What does S.D.S. stand for in the Nissan service manual?

S.D.S. stands for Service Data and Specifications.

What do M/T and A/T mean in this manual?

M/T means Manual Transaxle/Transmission and A/T means Automatic Transaxle/Transmission.

What units does the manual use for torque and other measurements?

Units are primarily expressed in SI units, alternately expressed in the metric system and the yard/pound system, e.g. 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb).

How should wheel bearings be replaced according to the knuckle example?

Remove the wheel bearing outer races; when replacing a wheel bearing, replace the outer and inner wheel bearing assemblies as a set.

What grease should be used where the grease symbol appears?

Unless otherwise indicated, use recommended multi-purpose grease.

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Nissan Micra Service Manual GI-5 - How to Use This Manual, Symbols & Units

Nissan service manual page GI-5 symbols and abbreviations key with wheel bearing race removal example

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Manual page defining the symbols/abbreviations used throughout (torque, grease, oil, sealing, checking points, SDS, M/T, A/T) with an example of removing wheel bearing outer races.

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This is page GI-5 from the General Information (GI) section of a Nissan factory service manual, titled "HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL." It explains conventions used throughout the manual. Item 7 describes how small supplementary illustrations show important steps such as inspection, use of special tools, and hidden or tricky steps not shown in larger illustrations, with an example "KNUCKLE" callout (figure SFA540) about removing wheel bearing outer races and replacing wheel bearings as a set of outer and inner assemblies. Item 8 defines the symbols and abbreviations used in the manual: symbols for tightening torque, grease lubrication (multi-purpose grease unless otherwise indicated), oil lubrication, sealing points, checking points, and parts that must always be replaced after disassembly; abbreviations include S.D.S. (Service Data and Specifications), L.H./R.H. (Left-Hand/Right-Hand), M/T (Manual Transaxle/Transmission), A/T (Automatic Transaxle/Transmission), and Tool (Special Service Tools). Item 9 explains that units are primarily expressed in SI units with metric and yard/pound equivalents, giving the example tightening torque 59-78 N·m (6.0-8.0 kg-m, 43-58 ft-lb). This page helps readers correctly interpret symbols, abbreviations, and units used across the entire service manual.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S.D.S. stand for in the Nissan service manual?: S.D.S. stands for Service Data and Specifications.
What do M/T and A/T mean in this manual?: M/T means Manual Transaxle/Transmission and A/T means Automatic Transaxle/Transmission.
What units does the manual use for torque and other measurements?: Units are primarily expressed in SI units, alternately expressed in the metric system and the yard/pound system, e.g. 59 - 78 N·m (6.0 - 8.0 kg-m, 43 - 58 ft-lb).
How should wheel bearings be replaced according to the knuckle example?: Remove the wheel bearing outer races; when replacing a wheel bearing, replace the outer and inner wheel bearing assemblies as a set.
What grease should be used where the grease symbol appears?: Unless otherwise indicated, use recommended multi-purpose grease.