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GTPhill
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Hey all,

I am new to the Nissan truck family, and new to the forum here, though I lurked a little bit while looking for a vehicle.

I recently purchased a 1995 2WD D21 hardbody in excellent shape. It may need a new clutch eventually, but pretty much perfect otherwise.

I changed the tranny fluid to Red Line MT90, and put a new fuel filter in it. but that is about it.

I have noticed that at the limits of steering there is a grinding noise. I was wondering if that is common. A quick google says it has something to do with the torsion bars. Can anybody give me quick rundown, or link on how to keep this binding from happening?

Thanks!


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Sorry for coming here late. You can either got to the dealer and buy the plastic caps for the steering stops or grease them, by that I mean put a dab of grease on the tabs that the stops hit. Also check the torque/tightness of the four bolts that attach the cross member to the frame. I think there's a write up in the how tos.



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Originally posted by Bill:... grease them, by that I mean put a dab of grease on the tabs that the stops hit. Also check the torque/tightness of the four bolts that attach the cross member to the frame. I think there's a write up in the how tos.


yup ,grease every few thou, and 100 ft-lbs on the 4 crossmember bolts.


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GTPhill
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Originally posted by Bill:
Sorry for coming here late. You can either got to the dealer and buy the plastic caps for the steering stops or grease them, by that I mean put a dab of grease on the tabs that the stops hit. Also check the torque/tightness of the four bolts that attach the cross member to the frame. I think there's a write up in the how tos.


Do you know the part number for the steering stop caps?

Newbie Alert:
Are you referring to the crossmember bolts on the crossmember that the torsion arms affix to?

Thanks!


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Originally posted by Bill:... grease them, by that I mean put a dab of grease on the tabs that the stops hit. Also check the torque/tightness of the four bolts that attach the cross member to the frame. I think there's a write up in the how tos.


yup ,grease every few thou, and 100 ft-lbs on the 4 crossmember bolts.


These are the four bolts on the crossmember where the torsion bars mount, right?


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yes- centered on the lower control arm- the front one.


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Originally posted by hillbille:
yes- centered on the lower control arm- the front one.


Thanks very very much everyone for your help!

I did this today. Bolts needed a lot more tighetning than I expected. Sore shoulder now, too :-(

So, the question of the moment is now: Where do I find a quality electric impact wrench with adjustable slip clutch for setting torques? I can't see myself doing this every couple of months by hand!

Thanks!


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