The service and repair manual for the 1986 Nissan D21 — 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | E Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · XE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · E Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · XE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 14 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 D21
- Equipment — other › labels · 90V072000Incorrect tire inflation could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Nissan has issued 14 technical service bulletins for the 1986 D21. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 D21 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 D21?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 3.0L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the E Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, XE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, E Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, XE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, E Cab & Chassis 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 1986 D21 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 D21, covering equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 1986 D21 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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