1998 Nissan Maxima Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1998 Nissan Maxima — the 3.0L V6 engine, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year1998
Engines
3.0L V6 — 182 cu in, DOHC
TrimsGLE Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GXE Sedan 4-Door · GLE-E Sedan 4-Door
Federal record3 recalls · 133 complaints · 67 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Maxima manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 92
  • General Information 1,542
  • Accessories & Equipment 243
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 151
  • Body & Frame 116
  • Maintenance 30
  • Brakes 131
  • Restraints 48
  • Drivelines & Axles 13
  • Steering 66
  • Electrical 138
  • Suspension 45
  • Engine Mechanical 163
  • Transmission 318
  • Engine Performance 939
  • Oil Pressure 69

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Maxima

  1. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 08E050000
    Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resultin.
  2. Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
  3. Exterior Lighting · 09E012000
    Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Owners have filed 133 complaints and Nissan has issued 67 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Maxima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1998 Maxima manual

Is this manual specific to the 1998 Maxima?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 across the GLE Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GXE Sedan 4-Door, GLE-E Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.

What 1998 Maxima problems does it help with?

3 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Maxima, covering exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.

Does it include 1998 Maxima wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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