1984 NISSAN 300ZX wheel alignment

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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 CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Rear Axle and
Rear Suspension Parts (Contd)
(3) Check axle and suspension parts for wear,
cracks or damage
0 Check shock absorber for oil leakage or

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Front Whe
2 Measure toe-in
Liner parallel to center line of body-
Toe-in = A - 8
SMA124 Front
Toe-in:
1 - 3 mm (0.04. 0.12 in)
6-16
3 Town can be adjus

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
Checking Rear
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
0 Tire pressure.
0 Wheel bearing axial play
0 Shock absorber operation.
0
0 Measure vehicle height (Unladen)
Tighten ea

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NISSAN 300ZX 1984 Z31 Maintenance Workshop Manual SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
Used belt deflection
Limit
Adlusted deflecraon
Engine Maintenance
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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new belt Pedal free Play "A"
Alternat

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