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1998 Nissan Frontier 2WD XE Reg Cab Manual

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Nissan Frontier 2WD XE Reg Cab Manual
Nissan Frontier 2WD XE Reg Cab Manual
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$13,190
Base Invoice:
$12,560
Destination:
$490
Engine/Fuel:
2.4L/146 Gas 4-cyl
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
Reg Cab XE
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
22/26

Specifications

Engine
Engine Order Code :
Engine Type : Gas 4-cyl
Displacement : 2.4L/146
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 143 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 154 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler :
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code :
Trans Type : 5
Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.90
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.31
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.38
Clutch Size (in) : 9.45
Trans Power Take Off :
Trans PTO Access :
Transfer Case Model :
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High :
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low :
Transfer Case Power Take Off :
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 26
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) :
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 70
Maximum Alternator Watts :
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 7.7
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) : - TBD -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) : - TBD -
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) : 1743
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) : 1314
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) : 4690
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) : - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear : Rigid Multi-leaf
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) : - TBD -
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) : - TBD -
Axle Type - Front : Independent
Axle Type - Rear : Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) : - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) : - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front :
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear : 3.55
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : 30
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : 30
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.83
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) :
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : Rear-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) : Lucas-Varity
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.8 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 10.2 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P215/65R15
Rear Tire Size : P215/65R15
Spare Tire Size : T135/70D16
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) : - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front : 807
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear : 807
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare : - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 16 x 4.0
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Steel
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center : 18.1
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock : 16.5
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 33.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Frame
Frame Type : Body-on-Frame w/Box Section
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 15.8
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) :
Fuel Tank Location : RH Rear
Aux Fuel Tank Location :
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 104.3
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) : 184.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.5
Height, Overall (in) : 62.2
Overhang, Front (in) : 34.7
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) : 52.0
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) : - TBD -
Cab to Axle (in) : - TBD -
Cab to End of Frame (in) : - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) : - TBD -
Ground to Top of Frame (in) : - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in) : - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in) : 7.2
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) : 7.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) : 77.4
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) : 59.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 41.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : 17.1
Tailgate Width (in) : 59.8
Cargo Volume (ft³) : 73.8
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) :
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 3
Front Head Room (in) : 38.7
Front Leg Room (in) : 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 54.4
Front Hip Room (in) : 52.2
Summary
Vehicle Name : Frontier
Body Style : Reg Cab XE
Body Code : 104.3" WB

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 22/hwy 26 (2.4L engine/5-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR
Chrome front/rear bumpers & grille
Halogen headlights
Tinted glass
Dual outside rearview mirrors
2-speed windshield wipers
INTERIOR
3-passenger bench seat w/headrests
Woven cloth seat trim
10-oz needle carpeting
(2) LCD digital trip odometers
Coolant temp gauge
Fasten seat belt warning light
Reminder chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition
Inside hood release
Air conditioning w/recirculating feature
Heater/defroster w/4-speed fan
60-watt AM/FM stereo audio system w/cassette
Glove box
Cupholder
Coinholder
Full door trim w/cloth insert
Full door trim w/cloth insert-inc: large armrests, map pockets
MECHANICAL
2.4L (146) DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Rear wheel drive
70-amp alternator
490 CCA battery
17.1" deep double-wall cargo bed-inc: removable tailgate, inside cargo rope hooks, 2-tiered loading w/3-way vertical partition
3500# towing capacity
1400# payload
Double wishbone independent front suspension w/stabilizer bar
Rigid rear suspension w/leaf springs
P215/65R15 all-season SBR tires
15" x 6.0" styled steel wheels
Pwr recirculating ball steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
15.9 gallon fuel tank
SAFETY
Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger second generation airbags
Passenger-side airbag cutoff switch
Passenger-side ALR/ELR seatbelt system
Energy absorbing steering column
Front crumple zones
Steel side-door guard beams

Options

NO OPTION KIND
(W01) APPEARANCE PKG -inc: fender flares, sliding rear window, tailgate finisher panel, body-side graphics, passenger-side assist grip, door tweeters (REQ: WHL Alloy Wheels) *NET* $349
(N05) COMFORT PKG -inc: tilt steering column, cruise control, low fuel warning light, variable intermittent wipers, passenger-side visor vanity mirror, tachometer, 12-volt pwr outlet (REQ: APR Appearance Pkg, WHL Alloy Wheels) *NET* $479
(U02) ALLOY WHEELS $249
(X10) GRAPHICS DELETE (REQ: APR Appearance Pkg) (N/A w/CFT Comfort Pkg) STANDARAD
(H92) SINGLE DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (PIO) $469
(H93) 3-DISC COMPACT DISC PLAYER (PIO) $669
(L92) FLOOR MATS (PIO) $59
(M96) UNDER-RAIL BEDLINER (PIO) $299
(M97) OVER-RAIL BEDLINER (PIO) $299
Emission System
FEDERAL EMISSIONS STANDARAD
(C01) CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARAD
Paint Type
STANDARD PAINT STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING (STD) STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles

Corrosion:
5 Years/Unlimited Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
99V347.002

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
67,000

Summary:
The tail light socket may have been improperly molded, resulting in the locking tab having insufficient force to retain the bulb. If the bulb falls out of the socket, the brake and tail lamps will not function.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the tail lamp sockets. Owner notification began Jan. 18, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Dates of Manufacture:
March 1998 - July 1999
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * Passenger: * * * *

Side crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Rear Passenger: n/a

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.