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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2012370Z TOURING, 2D CONVERTIBLE, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR FINAL DRIVE (R200)UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYADJUSTMENTTOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE
2012 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Touring, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans
Total Preload Torque
2012 Nissan-Datsun 370Z Touring, 2D Convertible, Standard TransSECTION Total Preload Torque
Before inspection and adjustment, drain gear oil.
- Secure final drive assembly onto an attachment [SST: KV38100800 (J-25604-01)].
- Remove side flanges.
- Rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
- Rotate drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearing.
- Measure total preload with the preload gauge (A) [SST: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)].
Total preload torque: Refer to , "PRELOAD TORQUE ".
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.