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=== Z31 Transmission Specifications and Variations ===


The Z31 came with three different manual 5 speed transmissions and 2 different Automatics.
The Z31 came with three different manual 5 speed transmissions and 2 different Automatics.
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=== Manual Gear Ratios ===
=== Manual Gear Ratios ===


|
{| class="wikitable"
1984-1989 Non TurboFS5W71C |
|-
1984-1986 TurboFS5R90A |
| 
1987 TurboFS5R30A |
|  '''1984-1989 Non TurboFS5W71C'''
1988-1989 TurboFS5R30A |
| '''1984-1986 TurboFS5R90A'''
1st Gear |
| '''1987 TurboFS5R30A '''
3.321
| '''1988-1989 TurboFS5R30A'''
|
|-
3.350
|  '''1st Gear'''
|
| 3.321
3.324
| 3.350
|
| 3.324
3.324
| 3.324
|
|-
2nd Gear |
|  '''2nd Gear'''
1.902
| 1.902
|
| 2.056
2.056
| 2.077
|
| 2.077
2.077
|-
|
|  '''3rd Gear'''
2.077
| 1.308
|
| 1.376
3rd Gear |
| 1.360
1.308
| 1.360
|
|-
1.376
|  '''4th Gear'''
|
| 1.000
1.360
| 1.000
|
| 1.000
1.360
| 1.000
|
|-
4th Gear |
|  '''5th Gear'''
1.000
| 0.759
|
| 0.752
1.000
| 0.751
|
| 0.711
1.000
|-
|
|  '''Reverse'''
1.000
| 3.636
|
| 3.153
5th Gear |
| 3.382
0.759
| 3.382
|
|}
0.752
|
0.751
|
0.711
|
Reverse |
3.636
|
3.153
|
3.382
|
3.382
|


=== Manual Transmission Fluids Levels ===
=== Manual Transmission Fluids Levels ===


Transmission Model |
{| class="wikitable"
Model Z31 |
|-
Fluid Capacity |
|  '''Transmission Model'''
Fluid type |
| '''Model Z31'''
|
| '''Fluid Capacity'''
FS5W71C
| '''Fluid type'''
|
|-
1984 - 1989 Non Turbo |
| FS5W71C
4-1/4 pt
| 1984 - 1989 Non Turbo
|
| 4-1/4 pt
API GL-4
| API GL-4
|
|-
|
| FS5R90A
FS5R90A
| 1984 - 1986 Turbo
|
| 4 pt
1984 - 1986 Turbo |
| API GL-4 (SAE 80W-90) or type DEXRON
4 pt
|-
|
| FS5R30A
API GL-4 (SAE 80W-90) or type DEXRON |
| 1987 - 1989 Turbo
|
| 5-1/8 pt
FS5R30A
| API GL-4
|
|}
1987 - 1989 Turbo |
5-1/8 pt
|
API GL-4
|


=== Manual Transmission Weight ===
=== Manual Transmission Weight ===


1986 - 1989 Non Turbo FS5W71C |
{| class="wikitable"
1984 - 1986 Turbo T-5 FS5R90A |
|-
1987 - 1989 Turbo FS5R30A |
|  '''1986 - 1989 Non Turbo FS5W71C'''
|
| '''1984 - 1986 Turbo T-5 FS5R90A'''
94lbs (No fluid, Clutch fork, Throwout bearing, or Shifter)
| '''1987 - 1989 Turbo FS5R30A'''
|
|-
102.2lbs with throw out bearing included and all switches (neutral, revrese, etc) Shifter Removed
| 94lbs (No fluid, Clutch fork, Throwout bearing, or Shifter)
|
| 102.2lbs with throw out bearing included and all switches (neutral, revrese, etc) Shifter Removed
Unknown
| Unknown
|
|}


== Automatic Specifications ==
== Automatic Specifications ==
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=== Automatic Gear Ratios ===
=== Automatic Gear Ratios ===


|
{| class="wikitable"
4N71B |
|-
E4N71B |
| 
1st Gear |
|  '''4N71B'''
2.458
| '''E4N71B'''
|
|-
2.458
|  '''1st Gear'''
|
| 2.458
2nd Gear |
| 2.458
1.458
|-
|
|  '''2nd Gear'''
1.458
| 1.458
|
| 1.458
3rd Gear |
|-
1.000
|  '''3rd Gear'''
|
| 1.000
1.000
| 1.000
|
|-
4th Gear |
|  '''4th Gear'''
0.686
| 0.686
|
| 0.686
0.686
|-
|
|  '''Reverse'''
Reverse |
| 2.182
2.182
| 2.400
|
|}
2.400
|


=== Automatic Transmission Fluids Levels ===
=== Automatic Transmission Fluids Levels ===


E4N71B |
{| class="wikitable"
4N71B |
|-
|
|
|  '''E4N71B'''
|  '''4N71B'''
|-
|  Fluid Type
|  Auto Trans DEXRON
|  Auto Trans DEXRON
|-
|  Capacity
|  7-3/8 qt
|  7-3/8 qt
|}
=== Specifications And Adjustments ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|
|
Fluid Type
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|  '''Transmission Model Code'''
|  '''X8075'''
|  '''X8006'''
|-
|  Stamp Mark on Torque Converter
|  GK
|  GC
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''Direct Clutch Specs'''
|-
|  Number Of Drive Plates
|  2
|  3
|-
|  Number Of Driven Plates
|  2
|  3
|-
|colspan="3" |  Clearence mm (in)
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.6 - 1.8 (0.063 - 0.071)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  2.0 (0.079)
|  2.2 (0.087)
|-
|colspan="3" |  Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.50 - 1.65 (0,0591 - 0.0650)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|colspan="2" |  1.4 (0.055)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|rowspan="11" |  '''Thickness of Retaining Plates'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8075'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8006'''
|-
|  Thickness mm (in)
|  Part Number
|  Thickness mm (in)
|  Part Number
|-
|  5.6 (0.220)
|  31567-X2903
|  5.8 (0.220)
|  31567-X2904
|-
|  5.8 (0.220)
|  31567-X2904
|  6.0 (0.220)
|  31567-X2905
|-
|  6.0 (0.220)
|  31567-X2905
|  6.2 (0.220)
|  31567-X2906
|-
|  6.2 (0.220)
|  31567-X2906
|  6.4 (0.220)
|  31507-X8600
|-
|  6.4 (0.220)
|  31507-X8600
|  6.6 (0.220)
|  31507-X8601
|-
|  6.6 (0.220)
|  31507-X8601
|  6.8 (0.220)
|  31537-X2800
|-
|  6.8 (0.220)
|  31537-X2800
|  7.0 (0.220)
|  31537-X2801
|-
|  7.0 (0.220)
|  31537-X2801
|  7.2 (0.283)
|  31537-X0900
|-
|
|
Auto Trans DEXRON
|
|
Auto Trans DEXRON
|  7.4 (0.291)
|  31537-X0901
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''High Reverse Clutch (Front)'''
|-
|  Number Of Drive Plates
|  3
|  4
|-
|  Number Of Driven Plates
|  5
|  5
|-
|colspan="3" |  Clearence mm (in)
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.6 - 1.8 (0.063 - 0.071)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  2.2 (0.087)
|  2.4 (0.094)
|-
|colspan="3" |  Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.50 - 1.65 (0.0591 - 0.0650)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|colspan="2" |  1.4 (0.055)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|rowspan="9" |  '''Thickness of Retaining Plates'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8075'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8006'''
|-
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part Number'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part Number'''
|-
|  5.0 (0.197)
|  31567-X2900
|  5.0 (0.197)
|  31567-X2900
|-
|  5.2 (0.205)
|  31567-X2901
|  5.2 (0.205)
|  31567-X2901
|-
|  5.4 (0.213)
|  31567-X2902
|  5.4 (0.213)
|  31567-X2902
|-
|  5.6 (0.220)
|  31567-X2903
|  5.6 (0.220)
|  31567-X2903
|-
|  5.8 (0.228)
|  31567-X2904
|  5.8 (0.228)
|  31567-X2904
|-
|  6.0 (0.236)
|  31567-X2905
|  6.0 (0.236)
|  31567-X2905
|-
|
|
|
|
Capacity
|  6.2 (0.244)
|
|  31567-X2906
7-3/8 qt
|}
|
 
7-3/8 qt
{| class="wikitable"
|
|-
|  '''Forward Clutch (Rear)'''
|  '''X8075'''
|  '''X8006'''
|-
|  Number of Drive Plates
|  6
|  6
|-
|  Number of Driven Plates
|  6
|  6
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''Clearance mm (in)'''
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  0.8 - 1.5 (0.031 - 0.059)
|-
|  Allowable limit
|colspan="2" |  2.0 (0.079)
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)'''
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.50 - 1.65 (0.0591 - 0.0650)
|-
|  Allowable Thickness
|colspan="2" |  1.4 (0.055)
|-
|rowspan="2" |  Thickness Of Retaining Plate
|  Thickness mm (in)
|  Part Number
|-
|  4.8 (0.189)
|  31567-X0300
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|  '''Low & Reverse Brake'''
|  '''X8075'''
|  '''X8006'''
|-
|  Number Of Drive Plates
|  6
|  7
|-
|  Number Of Driven Plates
|  6
|  7
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''Clearance mm (in)'''
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  0.80 - 1.05 (0.0315 - 0.0413)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  2.0 (0.079)
|  2.2 (0.087)
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)'''
|-
|  Standard
|colspan="2" |  1.90 - 2.05 (0.0748 - 0.0807)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|colspan="2" |  1.8 (0.071)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|rowspan="8" |  '''Thickness Of Retaining Plate'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8075'''
|colspan="2" |  '''X8006'''
|-
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part Number'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part Number'''
|-
|  11.8 (0.465)
|  31667-X0300
|  7.8 (0.307)
|  31667-X0500
|-
|  12.0 (0.472)
|  31667-X0301
|  8.0 (0.315)
|  31667-X0501
|-
|  12.2 (0.480)
|  31667-X0302
|  8.2 (0.323)
|  31667-X0502
|-
|  12.4 (0.488)
|  31667-X0303
|  8.4 (0.331)
|  31667-X0503
|-
|  12.6 (0.496)
|  31667-X0304
|  8.6 (0.339)
|  31667-X0504
|-
|  12.8 (0.504)
|  31667-X0305
|  8.8 (0.346)
|  31667-X0505
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|  '''2nd Brake Band Piston Size mm (in)'''
|  '''X8075'''
|  '''X8006'''
|-
|  Big Diameter
|  64 (2.52)
|  80 (3.15)
|-
|  Small Diameter
|  40 (1.57)
|  50 (1.97)
|-
|colspan="3" |  '''O.D. Brake band Piston Size mm (in)'''
|-
|  Big Diameter
|  60 (2.36)
|  64 (2.52)
|-
|  Small Diameter
|  36 (1.42)
|  36 (1.46)
|-
|  Front End Play mm (in)
|colspan="2" |  0.5 - 0.8 (0.020 - 0.031)
|-
|rowspan="9" |  '''Thickness of High-reverse Clutch (front) thrust Washer'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part number'''
|-
|  1.3 (0.051)
|  31528-X0107
|-
|  1.5 (0.059)
|  31528-X0106
|-
|  1.7 (0.067)
|  31528-X0105
|-
|  1.9 (0.075)
|  31528-X0100
|-
|  2.1 (0.083)
|  31528-X0101
|-
|  2.3 (0.091)
|  31528-X0102
|-
|  2.5 (0.098)
|  31528-X0103
|-
|  2.7 (0.106)
|  31528-X0104
|-
|  '''Total End Play mm (in)'''
|colspan="2" |  0.25 - 0.50 (0.0098 - 0.0197)
|-
|rowspan="7" |  '''Thickness of oil pump Cover Bearing Race'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part number'''
|-
|  1.2 (0.047)
|  31556-X0100
|-
|  1.4 (0.055)
|  31556-X0101
|-
|  1.6 (0.063)
|  31556-X0102
|-
|  1.8 (0.071)
| 31556-X0103
|-
|  2.0 (0.079)
|  31556-X0104
|-
|  2.2 (0.087)
|  31556-X0105
|-
|  '''O.D. Pack End Play mm (in)'''
|colspan="2" |  0.5 - 0.8 (0.020 - 0.031)
|-
|rowspan="8" |  '''Thickness Of O.D. Thrust Washer'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part number'''
|-
|  1.5 (0.059)
|  31528-X0106
|-
|  1.7 (0.067)
|  31528-X0105
|-
|  1.9 (0.075)
|  31528-X0100
|-
|  2.1 (0.083)
|  31528-X0101
|-
|  2.3 (0.091)
|  31528-X0102
|-
|  2.5 (0.098)
|  31528-X0103
|-
|  2.7 (0.106)
|  31528-X0104
|-
|  '''O.D Total End Play'''
|colspan="2" |  0.25 - 0.50 (0.0098 - 0.0197)
|-
|rowspan="7" |  '''Thickness Of O.D. Bearing Race'''
|  '''Thickness mm (in)'''
|  '''Part number'''
|-
|  1.2 (0.047)
|  31556-X0100
|-
|  1.4 (0.055)
|  31556-X0101
|-
|  1.6 (0.063)
|  31556-X0102
|-
|  1.8 (0.071)
|  31556-X0103
|-
|  2.0 (0.079)
|  31556-X0104
|-
|  2.2 (0.087)
|  31556-X0105
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Oil Pump Clearance mm (in)'''
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Outer Gear-pump Housing'''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.05 - 0.20 (0.0020 - 0.0079)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.25 (0.0098)
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Outer Gear Crescent'''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.14 - 0.21 (0.0055 - 0.0083)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.25 (0.0098)
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Gear-pump Cover'''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.02 - 0.04 (0.0008 - 0.0016)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.08 (0.0031)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Drum Support'''
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Seal Ring-ring Groove '''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.05 - 0.20 (0.0020 - 0.0079)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.20 (0.0079)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Oil Distributor'''
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Seal Ring-ring Groove'''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.04 - 0.16 (0.0016 - 0.0063)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.16 (0.0063)
|}
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Planetary Carrier'''
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Clearance Between Pinion Washer and Planetary Carrier'''
|-
|  Standard
|  0.20 - 0.70 (0.0079 - 0.0276)
|-
|  Allowable Limit
|  0.80 (0.0315)
|}


=== Specifications And Adjustments ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|  '''Run-out of oil pump cover to housing mm (in)'''
|  Less Than 0.07 (0.0028)
|-
|  '''Run-out of Drum support to O.D. case mm (in)'''
|  Less Than 0.05 (0.0020)
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|colspan="2" |  '''Stall Revolution Specs'''
|-
|  VG30E non-turbo
|  2,150 - 2,450 RPM
|-
|  VG30ET Turbo
|  2,500 - 2,800 RPM
|}


|
|}


== Interchange ==
== Interchange ==
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All Z31 transmissions are completely interchangeable. They have no problems bolting up to the motor. One problem is they don't always mount to the body correctly. You may have to drill and tap new holes for the transmission mount.
All Z31 transmissions are completely interchangeable. They have no problems bolting up to the motor. One problem is they don't always mount to the body correctly. You may have to drill and tap new holes for the transmission mount.


![]() |
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Transmission%20Differences/mountingholes.jpg https://z31library.com/xenonzcar_archive/z31/images/Transmission%20Differences/mountingholesSM.jpg]
|-
|  '''Transmission Mount Bolt Holes'''(1986 Non Turbo Automatic Model Shown with a FS5W71C Installed)
|}


'''Transmission Mount Bolt Holes'''
Each transmission has it's own output shaft size and overall length. Finding the appropriate driveshaft for a two seater is no problem. Just find another two seater that had the same transmission and take that driveshaft. If you have a four seater, you're going to have a more difficult time. Only in Canada did the North American market get a turbo four seater. And almost all of them were automatics. So you'll need to find the appropriate driveshaft for the transmission you just bought and have the driveshaft lengthened. If you get a FS5W71C, there are plenty of 2+2 5 speed models around.


(1986 Non Turbo Automatic Model Shown with a FS5W71C Installed)
The Z32 manual transmissions can also be installed although with some modification. A 89-91 Maxima SE Flywheel is needed as is modification to the stock shifter and transmission mount. More Information on this swap can be found [http://www.z31performance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2536 here].


Each transmission has it's own output shaft size and overall length. Finding the appropriate driveshaft for a two seater is no problem. Just find another two seater that had the same transmission and take that driveshaft. If you have a four seater, you're going to have a more difficult time. Only in Canada did the North American market get a turbo four seater. And almost all of them were automatics. So you'll need to find the appropriate driveshaft for the transmission you just bought and have the driveshaft lengthened. If you get a FS5W71C, there are plenty of 2+2 5 speed models around.
Sources used on this page:


The Z32 manual transmissions can also be installed although with some modification. A 89-91 Maxima SE Flywheel is needed as is modification to the stock shifter and transmission mount. More Information on this swap can be found [http://www.z31performance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2536 here].
* [[Z31/reference|1984-1988 Nissan 300ZX Factory Service Manual]]
* [http://www.az-zbum.com/information.transmission.shtml AZ-Zbum]
* [http://www.z31performance.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2536 Z31performance.com]
* FS5W71C Transmission Weight posted by: Cuda of [http://www.z31.com Z31.com]
* T-5 FS5R90A Transmission Weight posted by: Matico40 of [http://www.z31.com Z31.com]
* FS5R30A Transmission weight posted by: Grendel9 of [http://www.z31.com Z31.com]


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Z31 Transmission Specifications and Variations[edit]

The Z31 came with three different manual 5 speed transmissions and 2 different Automatics.

Manual Transmission Specifications[edit]

The Z31 came with three different manual 5 speed transmissions. All manual non-turbos used a 5 speed Nissan transmission (FS5W71C) which is quite reliable. The 84-86 manual turbos used a Borg-Warner T-5 5 speed (FS5R90A). The 87-89 manual turbo transmissions are a Nissan made (FS5R30A) model. Internally, they are the same as the Nissan transmission found in z32 turbos, trucks, pathfinders, etc. The 1987 model FS5R30A has a little different gear set than the 1988 and 1989.

All manual transmissions have synchros on all forward gears. If you change the gear oil in your transmission on a semi-regular basis it should give you absolutely no trouble at all.

Manual Gear Ratios[edit]

1984-1989 Non TurboFS5W71C 1984-1986 TurboFS5R90A 1987 TurboFS5R30A 1988-1989 TurboFS5R30A
1st Gear 3.321 3.350 3.324 3.324
2nd Gear 1.902 2.056 2.077 2.077
3rd Gear 1.308 1.376 1.360 1.360
4th Gear 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000
5th Gear 0.759 0.752 0.751 0.711
Reverse 3.636 3.153 3.382 3.382

Manual Transmission Fluids Levels[edit]

Transmission Model Model Z31 Fluid Capacity Fluid type
FS5W71C 1984 - 1989 Non Turbo 4-1/4 pt API GL-4
FS5R90A 1984 - 1986 Turbo 4 pt API GL-4 (SAE 80W-90) or type DEXRON
FS5R30A 1987 - 1989 Turbo 5-1/8 pt API GL-4

Manual Transmission Weight[edit]

1986 - 1989 Non Turbo FS5W71C 1984 - 1986 Turbo T-5 FS5R90A 1987 - 1989 Turbo FS5R30A
94lbs (No fluid, Clutch fork, Throwout bearing, or Shifter) 102.2lbs with throw out bearing included and all switches (neutral, revrese, etc) Shifter Removed Unknown

Automatic Specifications[edit]

The Z31 was offered with two different Jatco Automatic Transmissions. They were both model E4N71B and featured and electronic lockup feature.

These transmissions are based on the light duty model L4N71B transmission used in the Datsun 810. The E4N71B can provide lockup in all forward speeds by using a microprocessor to electronicaly control the lockup.

The overdrive switch in the automatics has a temperature sensor that does not allow the transmission to shift into overdrive until it is sufficiently warmed up to avoid possible damage.

Level 10 use to makes an upgrade kit that would allow your transmission to hold up to 500+ hp but it is no longer available.

Automatic Gear Ratios[edit]

4N71B E4N71B
1st Gear 2.458 2.458
2nd Gear 1.458 1.458
3rd Gear 1.000 1.000
4th Gear 0.686 0.686
Reverse 2.182 2.400

Automatic Transmission Fluids Levels[edit]

E4N71B 4N71B
Fluid Type Auto Trans DEXRON Auto Trans DEXRON
Capacity 7-3/8 qt 7-3/8 qt

Specifications And Adjustments[edit]

Transmission Model Code X8075 X8006
Stamp Mark on Torque Converter GK GC
Direct Clutch Specs
Number Of Drive Plates 2 3
Number Of Driven Plates 2 3
Clearence mm (in)
Standard 1.6 - 1.8 (0.063 - 0.071)
Allowable Limit 2.0 (0.079) 2.2 (0.087)
Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
Standard 1.50 - 1.65 (0,0591 - 0.0650)
Allowable Limit 1.4 (0.055)
Thickness of Retaining Plates X8075 X8006
Thickness mm (in) Part Number Thickness mm (in) Part Number
5.6 (0.220) 31567-X2903 5.8 (0.220) 31567-X2904
5.8 (0.220) 31567-X2904 6.0 (0.220) 31567-X2905
6.0 (0.220) 31567-X2905 6.2 (0.220) 31567-X2906
6.2 (0.220) 31567-X2906 6.4 (0.220) 31507-X8600
6.4 (0.220) 31507-X8600 6.6 (0.220) 31507-X8601
6.6 (0.220) 31507-X8601 6.8 (0.220) 31537-X2800
6.8 (0.220) 31537-X2800 7.0 (0.220) 31537-X2801
7.0 (0.220) 31537-X2801 7.2 (0.283) 31537-X0900
7.4 (0.291) 31537-X0901
High Reverse Clutch (Front)
Number Of Drive Plates 3 4
Number Of Driven Plates 5 5
Clearence mm (in)
Standard 1.6 - 1.8 (0.063 - 0.071)
Allowable Limit 2.2 (0.087) 2.4 (0.094)
Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
Standard 1.50 - 1.65 (0.0591 - 0.0650)
Allowable Limit 1.4 (0.055)
Thickness of Retaining Plates X8075 X8006
Thickness mm (in) Part Number Thickness mm (in) Part Number
5.0 (0.197) 31567-X2900 5.0 (0.197) 31567-X2900
5.2 (0.205) 31567-X2901 5.2 (0.205) 31567-X2901
5.4 (0.213) 31567-X2902 5.4 (0.213) 31567-X2902
5.6 (0.220) 31567-X2903 5.6 (0.220) 31567-X2903
5.8 (0.228) 31567-X2904 5.8 (0.228) 31567-X2904
6.0 (0.236) 31567-X2905 6.0 (0.236) 31567-X2905
6.2 (0.244) 31567-X2906
Forward Clutch (Rear) X8075 X8006
Number of Drive Plates 6 6
Number of Driven Plates 6 6
Clearance mm (in)
Standard 0.8 - 1.5 (0.031 - 0.059)
Allowable limit 2.0 (0.079)
Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
Standard 1.50 - 1.65 (0.0591 - 0.0650)
Allowable Thickness 1.4 (0.055)
Thickness Of Retaining Plate Thickness mm (in) Part Number
4.8 (0.189) 31567-X0300
Low & Reverse Brake X8075 X8006
Number Of Drive Plates 6 7
Number Of Driven Plates 6 7
Clearance mm (in)
Standard 0.80 - 1.05 (0.0315 - 0.0413)
Allowable Limit 2.0 (0.079) 2.2 (0.087)
Drive Plate Thickness mm (in)
Standard 1.90 - 2.05 (0.0748 - 0.0807)
Allowable Limit 1.8 (0.071)
Thickness Of Retaining Plate X8075 X8006
Thickness mm (in) Part Number Thickness mm (in) Part Number
11.8 (0.465) 31667-X0300 7.8 (0.307) 31667-X0500
12.0 (0.472) 31667-X0301 8.0 (0.315) 31667-X0501
12.2 (0.480) 31667-X0302 8.2 (0.323) 31667-X0502
12.4 (0.488) 31667-X0303 8.4 (0.331) 31667-X0503
12.6 (0.496) 31667-X0304 8.6 (0.339) 31667-X0504
12.8 (0.504) 31667-X0305 8.8 (0.346) 31667-X0505
2nd Brake Band Piston Size mm (in) X8075 X8006
Big Diameter 64 (2.52) 80 (3.15)
Small Diameter 40 (1.57) 50 (1.97)
O.D. Brake band Piston Size mm (in)
Big Diameter 60 (2.36) 64 (2.52)
Small Diameter 36 (1.42) 36 (1.46)
Front End Play mm (in) 0.5 - 0.8 (0.020 - 0.031)
Thickness of High-reverse Clutch (front) thrust Washer Thickness mm (in) Part number
1.3 (0.051) 31528-X0107
1.5 (0.059) 31528-X0106
1.7 (0.067) 31528-X0105
1.9 (0.075) 31528-X0100
2.1 (0.083) 31528-X0101
2.3 (0.091) 31528-X0102
2.5 (0.098) 31528-X0103
2.7 (0.106) 31528-X0104
Total End Play mm (in) 0.25 - 0.50 (0.0098 - 0.0197)
Thickness of oil pump Cover Bearing Race Thickness mm (in) Part number
1.2 (0.047) 31556-X0100
1.4 (0.055) 31556-X0101
1.6 (0.063) 31556-X0102
1.8 (0.071) 31556-X0103
2.0 (0.079) 31556-X0104
2.2 (0.087) 31556-X0105
O.D. Pack End Play mm (in) 0.5 - 0.8 (0.020 - 0.031)
Thickness Of O.D. Thrust Washer Thickness mm (in) Part number
1.5 (0.059) 31528-X0106
1.7 (0.067) 31528-X0105
1.9 (0.075) 31528-X0100
2.1 (0.083) 31528-X0101
2.3 (0.091) 31528-X0102
2.5 (0.098) 31528-X0103
2.7 (0.106) 31528-X0104
O.D Total End Play 0.25 - 0.50 (0.0098 - 0.0197)
Thickness Of O.D. Bearing Race Thickness mm (in) Part number
1.2 (0.047) 31556-X0100
1.4 (0.055) 31556-X0101
1.6 (0.063) 31556-X0102
1.8 (0.071) 31556-X0103
2.0 (0.079) 31556-X0104
2.2 (0.087) 31556-X0105
Oil Pump Clearance mm (in)
Outer Gear-pump Housing
Standard 0.05 - 0.20 (0.0020 - 0.0079)
Allowable Limit 0.25 (0.0098)
Outer Gear Crescent
Standard 0.14 - 0.21 (0.0055 - 0.0083)
Allowable Limit 0.25 (0.0098)
Gear-pump Cover
Standard 0.02 - 0.04 (0.0008 - 0.0016)
Allowable Limit 0.08 (0.0031)
Drum Support
Seal Ring-ring Groove
Standard 0.05 - 0.20 (0.0020 - 0.0079)
Allowable Limit 0.20 (0.0079)
Oil Distributor
Seal Ring-ring Groove
Standard 0.04 - 0.16 (0.0016 - 0.0063)
Allowable Limit 0.16 (0.0063)
Planetary Carrier
Clearance Between Pinion Washer and Planetary Carrier
Standard 0.20 - 0.70 (0.0079 - 0.0276)
Allowable Limit 0.80 (0.0315)
Run-out of oil pump cover to housing mm (in) Less Than 0.07 (0.0028)
Run-out of Drum support to O.D. case mm (in) Less Than 0.05 (0.0020)
Stall Revolution Specs
VG30E non-turbo 2,150 - 2,450 RPM
VG30ET Turbo 2,500 - 2,800 RPM

Interchange[edit]

All Z31 transmissions are completely interchangeable. They have no problems bolting up to the motor. One problem is they don't always mount to the body correctly. You may have to drill and tap new holes for the transmission mount.

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Transmission Mount Bolt Holes(1986 Non Turbo Automatic Model Shown with a FS5W71C Installed)

Each transmission has it's own output shaft size and overall length. Finding the appropriate driveshaft for a two seater is no problem. Just find another two seater that had the same transmission and take that driveshaft. If you have a four seater, you're going to have a more difficult time. Only in Canada did the North American market get a turbo four seater. And almost all of them were automatics. So you'll need to find the appropriate driveshaft for the transmission you just bought and have the driveshaft lengthened. If you get a FS5W71C, there are plenty of 2+2 5 speed models around.

The Z32 manual transmissions can also be installed although with some modification. A 89-91 Maxima SE Flywheel is needed as is modification to the stock shifter and transmission mount. More Information on this swap can be found here.

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