides charge quantities and oil-capacity data for that system.

Special Tools and Factory Cautions

Nissan/Kent-Moore tool references include KV101092S0 for valve-component work, ST2505S001 (J25695-A) for automatic-transaxle pressure testing, ST3127S000 (see J25765-A) for bearing-preload checks, and KV99235140 (J37876) for compressor shaft-seal service.

Factory cautions address cylinder-head warpage or cracking from incorrect bolt-loosening order and ECU damage during improper harness disconnection. Drivetrain sections also identify the risk of damaging transaxle and transfer oil seals when inserting splined shafts.

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.

Selected KA24E Bearing and Machining Specifications

For KA24E crankshaft inspection, standard main-bearing clearance is 0.020–0.047 mm, with a 0.10 mm service limit. The cylinder-block section specifies piston-to-bore clearance of 0.020–0.040 mm and explains how bore measurements relate to piston selection.

Cylinder-head inspection specifies surface flatness below 0.10 mm. The resurfacing allowance is a combined limit: material removed from the cylinder head and cylinder block together must not exceed 0.20 mm.