FRONT AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION FAX FRONT AXLE

B

FAX

E
CONTENTS
2WD FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE .................... 10 F
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 10
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2 WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ....................... 10
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 2 Removal and Installation ........................................ 10 G
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 2 REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 3 INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 3 H
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................. 12
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 4 Removal and Installation (Left Side) ....................... 12
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 4 REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 4 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12 I
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4 INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
REMOVAL ............................................................. 4 Removal and installation (Right Side) .................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 5 REMOVAL ........................................................... 13 J
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 5 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
SERVICE DATA .......................................................... 6 INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
Wheel Bearing .......................................................... 6 Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side) .................. 14
K
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14
AWD INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 15
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 7 Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side) ................ 19 L
Caution ..................................................................... 7 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 19
PREPARATION ........................................................... 8 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 20
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 8 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 21 M
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 8 SERVICE DATA ........................................................ 25
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 25
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 9 Drive Shaft .............................................................. 25
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 9 Tightening Torque ................................................... 25

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 PREPARATION
[2WD]
PREPARATION
[2WD] PFP:00002

Special Service Tools (SST) ADS000HM

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name

HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover ● Removing steering outer socket
a: 33 mm (1.30 in) ● Removing transverse link
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT546

Commercial Service Tools ADS000HN

Tool name Description

● Removing wheel nuts

● Removing brake caliper assembly
Power tool ● Removing strut lower side
● Removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly
PBIC0190E

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
[2WD]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ADS000HO

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

NVH in WT section

NVH in WT section

NVH in PS section
FAX-4

FAX-4
—
Reference page
C

FAX

Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

E

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL
F

STEERING
TIRES
G
Noise × × × × ×
Shake × × × × ×
Vibration × × × ×
H
Symptom FRONT AXLE
Shimmy × × × × ×
Judder × × × ×
I
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable
J

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[2WD]
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE PFP:40202

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ADS000HP

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
● Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
● 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.
Removal and Installation ADS000HQ

SDIA1437E

1. Disc rotor 2. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 3. Splash guard

4. Steering knuckle 5. Cotter pin

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut.

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6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. A
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com- B
ing off.
7. Remove cotter pin at transverse link, then loosen mounting nut.
C

SDIA1434E

FAX
8. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove transverse link from
steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION: E
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
F
9. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steer-
ing knuckle with power tool.
10. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
G
11. Remove fixing bolts between steering knuckle and wheel hub SDIA1435E
and bearing assembly with power tool.
12. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
H
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each parts, replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection I
● Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link and steering outer socket ball
joint. Refer to FSU-14, "TRANSVERSE LINK" , PS-19, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
J
INSTALLATION
● Refer to FAX-4, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: K
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● After removing/installing or replacing axle components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel
Alignment Inspection" . L
● After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
● Check the following item after service M
– Installation condition of wheel sensor harness

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[2WD]
SERVICE DATA PFP:00030

Wheel Bearing ADS000HR

Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

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 PRECAUTIONS
[AWD]
PRECAUTIONS
[AWD] PFP:00001
A
Caution ADS000OH

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
● Bearing in wheel joint does not disassemble because it is non-overhaul parts. B
● 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 service C
location.
● Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts. FAX
● Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.
● Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by E
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

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[AWD]
PREPARATION PFP:00002

Special Service Tools (SST) ADS000OI

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.) Description
Tool name

HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover ● Removing steering outer socket
a: 33 mm (1.30 in) ● Removing transverse link
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
NT546

KV381 00500
( — )
Drift Installing drive shaft plug
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
ZZA0701D

KV381 02200
( — )
Drift Installing drive shaft plug
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
ZZA0920D

Commercial Service Tools ADS000OJ

Tool name Description

● Removing wheel nuts

● Removing brake caliper assembly
● Removing hub lock nut
Power tool
● Removing strut lower side
● Removing wheel hub and bearing assembly
PBIC0190E ● Removing undercover

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[AWD]
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ADS000OK

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

Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.

Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in FFD section

NVH in WT section

NVH in WT section

NVH in BR section

NVH in PS section
C

FAX-15

FAX-10

FAX-10
—

—
Reference page
FAX

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

F

Improper installation, looseness

G

FRONT DIFFERENTIAL
Wheel bearing damage
Joint sliding resistance

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Excessive joint angle

H
Parts interference

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
I

TIRES
DRIVE Noise × × × × × × × × × × J
SHAFT Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
K
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom
FRONT Vibration × × × × × × ×
AXLE Shimmy × × × × × × × L
Judder × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
M
×: Applicable

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE PFP:40202

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ADS000OL

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
● Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
● 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.
Removal and Installation ADS000OM

SDIA1440E

1. Cotter pin 2. Washer 3. Disc rotor

4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Splash guard 6. Steering knuckle

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove cotter pin at steering outer socket, then loosen mounting nut.

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6. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove steering outer socket
from steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. A
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com- B
ing off.
7. Remove cotter pin at transverse link, then loosen mounting nut.
C

SDIA1434E

FAX
8. Use a ball joint remover (SST) to remove transverse link from
steering knuckle. Be careful not to damage ball joint boot.
CAUTION: E
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to
threads and to prevent ball joint remover (SST) from com-
ing off.
F
9. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft with
power tool.
10. Remove steering knuckle from drive shaft.
G
CAUTION: SDIA1435E
● When removing steering knuckle, do not apply an exces-
sive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to excessively extend slide joint.
H
● Do not hang over drive shaft without support.

11. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
12. Remove steering knuckle from vehicle.
I
13. Remove fixing bolts between steering knuckle and wheel hub and bearing assembly with power tool.
14. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL J
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each parts, replace if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection K
Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint.
Refer to FSU-14, "TRANSVERSE LINK" , PS-19, "POWER STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE" .
INSTALLATION L
● Refer to FAX-10, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts. M
● After removing/installing or replacing axle components, check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "Wheel
Alignment Inspection" .
● After adjusting wheel alignment, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-6, "Adjust-
ment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
● Check the following item after service.
– Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.

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[AWD]
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT PFP:39100

Removal and Installation (Left Side) ADS000ON

SDIA1441E

1. Cotter pin 2. Washer

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool.
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "BRAKE
PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
7. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
8. Remove fixing bolt of front final drive side assembly drive shaft with power tool, then remove drive shaft
from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Move joint up/down, left /right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
● Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.
● If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.

SDIA1046J

INSTALLATION
● Refer to FAX-12, "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of
removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Check the following item after service.
– Installation condition of wheel sensor harness

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[AWD]
Removal and installation (Right Side) ADS000OO

FAX
SDIA1442E

1. Cotter pin 2. Washer

REMOVAL E
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove undercover with power tool.
3. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft with power tool. F
4. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-57, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness. G
5. Remove brake hose lock prate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to BR-11, "BRAKE
PIPING AND HOSE" .
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool. H
7. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
I
When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
8. Pry off drive shaft from front final drive assembly side as shown
in the figure. J

SDIA1489E
M
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
● Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.
● If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.

SFA108A

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INSTALLATION
● Refer to FAX-13, "Removal and installation (Right Side)" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order
of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Check the following item after service.
– Installation condition of wheel sensor harness.
● In order to prevent damage to front final drive assembly side oil
seal, first fit a protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft.
Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.

SDIA0593E

Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side) ADS000OP

SDIA1443E

1. Plug 2. Housing 3. Snap ring

4. Spider assembly 5. Boot band 6. Boot
7. Shaft 8. Circular clip 9. Joint sub-assembly

DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. If plug needs to be removed, move boot to wheel side, and drive it out with a plastic hammer.

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4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION: A
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and drive shaft.
B

SFA963

FAX
5. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels. E

G
SFA612

Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice. H
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between a vise and
shaft. I
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly J
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
● If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or K
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them L
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
SDIA0606E
5. Remove circular clip from shaft. M
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly
● Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
● Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.
● Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly
● If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.

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NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. If plug has been removed, use a drift (SST) to press in a new
one.
NOTE:
Discard old plug; replace with new ones.

SDIA1153E

2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot
to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

SFA800

4. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem-

bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer
facing shaft.

SDIA1792E

5. Secure spider assembly with snap ring.

NOTE:
Discard old snap ring; replace with new one.
6. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to spider assembly
and sliding surface.

SFA023A

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7. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease
or equivalent to housing. A
Grease amount : 95 − 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz)

SDIA1445E

FAX
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
E
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated F
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation Length “L ”: G
SDIA1126E
95 − 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in)
CAUTION: H
● Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.

● Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.

10. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit- I
able tool.
NOTE:
● Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
J

RAC1133D L

● Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right

satisfies the following:
M
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
11. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether
or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.

DSF0047D

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Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent)
into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

SDIA1127E

2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot
to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new ones.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

SFA800

4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit
securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
5. Insert the specified amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or
equivalent) listed below into boot from large end of boot.
Grease amount : 95 − 115 g (3.35 − 4.06 oz)

RAC0049D

6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown

in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing of joint sub assembly, boot
may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation length “L” : 136 mm (5.35 in)
SDIA1736E

CAUTION:
● Boot may brake if boot installation length is less than standard value.

● Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.

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8. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool. A
NOTE:
● Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.

RAC1133D

FAX
● Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in) E
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check F
whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is
not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.

G
DSF0047D

Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side) ADS000OQ

H

SDIA1444E

1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circular clip 3. Boot band

4. Boot 5. Shaft 6. Spider assembly
7. Snap ring 8. Housing 9. Dust shield
10. Circular clip

DISASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
1. Press drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between a vise and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands.

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3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint for matching mark, but don’t damage to spider
assembly and shaft.

SFA963

4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.

5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.

SFA612

Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice.
CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise a and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
● If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
SDIA0606E
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint sub-assembly
● Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
● Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.
● Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
● If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly
● If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.

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[AWD]
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set. A
ASSEMBLY
Front Final Drive Assembly Side
B
1. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with each new one. C
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

FAX

E
SFA800

3. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem-

bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer F
facing dive shaft.

SDIA1735E
I
4. Secure spider assembly with snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard old snap ring; replace with new one. J
5. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to spider assembly
and sliding surface.
K

L
SFA023A

6. Install housing to spider assembly. Apply Nissan genuine grease M

or equivalent to housing.
Grease amount : 113 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz)

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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation Length “L ”:
SDIA1737E
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in)
CAUTION:
● Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
● Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside surface of boot.

9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool.
NOTE:
● Discard old boot band; replace with new ones.

RAC1133D

● Secure boot bands so that dimension “M” shown bellow right

satisfies the following:
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
10. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether
or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
11. Install circular clip.
NOTE: DSF0047D
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent)
into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

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2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot
to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot. A
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new ones.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft. B

SFA800

FAX
4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit
securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
E
NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
5. Insert the specified amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or
F
equivalent) listed below into boot from large end of boot.
Grease amount : 95 − 115 g (3.35 − 4.06 oz)
G
RAC0049D

6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown

in the figure. H
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by*
marks) of shaft and housing of joint sub-assembly, boot I
may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller J
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation length “L” : 136 mm (5.35 in)
SDIA1736E

CAUTION: K
● Boot may brake if boot installation length is less than standard value.

● Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
L
8. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool.
NOTE:
● Discard old boot band; replace with new ones. M

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● Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown bellow right
satisfies the following:
Large diameter side : 3.0 mm (0.118 in)
Small diameter side : 2.0 mm (0.079 in)
9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check
whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is
not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.

DSF0047D

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[AWD]
SERVICE DATA PFP:00030
A
Wheel Bearing ADS000OR

Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

B
Drive Shaft ADS000OS

Joint type (Wheel side) (Transaxle side)

95 − 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz) (LH side) C
Grease quantity 95 − 115 g (3.35 − 4.06 oz)
113 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz) (RH side)
95 − 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in) (LH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in)
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in) (RH side) FAX

Tightening Torque ADS000OT

Drive shaft - Side flange 44.5 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 lb) E

Hub lock nut 275 N·m (28 kg-m, 203 lb)

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