2001 NISSAN ALMERA Service Manual

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SAX010
4. Press wheel hub into knuckle until it stops when the end of the
wheel bearing is hit.
Maximum load P:
29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton)
SFA182A
5. Check bearing operation.
a. Add load P

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual Drive Shaft
COMPONENTS=NJAX0016
NAX018
1. Joint assembly
2. Boot
3. Boot band
4. Circular clip
5. Drive shaft
6. Dynamic damper band (where fit-
ted)
7. Dynamic damper (where fitted)
8. Boot
9. Boot b

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SFA090A
REMOVALNJAX00141. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
Brake caliper need not be disconnected. Do not twist or
stretch brake hose when moving components.
SFA153B
2. Remove strut lower mount bolts.
3

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SFA730
Ð For A/T models Ð
+Insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right drive shaft
and strike with a hammer.
Be careful not to damage pinion mate shaft and side gear.
SFA482-D
INSTALLATIONNJ

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual SFA476
DISASSEMBLYNJAX0017Transaxle Side (DS90 and DS83 types)NJAX0017S011. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race,
before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual 3. Remove boot bands.
4. Draw out boot.
SFA442B
Support BearingNJAX0017S031. Remove dust shield.
SFA692
2. Remove snap ring.
SFA693
3. Press support bearing assembly off of drive shaft.
SFA617
4. Sepa

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual INSPECTIONNJAX0018Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with
compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or
other damage.
Drive ShaftNJAX0018S01Replace drive shaft if it

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NISSAN ALMERA 2001  Service Manual Support BearingNJAX0018S05Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
Support Bearing BracketNJAX0018S06Check support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnet