Safety Warning
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.
1986 NissanFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Nissan-Datsun: 1986
- 200SX
- 300ZX
- D21 Hardbody 2WD
- D21 Hardbody 4WD
- Maxima Sedan V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E)
- Maxima Wagon V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E)
- Micra (Canada) L4-1235cc 1.2L SOHC (MA12)
- PL720 2WD
- PL720 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24)
- Pulsar L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC (E16S)
- Sentra Hatchback Coupe L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC (E16S)
- Sentra Sedan
- Sentra Wagon L4-1597cc 1.6L SOHC (E16S)
- Stanza Sedan L4-1974cc 2.0L SOHC (CA20E)
- Stanza Wagon L4-1974cc 2.0L SOHC (CA20E)
- 200SX
- 300ZX
- Cab & Chassis
- Maxima
- Pickup
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 N, 4WD
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 N, RWD, Automatic
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.4 N, RWD, Standard
- Base, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 2.5 J
- Base, 2D Pickup, Z24
- Base, 2D Pickup, _NA_, 4WD
- Base, 2D Pickup, _NA_, RWD, Automatic
- Base, 2D Pickup, _NA_, RWD, Standard, FS5W71B
- Base, 2D Pickup, _NA_, RWD, Standard, FS5W71C
- E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic
- E, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard
- E, 2D Pickup, 4WD
- E, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic
- E, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic
- SE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard
- SE, 2D Pickup, 4WD
- SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic
- SE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard
- ST, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Z24
- ST, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, _NA_, 4WD
- ST, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, _NA_, RWD, Automatic
- ST, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, _NA_, RWD, Standard
- ST, 2D Pickup, Z24
- ST, 2D Pickup, _NA_, 4WD
- ST, 2D Pickup, _NA_, RWD, Automatic
- ST, 2D Pickup, _NA_, RWD, Standard
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Automatic
- XE, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD, Standard
- XE, 2D Pickup, 4WD
- XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Automatic
- XE, 2D Pickup, RWD, Standard
- Pulsar NX
- Sentra
- Base, 2D Sedan, Automatic
- Base, 2D Sedan, Standard
- Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- Base, 4D Sedan, Standard
- Base, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- Base, 4D Wagon, Standard
- MPG
- SE, Automatic
- SE, Standard
- XE, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
- XE, 2D Hatchback, Standard
- XE, 2D Sedan, Automatic
- XE, 2D Sedan, Standard
- XE, 4D Sedan, Automatic
- XE, 4D Sedan, Standard
- XE, 4D Wagon, Automatic
- XE, 4D Wagon, Standard
- Stanza
Factory Service Tools
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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.