Datsun 1980 310 - User Manual

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Quick Reference Index2
Important Safety Notice3
General Information4
Contents4
General Views5
Model Variation6
Identification Numbers7
Car Serial Number7
Engine Serial Number7
Transmission Number7
Lifting Points and Towing8
Pantograph Jack8
Garage Jack and Safety Stand8
Towing8
Maintenance Schedule9
Lubrication Chart11
Recommended Fuel and Lubricants12
SAE Viscosity Number12
Approximate Refill Capacities12
Engine Maintenance13
Basic Mechanical System13
Checking and Adjusting Drive Belts13
Alternator Drive Belt13
Changing Engine Coolant14
Checking Cooling System, Hoses and Connections14
Ignition and Fuel System15
Checking Engine Compression Pressure15
Checking Ignition Wiring15
Replacing Spark Plug15
Adjusting Idle RPM16
Maintenance Procedure for California Models16
Checking and Adjusting Choke Mechanism19
Replacing Air Cleaner Filter19
Checking Fuel Lines19
Emission Control System20
Replacing Air Induction Valve Filter20
Replacing P.C.V. Valve and Filter20
Checking Ventilation Hoses21
Checking Vapor Lines21
Replacing Carbon Canister Filter21
Minor Trouble Diagnoses and Corrections22
Engine will Crank Normally but will Not Start22
Chassis and Body Maintenance29
Checking Fuel and Exhaust System29
Checking Clutch System29
Clutch29
Front Axle and Front Suspension30
Checking Front Axle and Suspension Parts30
Checking Wheel Alignment30
Camber and Caster30
Toe-In31
Front Wheel Turning Angle31
Rear Axle and Rear Suspension32
Checking Rear Axle and Suspension Parts32
Adjusting Wheel Bearing Preload32
Brake System33
Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks33
Changing Brake Fluid33
Checking Brake System33
Checking Drum Brake34
Checking Parking Brake34
Lining Wear Limit34
Drum Repair Limit34
Wheel and Tire35
Tire Condition35
Abnormal Tire Wear35
Tire Inflation35
Tire Replacement36
Aluminum Wheel36
Wheel Nut36
Wheel Inspection37
Wheel Balance37
Balancing Wheels37
Steering System38
Checking Steering Linkage38
Body38
Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Anchors and Adjuster39
Heater and Air Conditioner40
Checking Air Conditioner Refrigerant Level40
Checking Compressor Drive Belt40
Checking Hoses and Pipes41
Checking Refrigerant Leak41
Major Check Points41
Service Data and Specifications42
Off Season Maintenance42
Special Service Tool44
Engine Mechanical45
Engine Components46
Engine Disassembly47
Preliminary Cleaning and Inspection47
Piston and Connecting Rod48
Inspection and Repair49
Cylinder Head49
Preparation for Inspection49
Valve Spring49
Valve Guide50
Valve Seat50
Replacement of Valve Guide50
Refacing Valve Seat50
Valve Rocker Arm and Shaft51
Valve Lifter and Push Rod51
Camshaft Bearing Clearance51
Cylinder Block51
Cylinder Boring52
Piston, Piston Pin and Piston Ring53
Connecting Rod53
Crankshaft53
Checking Big End Play53
Bearing54
Measuring Main Bearing Clerarance54
Miscellaneous Components55
Measuring Connection Rod Bearing Clearance55
Chain and Chain Tensioner55
Flywheel55
Engine Assembly56
Valve Rocker Shaft Assembly57
General Specifications62
Tightening Torque66
Trouble Diagnoses and Corrections67
Engine Lubrication & Cooling System72
Lubrication Circuit73
Oil Filter74
Oil Pump74
Oil Pressure Regulator Valve and Relief Valve74
Oil Pressure Warning Switch75
Cooling System76
Cooling Circuit76
Water Pump76
Thermostat77
Water Temperature Sensing Switch77
Radiator78
Engine Lubrication System79
Engine Fuel83
Automatic Temperature Control84
Air Cleaner84
Hot Air Operation85
Cold Air Operation85
Temperature Sensor86
Vacuum Motor86
Vacuum Motor and Air Control Valve86
Air Cleaner Filter86
Automatic Temperature Control System87
Idle Compensator88
Carburetor Cooling Fan88
Idle Compensator Opening Temperature88
Entire Check89
Fan Motor89
Fan Motor Timer Unit89
Fuel Filter90
Fuel Pump90
Operating Test90
Static Pressure Test90
Capacity Test91
Carburetor92
Idling and Slow System93
Accelerating Mechanism93
Power Valve Mechanism93
Secondary System94
Anti-Dieseling System94
Secondary Slow System94
Float System94
Electric Automatic Choke95
Higher Ambient Temperature95
Lower Ambient Temperature95
Dash Pot System96
Altitude Compensator96
Carburetor Idle-RPM and Mixture Ratio97
Fuel Level99
Fast Idle100
Vacuum Break100
Choke Unloader101
Automatic Choke Heater Circuit101
Automatic Choke Mechanism102
Automatic Choke Relay102
Accelerator Pump Stroke Limiter103
Accelerating Pump103
Dash Pot103
Anti-Dieseling Solenoid Valve103
Major Service Operation104
Compensator at Low Altitudes104
Compensator at High Altitudes104
Choke Chamber Parts107
Center Body Parts108
Throttle Chamber Parts109
Jets110
General Description117
Crankcase Emission Control System119
P.C.V. Valve and Filter119
Ventilation Hose119
Exhaust Emission Control System120
Early Fuel Evaporative System121
Air Injection System122
Air Pump Air Cleaner123
Air Pump123
A.B. Valve123
Check Valve124
Air Gallery124
C.A.C. Valve124
Bearing Cover126
Rotor Shaft126
Air Pump Drive Hub127
Carbon Shoe127
Varie127
Rotor Ring127
Air Injection System Hoses128
Air Induction System129
Air Induction Valve130
Air Induction Valve Filter130
Air Induction into Exhaust Port130
Air Induction Pipe130
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control System131
E.G.R. Control Valve133
V.V.T. Valve133
B.P.T. Valve133
Thermal Vacuum Valve133
Vacuum Delay Valve134
Vacuum Switching Valve138
Water Temperature Switch138
Speed Detecting Switch138
Spark Timing Control System140
In-Line Orifice141
Top Detecting Switch141
Entire System142
Fuel Shut off System144
Catalytic Converter151
Serve Diaphragm Stroke151
Evaporative Emission Control System153
Fuel Tank and Vapor Vent Line154
Fuel Check Valve154
Carbon Canister Purge Control Valve154
Engine Removal and Installation159
Engine Mounting Insulator161
Engine Control, Fuel & Exhaust Sytstems163
Engine Control System164
Accelerator Control System164
Accelerator Wire164
Accelerator Pedal Assembly164
Fuel System165
Accelerator Wire Play165
Fuel Tank166
Fuel Tank Gauge Unit166
Fuel Piping166
Fuel Hose167
Breaking off Sealant170
Sealing Compound170
Selecting Push Rod173
Bleeding Clutch System173
Hydraulic Clutch Control174
Clutch Pedal174
Clutch Master Cylinder175
Operating Cylinder176
Clutch Line177
Clutch Unit178
Clutch Disc and Cover178
Diaphragm Spring179
Clutch Disc Assembly179
Release Bearing180
Manual Transmission184
4-Speed Transmission185
Primary Gear187
Transmission188
Main Shaft190
Final Gear190
Bearings190
Gears and Shafts191
Baulk Ring191
Gear Assembly191
Oil Seal191
Final Drive192
Counter Gear192
5-Speed Transmission195
Transmission Gear Control200
Front Axle & Front Suspension211
Front Axle212
Wheel Hub and Knuckle213
Wheel Bearing214
Grease Seal214
Drive Shaft216
Dust Cover217
Shaft217
Birfield Joint217
Double Offset Joint217
Front Suspension218
Spring and Strut Assembly219
Outer Casing220
Strut Mounting Insulator220
Strut Mounting Bearing220
Thrust Plate and Seat220
Transverse Link222
Ball Joint222
Stabilizer223
Coil Spring224
Strut Assembly224
Rear Axle & Rear Suspension231
Rear Arm Spindle232
Brake Drum232
Rear Suspension233
Shock Absorber233
Rear Arm234
Rear Arm Bushing235
Bound Bumper235
Adjustment240
Bleeding Hydraulic System240
Service Brake240
Brake Pedal240
Master Cylinder241
Brake Line242
Brake Fluid Level Gauge242
Dual Proportional Valve243
Front Brake243
Pad Replacement244
Cylinder Body245
Yoke245
Piston245
Piston Sea Land Dust Seal245
Rotor246
Rear Brake247
Wheel Cylinder247
Brake Booster249
Air Tight Test249
Checking Vacuum Pressure249
Inspecting Check Valve249
Hand Brake251
Lever with Front Cable251
Rear Cable251
Steering Column260
Steering Wheel260
Steering Column and Lower Joint261
Steering Lock262
Steering Gear and Linkage263
Pinion Gear265
Steering Gear Mount265
Pinion Bearing265
Side Rod and Gear Boot267
Body Construction271
Body Alignment273
Bumper274
Front Bumper274
Rear Bumper274
Bumper Height275
Length of Shock Absorber275
Function of Shock Absorber276
Body Front End277
Radiator Grille277
Front Fender277
Hood278
Hood Lock Control279
Door279
Door Assembly279
Door Glass and Regulator280
Door Lock and Lock Control281
Body Rear End282
Back Door282
Back Door Lock and Key Cylinder282
Back Door Opener and Fuel Filler Lid Opener283
Back Door Opener283
Fuel Filler Lid Opener283
Back Door Glass284
Windshield and Windows285
Windshield Glass285
Side Window287
Side Window Glass and Regulator287
Side Window Remote Control288
Interior289
Instrument Panel289
Sun Roof291
Console Box291
Seat291
Front Seat291
Seat Belt292
Rear Sent Belt292
Inspection of Seat Belt Switch292
Trim and Molding293
Roof Trimming293
Body Side Trim294
Sub Frame295
Heater & Air Conditioner296
Air Flow298
Intake Lever298
REC Position298
FRESH Position298
COLD Position299
Mode Lever299
DEF Position299
FOOT Position299
Heater Control Assembly300
Heater and Blower Units300
Blower Motor300
Adjusting Heater Control301
Temperature Control Rods301
Intake Door Control Cable301
Mode Control Rod and Cable301
Fan Switch302
Refrigeration System303
Outline of Air Conditioner304
Air Flow and Vacuum System305
Electrical Circuit306
OFF Position306
A/C Position306
General Service307
Refrigerant R-12307
Compressor Oil307
Safety Precautions307
Handling Service Valve308
Handling Cap Tap308
Connection to Service Valve308
Disconnection from Service Valve308
Discharging System309
Evacuating System309
Charging Refrigerant310
Charging Liquefied Refrigerant311
Compressor Oil Level Check313
Using Oil Separator313
Alternate Method314
Oil Charge Table314
Refrigerant Leaks315
Performance Test315
Service Procedures316
Refrigerant Lines316
Idler Pulley and Compressor Drive Belt317
Adjustment of Belt Tension317
Compressor317
Receiver Drier319
Condenser319
F.I.C.D. Actuator and Magnet Valve320
Adjustment of Idle Speed320
Air Conditioner Relay320
Cooling Unit321
Expansion Valve322
Thermo Control Device322
Cooler Relay322
Intake Door Solenoid Valve323
Thermistor323
Heater Unit324
Blower Unit324
Resistor324
Air Conditioner Control325
Adjustment of Control Cable325
Wiring Diagram327
Preliminary Cleaning329
Compressor Clutch329
Shaft Seal330
Discharge Valve332
Suction Valve332
Rear Cover and Rear Cylinder Head333
Air Conditioner Diagnoses336
Performance Test Diagnoses338
Blower Motor Diagnoses342
Compressor Clutch Diagnoses343
Compressor Diagnoses345
Fast Idle Control Device Diagnoses347
Performance Chart348
Electrical System352
Battery353
Checking Specific Gravity353
Checking Electrolyte Level353
Battery Freezing354
Battery Testing354
Starting System357
Starting System Troubleshooting358
Starter Motor359
Reduction Gear Type360
Field Coil362
Brush Spring362
Brush362
Armature Assembly362
Ball Bearing363
Magnetic Switch Assembly363
Brush Holder363
Magnetic Switch Returnability364
Series Coil364
Shunt Coil364
Charging System366
Charging System Troubleshooting368
Alternator369
Rotor Inspection370
Stator371
Diode371
Positive Diode371
Negative Diode371
IC Voltage Regualtor373
Ignition System375
IC Ignition System Troubleshooting377
Distributor379
Cap and Rotor Head379
Advance Mechanisms379
IC Ignition Unit381
Body Electrical Wiring383
Cable Colors383
Fuse and Fusible Link383
Tail Harness390
Back Door Harness390
Location of Electrical Unit391
Electrical Unit of Lighting System392
Bulbs392
Ignition Switch393
Combination Switch393
Illumination Control Rheostat395
Aiming Adjustment395
Electrical Unit of Signal System396
Turn Signal Switch396
Horn Relay396
Back up Lamp Switch396
Meters and Gauges397
Combination Meter397
Warning System400
Brake Warning System400
Door Switch400
Seat Belt Warning Switch401
Intermittent Warning Buzzer401
Seat Belt Warning Timer402
Seat Belt Switch402
Intermitter Wiper Amplifier402
Electrical Accessories403
Windshield Wiper and Washer403
Wiper Switch404
Rear Window Wiper and Washer405
Cigarette Lighter406
Horn406
Radio406
Rear Window Defogger407
Adjusting Antenna Trimmer407
Defogger Switch408
Defogger Relay408
Rear Window Filaments408
Filament Maintenance408
After Repair409
Wiring Diagrams and Trouble Diagnoses410
Electrical System Block Diagram410
Fuse Block Circuit Supply Routing410
Lighting System411
Headlamp411
Tail, Clearance, Side Marker and License Plate Lamp413
Room and Luggage Room Lamp415
Illumination Lamp416
Stop Lamp419
Back-Up Lamp420
Tachometer423
Speedometer424
Noise Prevention Chart432
Cigarette Lighter and Clock433
Rear Defogger434
Heater435

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Brand	Datsun
Model	1980 310
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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