Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications Index
SENTRA SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | ||||
| Service | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| Torque | See applicable components in MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER article. | |||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut | ||||
| Front Axle Nut | 125 N.m (13 kg.m, 92 Ft.lbs) | |||
| Rear Hub Bolts | 88 N.m (9.0 kg.m, 65 Ft.lbs) | |||
| Battery | BATTERY | |||
| Brakes | ||||
| Bleeding Sequence | BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM | |||
| Disc Brakes | ||||
| Front | FRONT DISC BRAKE | |||
| Rear | REAR DISC BRAKE | |||
| Drum Brakes | REAR DRUM BRAKE | |||
| Torque | ||||
| Front | COMPONENTS . | |||
| Rear | ||||
| Rear Disc | COMPONENTS | |||
| Rear Drum | COMPONENTS | |||
| Charging | ||||
| Alternator | ALTERNATOR | |||
| Torque | Refer to applicable component under CHARGING SYSTEM . | |||
| Drive Belts | ||||
| MR20DE | ||||
| Belt Routing | DRIVE BELTS | |||
| Belt Tensioning | Belt Adjusted By Auto Tensioner | |||
| QR25DE | ||||
| Belt Routing | DRIVE BELTS | |||
| Belt Tensioning | Belt Adjusted By Auto Tensioner | |||
| Engine Cooling | ||||
| General Service Specifications | ||||
| MR20DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| QR25DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | 78-98 kPa (0.8-1.0 kgf/cm2 , 11-14 psi) | |||
| Thermostat R & I | ||||
| MR20DE | THERMOSTAT | |||
| QR25DE | THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT HOUSING | |||
| Water Pump R & I | ||||
| MR20DE | WATER PUMP | |||
| QR25DE | WATER PUMP | |||
| Engine Mechanical | ||||
| Compression | ||||
| MR20DE | GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| QR25DE | GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||
| Oil Pressure | ||||
| MR20DE | ||||
| @ Idle | 60 kPa (0.6 kgf/cm2 , 9 psi) or more | |||
| @ 2000 RPM | 200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2 , 29 psi) or more | |||
| QR25DE | ||||
| @ Idle | 98 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2 , 14 psi) or more | |||
| @ 2000 RPM | 294 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 , 43 psi) or more | |||
| @ 6000 RPM | 392 kPa (4.0 kgf/cm2 , 57 psi) or more | |||
| Overhaul | ||||
| MR20DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| QR25DE | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| Torque | ||||
| MR20DE | Refer to applicable component in ENGINE MECHANICAL (MR20DE) article. |
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| QR25DE | Refer to applicable component in ENGINE MECHANICAL (QR25DE) article. |
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| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint" button. | |||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate (Drive Plate) Torque | ||||
| AT & MT | 108 N.m (80 Ft.lbs) | |||
| Fuel System | ||||
| Pressure | At idling: Approximately 350 kPa (3.57 kg/cm2 , 51 psi) | |||
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | ||||
| MR20DE | FUEL PRESSURE CHECK | |||
| QR25DE | FUEL PRESSURE CHECK | |||
| Fuel Filter Location | In Tank Type | |||
| Fuel Filter R & I | FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY | |||
| Ignition | ||||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | ||||
| MR20DE | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | |||
| QR25DE | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | |||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil On Plug | |||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | NA | |||
| Spark Plugs | ||||
| MR20DE | SPARK PLUG | |||
| QR25DE | SPARK PLUG | |||
| Starting | ||||
| Starter | STARTER | |||
| Torque | Refer to applicable starter under STARTING SYSTEM . | |||
| Wheel Alignment | ||||
| Adjustment Specifications | ||||
| Front | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| Rear | SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) | |||
| Torque | ||||
| Front | See applicable components in FRONT SUSPENSION article. | |||
| Rear | See applicable components in REAR SUSPENSION article. | |||
| Wheel & Tire | ||||
| Lug Nut Torque | 108 N.m (11 kg.m, 80 Ft.lbs) | |||
| How To Use Nissan/Infiniti Service Information | ||||
| Includes: Standard Bolt Torque Symbol Identification General Connector Info |
GENERAL INFORMATION | |||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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