Drivetrain - Rear Axle, Repair Manual Corrections

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Classification: Section:
AM89-029 Amendments
Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS89-147
Models:
1990 300ZX (Z32)
Date:
October 12, 1989
300ZX SERVICE MANUAL CHANGES


The tightening torque specifications on the rear axle drive shaft of the 1990 300ZX have been changed. The attached pages (RA-13 and RA-18) reflect these changes. Please paste them in both your copies of the 1990 300ZX Service Manuals, February 1989 (01) and July 1989 (02) printings.



REAR AXLE - Drive Shaft



Removal

When removing drive shaft, cover boots with waste cloth to prevent damage to them.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE
^ Remove side flange mounting bolt and separate shaft.



WHEEL SIDE
^ Remove drive shaft by lightly tapping it with a copper hammer. To avoid damaging threads of drive shaft, install a nut while removing drive shaft.
Installation

^ Insert drive shaft from wheel hub and temporarily tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
^ Tighten side flange mounting bolts to specified torque.
^ Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque.



REAR SUSPENSION