Nissan Navara D21 Inspection Checklist

lowFront swivel hub / wheel bearing wear (4WD)

Look for: The 4WD live front axle swivel hubs weep grease/oil and front wheel bearings and free-wheeling hubs wear with km and off-road use.

If you find it: Swivel reseal and repack; replace wheel bearings and hubs together - a DIY-friendly job.

From 120k+ km · ~$200-600

lowLeaf-spring sag and worn bushes

Look for: Rear leaf springs sag and shackle/spring bushes wear after a hard working life, giving a saggy, clunky rear end.

If you find it: Re-arch or replace leaf packs and bushes; new shock absorbers.

From 150k+ km · ~$300-900

lowElectrical gremlins and gauge faults (age)

Look for: Aged wiring, earths, switches and dash gauges cause intermittent faults on these old utes.

If you find it: Clean/repair earths and connectors; repair or replace faulty switches and gauges.

Any · ~$100-500

lowAge-related wear

Look for: These are 35+ year-old vehicles - perished hoses, weeping seals, worn bushes, tired clutch and electrics are the norm.

If you find it: Budget a consumables refresh on purchase.

Any (age) · Varies

lowAge-related drivability (sensors, fuel lines, idle)

Look for: Aged sensors, perished fuel/vacuum lines and a dirty idle-air system cause rough idle, stalling and poor cold running on high-km cars.

If you find it: Service sensors, replace fuel/vacuum lines, clean throttle body and idle control.

Any (age) · ~$200-800

Navara D21 inspection checklist