Qashqai 1 (2006-2013)

Manual gearbox RS6F52A (Nissan Qashqai J10)

Table of contents: Transmission oil ↓ Checking for leaks ↓ Checking the transmission oil level ↓ Drain (4WD modifications) ↓ Refueling (4WD modifications) ↓ Checking for leaks ↓ Checking the transmission oil level ↓

Transmission oil

Drain (2WD modifications)

1. Start the engine and let it run to warm up the gearbox.

2. Stop the engine. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission oil.

3. Install the gasket on the drain plug and insert the plug into the clutch housing. Tighten the plug to a torque of 34.5 Nm.

Caution: Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

Refueling (2WD modifications)

1. Remove the filler plug. Pour fresh transmission oil into the gearbox housing.

A. Suitable feeler gauge (rod).

Note: Use genuine NISSAN manual transmission fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, SAE 75W-85 viscosity.

2. After refueling, check the oil level.

3. Install the sealing ring on the plug and insert the plug into the transmission housing.

Caution: Do not reuse the sealing ring.

4. Tighten the plug mounting bolt to 4.37 Nm.

Checking for leaks

Make sure there are no signs of oil leaks on or around the gearbox.

Checking the transmission oil level

1. Remove the plug (1).

2. Measure the transmission oil level using a suitable dipstick (A) as shown in the figure and compare the obtained value with the specification (see the "Service data and specification" section at the end of the chapter).

Caution: Do not start the engine while checking the transmission oil level.

Note: To measure the transmission oil level, place a suitable gauge close to the wall of the gearbox housing.

3. Install the sealing ring on the plug and insert the plug into the transmission housing.

Caution: Do not reuse the sealing ring.

4. Tighten the plug mounting bolt to 4.37 Nm.

Drain (4WD modifications)

1. Start the engine and let it run to warm up the gearbox.

2. Stop the engine. Remove the drain plug and drain the transmission oil.

3. Install the gasket on the drain plug and insert the plug into the clutch housing. Tighten the plug to a torque of 34.5 Nm.

Caution: Do not reuse the drain plug gasket.

Refueling (4WD modifications)

1. Remove the filler plug (1). Pour fresh transmission oil into the gearbox housing.

A. Suitable feeler gauge (rod). The arrow indicates the front side of the car.

Note: Use genuine NISSAN manual transmission fluid (MTF) HQ Multi 75W-85 or API GL-4, SAE 75W-85 viscosity.

2. After refueling, check the oil level.

3. Install the sealing ring on the plug and insert the plug into the transmission housing.

Caution: Do not reuse the sealing ring.

4. Tighten the filler plug to 34.5 Nm.

Checking for leaks

Make sure there are no signs of oil leaks on or around the gearbox.

Checking the transmission oil level

1. Remove the plug (1).

2. Measure the transmission oil level using a suitable dipstick (A) as shown in the figure and compare the obtained value "L" with the specification (see the "Service data and specification" section at the end of the chapter).