Datsun 610 series User manual

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TUNE
UP
and
MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
DATSUN
TUNE UP
and
MAINTENANCE
GUIDE
CONTENTS
Introduction
Safety
first
Raising
the
vehicle
Troubleshooting
Datsun
maintenance
at
a
glance
Every
250
miles
or
weekly
maintenance
Every
3
000
miles
or
3
months maintenance
Maintenance
records
Every
6
000
miles
or
6
months
maintenance
Maintenance
records
Every
12
000
miles
or
12
months
mamtenance
Maintenance
records
Every
24
000
miles
or
24
months
maintenance
Maintenance records
Index
2
3
5
6
19
20
30
44
48
68
71
108
110
133
135
Written
by
Larry
Warren and
John
H
Haynes
Member
of
the
Guild
of
Motoring
Writers
@
Haynes
Publishing
Group
1984
ISBN
1
85010
013
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Introduction
This
Tune
up
and
routme
mamtenance
gUide
was
designed
to
help
the
home
mechanic
maintain
his
or
her
vehicle
with
Increased
performance
economy
safety
reliability
and
vehicle
life In
mind
Included
IS
a
maintenance
schedule
pro
cedures
grouped
according
to
time
mileage
Intervals
and
step
by
step
Instructions
which
deal
specifically
with
each
Item
on
the
schedule
The
procedures
range
from
visual
checks
and
adjustments
to
Item
re
placements
The
term
tune
up
IS
loosely
used to
descrrbe
a
serres
of
procedures
that
are
actually
part
of
the
routine
maintenance
schedule
ServIcing
your
vehicle
uSing
the
time
mileage
Intervals
and
the
accompany
Ing
Instructions
will
give
you
a
planned
pro
gram
of
maintenance
Keep
In
mind
that
It
IS
a
comprehensive
plan
and
maintaining
on
ly
a
few
Items
at
the
speCified
Intervals
will
not
produce
the
same
results
The
maintenance
procedures
are
arranged
In
the
order
that
they
should
be
done
and
are
grouped
to
make
the
entire
Job
as
easy
as
possible
Deciding
where
to
start
or
plug
Into
the
routine
maintenance
schedule
depends
on
several
factors
If
you
have
a
vehicle
whose
warranty
has
recently
expired
and
If
It
has
been
maintained
according
to
the
warranty
standards
you
may
want
to
begin
routine
maintenance
as
It
cOincides
with
the
next
mileage
or
calendar
Interval
If
you
have
owned
the
vehicle
for
some
time
but
have
never
performed
any
maintenance
on
It
then
you
may
want
to
start
at
the
next
In
terval
and
Include
some
additional
pro
cedures
to
ensure
that
nothing
Important
IS
overlooked
If
you
have
Just purchased
a
used
vehicle
and
have
no
knowledge
of
ItS
care
or
maintenance
record
you
may
want
to
combine
all
the
checks
Into
one
large
service
Initially
and
then
settle
Into
the
prescnbed
maintenance
schedule
The
first
step
In
thiS
or
any
maintenance
plan
IS
to
prepare
yourself
before
the
actual
work
begins
Read
through
the
approprrate
procedures
for
all
work
that
IS
to
be
per
formed
before
you
begin
Gather
together
all
necessary
parts
and
tools
If
It
appears
that
you
could
have
a
problem
durrng
a
particular
Job
don
t
heSitate
to
seek
adVice
from
an
auto
parts
store
dealer
service
department
or
a
knowledgeable
fnend
3
Safety
first
No
matter
howenthusiastic
you
are
about
tackling
tune
up
and
routine
maintenance
procedures
for
your
vehicle
take
the
time
to
make
sure
that
your
safety
IS not
Jeopardiz
ed
A
moment
s
lack
of
attention
can
result
In
an
accident
as
can
failure
to
follow
cer
lain
simple
safety
precautions
The
POSSibili
ty
of
an
accident
Will
always
eXist
and
the
follOWing
pOintS
are
not
Intended
to
be
a
comprehensive
list
of
all
dangers
rather
they
are
Included
to
make
you
aware
of
the
risks
and
to
encourage
a
safety
conscIous
approach
to
all
work
you
carry
out
on
your
vehicle
Essential
DOs
and
DON
Ts
DON
T
rely
on
a
Jack
when
working
under
the
vehicle
Always
use
approved
Jack
stands
to
support
the
weight
of
the
vehicle
and
place
them
under
the
recommended
11ft
or
support
pOints
DON
T
attempt
to loosen
extremely
tight
fasteners
I
e
wheel
lug
nuts
while
the
vehi
cle
IS
on
a
Jack
It
may
fall
DON
T
start
the
engine
without
first
making
sure
that
the
transmiSSion
IS
In
Neutral
or
Park
where
applicable
and
the
parking
brake
IS
set
DON
T
remove
the
radiator
cap
from
a
hot
cooling
system
let
It
cool
or
cover
It
with
a
cloth
and
release
the
pressure
gradually
DON
T
attempt
to drain
the
engine
011
until
you
are
sure
It
has
cooled
to
the
pOint
that
It
Will
not
burn
you
DON
T
touch
any
part
of
the
engine
or
ex
haust
system
until
It
has
cooled
down
suffi
ciently
to
aVOid
burns
DON
T
siphon
tOXIC
liqUids
such
as
gasoline
antifreeze
and
brake
flUid
by
mouth
or
allow
them
to
remain
on
your
skin
DON
T
Inhale
brake
pad
or
lining
dust
It
IS
potentially
hazardous
DON
T
allow
spilled
011
or
grease
to
remain
on
the
floor
wipe
It
up
before
someone
slips
on
It
DON
T
use
loose
fitting
wrenches
or
other
tools
which
may
slip
and
cause
InjUry
DON
T
push
on
wrenches
when
loosening
or
tightening
nuts
or
bolts
Always
try
to
pull
the
wrench
toward
you
If
the
situation
calls
for
pushing
the
wrench
away
push
With
an
open
hand
to
avoid
scraped
knuckles
If
the
wrench
should
slip
DON
T
attempt
to
11ft
a
heavy
component
which
may
be
beyond
your
capability
get
someone
to
help
you
DON
T
rush
or
take
unsafe
shortcuts
to
finish
a
Job
DON
T
allow
children
or
animals
In
or
around
the
vehicle
while
you
are
working
on
It
DO
wear
eye
protection
when
USing
power
tools such
as
a
drrll
bench
grinder
etc
and
when
working
under
a
vehicle
DO
keep
loose
clothing
and
long
hair
well
out
of
the
way
of
moving
parts
DO
make
sure
that
any
Jack
or
stand
used
has
a
safe load
rating
adequate
for
the
Job
DO
get
someone
to
check
on
you
periodical
ly
when
working
alone
on
a
vehicle
DO
carry
out
work
In
a
logical
sequence
and
make
sure
that
everything
IS
correctly
assembled
and
tightened
DO
keep
chemicals
and
flUids
tightly
capped
and
out
of
the
reach
of
children
and
pets
DO
remember
that
your
vehicle
s
safety
af
fects
that
of
yourself
and
others
If
In
doubt
on
any
pOint
get
profeSSional
adVice
4
Safety
first
Fire
Remember
at
all
times
that
gasoline
IS
highly
flammable
Never
smoke
or
have
any
kind
of
open
flame
around
when
working
on
a
vehicle
But
the
risk
does
not
end
there
A
spark
caused
by
an
electrical
short
circuit
by
two
metal
surfaces
contacting
each
other
or even
by
static
electricity
bUilt
up
In
your
body
under
certain
conditions
can
Ignite
gasoline
vapors
which
In
a
conlined
space
are
highly explosive
Do
not
under
any
clr
cumstances
use
gasoline
for
cleaning
parts
use
an
approved
safety
solvent
Always
disconnect
the
battery
ground
cable
before
working
on
any
part
of
the
fuel
system
or
electrical
system
Never
risk
splll
Ing
fuel
on
a
hot
engine
or
exhaust
COIl
ponent
It
IS
highly
recommended
that
a
lire
ex
tingUisher
SUitable
for
use
on
fuel and
elec
trlcal lires
be
kept
handy
In
the
garage
or
workshop
at
all
times
Never
try
to
extinguish
a
fuel
or
electrical lire
with
water
Fumes
Certain
fumes
are
highly
tOXIC
and
can
qUickly
cause
unconsciousness
and
even
death
If
Inhaled to
any
extent
Gasoline
vapor
falls
Into this
category
as
do
the
vapors
from
some
cleaning
solvents
Any
draining
or
pouring
of
such volatile
flUids
should
be
done
In
a
well
ventilated
area
When
uSing
cleaning
fluids
and
solvents
read
the
Instructions
on
the
container
carefully
Never
use
materials
from
un
marked
containers
Never
run
the
engine
In
an
enclosed
space
such
as
a
garage
exhaust
fumes
con
tain
carbon
monoxide
which
IS
extremely
pOisonous
If
you
need
to
run
the
engine
always
do
so
In
the
open
airor
at
least
have
the
rear
of
the
vehicle
outSide
the
work
area
If
you
are
fortunate
enough
to
have
the
use
of
an
Inspection
pit
never
drain
or
pour
gasoline
and
never
run
the
engine
while
the
vehicle
IS
over
the
pit
the
fumes
since
they
are
heaVier
than
air
Will
concentrate
In
the
pit
with
pOSSibly
lethal
results
The
battery
Never
cause
a
spark
or
allow
a
bare
light
bulb
near
the
vehicle
s
battery
It
Will
normal
ly
be
giVing
off
a
certain
amount
of
hydrogen
gas
which
IS
highly
explosive
Always
disconnect
the
battery ground
I
cable
before
working
on
the
fuel
or
electrical
systems
If
pOSSible
loosen
the
filler
caps
or
cover
when
charging
the
battery
from
an
external
source
Do
not
charge
at
an
excessive
rate
or
the
battery
may
burst
Take
care
when
addlng
water
and
when
carrYing
a
battery
The
electrolyte
even
when
diluted
IS
very
corrosive
and
should
not
be
allowed
to
contact
clothing
or
skin
Always
wear
eye
protection
when
clean
Ing
the
battery
to
prevent
the
caustic
depOSits
from
entering
your
eyes
Household
current
When
uSing
an
electriC
power
tool
Inspec
tlon
light
etc
which
operates
on
household
current
always
make
sure
that
the
tool
IS
correctly
connected
to
ItS
plug
and
that
where
necessary
It
IS
properly
grounded
Do
not
use
such
Items
In
damp
conditions
and
again
do
not
cause
a
spark
or
apply
ex
cesslve
heat
In
the
VICInity
of
fuel
or
fuel
vapor
Secondary
Ignition
system
voltage
A
severe
electriC
shock
can
result
from
touching
certain
parts
of
the
Ignition
system
such
as
the
spark
plug
wires
when
the
engine
IS
running
or
being
cranked
par
tlcularly
If
components
are
damp
or
Ifthe
In
sulation
IS
defective
In
the
case
of
an
elec
tronlC
Ignition
system
the
secondary
system
voltage
IS
much
higher
and
could
prove
fatal
Raising
the
vehicle
5
Ralsrng
the
vehicle
so
you
can
get
under
It
In
a
safe
manner
IS
an
Important
part
of
automotive
maintenance
There
are
a
number
of
safe
ways
to
gain
access
to
the
underSide
of
the
vehicle
However
only
two
are
commonly
available
to
the
home
mechanic
While
professional
mechanics
have
access
to
a
hydraulic
Irft
or
dug
out
pit
home
mechanics
must
choose
between
Jackstands
sometimes
called
axle
stands
and
ramps
Ramps
Vehicle
ramps
made
of
steel
are
available at
automotive
parts
stores
and
large
department
stores
They provide
a
qUick
and
easy
way
to
raise
either
end
of
the
vehicle
but
cannot
be
used
If
the
tires
wheels
are
to
be
removed
To
raise
the
front
of
the
vehicle
place
a
ramp
ahead
of each
front
tire
and
then
carefully
dnve
the
vehicle
up
and
onto
the
ramps
It
IS
Important
to
have
an
assistant
direct
you
as
thiS
IS
done
to
make
sure
the
tires
are
centered
on
the
ramps
and
not
overhangrng
at
any
pornt
To
raise
the
rear
place
the
ramps
behind
the
rear
tires
and
dnve
rn
Reverse
up
onto
the
ramps
As
mentioned
for
the
front
have
an
assistant
help
with
thiS
procedure
and
make
sure
the
tires
are
properly
positioned
Once
the
vehicle
IS
on
the
ramps
place
the
transmiSSion
In
Park
for
automatics
or
Reverse
for
manual
transmlsslonsl
Apply
the
parkrng
brake
fully
Frnally
place
blocks
In
front
of
and
behrnd
each
of
the
tires
that
remarn
on
the
ground
Jackstands
Jackstands
although
more
time
consum
Ing
to
position
have
some
benefits
over
ramps
First
the
wheels
and
tires
can
be
removed with the
vehicle
In
a
raised
position
for
tire
rotation
or
brake
Inspection
and
sec
ond
the
entire
vehicle
can
be
raised
at
the
same
time
tire
rotation
chaSSIS
IUbncafibn
Place
the
transmiSSion
In
Park
automatic
or
Reverse
manual
and
apply
the
parking
brake
fully
If
the
wheels
are
to
be
removed
pry
off
the
hubcaps
and
slightly
loosen each
wheel
lug
nut
Then
when
raising
the
rear
of
the
vehicle
place
blocks
ahead
of
and
behind
the
front
tires
Jack
up
one
of
the
rear
corners
by
following
the
Jackrng
Instructions
found
on
the
decal
Inside
the
trunk
area
or
In
your
owners
manual
Once
the
tire
clears
the
ground
place
one
of
the
Jackstands
under
the
frame
rail
at
the
raised
corner
Slowly
lower
the
vehicle
onto
the
Jackstand
and
make
sure
It
IS
solidly
supported
by
the
Jackstand
before
completely
removing
the
Jack
Move
the
Jack
to
the
other
side
of
the
rear
and
repeat
the
procedure
To
raise
the
front
of
the
vehicle
follow
the
same
procedure
If
the
rear
IS
not
to
be
raised
at
the
same
time
block
the
rear
wheels
to
prevent
movement
while
the
front
of
the
vehicle
IS
raised
Make
sure
the
vehicle
IS
solidly
supported
by
the
Jackstands
before
any
work
IS
per
formed
underneath
4
A
4
x
4
wood block
available
at
all
lumber
yards
and
bUilding supply
stores
can
be
made
Into
two
excellent wheel
stops
Cut
the
block
or
have
It
cut
at
the
lumber
yard
at
an
angle
as
shown
Then
place
In
front
or
behind
the
tires
as
necessary
to
prevent
the
vehicle
from
rollrng
6
Troubleshooting
This
Section
provides
an
easy
reference
gUide
to
the
more
common
faults
which
may
occur
dUring
the
operation
of
your
vehicle
These
faults
and
their
probable
causes
are
grouped
under
their
respective
systems
I
e
Engine
Cooling
system
etc
and
also
refer
to
the
page
which
deals
With
the
problem
Remember
that
successful
trouble
shooting
IS not
a
mysterious
black
art
practiced
only
by
profeSSional
mechaniCS
Its
simply
the
result
of
a
bit
of
knowledge
combined
With
an
Intelligent
systematic
approach
to
the
problem
Always
work
by
a
process
of
elimination
starting
With
the
simplest
solution
and
working
through
to
the
most
complex
and
never
overlook
the
ob
VIOUS
Anyone
can
forget
to
fill
the
gas
tank
or
leave
the
lights
on
overnight
so
don
t
assume
that
you
are
above
such
oversights
As
you
might
suspect
thiS
IS
only
a
par
tlalllstlng
of
the
many
problems
which
can
occur
dUring
the
operation
of
a
vehicle
For
more
detailed information
concerning
troubleshooting
and
repair
of
your
speCific
vehicle
purchase
a
Haynes
Owners
Workshop
Manual
Engine
and
performance
Engine
will
not
rotate
Battery
cable connections
loose
or
corroded
Battery
discharged
or
faulty
Automatic
transmiSSion
not
fully
engaged
In
Park
P
or
Neutral
N
Engine
rotates
but
Will
not
start
Fuel
tank
empty
Broken loose
or
disconnected
wIring
Check
the cable
terminals
at
the
batte
ry
Tighten
terminal
bolts
or
clean off
corroSion
as
necessary
Check
the cable terminals
at
the
battery
Check
the
tension
of
the
alternator
belt
adJust
If
necessary
Make
sure
that the
wires
connected
to
the
alternator
are
secure
Try
to
determine
If
the
lights
were
left On
Recharge
battery
Replace
battery
Check
the
pOSition
of
the
shift
lever
It
may
be
necessary
to
move
the
shift
lever
while
turmng
the
key
Add
fuel
to
the
tank
Check
the
fuel
tank
and
fuel
hoses
for leaks
Inspect
wiring
contmued
on
next
page
Troubleshooting
7
Engine
rotates
but
will
not
start
continued
Leaking
or
disconnected
vacuum
hoses
Engine
rotates
slowly
Fuel
not
reaching
engine
Engine
not
getting
spark
Valve
clearance
not
properly
adJusted
Water
In
fuel
Engine
hard
to
start
when
cold
Battery
discharged
Fuel
not
reaching
engine
Choke
not
operating
Carburetor
flooded
indicated
by
strong
fuel
odor
Engine
hard
to
start
when
hot
Air
filter
dirty
Inspect
hoses
listen for
hissing
sound
Battery
discharged
see
above
Check
for
clogged
fuel
filter
Remove
air
cleaner
have
assistant
depress
accelerator
as
you
observe
inSide
carburetor
for
squirt
of
fuel
Check
for
leaking
fuel
lines
Check
spark plugs
Check
Ignition
wires
Check
dlstnbutor
cap
and
rotor
Check
pOints
and
condenser
If
so
equipped
Check
Igmtlon
COil
Check
and
adjust
the
valve
clearances
Drain
fuel
tank
and
refill
With
new
fuel
Check
condition
of
battery
Check
the
cable terminals
at
the
battery
see
above
CheC
k
for
clogged
fuel
filter
Check
for
leaking
fuel
lines
Check
the
choke
linkage
for
freedom
of
movement
Remove
the
top
of
the
air
cleaner
and
make
sure
the
choke
plate
IS
In
the
closed
pOSItIOn
Check
the
choke
plate
for
freedom
of
movement
Walt
about
5
minutes
and
try
again
Check
condition
of
air
filter
Hold
accelerator
pedal
to
floor
and
try
to
start
engine
Check
condition
of
air
filter
contmued
on
next
page
8
Troubleshooting
Engine
hard
to
start
when
hot
continued
Choke
sticking
Check
the
choke
plate
and
linkage
for
freedom
of
movement
Check
air
cleaner
assembly
Thermo
controlled
air
cleaner
malfunctioning
Engine
starts
but
stops
Immediately
Poor
electrical
connections
In
Ignition
system
Leaking
or
disconnected
vacuum
hoses
Check
for loose
or
faulty
electrical
connections
at
the
distributor
and
the
cOil
Inspect
hoses
listen for
hissing
sound
Engine
lopes
while
Idling
or
idles
erratically
Air
filter
dirty
Igmtlon
timing
Incorrect
Check
condition
of
air
filter
Check
and
adjust
the
Ignition
timing
Inspect
hoses
listen for
hISSing
sound
Check
and
adjust
the
valve
clearances
Vacuum
leak
Valves
adjusted
Incorrectly
Engine
misses
at
idle
speed
Weak
spark
InsuffiCient
fuel
supply
Check
that the
spark
plug
wires
are
securely
attached
at
both
ends
Check
and
adjust
spark
plug
gaps
Check
for
fouled
spark
plug
s
Check
for
faulty
plug
wires
Check
the
pOints
and
condenser
If
so
equipped
Check
and
adjust
Ignition timing
ExceSSive
mOisture
on
or
damage
to
distributor
components
Check
for
sticking
or
faulty
emisSion
system
components
Check
the condition
of
the
fuel
filter
Check
for
clogged
fuel
lines
Check
for
foreign
matter
In
fuel
Check
and
adjust
the
Idle
speed
or
Idle
mixture
Defective
emiSSion
control
system
contmued
on
next
page
Troubleshootmg
9
Excessively
high
Idle
speed
Vacuum
leak
Incorrect
Ignition
timing
Carburetor
Incorrectly
adjusted
Battery
Will
not
hold
a
charge
Alternator
not
charging
Battery
connections
corroded
Battery
Internal
damage
Continual
drain
on
battery
Battery
defective
Charging
light
falls
to
go
out
Charging
circuit
wIring
faulty
Alternator
not
charging
Check
vacuum
hoses
and
connections
for leaks
listen
for
a
hissing
sound
See
If
carburetor
IS
securely
fastened
to
the
Intake
manifold
Check
and
adjust
the
Ignition
timing
Check
and
adjust
Idle
speed
Check
and
adJust
the
Idle
mixture
Check
to
see
If
the
choke
IS
stuck
causing
the throttle
to
be
In
the
fast
Idle
position
Check
and
adJust
the
tension
of
the
alternator
drive
belt
Check
the
electrical
connections
at
the
alternator
Check
the
charging
Circuit
for
loose
broken
or
faulty
wiring
Check
the cable terminals
at
the
battery
see
above
Tighten
the
terminal
bolts
and
clean off the
corrosion as
needed
Test
the
battery
speCIfic
gravity
Short
CirCUit
In
vehicle
Replace
battery
Check
electrical
connections
at
the
battery
and
alternator
Loose
electrical
connections
Drlvebelt
tension Incorrect
Contaminated
fuel
Engine
misses
throughout
drivmg
speed
range
Weak
spark
Check
condition
of
fuel
filter
Check
for
water In
fuel
Check
condition
of
spark plugs
Check
condition
of
plug
wires
and
make
sure
that
they
are
securely
attached
at
both
ends
contmued
on
next
page
10
Troubleshooting
Engine
misses
throughout
driving
speed
range
continued
Weak
spark
conllnued
Defective
emiSSion
control
system
Check
the
pOints
and
condenser
If
so
equipped
Check
and
adjust
Ignition
timing
Check
for
sticking
or
faulty
emiSSion
system
components
Hesitation
or
stumble
dUring
acceleration
Igmllon
timing
Incorrec
Accelerator
pump
not
working
Check
and
adjust
Igmllon
timing
With
the
engine
off
remove
the
top
of
the
air
cleaner
have
an
assistant
depress
the
accelerator
as
you
observe
inSide
the
carburetor
for
a
squirt
of
fuel
Engine
stalls
Air
ftlter
dirty
Contaminated
fuel
Defective
emiSSion
control
system
Check
condition
of
air
filter
Check
condition
of
fuel
filter
Check
for
water
In
fuel
Check
and
adjust
Idle
speed
Check
and
adjust
Idle
mixture
Check
to
see
If
choke
IS
stuck
Check
for
sticking
or
faulty
emiSSion
system
components
Check
and
adjust
Ignition
timing
Check
condlllon
of
spark plugs
Check
condition
of
plug
wires
and
make
sure
that
they
are
securely
attached
at
both
ends
Check
the
pOints
and
condenser
If
so
equipped
Check
and
adjust
the
valve
clearances
Carburetor
Incorrectly
adJusted
Igmllon
liming
Incorrect
Weak
spark
Valves
adjusted
Incorrectly
Engine
lacks
power
Air
filter
dirty
Contaminated
fuel
Igmtlon
timing
Incorrect
Weak
spark
Check
condlllon
of
air
filter
Check
condlllon
of
fuel
filter
Check
for
water
In
the
fuel
Check
and
adjust
Ignition
timing
Check
condition
of
spark plugs
Check
condlllon
of
plug
wires
and
make
sure
that
they
are
securely
attached
at
both
ends
continued
on
next
page
Troubleshooting
11
Engine
lacks
power
continued
Weak
spark
continued
Automatic
transmiSSion
slips
Check
the
pOints
and
condenser
If
so
equipped
Check level
of
automatic
transmiSSion
flUid
Smell
transmiSSion
fluid
to
see
If
It
S
burnt
Engine
backfires
Vacuum
leak
Igmtlon
timing
Incorrect
Defective
emiSSion
control
system
Check
the
vacuum
hoses
and
connections
for
leaks
listen
for
a
hissing
sound
Check
and
adjust
Ignlllon
timing
Check
for
sticking
or
faulty
emiSSion
system
components
Check
the
exhaust
system
for
leaks
look
for
smoke
being
emitted
at
exhaust
system
connections
Check
for
cracks
In
the
exhaust
manifold
Check
for
rust
holes
In
the
exhaust
pipes
and
mufflers
Chec
and
adjust
the
valve
clearances
Exhaust
leak
Valves
adjusted
Incorrectly
Plnging
or
knocking
engine
sounds
during
hard
or
uphill
acceleration
Contaminated
fuel
Check
condition
of
fuel
filter
Check
for
water
In
the
fuel
Fill
tank
with
fuel
of
the
correct
octane
rallng
Check
and
adjust
Ignition
timing
Check
the
condlllon
of
the
spark
plugs
Octane
level
of
fuel
too
low
Ignition
timing
Incorrect
Spark
plugs faulty
Engine
diesels
continues
to
run
after
sWitching
off
Ignition
timing
Incorrect
Incorrect
spark plugs
Check
and
adJust
Igmllon
timing
Check
the
heat
range
of
the
spark
plugs
Check
and
adjust
the
Idle
speed
be
sure
the throttle
IS
not
stuck
In
the
fast Idle
position
Carburetor
Incorrectly
adjusted
contmued
on
next
page
12
Troubleshooting
Excessive
011
consumption
011
leak
Check
tightness
of
drain
plug
and
011
filter
Check
for
leaks
around rocker
arm
or
cylinder
head
cover
Excessive
fuel
consumption
see
also
Engine
lacks
power
Air
filter
duty
Check
condlllon
of
air
filter
Ignrtlon
timing
Incorrect
Check
and
adjust
Ignrtlon
timing
Defective
emiSSion
control
system
Check
for
sticking
or
faulty
emission
system
components
Carburetor
Incorrectly
adjusted
Check
and
adJust
Idle
speed
Check
and
adjust
Idle
mixture
Check
to
see
If
choke
IS
stuck
Fuel
leakage
Check
condition
of
fuel
lines
and
connecllons
Check
fuel
system
components
for
leaks
Excessive
load
on
engine
Check
and
adJust
tire
pressures
Make
sure
that
parking
brake
releases
completely
Fuel
odor
Fuel
leakage
Carburetor
flooded
Check
condition
of
all
fuel
lines
and
connections
Check
fuel
system
components
for
leaks
fuel
tank
fuel
filter
fuel
pump
etc
Check
condition
of
air
Mer
Float
level
Incorrect
sometimes
a
stuck
float
can
be
jarred
loose
by
tapping
on
the
float
bowl
With
a
screwdriver handle
or
a
soft
faced
hammer
Fill
tank
only
to
automatic
shut
off
on
hot
days
the
fuel
may
expand
In
the
tank
Charcoal
canister
In
evaporative
emiSSion
control
system
clogged
Fuel tank
overfilled
EmiSSion
control
system
defective
II1II
Troubleshooting
13
Cooling
system
Overheating
Coolant
level
In
radiator
low
ExceSSive
load
on
engine
Defective
radiator
cap
Check
cooling
system
hoses
and
connections
for
leaks
Check
tension
of
water
pump
dnvebelt
and
adjust
If
necessary
Make
sure
that
the
parking
brake
releases
completely
Check
011
and
add
as
needed
Water
pump
inoperative
Engine
011
level
low
Manual
transmission
Transmission
is
noisy
with
engine
running
Low
011
level
Check
011
level
and add
If
necessary
Worn
out
or
dirty
011
Drain
011
and
refill
with
proper
grade
011
to
the
reqUired
level
011
leakage
Too
much
011
In
transmission
Drain
plug
or
filler
plug
loose
Remove
filler
plug
and
allow
excess
011
to
drain
to
proper
level
Tighten
the
plug
s
Difficulty
in
engaging
gears
Insufficient
011
level
Worn
out
or
dirty
011
Check
the
011
level
and add
If
necessary
Drain
011
and
refill with
proper
grade
011
to
the
reqUired
level
Automatic
transmission
Fluid
leakage
Too
much
flUid
In
transmiSSion
Pan
gasket
leaking
Remove
excess
flUid
by
unscrewing
the
drain
plug
If
eqUipped
or
by
loosenrng
the
011
pan
bolts
Tighten
the
pan
mounting
bolts
Remove
transmiSSion
pan
and
replace
the
pan
gasket
Remove
all bUilt
up
dirt
and
gnme
from
around
transmiSSion
Seal
leaking
continued
on
next
page
III
14
Troubleshooting
Fluid
leakage
continued
Seal
leaking
continued
Drive
vehicle
at
low
speed
so air
flow will
not
blow the
leak
from
Its
source
then
raise
the vehicle
and
determine locallon
of
leak
Transmission
slips
shifts
rough
is
noisy
or
has
no
drive
In
forward
or
reverse
gears
FlUid
level
low
Check
level
of
fluid
and add
as
necessary
Contaminated
transmission
flUid
Change
transmiSSion
flUid
and
replace
filter
with
a
new
one
Smell
transmiSSion
flUid
to
determine
If
It
S
burnt
Brakes
Note
Before
assummg
that
a
brake
problem
eXists
make
sure
the
tires
are
m
good
condition and
properly
mflated
the
front
end
alignment
IS
correct
and
that
the
vehicle
IS not
loaded with
weight
m
an
unequal
manner
Vehicle
pulls
to
one
Side
when
brakes
are
applied
Brake
linings
on
one
Side
defective
damaged
or
flUid
contaminated
Brake
linings
on
one
Side
excessively
worn
Loose
or
disconnected
front
suspension
components
Brake
drum
or
rotor
defective
Incorrect
adjustment
of
wheel
bearings
DISC
brake
caliper
loose
Noise
high
pitched
squeak
DISC
brake
pads
worn
out
Brake
rotor
scored
or
dirty
Brake
pads
glazed
or
contaminated
Excessive
brake
pedal
travel
FlUid
level
In
master
cylinder
low
Inspect
brake
linings
Inspect
brake
linings
Inspect
and
tighten
all
suspension
component
fasteners
Inspect
the
drum
or
rotor
for
scoring
Check
for
play
In
the
wheel
bearings
and
adjust
as
necessary
Tighten
caliper
mounting
bolts
Inspect
brake
pads
Inspect
brake
rotor
Inspect
brake
pads
Check
level
of brake
flUid
and add
as
necessary
Inspect
brake
lines
line
connections
wheel
cylinders
and
calipers
for leaks
contmued
on
next
page
Troubleshooting
15
Excessive
effort
required
to
stop
vehicle
Brake
linings
contaminated
Check
brake
linings
and
clean
If
necessary
New
brake
pads
not
yet
seated
Operate
the vehicle
cautiously
until
pads
are
seated
Brake
pedal
travels
to
floor
with
little
resistance
FlUid
level
In
master
cylinder
low
Check
level
of brake
flUid
and add
as
necessary
Inspect
brake
lines
line
connections
wheel
cylinders
and
calipers
for
leaks
Check
brake
linings
Brake
linings
worn
out
Brake
pedal
pulsates
dUring
brake
application
Incorrect
adjustment
of
wheel
beanngs
Check
for
play
In
the
wheel
beanngs
and
adjust
as
necessary
Electrical
system
Electrical
accessory
fails
to
operate
Fuse
blown
Check
condition
of
fuses
and
replace
any
blown
fuses
Check
condition
of
wiring
and
secunty
of
wire
connections
Check
electncal
connections
for
corroSion
and
clean
them
If
necessary
Loose
or
disconnected
wlnng
Suspension
and
steering
Vehicle
pulls
to one
Side
Incorrect
tire
pressures
Check
tire
pressures
and
adJust
Check
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
Check
tire
for
uneven
wear
ply
separalion
and
other
damage
Check
condition
of
steenng
and
suspension
components
Tighten
all
steenng
and
suspension
component
fasteners
Have
alignment
of
front
wheels
checked
and
adjusted
Defective
tire
Steenng
or
suspension
components
excessively
worn
Steenng
or
suspension
components
loose
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
contmued
on
next
page
16
Troubleshooting
Vehicle
pulls
to
one
side
continued
Brake
dragging
on
one
side
Incorrect
adjustment
of
wheel
beanngs
Wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
loose
Shimmy
shake
or
vibration
Tire
or
wheel
out
of
balance
or
out
of
round
Wheel
beanngs
loose
worn
or
out
of
adjustment
Incorrect
tire
pressures
Defective
tire
Wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
loose
Wandering
or
general
instability
Improper
tire pressures
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
Steenng
linkage
worn
or
damaged
Wheels
out
of
balance
Wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
loose
Rear
shock
absorbers
worn
or
damaged
Excessively
stiff
steering
Power
steering
flUid
level
low
Incorrect
tire
pressures
Inspect
brakes
Check
for
play
In the
wheel
beanng
and
adjust
as
necessary
Tighten
wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
Check
wheel
for
damage
dents
and
out
of
roundness
Have
the
tires
balanced
Check
condition
of
wheel
beanngs
and
adJust
them
If
necessary
Check
and
adjust
tire
pressures
Inspect
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
Check
tire
for
uneven
wear
ply
separation
and
other
damage
Tighten
the
wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
Check
and
adjust
tire pressures
Inspect
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
Have
alignment
of
front wheels
checked
and
adjusted
Check
condlllon
of
steering
components
and
the
tightness
of
the
component
fasteners
Have
the wheels
balanced
Tighten
wheel
lug
nuts
or
bolts
Check
condlllon
of
rear
shock
absorbers
Check
level
and add
as
needed
Inspect
power
steenng
hoses
and
hose
connections
for
leaks
Check
and
adJust
tire
pressures
Check
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
continued
on
next
page
Troubleshooting
17
Excessively
stiff
steering
continued
BallJolnts
need
lubrication
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
Wheel
bearings
worn
or
out
of
adjustment
Ball
olnts
worn
or
damaged
Power
steering
system
inoperatIve
Lubricate
chaSSIS components
Have
alignment
of
front
wheels
checked
and
adjusted
Check
condition
of
wheel
bearings
and
adJust
If
necessary
Check
condition
of
ballJolnts
Power
steering
drlvebelt
missing
or
loose
Power
steering
Inoperative
Lack
of
power
assistance
power
steering
system
Power
steering
flUid
level
low
Power
steering
drlvebelt
missing
or
loose
Check
flUid
level
and add
as
necessary
Inspect
power
steering
hoses
and
hose
connectIons
for
leaks
Incorrect
tire pressures
Excessive
tire
wear
not
specific
to one
area
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
Tire
or
wheel
out
of
balance
or
out
of round
Steering
or
suspension
components
worn
or
damaged
ExceSSive
wear
on
outside
edge
Incorrect
tire
pressure
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
Excessive
wear
on
inside
edge
Incorrect
tire
pressure
Incorrect
front
end
alignment
Check
and
adjust
tire
pressures
Check
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
Have
alignment
of
front
wheels
checked
and
adjusted
Check
wheels
for
damage
dents
and
out
of
roundness
Have
the
tires
balanced
Inspect
steering
and
suspension
components
Check
and
adjust
tire
pressure
Check
tires
for
punctures
or
leaks
Check
alignment
of
front
wheels
excessive
toe
In
Check
and
adJust
lire
pressure
Check
tires
for
punctures
and
leaks
Check
alignment
of
front
wheels
excessive
toeout
contmued
on
next
page
18
Troubleshooting
Excessive
wear
on
inside
edge
continued
Steering
components
loose
or
damaged
Check
the
steering
components
and
tighten
steenng
component
fasteners
TIre
tread
worn
in
one
place
TIres
or
wheels
out
of
balance
Defective
tire
Damaged
or
defective
wheel
Have
tires
and
wheels balanced
Replace
tire with
a
new
one
Inspect
the
wheel
for
dents
damage
and
out
of
roundness
19
Datsun
maintenance
at
a
glance
EVERY
250
MILES
OR
WEEKLY
Fluid
level
checks
Engine
011
Engine
coolant
Windshield
washer
flUid
Battery
electrolyte
Brake
master
cylinder
and
clutch
master
cylinder
flUid
Automatic
transmission
flUid
TIre
and
tire
pressure
checks
EvERV
3
000
MfLES
OR
3
MONTHS
Air
filter
inspection
Battery
servicing
Power
steering
flUid level
check
Differential
011
level
check
Manual
transmission
011
level
check
Transfer
case
011
level
check
4WD
only
Engine
011
and
filter
change
EVERY
6
000
MILES
OR
6
MONTHS
Underhood
hose
and
wiring
inspection
Fastener
check
Brake
pedal
clutch
pedal
and
parking
brake
Inspection
Suspension
and
steering
checks
Exhaust
system
inspection
Tire
rotation
Front
wheel
drive
axle
and
boot
inspection
Brake
system
Inspection
ChaSSIS
lubrication
EVERY
12
000
MILES
OR
12
MONTHS
Evaporative
emisSions
system
checks
POSitive
Crankcase Ventilation
PCV
system
inspection
EmiSSions
control
systems
checks
Seat
belt
retractor
warning
system
check
Engine
drlvebelt
check
and
adjustment
Air
filter
replacement
Spark
plug
replacement
Spark
plug
wire
check
and
replacement
Carburetor
choke
check
Thermo
controlled
air
cleaner
check
Ignition
pOints
replacement
and
dwell
adjustment
ElectroniC
Ignition
air
gap
check
and
adjustment
Ignition
timing
check
and
adjustment
Idle
speed
and
fuel
air
mixture
adjustment
Valve
clearance
adJustment
EVERY
24
OflO
ILES
OR
24
MONTHS
Fuel
filter
replacement
Evaporative
emissIons
system
canister
filter
replacementJ
PCV
valve
and
filter
replacement
Air
inJection
system
filter
replacement
Air
induction
valve
filter
replacement
Engine
drlvebelt
replacement
Engine
cooling
system
hose
replacement
Engine
coolant
change
Manual
transml
slon
011
change
Differential
011
change
4
wheel
drive
transfer
case
011
change
Automatic
trarlsmlsslon
flUid
change
Wheet
bearing
check
and
repack
Boost Controlled
Deceleration
DeVice
BCDD
adjustment
Oxygen
sensor
check
Wheel
bearing
repack
and
grease
seal
replacement
front
wheel
drive
Must
be
done
by
dealer
service
department
or
auto
repair
shop
at
30
000
mlles
30
months
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Datsun 610 series User manual

Category
Motorcycles
Type
User manual

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