TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

FAX
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B
SECTION
FRONT AXLE C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ....... 6 F

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 WHEEL HUB ...................................................... 6

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Exploded View .......................................................... 6 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
SIONER" ................................................................... 2
Precaution ................................................................. 2 DRIVE SHAFT .................................................... 8
Exploded View .......................................................... 8 H
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Removal and Installation .......................................... 8

PREPARATION ................................................... 3 UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ... 10 I

Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3 DRIVE SHAFT ................................................... 10
Exploded View .........................................................10
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 4 Disassembly and Assembly .....................................10 J

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 4 (SDS) ............................................................ 15 K
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 4
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 5 (SDS) ................................................................. 15
Wheel Bearing .........................................................15 L
WHEEL HUB ....................................................... 5 Drive Shaft ...............................................................15
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................... 5 Boot Bands ..............................................................15
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 PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000007948683

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
Precaution INFOID:0000000007948684

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing the wheel hub and drive shafts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the component
parts.
• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover
must be placed over parts.
• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering
to parts.
• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with a suitable solvent which shall be
removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

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 PREPARATION
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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000007948685
B

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(Kent-Moore No.) C
Tool name
ST29020001 Removing ball joint for steering knuckle
(J-24319-01) a: 34 mm (1.34 in) FAX
Gear arm puller b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)

NT694

F
KV40107300 Installing boot bands
( — )
Boot band crimping tool
G

H
ZZA1229D

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000007948686

Tool name Description

Power tools Loosening nuts, screws and bolts J

PIIB1407E L

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000007948687

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

DLN-128, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" (2F1310)

DLN-161, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

RSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-44, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-44, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.

BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

ST-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

Refer to WHEEL HUB in this chart.
FAX-10

FAX-10
FAX-8

FAX-8

FAX-5
Reference page

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Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Joint sliding resistance

FRONT FINAL DRIVE

PROPELLER SHAFT
Excessive joint angle

Parts interference

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT

SUSPENSION
WHEEL HUB

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
TIRES
Noise, Vibration × × × × × × × × × ×
DRIVE SHAFT
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom Vibration × × × × × × ×
WHEEL HUB Shimmy × × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or
× × × × × ×
handling
×: Applicable

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 WHEEL HUB
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A
WHEEL HUB
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service INFOID:0000000007948688
B
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
C
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
• Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is
no looseness of wheel bearing.
FAX
Axial end : Refer to FAX-15, "Wheel Bear-
play limit ing".
E
• Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or
other irregular conditions. If there are any irregular conditions,
replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.
F

SMA571A

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 WHEEL HUB
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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WHEEL HUB
Exploded View INFOID:0000000008913482

AWDIA0423GB

1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Wheel stud

4. Splash guard 5. Steering knuckle Front

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007948689

REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Balancing Wheels".
2. Remove engine under cover (rear), using power tool.
3. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the torque member bolts using power tool. Then repo-
sition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and
Rotor".
NOTE:
Do not press brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly if installing original components, then remove disc
rotor.

WDIA0044E

5. Remove wheel sensor. Refer to BRC-113, "Removal and Installation".

• Inspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
• Clean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free
shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the wheel sensor harness.

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 WHEEL HUB
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6. On 4WD models, remove drive shaft from steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-8, "Removal and Installation".
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool. A
8. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL B
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. C
• Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
• Tighten drive shaft nut to specification.Refer to FAX-8, "Removal and Installation".
• When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
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position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-32, "Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor".)
• Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-53, "Road Wheel". E

WDIA0044E
G

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 DRIVE SHAFT
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DRIVE SHAFT
Exploded View INFOID:0000000008913480

AWDIA1045ZZ

1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft nut 3. Drive shaft

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000007948690

REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Balancing Wheels".
2. Remove engine under cover (rear) using power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from mount on steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove brake caliper using power tool. Reposition it aside with
wire. Refer to BR-32, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Rotor".
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove coil spring and shock absorber assembly using power tool. Refer to FSU-11, "Removal and
Installation".
6. Separate upper link ball joint stud from steering knuckle using
Tool.
• Support lower link with jack.

Tool number : ST29020001 (J-24319-01)

7. Remove cotter pin, then remove drive shaft nut.
8. Remove drive shaft bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
• When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive LEIA0095E

angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces-

sively extend slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.

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• Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
• If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair A
or replace as necessary.

RAA0030D

FAX
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Tighten wheel nuts to specification. Refer to WT-48, "Balancing Wheels".
E

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
DRIVE SHAFT
Exploded View INFOID:0000000008913481

AWDIA1046ZZ

1. Sliding joint housing 2. Snap ring 3. Ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly
4. Stopper ring 5. Boot bands 6. Boot
7. Drive shaft 8. Circlip 9. Joint sub-assembly

Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000007948691

DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. Remove the stopper ring with suitable tool as shown, and pull
the housing off.

SRA249A

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4. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball,
inner race assembly from the drive shaft. A

SFA514A

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5. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
6. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.
Wheel Side E
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the F
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into G
the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly off of the drive shaft as shown.
NOTE: H
Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint
sub-assembly by pulling directly.
CAUTION:
• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or I
more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
SDIA0606E
J

4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.

K
5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease from the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY L
Drive Shaft
• Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
M
Joint Sub-assembly
• Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
• Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures. N
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly. O
Sliding Joint Side Housing
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
• Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws. P
• Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
• Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
Steel Ball
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race

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• Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
• Check for any damage to the serrated part.
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found, install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a
set.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side

1. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the
boot band and boot to drive shaft.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.

SFA800

2. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft.
3. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the
drive shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.

SDIA1125E

4. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or

equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it
onto shaft. Refer to MA-16, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids
and Lubricants" (United States and Canada), MA-17, "FOR
MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants" (Mexico).

Grease capacity : Refer to FAX-15, "Drive Shaft".

RAC0678D

5. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.

6. After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the sliding joint and the stopper ring.

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7. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks)
as shown. A
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
B
all grease from surfaces.
8. Check that the boot installation length (L) is the length indicated
below. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of the boot, as
shown. Bleed air from the boot to prevent boot deformation. C

Boot installation : Refer to FAX-15, "Drive Shaft". WDIA0287E

length (L) FAX

CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified value.
• Do not contact inside surface of boot with tip of the suitable tool. E
9. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with the new boot
bands as shown.
NOTE: F
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.

H
SFA395

I
10. After installing the sliding joint housing to the drive shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is posi-
tioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new
boot band.
J
Wheel Side
1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint
sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze
from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to MA-16, "FOR K
NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and Lubricants" (United States and
Canada), MA-17, "FOR MEXICO : Fluids and Lubricants" (Mex-
ico). After inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the L
grease that has oozed out.

SDIA1127E

N
2. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the
boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for O
assembly.
3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of
the drive shaft. P

SFA800

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4. Attach the circlip to the drive shaft making sure circlip fits
securely into groove on drive shaft. Then install drive shaft nut to
end of joint sub-assembly, and press-fit the circlip using a suit-
able tool as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly and the large end of the
boot. Refer to MA-16, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Fluids and
Lubricants" (United States and Canada), MA-17, "FOR MEXICO
: Fluids and Lubricants" (Mexico). RAC0049D

Grease capacity : Refer to FAX-15, "Drive Shaft".

6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the *

marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by the * marks) of the drive shaft and joint sub-assembly,
the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the drive
shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length (L) is the specified length.
Insert a suitable tool into the large end of the boot, as shown.
Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
WDIA0288E

Boot installation : Refer to FAX-15, "Drive Shaft".

length (L)
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
• Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
8. Secure large and small ends of the boot using new boot bands
using tool as shown.

Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )

NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.

RAC1133D

• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specification

as shown.

Dimension (M) : Refer to FAX-15, "Boot Bands".

DSF0047D

9. After installing the housing to the shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is
not positioned correctly, remove the old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure the boot with new
boot bands.

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Bearing INFOID:0000000007948692
B

Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

C
Drive Shaft INFOID:0000000007948693

FAX

G
WDIA0055E

Final drive side Rzeppa

Drive shaft joint type
Wheel side Rzeppa H
NISSAN Genuine Grease or
Quality
equivalent
Grease
Final drive side 130 - 150 g (4.58 - 5.29 oz) I
Capacity
Wheel side 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz)
Final drive side (L) 145 mm (5.71 in)
Boot length J
Wheel side (L) 168.4 mm (6.63 in)

Boot Bands INFOID:0000000007948694

K
Unit: mm (in)

DSF0047D

Dimension (M) 1.0 - 4.0 (0.039 - 0.157) O

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