1977 DATSUN PICK-UP ABS

S

Apply
wheel

bearing
grease
in

wheel

bearing
and

recess
of
axle

case

end

Lubricating
portion

AA143

Fig
RA
l1

Lubricating
portion
in
and

around
wheel

bearing

6

Apply
gear
oil
to
the

spline
at

the

inner
end

of
axle
shaft

Apply
a

coal

of
wheel

bearing
grease
on
the

seal

surface
of
the
shaft

7

Install
left
or

right
shaft
and

adjust
axial
end

play
by
applying
rear

axle
case
end
shim
indicated

by
arrow

mark

Axial
end

play
0
3
to
0
9
mOl

0
012

to
0
035
in

Standard
shim
thickness

1
5
mm
0
059
in

Tightening
torque
of

bearing
cage
fIXing
nut

54
to
6
4

kg
m

39
to
46
ft
lb

w

AA144

Fig
RA
12
Installing
rear
axle

shaft

Rear

axle
case
end
shim

Thickness
mOl
in

O
OS
0
0020

0
07
0
0028

0

10
0
0039

0
20
0

0079

O
SO
0
0197
Rear
Axle
Rear

Suspension

8
Install
shaft
in

opposite
side

and

adjust
axial
end

play
by
applying
shim

Axial
end

play
0
02
to
O
IS

mOl

0
0008
to
0
0059
in

Tightening

torque
of

bearing
cage

fixing
nut

5
4
to
6
4

kg
m

39
to

46
ft
Ib

Fig
RA
13

Measuring
axial
end

play

9
Install
other

parts
in

reverse
se

quence
to
removal

REAR
AXLE
CASE

Rear

axle

case

may
be
removed

and

installed

using
the

following
pro

cedures

I
Raise
rear
of
vehicle
and

support

securely
under
both
frame
members

with

stands

2
Remove
rear
axle

assembly
See

removal
of

rear
axle

assembly

3
Remove

rear
axle
shaft
at
both

sides
See
removal
of
rear
axle
shaft

and
wheel

bearing

4

Remove
differentiai
carrier

as

sembly

Installing
can
be

proceeded
in
the

reverse
order

of
removal

procedure

Another

procedure
is

available
as

listed
below

I

Raise
rear
of
vehicle
and

support

under
both

frame
members
with

stands

2
Remove
ear
axle
shaft
at
both

sides

3
Remove

differential

gear
carrier

assembly

4
Remove

rear
axle
case

RA
5
Installing
can
be

proceeded
in
the

reverse
order
of
removal

procedure

Tightening
torque

Differential
carrier
to
axle
case

fixing
nut
I
7

to
2
5

kg
m

12
to
18
ft

Ib

Oil
drain
and
fIller

plug

6

to
10

kg
m

43

to
72

ft
lb

REAR
SPRING

1
Raise

rear
of
vehicle
and

support

under
both
frame
members
with

stands

2
Disconnect
shock
absorber
at

lower
end

CD
and
remove
U

bolts

Spring
clips

2

3
Position

jack
under
rear
axle
case

Raise
jack
and
float
axle

case
from

spring

4
Disconnect
rear

spring
shackle

by

removing
nuts

AA147

Fig
RA
15
Removing
spring
shackle

5
Disconnect

spring
from
body
by

removing
spring
front

pin

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

SERVICE
DATA
AND
SPECIFICATIONS

Applied
model

All
models

Item

Rear
shock
absorber

Stroke
x
Maximum

length

mOl
in
190
x
47S
7
48
x

18
70

Damping
force

at
0
3
m
1
0
ft
sec

Expansion
kg
lb
75
to
101
165
to
223

Compression
kg

lb
3S
to
S3
77
to
1l7

Standard
Option

Rear
leaf

spring

Dimensions

Length
x

Width

x
Thickness

Number
of
leaves

mOl
in
1
200
x

60
x
6
3

5
1

13
1

47
24
x
2
36
x
0
24
3

0
20
1

0
51
1
1

200x60x
72

6
1

13
2

47
24
x
2
36
x
0

28
2

0
24
1

0
512

Free

camber
mOl
in
IS3

6
0
140
S
5

Laden
camber

mmlkg
in
lb

6
440
0
24
970
24
440
0
94

970

Spring
constant

kg
mOl

lb
in
2
1

to
S

O
118
to
280
2
6

to
10
0
146
to
S60

Rear

axle

End

play
mOl
in
0
02
to
O

IS
0
0008
to
0
0059

Rear
axle

case
end
shim

thickness
mm
in
O

OS
0
0020

0

07
0
0028

0
10
0
0039

0
20
0
0079

0
50
0

0197

Recommended
for

use
on

heavy
load
under

high
center
of

gravity
such
as

camper
loading

Tightening
torque

Shock
absorber

upper
end
nut

Shock
absorber
lower
end
nut

Rear

spring
U

bolt

Clip
kg
m
ft
lb

kg
m
ft
Ib

kg
m
ft
lb
3
1

to
4

1
22
to
30

1

6
to
2

2
12

to
16

7
3
to

9
9
53
to
72

RA
7

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

REMOVAL

Referring
to

Figure
BR
29

remove

parts
in
numerical
order

enumerated

1

cD
2

BR17S

Fig
BR
29
Removal
method

of

Mcuter
Vae

DISASSEMBLY

When

disassembling
Master
Vac

ob

serve
the

following
instructions

a

Thoroughly
clean
mud
or
dust
from

Master
Vac

b
Extreme

care
should
be
taken
not

to
allow
dirt
dust
water
or

any

other

foreign
matter
into

any
com

ponent
parts

Be

sure
to

select
a
clean

place

before

disassembly
or
assembly

c
Mark

mating
joints
so
that

they

may
be
installed

exactly
in
their

original

positions

d

Keep
all
disassembled

parts

arranged
properly
so
that

they
may

readily
be
assembled

at

any
time

e
Clean
rubber

parts
and

synthetic

resin

parts
in

alcohol

f
Mter
all
disassembled

parts
are

cleaned
in
a

suitable
clean
solvent

place
on
a
clean
work
bench
Use

care
not
to
allow

dirt
and

dust
to

come
into

contact
with
these

parts

1
Install

spacer
on

rear
shell

spacer

temporarily
Place
Master
Vac
in
a

vise
Use
soft

jaws

2

Remove
clevis
and
lock
nut
De

tach
valve

body

guard

rW

ID

1

Clevis

2
Lock

nut
3
Valve

body

guard

BRD7S

Fig
BR

30

Removing
rear
hell
Brake

System

3

Identify
front
shell
and

rear
shell

clearly
so
that

they
may
be
reassem

bled
in
their

original

positions
from

which

they
were
withdrawn

Bolts

attached
on
dashboard
are

not
the

same
in

pitch

4

Using
Master
Vac
Wrench

ST08080000
remove
rear
shell
seal

assembly
and
disassemble

diaphragm

plate
assembly
front
shell

assembly

diaphragm
spring
and

push
rod

assem

bly

f

Q
BA076

Fig
BR
31

Removing
reor
shell

Rear
shell
seal

Pry
off
retainer
with

use
of

screw

driver

as
shown
and

detach

bearing

and
seal

Note
Do

not
disassemble
seal
assem

bly
unless

absolutely
necessary

Whenever
this
is
to
be

removed
use

care
not
to

damage
it

BRD7S

Fig
BR
32

Removing
retainer

Diaphragm
plate

Place

diaphragm
plate
assembly

on

a
clean
work
bench
Detach
dia

phragm
from

groove
in

plate
as
shown

BR
16
BA079

FlIf
BR

33

Separating

diaphragm

2

Using
a
screwdriver

as
shown

evenly
pry
air
silencer
retainer

until
it

is
detached
from

diaphragm
plate
as

sembly

Note
Never

use
a

hammer
to

remove

this
retainer
since
this
win
be
the

sure

y
of

damaging
it

BA322

Fig
BR
34

Removing
air
silencer

retainer

3
Pull

out
valve

plunger

stop
key

and
withdraw
silencer
and

plunger

assembly

Note
To

remove
valve

plunger

stop

key

properly
proceed
as

follows

With

key
hole

facing
down

lightly

push
valve

operating
rod
simulta

neously
while

applying
vibration
to

it

BA180

Fig
BR
35

Pulling
out

top
key

Condition

Wheel
wobbles

Unevenly
or

excessively
worn

tire

Tire

squeals
Wheel
and
Tire

TROUBLE
DIAGNOSES
AND
CORRECTIONS

Probable

cause

Improper
tire

pressure

Damaged
tire

or
distorted
wheel

rim

Unbalanced
wheel

Loose
wheel
nuts

Worn
or

damaged
wheel

bearing
or
excessive

play
of
wheel

bearing

Improper
front
wheel

alignment

Worn

or
damaged
ball

joint

Excessive

steering
linkage

play
or
worn

steering

linkage

Loose

steering
linkage
connection

Broken

suspension
spring

Damaged
shock

absorber

Improper
tire

rotation

Improper
tire

pressure

Unbalanced
wheel

Improperly
adjusted
brake

Improper
wheel

alignment

Excessively
distorted
or

improperly
installed

suspension
link

High
speed
on

curves

Sudden
start

and

improper
speed
due
to

rapid
acceleration

or

improper
brake

ap

plication

Improper
tire

pressure

Improper
front
wheel

alignment

Distorted
knuckle
or

suspension
link

WT
5
Corrective
action

Measure
and

adjust

Repair
or

replace

Balance

Tighten

Correct

play
or

replace
wheel

bearing

Align

Replace

Adjust
Or

replace

Tighten
nuts
to
rated

torque
or

replace

worn

parts
if

any

Replace

Replace

Conduct
tire

rotation

periodically

Measure
and

adjust

Balance

or

replace

Adjust

Align

Repair

replace
or
if

necessary
reinstall

Reduce

speed

Follow
correct
and

proper
driving
manner

Measure
and

adjust

Align

Repair
or

replace

Detail
A

Detail
D

REMOVAL
Engine
Control
Fuel

Exhaust

Systems

Detail
Bn
4

Detail
e

@

Detail
E

B

Fuel
tank
See

Figure
FE
a

I
Disconnect

battery

ground
cable

2
Remove
drain

plug
and
receive

the

remaining
fuel
into
a

suitable

container

3
Disconnect
filler
tube

fro
filler

hose

4
Remove

fuel
tank

securing
bolts

5
Disconnect

two
ventilation
hoses

fuel
return
hose
and
fuel
outlet
hose

from
fuel

tank

6
Disconnect
fuel
tank

gauge
unit

wires

at
connector

7
Remove

fuel
tank

Note

Plug
hose

and
tube

opening
l
to

prevent
entry
of
dust
or
dirt
while

removing

ReservoIr
tank

1

Disconnect

battery
ground
cable

2
Disconnect
two
ventilation
hoses

evaporation
hose
and
breather
hose

3
Remove
reservoir
tank

securing

bolts

and
remove
tank
with

protector
Note

Plug
hose
and
tube

opening
l
to

prevent
entry
of
dust
or

dirt
while

removing

Fuel

tank

gauge
unit

Disconnect

battery
ground
cable

2

Disconnect
wires

from
fuel
tank

gauge
unit

3

Remove
fuel

tank
For
details

refer
to
fuel
tank
removal

4

Unit

gauge
is
a

bayonet
type
and

can

be
removed

by

turning
it
counter

clockwise
with

screwdriver

Fuel

piping
See

Figure
FE
4

Fuel

tubes
are

serviced
as
an
as

sembly
so
that

replacement
of

fuel

tube
can

be

easily
done
However
do

not
disconnect

any
fuel
line
unless

absolu

tely

necessary

I

Drain
fuel
from
fuel
tank

2

Loosen
fuel

hose

clamps
and
dis

connect

fuel
tubes
on

each
end

Note

Plug
hose
and
tube

openings
to

FE

5
Detail
F
Detail

G

Detail
U

Detail
T

FE261

Fig
FE
4
Fuel

piping

prevent
entry
of

dust
or
dirt
while

removing

3
Unfasten

clips
that
hold
tube

on

under

body
and
remove
tube
from
the

vehicle

Fuel
filter

I
Disconnect
fuel
hoses
from
fuel

filter

by
removing
clamps
See

Figure

FE
5

FE18S

Fig
FE
S

Removing
fuel
filter
clamps

Body
Electrical

System

Room

lamp
and

engine
compartment
lamp
system

FUSE

BLOC
K

C
J
QA

C
J
CJ

CJ
CJ
1

100
I
2

I

I
t1

Wf

t
fi

FUSIBLE

LINK
ROOM
LAMP

t

I
6

I

II
lA

FUSE
o
C
1

BATTERY

I
I

DOOR

SWITCH
L
H
l
ENGINE

ROOM
LAMP

I
0

I

1

HOOD

SWITCt
f

I
c

I

DOOR
SWITCHIR
H

l

Fig
BE
5
Room

lamp
and

engine
compartment
lamp

system
BE852A

HEADLAMP

if

BE300

Fig
BE
6
Head
amp

HEADLAMP
BEAM

REPLACEMENT

I

Remove
radiator

grille
retaining

screws
and
remove
radiator

grille

2

Loosen
three

headlamp
retaining

ring
screws
I
t

may
be

unnecessary
to

remove
screws
Note
Do
not
disturb

aiming
adjust

screws

3
Remove

retaining
ring
by
rotating

it
clockwise

4
Remove

headlamp
beam
from

mounting
ring
and
disconnect

wiring

8E
5
connector
from

behind
beam

Note

Rubber
cover
is

installed
at

back
of

headlamp
beam
The
con

nector
is

located
in

the
cover

5

Change
headlamp
beam
and
con

nect

wiring
connector

to
new
beam

6
Place

headlamp
beam
in

position

so
that
three
location
tabs
behind

beam
fit
in

with
three
hollows
on

mounting
ring
Make
sure
that

sign

Top
of
beam
lens
i
i
on

upper
side

7
Install

headlamp
retaining
ring

and

tighten
retaining
screws

8
Place

radIator

grille
in

position

and

tighten

retaining
screws

AIMING

ADJUSTMENT

lJ

ii
i
tooi

1
Ji

Y
4
nnn

4
I

Horiz
tal

ad

justment

l

BE30l

Fig
BE
7

Aiming
adjustment