2001 INFINITI QX4 wheel

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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FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-11

SFA964
4. Remove snap ring.
SFA392
5. Detach spider assembly with press.
SFA799
6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage the
boot.
SFA455
Wheel Side (ZF100)NBAX0018S02CAUTION:
The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
IBefore separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive
shaft and joint assembly.
ISeparate joint assembly with suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
IRemove boot bands.
INSPECTIONNBAX0019Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with com-
pressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation and other
damage.
Drive ShaftNBAX0019S01Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
BootNBAX0019S02Check boot for fatigue, cracks, and wear. Replace boot with new
boot bands.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-12

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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FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-13

SFA443B
6. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool, then
lock new smaller boot band.
7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
Apply sealant to mating surface of plug seal.
SFA800
Wheel Side (ZF100)NBAX0020S021. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
SFA884
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were
made during disassembly are properly aligned.
SFA473BA
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
135 - 145 g (4.76 - 5.11 oz)
4. 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
2º.
Length ªL
2º: 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 in)
5. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool.
6. Lock new smaller boot band.
SFA887
INSTALLATIONNBAX00211. Apply multi-purpose grease.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-14

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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FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-15

DRIVE SHAFT=NBAX0033
Drive shaft joint typeFinal drive sideTS82F
Wheel sideZF100
Fixed joint axial end play limit 1 mm (0.04 in)
Diameter Wheel side (D
1)29.0 mm (1.142 in)
GreaseQualityNissan genuine grease or equivalent
Specified amount of greaseFinal drive side 95 - 105 g (3.35 - 3.70 oz)
Wheel side 135 - 145 g (4.76 - 5.11 oz)
Drive shaft axial end play0.45 mm (0.0177 in) or less
Boot lengthFinal drive side (L
1) 95 - 97 mm (3.74 - 3.82 in)
Wheel side (L
2) 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 in)
SAX001
Drive Shaft End Snap RingNBAX0033S01
Thickness mm (in) Part No. Thickness mm (in) Part No.
1.1 (0.043)
1.3 (0.051)
1.5 (0.059)
1.7 (0.067)39253-88G10
39253-88G11
39253-88G12
39253-88G131.9 (0.075)
2.1 (0.083)
2.3 (0.091)39253-88G14
39253-88G15
39253-88G16
FRONT AXLE
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)
AX-16

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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REAR AXLE
Precautions
AX-17

COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLSNBAX0025
Tool name Description
1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench
NT360
Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Rear axle oil seal drift
NT163
Installing oil seal
a: 74 mm (2.91 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.
c: 10 mm (0.39 in)
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
Troubleshooting
NBAX0035Refer to ªNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshootingº,
ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-3.
SMA525A
On-vehicle Service
REAR AXLE PARTSNBAX0026Check rear axle parts for excessive play, wear and damage.
1. Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.
2. Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: Refer to ªComponentsº, AX-19.
SRA755A
REAR WHEEL BEARINGNBAX00271. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
2. Check axial end play.
Axial end play:
0mm(0in)
REAR AXLE
Preparation (Cont'd)
AX-18