steering wheel NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Periodic mamtenance should be performed Mdes x 1,000 15 30 45 60
at number of miles. kilometers or months IKnlometers x

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Periodic mamtenance should be performed Mdes x 1,000 15 30 45 60
at number of miles. kilometers or months IKnlometers x 1 0001 1241 1481 1721 196) Reference page
whichever comes first Months 12 24 36 48
Brake liner E hoses I I I I MA-26
Brake
pads E discs I 1 I I MA-27
Brake fluid
R R MA-26
Manual and
automatic transmission E differential gear 011 I I I I MA-18, 19. 20
Power rteerlng lines E hares I I I I MA-34
Steering gear & linkage, & suwenston parts I I I I MA-21,22,23.34
Steertng llnkage ball
~OlntL E front suspension ball JOllltS
Propeller shaft14 I I MA-20
Locks.
hinges E hood latch L L L L MA-35
Front wheel bearing grease
I I MA-22
Exhaust system
I I I I MA-17
Seat belts, buckles, retractors. anchors E adiusler I I I I MA-35
I MA-21,34
Abbreviations A =Adlust
R = Replace
I = Inspect Correct or replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE UNDER
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
The maintenance intervals shown on the
preceding pages are for normal operating
DW"g Mal"te"a"Ce Mal"te"a"Ce Malnte"a"Ce condition item OperaflO" interval
C Aw cleaner filter R More frequently
R Every 3.000 miles Engine 001 IExceDt turbo- ABC E charged engine) 15.000 km) or 3 months conditions If the vehicle is operated under
severe driving conditions as shown below, Engine 081 ITurboCharged R Every 2,500 miles
more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in A E
engd
Engine 081 filter R At the first 001 change
(4,000 kml or 3 months
and then every second 011 the table rhmae
Severe driving conditions
A - Repeated short distance driving
6 - Extensive idling
C - Driving in dusty conditions
D - Driving in extremely low or hlgh
ambient temperatures
E - Towing a trailer
F - Driving in areas using road salt or
G - Driving on rough andlor muddy
H - Driving in high humidity areas or in
other corrosive materials
roads
mountainous areas
A C EFG Brake pads & dorm I Every 7,500 miles 112,oW kml or 6 months
124.000 kml or 12 months
I48 Ow kml 01 24 monlhi
H Brakefluid R Every 15.000 miles
EG Manual and automatic trans- R Every 30.000 miles mmmn & drtferentml (lea, 011)
G Steering gear & linkage. I Every 7.500 miles 112 000 kml or 6 months
Every 7,500 miles
112.000 kml or 6 months
& rurpenrlon parm
(I front rurpenrlo" ball 1Ol"fS
CO FG Steering linkage ball pnts I
F Locks. hinges & hood latch I Every 7.930 miles
A EFG Exhaust system I Every 7,500miler
Maintenance operations I = lnr~ect Correct or replace 11 necerrary R = Replace
112.000 kml or 6 months
112.000 kml or 6 monthi

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-today operation
of the vehicle They are essential if the vehicle is to continue o

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which should be checked during the normal day-today operation
of the vehicle They are essential if the vehicle is to continue operating properly The owners can perform the
checks and inspections themselves
or they can have their N ISSAN/DATSUN dealers do them for a nominal
charge
Item Reference item in MA section
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires Check the pressure with
a gauge periodically when at
a service station, including the spare, and adjust to the
specified pressure
if necessary Check carefully for damage,
cuts
or excessive wear.
Wheel nuts When checking the tires, make sure no nuts are TIRE REPLACEMENT
missing, and check for any loose nuts Tighten if neces-
sary
0 CHECKING TIRE CONDITION
Wheel nut
Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 24.000 km 0 TIRE ROTATION
(15,000 miles).
Wheel alignment and balance If the vehicle should pull to 0 CHECKING TIRE CONDITION
either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if
you detect uneven or abnormal tire wear, there may be a 0 CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
need for wheel alignment
If the steering wheel or seat 0 WHEEL INSPECTION
vibrates
at normal highway speeds, wheel balancing may be
needed.
Abnormal tire wear
Windshield glass Check for abrasions or scratches -
Windshield wiper blades Check for cracks or wear if they do
not wipe properly
Doors and engine hood Check that all doors and the engine
hood operate smoothly
as well as the trunk lid and back
hatch.
Also ensure, that all latches lock securely Lubricate
if necessary. Make sure that the secondary latch keeps the
hood from opening when the primary latch
is released
-
0 LUBRICATING LOCKS, HINGES AND HOOD
LATCH
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic maintenance, clean-
ing
the vehicle, etc.
turn signal lights. and other lights are all operating properly
and installed securely.
Also check headlight aim.
Lights Make sure that the headlights,stop lights. tail lights. -
Warning lights and buaerslchimes Make sure that all warn-
ing lights and buzzers/chimes are operating properly
Horn Make sure it operates properly -
Windshield wrper and washer Check that the wipers and
washer operate properly and that the wipers do not streak

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Item Reference item in MAsection
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the
defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when
operating the heate

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Item Reference item in MAsection
Windshield defroster Check that the air comes out of the
defroster outlets properly and in sufficient quantity when
operating the heater or
air conditioner
Rear view mirror Make sure that it is secure
-
-
Sun visors Make sure that they can be moved freely and are
secure
Steering wheel Check that it has the specified free play Be
sure to check for changes in the steering condition, such
as
excessive free play, hard steering or strange noises
-
Specification
Free
play Less than 35 mm (1 38 in)
Seats Check front seat position controls such as seat adjust- -
ters, seatback recliner, etc to ensure they operate smoothly
and that
all latches lock securely in every position Check
that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and
that
the locks (if so equipped) hold securely in all latched
positions Check that the latches lock securely for folding-
down rear seatbacks
Seat belts Check that all parts of the seat belt system e g
buckles, anchors and retractors operate property and ANCHORS, RETRACTORS AND ADJUSTER
smoothly Check the belt webbing for cuts, fraying, wear or
damage
INSPECTING SEAT BELTS, BLUCKLES,
Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation -
and make sure the pedal does not catch or require uneven
effort
Clutch pedal Make sure the pedal operates smoothly and
check that
it has the proper free travel
ADJUSTING CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT AND
FREE PLAY
Brakes Check that the brake does not pull the vehicle to
one side when applied
Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and
make sure
it has the proper distance under it when de-
pressed fully Check the brake booster function
CHECKING BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED HEIGHT
0 CHECKING BRAKE BOOSTER FUNCTION
Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and
confirm that your vehicle
is held securery on a fairly steep
hill with only the parking brake applied
0 CHECKING PARKING BRAKE
Automatic transmission "Park" mechanism Check that the
lock release button on the selector lever operates properly
and smoothly
On a fairly steep hill check that your vehicle
is held securely with the selector lever in the "P" wsition
without
aDDlvina anv brakes
UNDER THE HOOD AND VEHICLE
The maintenance items listed here should be checked periodically e g each time you check the engine oil or refuel
MA-5