check DATSUN PICK-UP 1977 Service Manual

WHEEL
ALIGNMENT

Correct
front
wheel

alignment

attains

proper
vehicle

handling
charac

teristics
and
the
least

steering
effort

with
a
minimum
amount
of
tire
wear

Before

adjusting
front
wheel

align

ment
make
sure
to

carry
out
a

pre

liminary
inspection
of
the
front
end

parts
for
the

following
conditions

1
Tire

pressure
and

balance

2
Wheel

bearings
and
nuts

3

Steering

gear
play

4

Steering
gear

housing
at
frame

S

Steering
linkage
and
connections

6
Shock
absorber
action

When

using
the

equipment
for
front

wheel

alignment
inspection
follow
the

inst

c
tions
furnished

with
the

equip

ment
Furthennore
the

inspection

should
be
made
with
the

vehicle
level

and
at

curb

weight

Camber
and

caster

Measure
camber
and
caster

and

adjust
them
in

accordance
with

the

following
procedures
if

necessary

Both
camber
and
caster

are
ad

justed
by
increasing
and

decreasing

thickness

of

adjust
shim

inserted
be

tween

upper
link

spindle
and

upper

link

mounting
bracket

To

adjust
caster

make
a

difference

between

thickness
of
front

and
rear

shims

By

adding
a
shim

I
mm
0

039

in

at
front
side

caster
will
be
de

creased

by
33

At
the

same
time

camber

will
also
be

decreased

by
6
S

To

adjust
camber
add
or
remove
an

equal
amount
of

shims
to
front

and

rear
sides

By

adding
a

pack
of
shims
I

mOl
0
039
in

thick
at
both

sides

camber

will

be
decreased

by
13

Shims

are
available
in
I

mm
0
039

in
2

mOl
0
079
in
and
4

mOl
0
157

in

thickness
Front
Axle
Front

Suspension

FA243

Fig
FA

25

Adjustingcamberand

cCJ
ter

Notes

a
Do
not
make
difference

between

front

and
rear
shims

in
thickness

beyond
2
mm

0
079
in
on
a

upper

link

spindle

b

Umit
shim
thickness
for

anyone

stack
within
6

nun
0

236
in

c
Do
not

use
shims
for

anyone
stack

more
the
2

sheets

Toe
in

Measure
toe
in

and

adjust
if
neces

sary
For

adjustment
carry
out
the

follOWIng
procedures

Turn

steering
wheel
to

straight

ahead

position
with
front
wheels
in

the
same

position
Then
check

steer

ing
gear
straight
ahead

position

Loosen
lock
nuts

@
left
hand

thread
and

ID
right
hand
thread

and
turn
cross
rod

CD
to

adjust
toe
in

Turn

cross
rod
to
forward

direction
as

shown

by
arrow
and
toe
in
is

reduced
When

cross
rod
is
turned
to

opposite

side
toe
in
is
increased

After

correct
toe
in
is

obtained

tighten
lock
nut

to
8

0
to
10

0

kg
m

S8
to

72
ft
Ib

r
J

r

CD

0

HI

r
I

e

f

FA244

Fig
FA

26

Adju6ting
toe
in

STEERING
ANGLE

Check

steering
angle
and
use
the

follow

ng
procedures
if

necessary

Loosen
lock
nut
at

stopper
bolt
and

adjust
steering
angle
with

stopper
bolt

Mter

obtaining
correct

steering

angle

secure
lock
nut

firmly

FA245

Fig
FA

27

Adjusting
steering
angle

Model
Item

All

models

mOl
in
1
2
to
3
0
079
to

0
118

Toe
in

degree
2

10
to
16

Camber

lOIS
Io

Caster
10SO

4S

I
60IS

Kingpin
inc

inal10n

I
Inner
wheel

360
10

Steering
angle

I
Outer
wheel

310
10

1
The

extreme
front
and

rear
of
the
tire

center

Unladen

2
The
total

angle
of

the
both
tires

FA
12

Condition

Vehicle

puBes
to

right
or
left

Instability
of
vehicle

Stiff

steeirng
wheel

Excessive

steering
wheel

play

Noise
Front
Axle

Front

Suspension

Probable
cause

Deformed
of

steering

linkage
and

suspension
link

Unbalanced

vehicle
level

Improper
air

pressure
of
tire

Worn
or

loose

suspension
link
screw

bushing

Incorrect
wheel

alignment

Worn
or
deformed

steering

linkage
and

suspension

link

Incorrect

adjustment
of

steering
gear

Deformed
unbalanced
wheel

Check

and
correct
in
the

following
manner

Jack

up
front

wheels
detach
the

steering
gear
and

operate
the

steering
wheel
and

a

If
it
is

light
check

steering
linkage
and

suspension

groups

b
If
it
is

heavy
check

steering

gear
and

steering

column

groups

Improper
air

pressure
of
tire

Insufficient
lubricants
or

mixing
impurities
in

steering

linkage
or

excessively
worn

steering

linkage

Insufficient
lubricant
in

gear
box
or
contaminated

lubricant

Unsmooth

king
pin
damaged
part
Or
insufficient

lubrication

Worn

or

incorrectly
adjusted
wheel

bearing

Worn

damaged

steering
gear
and

bearing

Incorrectly
adjusted

steering
gear

Deformed

steering
linkage

Incorrect
wheel

alignment

Interference
of

steering
column
with
turn

signal

switch

Incorrectly
adjusted
steering
gear

Worn

steering
linkage
idler

arm

Improperly
fitted
of

gear
box

Incorrectly
adjusted
wheel

bearing

Worn
or
loose

suspension
link

screw
bushing

Improper
air

pressure
of
tire

Insufficient

lubricating
oil
and

grease
for

suspension

link
screw

bushing
and

steering
linkage
or
their

breakage

FA

15
Corrective
action

Replace

Correct

the
unbalance

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Correct

or

replace

Adjust

Replenish
grease
or

replace

the

part

Add

or

replace
gear
oil

Replace

Replace
or

adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Adjust

Adjust

Replace

Retighten

Adjust

Replace

Adjust

Replenish
lubricating
oil
and

grease
or

replace

RA148

Fig
RA
16
Remvoing
spring
pin

6
Remove

rubber
bush
in

spring
if

necessary
and
install
new
bush
Coat

rubber
hush
with
a

soapy
solution

prior
to

assembly

InstaH
rear

spring
in
the

reverse

order

of
removal

noting
the

following

poinc

Vehicle

weight
must
be
on
rear

wheels
when

tightening
front

pin

shackle
and
shock
absorber
lower
end

nut
in

order
to

clamp
rubber
bush
in
a

neutral

or
unloaded

position

Tightening
torque

Spring
fTont

pin
nut

11
5

to
13

0

kg
m

83
to
94
ft
Ib

Spring
shackle
nut

11
5

to
13

0

kg
m

83
t094
ft
b

U

bolt
7
3
to
9

9

kg
m

S3
to
72
ft
lb

Shock
absorber
lower
end
nut

1

6
to

2
2

kg
m

12
to
16
ft
lb
Rear
Axle
Rear

Suspension

SHOCK
ABSORBER

Raise
rear
of

vehicle
and

support

under
axle

case
on
stands
It
is

recom

mended
that
a

hydraulic
hoist
or

open

pit
be
utilized
if

available

2

Disconnect
lower
end
of
shock

absorber

by
removing
nuts

Q
at

spring
seat

3

Disconnect

upper
end
of
shock

absorber

by
removing
nut

2
at
frame

RA146

Fig
RA
J
7

Removing
shock
absorber

Installation
of
shock

absorber
in

the

reverse
order
of

removal

Note
Vehicle

weight
must
be
on

Tear

wheels
when

tigtrtening
shock
ab

sorber

upper
and
lower
ends
in

order
to

clamp
rubber

bushings
in
a

neutral
or
unloaded

position

INSPECTION

REAR
AXLE

SHAFT
AND

WHEEL
BEARING

Inspect
the

following
parts
for

faults
and

replace
as

required

RA
6
I
Check

axle
shaft
for

straightness

cracks

damage
wear

and
distortion

2
Check
the

lip
of
oil
seal
for

damage
deformation
and

wear

3
Check

bearing
for
wear
and

damage

REAR
AXLE

CASE

Check
axle

case
for

yield
deforma

tion

cracks
or
oil

leakage
and

replace

if

necessary

REAR

SPRING

Clean
all

rust
and

dirt
from

spring

leaves

using
a
wire

brush
if

necessary

1

Examine

spring
leaves
for
frae

tures
or

cracks

2

Check
front

bracket
and

pin

shackle
U

bolts
and

spring
seat
for

wear
cracks

straightness
and

damaged

threads
If

faulty

parts
are
found

replace
with

new
ones

3

Inspect
all
rubber

parts
for
wear

damage

separation
and
deformation

Replace
them
if

necessary

SHOCK
ABSORBER

I

Test
shock
absorber
and

compare

with
the

specifications
given
in
Service

Data

and

Specifications

Replace
if

necessary

2
Check
for
oil

leakage
and
cracks

Also
check
shaft
for

straightness

3

Inspect
rubber

bushings
for
dam

age
cracl
s
and
deformation

Replace

parts
if

necessary

Rear
Axle
Rear

Suspension

Spring
front

pin

Spring
shackle

Bearing
cage

fIXing
bolt

Wheel

bearing
lock
nut

Air
breather

Differential

gear
carrier

to
axle
case
nut

Propeller
shaft

flange
bolt

Drain
and
filler

plug

Bumper
rubber

fixing
bolt

Wheel
nut
kg
m
ft
lb

kg
m
ft
Ib

kg
en
ft
lb

kg
m
ft

Ib

kg
m
ft
Ib

kg
m
ft
Ib

kg
en
ft
Ib

kg
m
ft

Ib

kg
m
ft
Ib

kg
m
ft

lb
11
5
to
13
0
83

to
94

11
5

to
13

0
83
to
94

S
4
to
6
4
39

to
46

IS
to
20
108

to
l4S

0
7

to
0

9
S
I

to
6
S

17
to
2
7

12
to
20

2
0
to

2
7

14
to
20

6
to
10
43

to
72

1
6
to
2
2

12
to
16

8
to
9
S8

to
6S

TROUBLE

DIAGNOSES

AND
CORRECTIONS

When

rear
axle
and

suspension
is

suspected
of

being
noisy
it
is

advisable

to
make
a

thorough
test
to
determine

whether
the
noise

originates
in

the

tires

road
surface
exhaust

propeller
shaft

engine
transmission
universal

joint
wheel

bearings
or

suspension

Noise
which

originates
in

other

places
can
not

be
corrected

by
adjust

ment
or

replacement
of

parts
in
the
rear
axle

and
rear

suspension

In
case
of

oil
leak

first
check
if

there
is

any

damage
or

restriction
in

breather

Condition
Probable
cause

Noise
Loose
wheel
nuts

Loose
one
or

more

securing
bolts

Lack
of

lubricating
oil
or

grease

Faulty
shock
absorber

Incorrect

adjustment
of

rear
axle
shaft
end

play

Damaged
or
worn
wheel

bearing

Worn

spline
portion
of
rear
axle
shaft

Broken
leaf

spring

Loose

journal
connections

or
so
no

Wheel
and
tire

unbalance

Damaged
rubber

parts
such
as
leaf

spring

bush
shock
absorber
moun

ting
bush

Faulty
universal

joints

Instability
in

driving
Loose
wheel
nuts

Worn
shock
absorber

Worn

or
broken
leaf

spring

Oil

leakage

Damaged
or

restricted
air

breather

Damaged
oil
seal
in

rear
axle
case
or
differ

ential
carrier

Oil

leakage
from
between
the
differential

carrier

and
axle
case

RA
8
Corrective
action

Tighten
the

wheel
nuts

Tighten
the

bolts
to
the

specified
torque

Lubricate

as

required

Replace
the
shock
absorber

Adjust
the
rear
axle

shaft
end

play

Replace
wheel

bearing

Replace
if

necessary

Replace
leaf

spring

Tighten
to

the

given
torque

Balance
wheel

and
tire

Replace
the

required
parts

Adjust
or

replace

Tighten
to
the

given

torque

Replace
faulty
shock
absorber

Replace
leaf

spring

Clean
or

replace
air

breather

Replace
the

damaged
oil
seal

Tighten
to
the

specified
torque
or

replace

gasket

Brake

System

SERVICE
BRAKE

CONTENTS

BRAKE
PEDAL

REMOVAL

INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

MASTER

CYLINDER

REMOVAL

DISASSEMBl
Y
AND
ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

BRAKE
LINE

REMOVAL

INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

N
L
S
V

DESCRIPTION

N
L
S
V
TEST

FRONT
BRAKE
BR
4

BR
4

BR
4

BR
4

BR
5

BR
5

BR
6

BR
6

BR
5

BR
7

BR
B

BR
B

BR
B

BR
9

BR
9

BR
9

BR
lO

BRAKE
PEDAL

REMOVAL

Remove

pedal
return

spring

I

2

3

4
REMOVAL

DISASSEMBl
Y
AND

ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

REAR

BRAKE

REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY
AND
ASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

INSTAllATION

MASTER
VAC

DESCRIPTION

INSPECTION
OF

OPERATION

REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

INSPECTION

ASSEMBl
Y
AND

ADJUSTMENT

INSTAllATION
BR
lO

BR
1O

BR
lO

BR
ll

BR
12

BR
12

BR
13

BR
13

BR
13

BR
14

BR
14

BR
14

BR
16

BR
16

BR
17

BR
17

BR
IB

b

i
t

I
Fulcrum

pin

2
Return

spring

3
Pedal

bushings

4
Clevis

pin

5
Brake

pedal
5

BR766
BR657

Fig
BR
5
Broke

pedal
mounting

2
Remove
cotter

pin
from
clevis

pin
and

separate
pedal
from
Master

Vac

push
rod

3
Remove
fulcrum

pin
and

pedal
INSPECTION
Fig
BR
6
Broke

pedal

INSTALLATION

Check
brake

pedal
for
the

following

items

servicing
as

necessary

I
Check

pedal
bushing
for

wear

deformation
or

damage

2
Check

pedal
shaft

sleeve
for
wear

or
roughness

3
Check
for

bent
brake

pedal

4

Check
for

fatigued
return

spring
Note
Loosen
fulcnun

pin
clockwise
Install
b
rake

pedal
in
the
reverse

sequence
of
removal

paying
attention

to
the

following
instructions

1
Insert
fulcrum

pin
into
hole
in

brake

pedal
and
bracket
from

right

side

2
Install
clevis

pin
from
left
hand

side

BA
4

DISASSEMBLY

AND

ASSEMBLY

1

00
11I

1

Reservoir

cap

2
Oil
mter

3
Oil

reservoir

4

Packing

5
Valve

cap
Brake

System

00

oC
1

O

b
0
1

r
r

L

BA927

6

Secondary
piston

stopper

7

Bleeder
screw

8

Secondary
return

spring

9

Secondary
piston

10

Primary
return

spring
11

Primary
piston

12
Piston

stopper

13
Piston

stopper
ring

1
Remove
reservoir

cap
and
filter

and
drain
out
brake
fluid

2

Pry
off

stopper
ring
using
a

screwdriver

3
Remove

stopper
screw
and

take

out

stopper
primary
piston
assembly

spring
and

secondary
piston

assembly

in
the

order
shown

Note
Discard

piston
cup
if
it
is
re

moved
from

piston
sembly
and

use
a
new

one

4

Unscrew

plugs
to

gain
access
to

check

valve
for

disassembling

Note
Never
detach
reservoir
tank
U

it
is
removed
for

any
reason
dis

canI
it

and
install
a
new
one

S
Assemble
master

cylinder
in

the

reverse

sequence
of

disassembly
pay

ing
particular
attention
to
the

follow

ing
notes
Fig
BR
10
Master

cylinder

Tightening
torque

Valve

cap

T
okico

8

t09

kg
m

S8
to
6S
ft
Ib

Nabco

2
5
to
3
S

kg
m

18
to
2S

ft
Ib

Bleeder

0
7

to
0

9

kg
m

S
to

7
ft
lb

Notes

a

Replace
gaskets
and

packings
with

new
ones

b

Apply
brake
fluid
or
rubber

grease

to

sliding
contact
surfaces
of

parts

to
facilitate

assembly
of
master

cylinder

c
The
blllke
master

cylinder
is
avail

able
in
both
NABCO
make
and

TOKlCO
make
There
is
no
inter

changeability
of

repair
kits
or
com

ponent
parts
between
NABCO
and

TOKlCO
JIIlkes
When

replacing

the

repair
kit

or

component

parts

BR
6
ascertain
the
brand
of
the
brake

master

cylinder
body
Be

sure
to

use

parts
of
the

same
make
as
the

former
ones

INSPECTION

Thoroughly
clean
all

parts
in

a

suitable
solvent
and
check
for
WOol
or

damaged
parts
Replace
any

part
that

is

faulty

Note
Do

not
clean
robber

parts
with

minerai
oil
since
this
will
be
the

sure

way
of

deteriolllting
parts
Use

brake
fluid
or
alcohoL
When

alco

hol
is
used
for

leaning
these

parts

do
not

immerse
them

in
it

longer

than
30

seconds
After

parts
are

cIeaned

dry
with

compressed
air

I
Check

cylinder
and

position
for

evidence
of
abnonnaI

wear
or

damage

Replace
if
found

faulty

2

Check

piston
to

cylinder
clear

ance
If
it
is

more
than

O
IS

mm

0
OOS9
in

replace
either

piston
or

cylinder

Master

cylinder
inner
diameter

19
0S
mm
Yoin

3
Check
for
weakened

fatigued
or

damaged
springs
and

replace
if
neces

sary

4
When
master

cylioder
is

disassem

bled
be
sure
to

discard

cups
and

valves

Replace

any
other

part
which

shows

evidence
of
deformation
wear

or

damage

S

Replace
damaged
oil
reservoirs

and

caps

INSTALLATION

Install
master

cylinder
in
the

re

verse

sequence
of
removal

Bleed
air

out
of
master

cylinder
by

loosening
bleeder
screw
after
it
is

installed
in

its

original
position

Tightening
torque

Brake
master

cylinder

attaching

nut

0
8
to
1
1

kg
m

6
to
8
ft
Ib

Brake
tube
connector

I
S
to
1
8

kg
m

II

to
13
ft
Ib

REMOVAL

1

Removing
flare

nuts
on

both
ends

and

clips
effects
the

removal
of

brake

tube
and
brake
hose

2

Rear
brake
hose
can
be

removed

by
disconnecting
the
tube
and
then

turning
round
the
hose

Note
When

removing
brake
tubes
and

hoses

use
Flare
Nut

Torque

Wrench
GG943IOOOO

Never
use

an

OpeD
end

or
an

adjust

able
wrench

INSPECTION

1
Examine

all
hoses
for
swell

rubbing
marks
or
ozone
cracking

re

placing
those

found
with

any
of
above

badly
beyond
use
Also

inspect
end

fittings
and
be
sure
that
no
fluid
leak

through
staked
end

has
taken

place

replace
if

necessary
Hose

with

badly

rusted

fitting
should

also
be

replaced

with
a
new
one

2

Clean
all
tubes

to
remove
dust

and

dirt
with

isopropyl
alcohol

check

ing
for

collapse
wear

cracking
swell

or

rusting
Replace
if
foun
d

with

any

of
wove
Use
care
not
to

damage

brake
tubes

while

operation

Check
if
tubes

are

clamped
secure

ly

Mter
all

brake
lines

have
been

installed

retighten
aU
connections
if

necessary
to

assist
in

obtaining
correct

torque
In

retightening
at
front
wheel

cylinder
first
remove
hose

clamp
and

loosen
flare
nut
on

opposite
side
to

avoid

twisting
hose

Hold

pedal
as
far
downward
as

possible
80

kg
176
lb
or
more

examining
evidence
as
to
whether
fluid

is

leaking
through
brake

lines
or

con

nections

Leakage
in

any
manner
can

not
be

permitted
here
In

case
fluid

leaks

tightening
to

specified
torque

tighten
additionally
up
to
2
5

kg
m

J
8
ft
lb
Under

no
circumstances

should
not

be

tightened
over
2
5

kg
m

18
ft
Ib

torque
since
this

elongates

end

fitting
making
it

impossible
to

reuse
brake
tube

Under
no
circumstances
should
rear

brake
hose
and
3

way
connector
be

retightened
over

specified
torques
In
Brake

System

stead

replace

copper
washer
with
a

new
one

after

checking
for

sign
of

damage
on

seating
surface
Never
reuse

an
old

copper
washer

INSTALLATION

Brake
hose

Front
brake

hose

In

installing
brake
hose
first

jack

up
vehicle

to
take
off
the

weight
of

vehicle
from

wheels
so
that

suspension

is
in
rebound

Steering
wheel
should

also
be

kept
in

straight
ahead

position

To
connect
brake

line
first

connect

brake

hose
to
wheel

cylinder
with
the

specified
torque

Tightening
torque

1
7
to
2

0

kg
m

12
to

14
ft
Ib

Then
secure

brake
hose
to
the

bracket
with
lock

plate
so
as
not
to

twist
or

abnormally
bend
the
hose

Note

After

connecting
brake
hose

at

both
eiuIs

pay
keen
attention
not

to
twist
the
hose
when
additional

tightening
is

required

Fig
BR

12
Front
brake

hose

Rear

brake
hose

First
secure
rear
brake
hose
to

3

way
connector
on
rear
axle
case
to

the

specifications
Mter

connecting

hose
do
not

tighten
it

at
3

way

connector

additionally
since
this

oper

ation

causes
hose
to
be
twisted

Tightening

torque

I
7

to
2
0

kg
m

12
to
14
ft
Ib

BR
8
Fig
BR
13
Rear
brake
ho
e

After
brake
hose
has
been
installed

check

to
be

sure
that
there
is

enough

clearance
between
hose
and

adjacent

parts
to
avoid
contact
with
other
ones

The
check
should
be
carried
out
while

moving
wheel

up
and
down

through
its

full

stroke
and

rotating
steering
wheel

between
two
extreme
lock

positions

The
wow
clearance
must
be
as

follows

Hose

to

rotating
or

mOving
parts

such
as
tire
and

rim

40
mm
1
57
in

and
more

Hose
to

stationary

part

2S

mm
0

98
in
and
more

In

case
that
the

above
clearance

cannot
be
obtained
it

may
be
caused

by
the
hose

twisted

Accordingly

carry
out
the
correction
with
hose

connection

again
following
the
above

instructions

Brake
tube

In

installing
a
brake
tube
use
care

to
locate
its

end

squarely
on

mating

seat

noting
the
fact
that
nut
can
be

turned

freely
by
a

light
finger
twist

Then

tighten
to
correct

torque
with
a

Brake

Pipe
Torque
Wrench

GG943
10000

Tightening
torque
Flare
nut

1
5
to
1

8

kg
m

11
to

13
ft
Ib

In
addition
care
should
also
be

exercised
to
avoid

damaging
or
col

lapsing
brake
tube

during
operation

Be
sure
to
make

enough
clearance

between
all
tubes
and
other

adjacent

parts
to
avoid
contact

In

installing
tube

through
hood

ledge

grommet
be
sure
to

position
it

at
the

center
of

grommet

After

connecting
brake
tube
be

sure
to

check
the
clearance
to

prevent

from

damage
The
clearance
at

the

following
portions
must
be

specified

distance
or

more

Tube
to

body
panel
and

frame

Over
5

mm
0
20
in

Tube

to
edge
of
each

panel

Over
10
mm
0
39

in

Tube
to
tube

Loop
pitch

OVer
5
mm
0
20
in

Between
front
tube
and

rear
tube

Over
9

mOl
0
35

in

Tube
to

moving
parts

Over
10
mm
0
39
in

Loop
tube
to

hood

ledge

panel

Over
10

mm
0
39
in

Notes

a
Brake
tubes
are

shaped
at

factory

to
secure

specified
clearance
and

may
not

require
reshaping
Discard

if

they
call
for
excessive

reshaping

b
In

reshaping
a
brake
tube
take
care

to
avoid

damaging
galvanization
or

collapsing
section

Mter
brake
lines
have
been

asssem

bled
check
to
make
sure
that
all

fittings
and
flare
nu
Is
ale

lightened
to

correct

torques

Tightenint
torque

Brake
tube
to
connector

I
Ston

kg
m

II
to

13
ft
Ib

Brake
tube
to
brake
hose

1
7
to

2
0

kg
m

12
to
14
ft
lb

Connector
and

clip
fixing
bolt

O
3S
to
O
4S

kg
m

2
5

to
3
3

ft
lb

3

way
connector

fixing
bolt

on
rear

axle
case

0
8
to
1
1

kg
m

6
to
8
ft
lb

N
L
S
V

DESCRIPTION

The

Nissan
Load

Sensing
Valve

N
L
S
V

serves
to

change
braking

power
of
the

rear
wheels
in

response

to

changes
in
the
load
and
fluid

pressure
improving
braking
stability

and

shortening

stopping
distances
Brake

System

The
N
L
S
V

is
installed
on
the

frame

being
inclined
at
10

degrees
A
summary
of

the
N

L
S
v

operation
is

given
in

Figures
BR
14

and
BR
15

r
Master

cylinder
TI
II

I

y

1

J

I

l
Attaching
angle

D

Wheel

cylinder

BR928

Fig
BR
14
Construction

of
N
L
S
V

Performance
curve
of
brake
fluid

pressure
is
as

follows

0

S

c
A

0

C

o

l
0
oadea

U1U

Front
wheel

cylinder

fluid

pressure
BR769

Perfonnance
curve

of
fluid

pressure
Fig
BR
15

N
L
S
V
TEST

the

following
occurs

When
rear
wheels
lock

stopping

distance
is
shorter
than
13
1

m
43

0

ft
whether
loaded
or
unloaded

Stopping
distance
should
be

measured

from
the

place
where
the
brake

pedal

is

first

applied
to
the

place
the
vehicle

actually

stops
Front
wheels
lock

simultaneously
with
or
ahead
of
rear

wheels
Operating
test

The

test
should
be
conducted
under

these
conditions

Drive
a
vehicle
with

pay
load
and

then
with

only
driver
on

a

dry
flat

concrete
or

asphalt
road

applying
the

brake
suddenly
at
40
km

h
25
MPH

N
L
S
V
is

functioning
normally
if

BR
9

2
The
allowable
maximum

out
of

round
of
brake
drum
is
0
02

mm

0

0008
in

Re

condition
or

replace
brake
drum

if

specified
limit
is
exceeded

3

Measure
for

tapered
brake
drum

If

specified
limit
of
0

02
mm
0

0008

in
is

exceeded
as
measured
at

a

position
where
the
distance
of
4S
mm

177
in
is

kept
away
from
inlet

re
condition
or

replace
brake
drum

4

Contact
surface
with
which

linings
come
into

contact
should
be

finished
to

such
an
extent
that
it
is

ground
by
a
No
120
to
150
sand

paper

S

Using
a
drum

racer
finish
brake

drum

by
machining
if
it

shows

any

sign
of
score
marks

partial
wear
or

stepped
wear
on
its
contact
surface

Note
After
brake
drum
is

completely

re
conditioned
or
renewed
check

drum
and
shoes
for

proper
contact

pattern

Brake

assembly

I
When
brake
shoe

linings
are

cracked

incompletely
seated
uneven

Iy
worn

andlor
deteriorated
due
to

excessive

heating
or
soiled
with

oil

grease
and
brake
fluid

replace

2

Replace
linings
if
the
thickness
is

worn
down
to
less
than
1
0
mm
0
039

in

Note

When
brake
shoe

lining
is
in

stalled

grind
brake
shoe

lining
face

to
diameter

equal
to
that
of
brake

drum

lining
dimension

Width
x
Thickness
x

Length

4S
x

4
S
x

244
mm

1
77
x
0

177
x

9
61
in

3

Check

adjuster
for
smooth

oper

ation

4

Replace
shoe
return

springs
which

are
broken
or

fatigued
Brake

System

Standard
dimensions
of
shoe

springs

Free

length
Dia

of

spring
No
of
Installed

Item

lengthlload

mOl

in
mOl
in

coils

mm

kg
in
lb

Upper
136
5

2
0
0

079
37
IS9
S
14

to
16

S

37
6
28
31

to
3S

Lower
134
S

2
3
0
091
35
IS9
5
21

to
23

5
30
6
28
46
to

Sl

After
shoe
83
2

1
4
O
OSS
27
S
99
4

to
S

3
28
3

90
9
to
II

Wheel

cylinder

I

Replace

any
cylinder
or

piston

which
is
scratched
scored
or
worn
on

its

sliding
contact
surface

2

Replace
worn

parts
if

piston
to

cylinder
clearance
is

beyond
O
IS
mm

0
OOS9
in

Wheel

cylinder
inner
diameter

19
0S
mOl

Y
in

3

Replace
piston
cup
which
is

worn

or
otherwise

damaged

4

Replace
if

contacting
face
of

cyl

inder
and
shoe
is
worn

locally
or
in

step

S

Replace

damaged
dust
cover

fatigued
piston
spring
or

faulty

threaded

parts

6

Replace
tube
connector
which
is

worn
on
its

threaded

portion

INSTALLATION

Install
front
brake
in
the

reverse

sequence
of
removal

paying
particular

attention
to
the

following
instructions

I

When

assembling
adjuster
assem

bly

apply
brake

grease
to

adjuster

housing
bore

adjuster
wheel
and
ad

juster
screw

When
installing
adjuster

assembly

to
brake
disc

apply
brake

grease
to

disc

adjuster
and

retaining
spring
slid

ing
surfaces

to
slide

adjuster
smoothly

Measure

adjuster
sliding
resistance

Adjust
by
adjuster
shim
when

sliding

resistance
is

in
rrect

BR
ll
Adjuster
sliding
resistance

S
to

12

kg
II
to
261b

2

When

installing
wheel

cylinder
be

sure
to
secure
the

cylinder
with
R

mark

to
right
hand
disc
and
the
one

with
L
mark
to

left
hand
disc

Otherwise
brake
hoses

may
interfere

with
other

adjacent
parts
As

to
the

connecting
instructions

of
brake
hose

no
twist
or

contact
is
existed
on

brake

hose

referring
the

related

topic
Brake

line

Tightening

torque

Wheel

cylinder

SA
to

6
6

kg
m

39
to
48
ft

lb

Connector
bolt

1
9
to
2
5

kg
m

14
to
18
ft
Ib

Brake
hose

1
7
to
2

0

kg
m

12
to
14
ft
lb

Air
bleeder

0
7

to
0
9

kg
m

5
to
7
ft

Ib

Brake
disc

4
2

to
S
O

kg
m

30

to
36
ft
lb

3

Before
installing
brake
shoe
as

semblies

apply
brake

grease
to
wheel

cylinder
and

adjuster
brake
shoe
in

stalling
grooves
and
brake
disc
and

brake
shoe

assembly
contact
faces

two

places
Exercise

care
not
to

allow

grease
to

come
into
contact
with

linings
and

adjuster

DISASSEMBLY
AND

ASSEMBLY

Wheel

cylinder

Remove
dust
cover
and

pull
out

piston
head
and

piston
assembly

Refer
to
Wheel

Cylinder
of

Front

Brake

CD

l
ID

345

0

1
Dust

cover

2

Piston
head

3
Piston

4

Piston
Cll

p

5

Wheel

cylinder

housing

6

Bleeder

cap

7

Bleeder
screw

8

Connector

9
Washer

10
Connector
bolt
BR318

Fig
BR
22

Rear
wheel

cylinder

INSPECTION

Brake
drum

Check
brake

drum
in

the
same

manner
as

outlined
in
the
Front
Brake

Drum

Brake

assembly

I
When

brake
shoe

linings
are

cracked

incompletely
seated
uneven

ly
worn
andlor
deteriorated
due
to

excessive

heating
or

soiled
with
oil

grease
and
brake
fluid

replace

2

Replace

linings
if
the
thickness
is

WOol
down

to
less
than

1
0
rom
0
039

in

Note
When
brake

shoe

lining
is
in

stalled

grind
brake

shoe

lining
face

to
diameter

equal
10

lha
I

of
brake

drom

Lining
dimemion

Width
x
Thickness
x

Length

4S

x
4

5
x
244

rom

1
77
x
0
177
x
9
61
in
Brake

System

3
Check

adjuster
for
smooth

oper

ation
4

Replace
shoe
return

springs
which

are

broken
or

fatigued

Standard
dimensions

of
shoe

springs

Dia
of

spring
No

of
Installed

Free

length

lengthlload
Item

mOl
in

mOl
in

coils

mmlkg
in
lb

175

2

0
0
079
32
5
184
11
to
13

Upper

6
89

7
24
24
to
29

158

2
3

0

091
30
176
18

to
20

Lower

6
22

6
93
40
to
44

83
2

1
4
0
055

27
5
99
4

to
S

After
shoe

3
276

3

90
9

to

II

20
5

1

6
0
063
3
5
12
3

S
to
4
5

AntiratUe

0
807

0
47
8
to
9
9

Wheel

cylinder

I

Replace
any
cylinder
or

piston

which
is

scratched
scored
or
worn
on

its

sliding
contact
surface

2

Replace
worn

parts
if

piston
to

cylinder
clearance
is

beyond
O
IS

rom

0

00S9
in

Wheel

cylinder
inner

diameter

19

0S
rom

Xin

3

Replace
piston
cup
which

is
worn

or

damaged

4

Replace
if

contacting
face
of

cyl

inder

and
shoe

is
worn

locally
or
in

step

5

Replace
damaged
dust

cover

fatigued
piston
spring
or

faulty

threaded

parts

6

Replace
tube
connector
which
is

worn
on
its
threaded

portion

INSTALLATION

Install
rear

brake
in

the
reverse

sequence
of
removal

paying
particular

attention

to
the

following
instructions

I

Rear

adjuster
assembly
is

the

same
as
front
Refer
to
the

paragraph

covering
Front
Brake
Installation

Adjuster
sliding
resistance

S
to
12

kg
II
to
261b

BR
13
2

When

assembling
toggle
lever

and

after
brake
shoe

assembly

adjust
clear

ance
between

toggle
lever
and

after

brake
shoe

assembly
to
0
to
0
3
mOl
0

to
0

012
in
with

a

properly
selected

toggle
pin
washer

Toggle

pin
washer

No

Thickness
rom
in

I
2
0
0
079

2
2
3
0
091

3
2

6
0
102

4
2
9
0
114

S

3
2
0
126

3

Before
installing
brake
shoe

as

semblies

apply
brake

grease
to
the

following

places

1
Brake
shoe

installing
grooves
of

adjuster
and
wheel

cylinder

2
Extension
link

installing
grooves

3
Lower
surface
of

spring
seat

4

Contact
surfaces
between
brake

disc
and
brake
shoe

assembly
six

places

At
this
time

be
sure
not
to
coat

brake

grease
to
brake

linings