The a343 works really well with the toyota D2 ATF, dexron 3 is as good. Once its starts shuddering and doesn't get fixed by an ATF replacement - it needs to be repaired
if you didn't have any vibrations from the rear prior to the lifting of the vehicle, I would use the original DS with OE u-joints, get the shaft balanced and try again
aftermarket u-joints do not perform really nice sometimes
we've using 2L/3L/5L chinese cylinder heads here in Pakistan for over a decade now without any problems.. A good quality chinese cylinder head serves well!
Yes - it was the timing chain not installed correctly - the mechanic at that time who checked and confirmed that the timing was ok, was wrong.
timing chain was installed and the engine was timed correctly - it ran very nicely afterward.
after some time its ECU malfunctioned (leaking caps)...
FTE has a mark too - to help align the pump during install.
in case of the 1hdft - indeed the mark is used to get into the ball park - playing with the pump timing in this case will help with diagnosis, once all is checked and corrected if needed the dial gauge tool can be used to set the IP...
yes, set the pump timing matching its timing mark to the corresponding mark on the timing plate
injection pump ticking is normal on 1hdfte, it is usually dampened by the use of insulating foams from the factory etc - once the pump is removed for overhauling these foams don't come out intact -...
heres a link
https://www.onlineautoparts.com.au/products/Swivel-Hub-Bearing-Plug-%28Front-LH-or-Front-RH%29-Genuine-Nissan/ZPN-03330
Nissan P/n 40040-01J00
its basically a metal sheet cut in a circle and coated with rubber,
cut a round plate with a diameter similar to the bearing cone, from a 0.15 mm tin sheet. install that plate then press the cone.. you'll need to use thinner preload shims
I'll dig a picture or take some on the next job.. this is a diagram from the Nissan fsm for an idea
If you have ever worked on a Nissan Patrol y60, you'll see Nissan used a very thin metal plate under the trunnion bearings - basically the plate goes in first, then the bearing cone is pressed on top - once the bearing is greased and installed that plate doesn't let the bearing grease leak in to...
also to remove the upper cap, use two similar levers of some sort on both sides of the cap,
1- tap it back down
2-then use identical levers on both sides and gently pry it out
hub looks reusable
spindle and cv joint should be replaced
bearings from the upper and lower arms need to be cut or heated to remove after such failure