2001 INFINITI QX4 IDX

SFA802B
2. Remove hub cap with suitable tool.
SFA753B
3. Remove snap ring with suitable tool.
4. Remove drive flange.
SFA364BA
5. Remove lock washer.
SFA754B
6. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
SFA832
7. Remove wheel hub and wheel bearing.
Be careful not to drop outer bearing.
INSTALLATIONNBAX00091. After installing wheel hub and wheel bearing, adjust wheel
bearing preload.
Refer to ªPreload Adjustmentº, ªFRONT WHEEL BEARINGº,
ªOn-vehicle Serviceº, AX-4.
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Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc (Cont'd)
AX-7

SFA891-A
2. Pack multi-purpose grease into wheel hub.
SFA459B
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to each bearing cone.
4. Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease, then install it
into wheel hub with suitable drift.
Knuckle Spindle
REMOVALNBAX00131. Remove drive shaft.
Refer to ªDrive Shaftº, AX-11.
SFA756B
2. Separate tie-rod end and lower ball joint from knuckle with
Tool.
Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt so as not to damage
stud bolt.
SFA758B
3. Separate knuckle from strut.
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Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc (Cont'd)
AX-9

SFA236
REMOVALNBAX00171. Remove hub cap and snap ring.
Refer to ªREMOVALº, ªWheel Hub and Rotor Discº, AX-6.
2. Remove bolts fixing drive shaft to final drive.
SFA760B
3. Remove transverse link fixing nut and bolts.
SFA761B
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it with a
copper hammer.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when
removing drive shaft.
SFA880
DISASSEMBLYNBAX0018Final Drive Side (TS82F)NBAX0018S011. Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tapping
around slide joint housing.
2. Remove boot bands.
SFA963
3. Move boot and slide joint housing toward wheel side, and put
matching marks.
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Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-11

Joint Assembly (Final drive side)NBAX0019S03IReplace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of
scorching, rust, wear or excessive play.
ICheck serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
ICheck slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
Joint Assembly (Wheel side)NBAX0019S04Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
ASSEMBLYNBAX0020IAfter drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it
moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
IUse NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every
overhaul.
SFA800
Final Drive Side (TS82F)NBAX0020S011. Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to
drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
SFA397
2. Install spider assembly securely, ensuring marks are properly
aligned.
IPress-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing
shaft.
3. Install new snap ring.
SFA460BA
4. Pack with grease.
Specified amount of grease:
95 - 105 g (3.35 - 3.70 oz)
5. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its
length is ªL
1º.
Length ªL
1º: 95 - 97 mm (3.74 - 3.82 in)
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Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-13

SFA846-A
2. Install thrust washer onto drive shaft.
Make sure that thrust washer is facing in proper direction,
apply multi-purpose grease.
SFA762B
3. When installing drive shaft, adjust drive shaft axial end play by
selecting a suitable snap ring.
a. Temporarily install new snap ring on drive shaft in the same
thickness as it was installed before removal.
SFA847
b. Set dial gauge on drive shaft end.
c. Measure axial end play of drive shaft.
Axial end play: 0.45 mm (0.0177 in) or less
d. If axial end play is not within the specified limit, select another
snap ring.
1.1 mm (0.043 in)
1.3 mm (0.051 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in)
1.7 mm (0.067 in)1.9 mm (0.075 in)
2.1 mm (0.083 in)
2.3 mm (0.091 in)
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
WHEEL BEARING (FRONT)NBAX0022
Wheel bearing lock nutTightening torque 78 - 98 N´m (8 - 10 kg-m, 58 - 72 ft-lb)
Retightening torque after loosening wheel bearing
lock nut0.5 - 1.5 N´m (0.05 - 0.15 kg-m, 4.3 - 13.0 in-lb)
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Starting force at wheel hub bolt N (kg, lb) A
Turning angle 15É - 30É
Starting force at wheel hub bolt N (kg, lb) B
Wheel bearing preload at wheel hub bolt B þ A 7.06 - 20.99 N (0.72 - 2.14 kg, 1.59 - 4.72 lb)
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Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-15

SBR686C
Precautions
PRECAUTIONSNBAX0023IWhen installing rubber parts, final tightening must be car-
ried out under unladen condition* with tires on ground.
*Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack,
hand tools and mats in designated positions.
IUse flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake
tubes.
IAfter installing removed suspension parts, check wheel
alignment and adjust if necessary.
IAlways torque brake lines when installing.
Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0024The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40101000
(J25604-01)
Axle stand
NT159
Removing rear axle shaft
ST36230000
(J25840-A)
Sliding hammer
NT126
Removing rear axle shaft
ST38020000
(Ð)
Bearing lock nut wrench
NT160
Removing wheel bearing lock nut
HT72480000 or
HT72210000
(J25852-B)
Rear axle shaft bearing
puller
NT161
Removing wheel bearing
ST37840000
(Ð)
Rear axle shaft guide
NT162
Installing rear axle shaft
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Precautions
AX-17

ComponentsNBAX0028
SRA756A
RemovalNBAX0029CAUTION:
IBefore removing the rear axle, disconnect the ABS wheel
sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the
axle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor
wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
IWheel bearing does not require maintenance.
IIf growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during
operation, replace wheel bearing assembly.
IIf the wheel bearing assembly is removed, it must be renewed.
The old assembly must not be re-used.
SAX002
1. Disconnect parking brake cable and brake tube.
2. Remove nuts securing wheel bearing cage with baffle plate.
SRA758A
3. Draw out axle shaft with Tool.
When drawing out axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil seal.
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Components
AX-19

InspectionNBAX0030AXLE SHAFTNBAX0030S01Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and dis-
tortion. Replace if necessary.
BEARING CAGENBAX0030S02Check bearing cage for deformation and cracks. Replace if neces-
sary.
REAR AXLE HOUSINGNBAX0030S03Check rear axle housing for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace
if necessary.
SRA288A
InstallationNBAX00311. Press new wheel bearing until it bottoms end face of bearing
cage.
Maximum load P:
39 kN (4 ton, 4.4 US ton, 3.9 Imp ton)
Always press outer race of wheel bearing during installation.
SRA289A
2. Press new grease seal until it bottoms end face of bearing
cage.
After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multi-
purpose grease.
SRA761A
3. Press axle shaft into inner race of wheel bearing.
Maximum load P:
47.1 kN (4.8 ton, 5.3 US ton, 4.72 Imp ton)
Be careful not to damage and deform grease seal.
SRA762A
4. Install plain washer and a new wheel bearing lock washer.
5. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified torque.
: 245 - 314 N´m (25 - 32 kg-m, 181 - 231 ft-lb)
Fit wheel bearing lock washer lip in wheel bearing lock nut
groove correctly by tightening lock nut. Be sure to bend it up.
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Inspection
AX-21