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Z31 4 to 5 Lug Swap

Early non-turbo Z31s, like the 1984-1985 non-turbos, came with a 4-lug (4x114.3) bolt pattern. The turbos and later cars use 5-lug (5x114.3). Swapping to 5-lug opens up far more wheel choices, and the parts bolt right in: the hubs and axle stubs are interchangeable across all years.

The parts tables below show every piece of the front hub and rear axle, which years used which part number, and what each piece will work with.

The short version:

  • Front: two 5-lug hub assemblies with seals and studs (40202-02P25 or 40202-22P25) and two 5-lug rotors (40206-03P14).
  • Rear: two 5-lug axle shafts with grease catchers and studs (38162-02P01) and two 5-lug rotors (43206-02P01).

Since everything is apart, it's a good time to inspect the bearings and replace them if needed, with new oil seals and fresh grease. Before buying wheels, check the offset limits.

*WARNING* - Do this modification at your own risk. We are not responsible for any issues of your own doing.

Front

Exploded diagram of the Z31 front hub
RefPartPart NumberOriginally OnWorks With
1Bolt, rotor to hub01125-00321All non-turbo, 1984-1986 turboAny rotor and brakes except 1987-1989 turbo
2Washer, rotor to hub01321-00071All non-turbo, 1984-1986 turboAny rotor and brakes except 1987-1989 turbo
3Rotor40206-03P021984-1985 non-turbo (4-lug)1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo brakes
40206-03P141984-1986 5-lug, 1987-1989 non-turbo1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo brakes
40206-22P021987-1989 turbo1987-1989 turbo brakes
4Seal40232-N71001984-1986Any
40232-41L001987-1989Any
5Bearing38440-41B02AllAny
6Stud40222-220011984-1986Any
43222-50A001987-1989 non-turboAny
43222-91P001987-1989 turboAny
7Hub40202-01P251984-1985 non-turbo (4-lug)1984-1985 non-turbo rotor; 1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo brakes
40202-02P251984-1986 5-lug1984-1986 5-lug rotor; 1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo brakes
40202-22P251987-1989 non-turbo1987-1989 non-turbo rotor; 1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo brakes
40202-21P251987-1989 turbo1987-1989 turbo rotor and brakes
8Bearing40215-A0100AllAny
9Washer40264-E4100AllAny
10Nut40262-S0400AllAny
11Cap40264-68200AllAny
12Cotter pin00921-4352AAllAny
13O-ring40290-S0400AllAny
14Dust cap40234-S0400AllAny
15Calipers (RH / LH)41001-03P90
41011-03P90
1984-1986, 1987-1989 non-turbo1984-1986 and 1987-1989 non-turbo hubs and rotors
41001-21P00
41011-21P00
1987-1989 turbo1987-1989 turbo hubs and rotors

The hubs are completely interchangeable; just match the rotor and brakes to the hub you use.

With a pair of 1987-1989 turbo hubs, you can go further and fit Z32 front brakes. See Z31 to Z32 Front Brake Swap.

Rear

Exploded diagram of the Z31 rear axle
RefPartPart NumberOriginally OnWorks With
1Drive axle / half shaft (RH / LH)39600-07F15
39601-07F15
Non-turboAny non-turbo axle flange
39600-24P00
39601-24P00
TurboAny turbo axle flange
2Lock nut43262-01P10AllAny
3Rear axle flange43213-61L001984-1986 non-turboAny 1984-1986 control arm
43213-F65001984-1986 turboAny 1984-1986 control arm
43213-21P051987-1989 non-turboAny 1987-1989 control arm
43213-22P051987-1989 turboAny 1987-1989 control arm
4Axle shaft oil seal (inner)43232-210001984-19861984-1986 flange and control arm
43232-F61001987-19891987-1989 flange and control arm
5Axle bearing (inner)43210-21000AllAny
6Distance piece43090-01P00Mark AAny
43091-01P00Mark B or no markAny
43092-01P00Mark CAny
7Control arm (RH / LH)55501-01P00
55502-01P00
1984-19861984-1986 flange
55501-21P10
55502-21P10
1987-19891987-1989 flange
8Axle bearing (outer)43215-19P001984-19861984-1986 control arm
43215-21P051987-19891987-1989 control arm
9Axle bearing spacer (outer)43070-01P00AllAny
10Rear axle shaft (stub)38162-01P114-lugAny flange and control arm
38162-02P015-lugAny flange and control arm
11Hub bolt / stud43222-91P00AllAny
12Grease catcher43242-01P004-lug4-lug axle shaft
43242-02P005-lug5-lug axle shaft
13Rear brake rotor43206-P96011984-1985 4-lug4-lug axle shaft
43206-02P011984-1986 5-lug5-lug axle shaft
43206-24P011987-19895-lug axle shaft

The axle stubs are completely interchangeable; just keep the axle flange, inner seal and outer bearing matched to the year of your control arm. For the bearing job itself, see Replacing Rear Wheel Bearings.

Sources Used

  • Nissan Z31 parts fiche
  • Compiled by: Paul Hillman (AZ-ZBUM)