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Nissan and Datsun D21 Hardbody workshop manuals

Nissan D21 Hardbody at a glance: 11 manuals, covering 1986 to 1997 models, with engines from 2.4 to 3.0 litres. Engine and chassis codes covered: KA24E, VG30E.

About the D21 Hardbody

The D21 replaced the Datsun 720 pickup and was sold in the United States as the Nissan Hardbody, a name that referred to its double-wall bed and styling. It was the last of the Datsun truck line that began in 1955, and was replaced by the Frontier in 1997.

What these manuals cover

  • 1986–1997: the 2.4-litre four (Z24i, then KA24E) and the 3.0-litre V6 (VG30i, then VG30E), with two or four-wheel drive and regular or King Cab bodies.

Tip: the first-generation Pathfinder is built on this truck and uses the same engines.

Sources: Wikipedia — Datsun truck, Nissan Pathfinder.

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Variant / engineYear
2WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24i) 1988
2WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) 1990
2WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC (VG30i) 1986
2WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) 1991
4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC (Z24i) 1988
4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) 1990
4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC (VG30i) 1986
4WD V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) 1991
SE King Cab 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) 1997
XE 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) 1997
XE King Cab 4WD L4-2389cc 2.4L SOHC MFI (KA24E) 1997