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Valve Clearance

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2003 Nissan Xterra, 2003 Nissan Sentra, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder, 2003 Nissan Murano, and 2003 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: All engines, except QG18DE, QR25DE and VQ35DE, are equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustments are not required.
VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application In. (mm)
Altima, Sentra (2.5L) & Murano
Intake .013-.016 (.32-.40)
Exhaust .013-.016 (.33-.41)
Altima, Maxima, Pathfinder & 350Z
Intake (2) .010-.013 (.26-.34)
Exhaust (2) .011-.015 (.29-.37)
Frontier & Xterra (2.4L)
Intake .012-.015 (.31-.39)
Exhaust .015-.019 (.39-.47)
Sentra (1.8L)
Intake .008-.019 (.21-.47)
Exhaust .012-.022 (.30-.56)
(1) Unless otherwise specified, measure valve clearance with engine hot.
(2) Measure valve clearance with engine cold.