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Datsun Bluebird 510 Service Manual

If you are wrenching on a Datsun Bluebird 510 and need the exact tool to pull a crankshaft bearing cap or set valve lifter clearance, the Service Manual for this car is not a thick book. It is a thin 31-page booklet that lists every factory tool by name and part number. That is what you get here. Not a reprint of some aftermarket interpretation. This is the original Nissan Motor Sales Co., Ltd. document from Tokyo. You open it and see the part number for the cylinder head bolt wrench – DT 4901 – and the page tells you exactly which tool to order or fabricate. No guesswork.

I have seen too many guys try to torque down a cylinder head on a L16 using a generic 12-point socket that slips off the bolt. Then they oval the hole and come crying to me. This manual prevents that. It lists the cylinder head bolt wrench, the valve guide remover, the cam stopper, and the oil filter wrench. Every tool has a Nissan part number. That means you can source the exact factory service tool, not some knock-off that rounds off the hex.

Engine Tool Coverage: Cylinder, Crankshaft, Valve Work

The first section, ENGINE TOOL, covers the L13 and L16 engines. You get the cylinder head bolt wrench, crankshaft main bearing cap puller, piston pin press stand, valve lifter, cam stopper, valve guide remover, valve seat cutter, and the carburetor balancer flow meter. Also listed: the engine carrier, crankshaft oil seal drift, and engine stand. For example, if you are replacing the crankshaft rear main seal, you need drift DT 4937. That page tells you the drift diameter and how to use it without damaging the bore. The clutch tool section includes the aligning bar and release checker – two items that save you from pulling the transmission twice because the disc was off-center.

Front and Rear Axle Tools – Coil Spring Compressor to Axle Shaft Puller

Front axle tools cover the coil spring compressor, strut and steering gear box attachment, gland packing wrench, snap ring plier, and front hub drift assembly. Rear axle tools list the rear axle shaft puller assembly (DT 4644). If you are doing suspension work, the coil spring compressor (DT 4910) is critical. Using a homemade spring compressor on a Bluebird 510 is a trip to the ER. This manual gives you the factory tool number so you can rent or buy the correct one. The gear carrier tool section for the 4L differential is extensive – 40+ items including the drive pinion arrangement gauge, preload gauge, and side bearing puller. You need the preload gauge DT 4624 to set pinion bearing preload correctly. Over-tighten and you cook the bearings; under-tighten and the ring gear whines. Page 25 shows the gauge assembly.

Who Should Buy This Manual?

You. Specifically if you own a Datsun Bluebird 510 and plan to do any engine overhaul, clutch replacement, axle or differential work. This is not a repair manual – it is a tool manual. It tells you what factory service tool to use for each job. For a home garage enthusiast, that means you stop guessing which puller fits the rear axle shaft. You get the DT 4644 part number and find a used one on eBay or make your own from the dimensions in the manual. For a pro shop, this is the reference you hand to a junior tech before he attacks a L16 cylinder head. The manual is 31 pages – you read it in 20 minutes and never waste an hour hunting for the right tool. Related manuals: Datsun 280ZX 1983 Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs, Datsun 280ZX 1981 Service Manual – Factory OEM Specs, Datsun 720 1981 Service Manual – OEM Factory Repair Specs.

Source Validity – Original Nissan, Not a Copy

This is an official Nissan Motor Sales Co., Ltd. publication. The cover says “SERVICE TOOLS for DATSUN BLUEBIRD 510” and “TOKYO, JAPAN”. No third-party rewrite, no scanned-and-OCR’d mess that loses the part numbers. Every tool number – DT 4901, BT 4463 D, BT 4484 D – is legible and correct. I have seen aftermarket tool lists that have the wrong spline count on the gland packing wrench. That gets you a stripped nut. This manual is the source of truth. For an external overview of why factory tool specs matter in the automotive industry, see Automotive Industry Overview.

FAQ

Does this manual include torque values for the cylinder head bolts?

No. This is a service tools catalog – it lists the wrench (DT 4901) and the associated tool for the cylinder head bolt, but torque specs are in a separate engine service manual. If you need torque values, buy the full Datsun Bluebird 510 service manual from the same site.

Is this manual for the 2-door or 4-door Bluebird 510?

Both. The tool list covers the L13 and L16 engines and the entire driveline – the same tools apply regardless of body style. The rear axle shaft puller fits all Bluebird 510 models with the solid axle.

You need this 31-page reference on your bench before you touch a Datsun Bluebird 510. It keeps you from rounding bolts, damaging seals, or ordering the wrong puller. Buy a copy for your phone or tablet and keep it with your tool box. Access the Factory Manual now and stop wasting time on aftermarket tool lists that have no part numbers.