Propeller Shaft Center Bearing Cover - Modification
87nissan2Reference: Date:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TS87-132
August 24, 1987
Classification: Section: Models:
PD87-004 Propeller Shaft 1986.5-1988 Truck
PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING
APPLIED MODEL: 1986.5-1988 U.S. Built D21 4WD Truck (King Cab & Long Bed Only)
NOTE: U.S. built trucks can be identified by the first digit in the VIN as shown below:
1 = U.S. built J = Japan built
SERVICE INFORMATION
The propeller shaft center bearing dust cover of the Applied Model vehicles has been modified to reduce propeller shaft center bearing incidents.
SERVICE NOTE Whenever removing front and/or rear propeller shafts, mark the splined shaft and center yoke for ease of assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
Use the following service parts when servicing the center bearing of vehicles built before the VINs listed below.
4WD Long Bed (Z24i) - Before 1N6ND12Y()HC - 322259
4WD King Cab (Z24i) - Before 1N6ND16Y()HC - 322259
4WD King Cab (VG30i) - Before 1N6HD16Y()HC - 322259
Production Date: Before 1/15/87
PART DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QUANTITY
Center Bearing Kit Automatic Transmission-
- Center bearing 37521-S4326 1
- Washer Manual Transmission- - Nut 37521-S4325 1
Dust Covers 37219-S4300 2
IMPORTANT SERVICE PARTS NOTE:
The U.S. built and Japan built propeller shaft configurations are different. The service parts listed above are only for use on U.S. built trucks equipped with the U.S. manufactured propeller shaft shown on page 1/2 of this bulletin. This shaft can be identified by the straps used to secure the center journal (indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Please note that some U.S. built trucks are equipped with Japanese manufactured shafts. If the propeller shaft being serviced does not have the journal strap just described, it is Japanese manufactured and does not require dust cover replacement. Service information on these propeller shafts can be found in Technical Bulletin PD87-003(TS87-131).
WARRANTY INFORMATION
OPERATION CS PNC CT OP CODE FLAT RATE
R&R Dust
Covers* 4R/4S 37521 15 JA99AB 0.8/Hr.
* Includes R&R center bearing and propeller shaft.