Where can I find exploded view illustrations of my car 1997 Maxima engine to pinpoint parts?

Put the vehicle on a car lift and track down the leak.

1997 GMC jimmy 2wd 4.3l sfi 6cyl/Repair Guide ) Type this in your search box and search.Open up first site and then go to chassis electrical, click on lighting,scrool down to headlights,open it.

If the leak is coming from the top of the head could be just the valve cover gasket leaking which is common in a vehicle of that age. 1st, I would check the valve cover bolts to ensure they are tightened to proper torque specs (according to owners manual) Best way to locate the source of the leak is to clean the engine in that area and then check the leak often to pinpoint it. Valve cover gaskets can be changed easily depending on how much "stuff" you have to remove to get to it.

Hope this diagram helps:

Exploded view of the steering knuckle and hub assembly

WARNING Never remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot. Serious burns could occur from high pressure coolant escaping from the radiator.
To remove and install thermostat, refer to illustration and water pump procedure.




Fig. Exploded view of water pump and thermostat components-1.6L engine



Fig. Exploded view of thermostat and components-1.8L engine




Fig. Exploded view of thermostat and components-2.0L engine


Removal & Install

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the lower radiator hose.
5. Remove the water inlet and take out the thermostat.
6. To install perform the following:
   Install gum ring to thermostat Install thermostat with jiggle valve or air bleeder at upper side
   
7. To complete installation, reverse remaining removal procedure.
8. Fill the cooling system.
9. After installation, run engine for a few minutes and check for leaks.

Hope helped with this (remember rated this) Good luck.

Exploded view of the EGR valve mounting (3.1L engine)


EGR valve mounting arrangement (3.4L (VIN X) engine)


View of the EGR valve mounting (3.8L engine)

Go to AutoPartsPeople.com or a similar parts website and search for the lens assembly. Click on the "view illustration" tab to see an exploded view. You can also Google a repair manual for your car and download the appropriate material for free.

go to auto parts store they sell a repair kit w/ an adhesive for about $1.50 that will glue the mirror back to windshield! remove old glue with a razor blade and clean 1st

Replace the oxygen sensors. The check engine light on a 98 maxima lets you know that there is a problem with the emission system.

The diagrams are normal page size, nothing that big was ever printed by Ford