Torque Specifications

1996 Nissan-Datsun 300ZX Turbo, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Drain & Fill Plugs 29-43 (39-58)
Drive Pinion Flange Nut
R200 & R200V 137-217 (186-294)
R230V (1) 159-318 (216-431)
Drive Shaft Center Bearing
Carrier Bolts 43-58 (58-78)
Drive Shaft-To-Pinion Flange
Nuts & Bolts
Except R230V 41-48 (55-65)
R230V 47-54 (64-74)
Rear Cover Bolts 29-36 (39-49)
Rear Cover Nut 65-87 (88-118)
Ring Gear Bolts (2)
Except 300ZX (R200V) 98-112 (132-152)
300ZX (R200V) 130-145 (176-197)
Side Bearing Cap Bolts 65-72 (88-98)
Side Flange-To-Axle Shaft 51-58 (69-78)
Wheel Hub Lock Nut 152-203 (206-275)
Wheel Lug Nut 72-87 (98-118)
(1) Minimum and maximum range for adjustment of pinion preload. See DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYΒ  under OVERHAUL.
(2) Apply Loctite on bolt threads. Tighten in crisscross pattern.
RENDER: 1.0x

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