suspension NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Front Suspension Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE &
FRONT SUSPENSION
SECTION FA
CONTENTS
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION .. . ..
FRONT AXLE - Wheel Hub . . . . ..
FRONT SUSPENSION . . . .. .
FRONT SUSPENSION -Spring and Strut Assembly
TENSION ROD AND STABILIZER BAR
TRANSVERSE LINK AND LOWER BALL JOINT
. .
SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER .. .
ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBER .. . . .. .
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S D S )
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS . .
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. FA- 2
FA- 3
FA- 6
FA- 7
FA-1 1
. FA-12
FA-14
. . . FA-15
. . FA-22
. FA-24
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FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
Wheel alignment Camber, caster and kingpin inclination are preset at factory and cannot be adjusted The vehicle requires only toe-in adjustments
1-3 mm (0 04 -0 12 m)
Refer to section MA for Cheekmg Wheel Alignment
Wheel bearing Do not overtighten wheel bearing nut. as this can cause wheel bearing seizure Axial play 0 mm (0 on) . Tbghtenmg torque 25 - 29 N m (2 5 .3 0 kg-m. 18 - 22 ft-lb)
Return angle 60' Rotation narting torque with new grease seal 0.39.0 83 N m (4.0 - 8.5 kg-cm, 3.5.7 4 dbl wth used grease sal 0 10.0 44 N.m (1 0 - 4.5 kvm, 0 87.3 9 #nib) As measured at wheel hub bolt with new grease seal Lerr than 17 7 N (1 8 kg, 4 0 Ib) with used grease seal Lerr than 6.9 N 10 7 kg, 1.5 Ibl When measuring starting torque. do not include "dragging" resistance with brake pads
N m (kg-m, ft-lbl
SFA564
FA-2

When removing each s~~pension part, check wheel allgnrnent and adlust If necessary
Refer to section MA for front axle and front suspension When innalling a bushing, do not allow It to prolect beyond the surface ares of the
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Do not allow the bushings and washers to come in conlact with grease. 011. soapy water. etc
* Always replace whenever disassembled
Strut assembly
Piston rad lock nut
(3 2.4 3,23 - 311
Strut mounting
Suspension crossmember
Tension rod bracket
m29-39
(3 - 4. 22.291
m96.120 19 8.12 2.71 881 Transverse link
LWasher
Lock nut*
m44- 54 (4 5.6 5,33- 40) m n
Knuckle arm
(c1 N m (kg m. ft-lbl g 0 10
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation
Remove tension rod nuts and knuckle arm
fixing bolts
Make sure brake hose is secure and not twisted.
Disassembly
Avoid dirt and dust getting inside strut.
Compress spring so as to permit turning of
strut mounting insulator by hand I
SFA571
Remove piston rod lock nut so as not to darn-
age piston rod / /
Remove gland packing with Tool Retract
piston rod
by pushing it down until it bottoms.
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ST35652000 1 SFA573
Slowly withdraw piston rod from cylinder
together with piston guide.
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FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
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Wash all parts, except for nonmetallic parts,
clean with suitable solvent and dry with com-
pressed air.
a Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts
using compressed air
a. Oil oozing out around gland packing does not
call for strut replacement.
If oil leakage
is evident on spring seat, check
piston rod and gland packing to correct
the
cause of problem.
If oil leakage occurs on welded portion of
outer strut
casing, replace strut assembly.
b. If shock absorber itself is malfunctioning,
replace
as shock absorber kit (including piston
rod, cylinder, bottom
valve and guide bushing).
INNER CYLINDER AND OUTER CASING
a Inspect inner cylinder and outer casing for
cracks, deformation or other damage. For inner
cylinder damage, replace shock absorber. For
outer casing damage, replace strut assembly
Inner diameter:
Inner cylinder
32 0.32 1 mm (1.260 - 1 264 in)
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SFA136
Maximum runout.
Inner cylinder
Less than 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
LCylinder
SFA137
PISTON ROD
a Inspect piston rod for cracks, deformation or
other damage Replace shock absorber, if
necessary Inspect threads for cracks or other damage
Replace shock absorber, if necessary.
Rod diameter:
Maximum runout
a
21.78 - 21.94 mm (0.8575 - 0.8638 in)
Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
To'ai gauge R

SFA137 Piston rod
STRUT MOUNTING INSULATOR
Replace if cemented rubber-to-metal portion are
melted or cracked. Rubber parts should also be
replaced, if deteriorated.
STRUT MOUNTING BEARING
Replace if inspection reveals abnormal noise or
excessive rattle in axial direction
FA-8

FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
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Before assembly, keep away from dust to prevent
entry of dust.
Use "NISSAN GENUINE STRUT FLUID" or
equivalent.
Oil capacity
is very important since performance of
strut varies with amount of fluid in strut.
Add correct amount of fluid
Capacity:
270 me (9 1 US fl oz,9.5 Imp fl 02)
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Lubricate sealing lip of gland packing.
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Install gland packing
Be careful not to damage sealing lip.
FA065
SFA141
Tighten gland packing
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SFAS91
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L Length of torque wrench
SFA144
FA-9

FRONT SUSPENSION - Spring and Strut Assembly
Repeat following procedures several times so that
air will be thoroughly bled from strut
FA279
FA280
After placing spring in position between upper and
lower spring seats, release compressor gradually.
‘-piace spring m positton
SFA149
FA-I 0

TRANSVERSE LINK AND LOWER BALL JOINT
Removal ar
Separate knuckle arm from tie-rod using Tool.
SFA575
Separate knuckle arm from strut. Remove
stabilizer, tension rod and transverse link
SFA576
Separate ball joint from knuckle arm using
press
SFA577
Installation
To install transverse link, first temporarily
tighten nuts securing transverse
link spindle
which connects transverse
link to suspension
cross member.
Final tightening should be carried out at curb
weight with tires
on ground.
Make sure mating surface of bushing
is clean
and free from oil and grease.
FA-I 2

SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
Removal and Installation
Precaution
Support engine weight to remove
load from engine
mounting.
Inspection
Check suspension crossmember for deformation or
cracking. Replace
if necessary.
FA-I 4

ADJUSTABLE SHOCK ABSORBER
-Removal and Installation (Cont'dL
0 Connect sub-harness to connector within
piston rod using guide
Be careful not to
damage connector.
SRA469
Disassembly
Avoid dirt and dust getting inside strut
0 Remove coil spring Refer to Front Suspension
0 Remove gland packing Refer to Front Suspen-
(Spring and Strut Assembly)
sion (Spring and Strut Assembly)
Inspection
Refer to Front Suspension (Spring and Strut
Assembly)
0 Carefully insert the shock absorber cartridge
into the outer strut tube.
CAUTION:
Do not drop the shock absorber or otherwise
mishandle
it.
SFA165
After the shock absorber has been inserted
into the outer tube, gently shake the strut
assembly right and left
so that the shock
absorber
is centered.
Install gland packing and tighten the gland
packing with the Gland Packing Wrench and
a torque wrench
Refer to Spring and Strut Assembly for assembly
Be careful not to damage the piston rod during
tightening.
ST35652000- I-) SFA591
Further steps are the same procedure as the
conventional strut assembly Refer to Spring
and Strut Assembly for assembly
FA-I 6