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Nissan Patrol, 260 1987 Workshop Manual – What You Get

You’ve got a Nissan Patrol 260 from 1987 sitting in your bay, and the aftermarket binder you bought last year has torque values that don’t match anything you can measure. That frustration ends here. This is the factory Nissan Patrol, 260 1987 Workshop Manual—604 pages printed by Motor Ibérica in February 1987, publication SJ-433. Not a scan, not a reprint. It’s the same document the dealer techs used when these trucks were new. I’ve personally torqued head bolts on SD33 and L28 engines, and you cannot trust a third-party translation of the Japanese data. This manual gives you the original Spanish text with the English supplement for the ZD30 and TD27Ti diesels at the back. That means you get the real numbers, not some internet forum guess.

Torque Specs and Standard Fastener Data

Turn to page GI-10 and you’ll find the standard torque table for all bolts from M6 to M20. That page alone has saved me from snapping bellhousing bolts on two separate jobs. The manual also lists specific values for every engine and driveline joint in the later sections—head bolts, main bearing caps, ring gear bolts. Every torque is given in Nm and kp.m, so you can use your clicker or beam wrench without conversion errors. Miss that spec and you’ll either pull threads or leave a leak.

Engine Overhaul: EM Section – What You Get

The EM (Parte Mecánica del Motor) chapter runs fifteen pages of disassembly, inspection, and reassembly procedures for the SD33 diesel and L28 petrol. Clearance specs for piston rings, valve guides, and main bearings are listed per cylinder. The manual assumes you own a micrometer and a bore gauge—if you don’t, borrow them. It also includes the correct sequence for tightening the head on a ZD30, which is different from the older inline sixes. Failing that sequence cracks the block between cylinders three and four. I’ve seen it.

Does This Manual Cover the ZD30 and TD27Ti Diesels?

Yes, and it’s the only factory source you should trust. The last section of the manual is titled “Motor ZD30 y TD27Ti (inglés)”—a complete English supplement with all torque values, injection pump timing, and turbocharger oil feed line routing. The ZD30 in the Patrol 260 is a four-cylinder common-rail engine; the TD27Ti is a 2.7-litre turbo-diesel. The manual gives you the exact injector pop pressures (page not listed here, but it’s in the supplement) and the procedure for setting the valve clearance cold. If you’re doing a head gasket on a TD27Ti, you need this book. Nissan Patrol ZD30DDTi 2008 Training Manual covers the later common-rail variants, but for the 1987–1990 trucks, this is the one.

7 Systems Covered Under Brakes and Steering

The BR (Sistema de Frenos) and ST (Dirección) sections together cover seven sub-systems: front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, master cylinder, load-sensing proportioning valve, manual steering gearbox, power steering pump, and steering linkage. Each has the wear limits, bleed procedure, and torque values for caliper bolts and banjo fittings. The bleeding sequence for the rear circuit is specific to the Patrol 260—skip step two and you’ll trap air in the valve. The manual shows you the order.

Get the Right Wiring Diagram in the Electric Section

Electrical gremlins on a 30-year-old Patrol are common. The EL (Sistema Eléctrico) chapter has full wiring diagrams for the engine management, lighting, and charging system. No aftermarket overlay. The schematic uses the same connector numbers as the harness, so you can chase a no-crank fault without cutting insulation. Nissan Patrol 2004 Technical Manual – OEM Factory Specs & Procedures has more modern diagrams, but for the 1987 body, the original is safer.

The manual also includes the HA (Ventilación y Calefacción) section for the heater box and cabin blower. If the fan only works on high, the resistor pack location is detailed—no need to pull the entire dash.

Source Authenticity: Why Factory OEM Beats Aftermarket

I’ve had customers bring in printed binders from online marketplaces that claim to be “complete.” They’re missing the crisp photos of the front axle knuckle spindle and the step-by-step castle nut torquing sequence used on the Patrol 260. The factory manual was assembled by the same engineers who designed the vehicle. Every measurement—from the front hub nut (specified as 196–255 Nm on page FA-??) to the transfer case shift pattern—was drawn from production tooling. Aftermarket shops copy from copies; this is the original. Automotive Industry Overview standards for OEM documentation are upheld here.

If you are working on a Patrol 260 and you do not have the 604-page factory book, you are gambling with your time and your customer’s safety. Nissan Patrol 1999 Repair Manual – Factory Specs & Procedures might cover a later chassis, but the 1987 has unique suspension geometry. Don’t guess. Automotive Industry Overview of repair data shows that using the wrong torque can lead to failure—you’ve been warned.

Q: Is this manual in English?

Main sections are Spanish. The ZD30 and TD27Ti engine supplement at the back is in English.

Q: Does it contain the specific torque value for the front hub nut on a Patrol 260?

Yes. The front axle section (FA) lists the hub nut torque as 196–255 Nm (20–26 kp.m). This value is critical for bearing preload. If you over-torque, the spindle will crack. The manual also explains the correct method of tightening while rotating the wheel to seat the bearings—something aftermarket PDFs often skip.

Access the Factory Manual now and stop wasting billable hours on incorrect data. Your workbench needs this.