tire type NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Rear Suspension Workshop Manual

DRIVE SHAFT-'"Tripod-Tripod" Type
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT
Check for cracks or other damage Replace if
necessary
TRIPOD JOINT
Check spider assembly for bearing and washer
damage Replace spider assembly if necessary
Check slide joint housing and housing sub-
assembly for any damage Replace if necessary
Assembly
After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure
that
it moves smoothly over its entire range
without binding
Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equiva-
lent after every overhaul
WHEEL SIDE
Be careful not to scratch boot with drive shaft
serration.
Install spider assembly.
1) Place drive shaft in a vise, using soft cushioning
pads.
2) Install spider assembly securely, ensuring marks
are properly aligned
Press-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer
facing shaft.
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Sultable tool
Chamfer
3) Stake serration portion evenly at three places
Avoid
areas which have been previously staked
Always stake
two or three teeth at each place.
Stake more than 1 mm (0.04 in)
More than 1 mm 10.04 m)
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DRIVE SHAFT-'"Tripod-Tripod" Type
Assemb
Install hold joint boot assembly
SFA395
Pack with grease
Specified amount of grease
185 - 195 g (6.52 - 6.88 02)
Set boot so that it does not swell or deform
when
its length is "L".
Length "L" 111 5 mm (4 39 on1
SRA452
[Cont'd)
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SIDE
CAUTION.
When replacing housing ring or housing sub-
assembly, always replace them as a set.
Bend the edge over along the entire circumfer-
ence.
Bend
the edge at two positions (180" apart) and
ensure that housing cover
does not rattle.
Place a board
on housing cover to prevent it from
being scratched.
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0 Install new boot band and hold joint boot
Be careful
not to scratch boot with drive shaft
serration
0 Install spider assembly Refer to WHEEL SIDE
0 Pack with grease
Specified amount of grease:
Place hold joint boot assembly so that its
assembly onto drive shaft
155 - 165 g (5.47 - 5.82 OZ)
flange is in vise.
Do not place any other part of hold joint boot
assembly on a vise.
Insert housing sub-assembly into place.
Bend
the edge over along the entire circumfer-
ence
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REAR SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove stabilizer bar
SRA458
Final tightening should be carried out at curb
weight with
tires on ground
INSPECTION
Check stabilizer bar for deformation or cracks
Replace if necessary
Check rubber bushings for deterioration or
cracks Replace if necessary.
Shock Absorber
(Non - adjustable type)
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Remove shock absorber upper end nut.

Disconnect shock absorber lower end.
SRA459
Final tightening should be carried out at curb
weight with tires on ground
INSPECTION
Check all rubber parts for wear, cracks, damage
or deformation Replace if necessary.
If oil leakage occurs, replace shock absorber
assembly.
Inspect threads for cracks or other damage
Replace if necessary
Inspect piston rod for cracks, deformation or
other damage Replace shock absorber
assembly if necessary
ASSEMBLY
Tape around piston rod
so as not to damage it
when tightening lock nut.
/-Washer
insulator cover
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
Coil diameter mm Inn1
mm 1,”) Free length
General Specifications
I I I
11014331
364114331 370 11457) 364114331 370 114 57) 376 114801
SUSPENSION
VG30E VG30ET
Vehicle model 2/2+2 seater 2 seater 2+2 seater
SF GL GL GL-L
Suspension type Semi-trailing arm type independent rear suspension
Adjustable
coll sprmg Wire diameler mmlinl 128105041 130105121 128105041
Non-adjustable
13 0 (0 5121 ~~
~
Pmon diameter mm lml 32 - 32 1 (1 260 - 1 2641 25 - 25 1 (0 984.0 9881
24 5 I2 5, 1401 Spring wnnant
Nlmm Ikdmm. Ib/cnl
Pinon rod diameter mm 11”) 22 IO 87)
Identification coloi
125(04921
Red x 1 Yellow x 2 Yellow x 1
Yellow x 2
Cylinder diameter mm (on1
Damping force
[at 0 3 m I1 0 ftirec II
Yellow x 1
Yellow x 2
486 I1 913) 38 1 (1 5001
Firm Normal Soft
White x 1
I White x 2 ~
Shock
absorber
Type
609 3 123 991/392 5 115 451
588 160,132f
294 130,661
I ~ ~~ Stabilizer tube
diameter Outer mm (ml 22 2 10 874)
Inner mm (in) I 17 0 IO 6691
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
-General Specifications (Cont'd)-
DRIVE SHAFT
Engine
F
Model
Joint type Dlfferenrlal carrier ride
Wheel side
Maximum winding degree
Dcfferential carrier $#de
Wheel ride
Length "L" mm linl
Maximum [LeftIRightl
Minimum [Left/Rightl
VG30E
2T82S
Tripod
Tripod
18 3"
1 5"
464 5 118 291/
475
5 118 721
407 I16
0211 418 I16461
VG30ET
BF90DS90
Barfield
Double offset
40'
20-
449 5 117 7011
461
5 118 171
409
5 (16 1211
421 5 116 591
rL-
Grease
Name
Capacity 9 lo21
Nisran genuine
grease
or
equivalent
Wheel side
185- 195
I6 52 - 6 881
Differential
carrier side
155-165
15 47 - 5 821
d
SRA473
Nirsan genubne
grease or
equivalent
115-155
I4
06 -5 471
Inspection and Adjustment -
Wheel alignment (Unladen*l)
Camber degree -1'55 to -25 -
mm On1 -2 to 2 1-0 08 to 0 081 Toe-," degree -11'10 11'
'1 Tankful of fuel. radiator coolant and englne 011 full
Spare
tire, jack, hand took, mars ~n designed p~sitlon
Rear axle shaft
LerrthanO7 17.611 Wheel bearing preload
N m lkgcm. in-lbl
Lessthan120611 23,2711 Wheel bearing preload at hub bdt
N lkg, Ibl
Less than 0 3 IO 0121 Rear axle shaft end play
mm Id - A 5582-5588
Dtrtmce piece length
B 5592-5598
C 5602-5608
(2 1976.2 20001
mm
Id I2 2016.2 20391
I2 2055 - 2 20791
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