2002 NISSAN TERRANO Service Repair Manual

3. Remove nuts fixing lower ball joint on lower link.
Support lower link with jack.
4. Remove upper ball joint fixing bolt.
5. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.
6. Remove drive shaft with knuckle.
Cover drive shaft boot with a suitable protector.
7. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping it.
SFA843
SFA842
SFA864
SFA878
SFA879
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Removal (Cont'd)
FA-23

Disassembly
FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tapping
around slide joint housing.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. Move boot and slide joint housing toward wheel side, and put
matching marks.
4. Pry off snap ring.
5. Detach spider assembly with press.
SFA880
SFA881
SFA963
SFA964
SFA392
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
FA-24

6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage the
boot.
WHEEL SIDE (ZF100)
CAUTION:
This type of 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.
Inspection
Thoroughly clean all parts, in cleaning solvent, and dry with com-
pressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or other dam-
age.
DRIVE SHAFT
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
BOOT
Check boot for fatigue, cracks, or wear. Replace boot with new boot
bands.
JOINT ASSEMBLY (TS82F) (FINAL DRIVE SIDE)
IReplace 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 (ZF100) (WHEEL SIDE)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
Assembly
IAfter 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.
SFA799
SFA455
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Disassembly (Cont'd)
FA-25

FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. 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.
2. Install spider assembly securely, ensuring marks are properly
aligned.
IPress-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing
shaft.
3. Install new snap ring.
4. Pack with grease.
Specified amount of grease:
190 - 210 g (6.70 - 7.41 oz)
5. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is
ªLº.
Length ªLº = 102 - 104 mm (4.02 - 4.09 in)
Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
6. The rubber cover comes with clamps on both ends. Firmly
clinch the clamp to the end which is wider in diameter and
repeat the procedure at the narrower end. Use the appropriate
tool.
SFA800
SFA397
SFA882
SFA883
SFA395
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
FA-26

7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
Apply sealant to mating surface of plug seal.
WHEEL SIDE (ZF100)
1. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
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.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 oz)
4. Set boot so that is does not swell and deform when its length
is ªLº.
Length ªLº = 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 in)
Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
SFA472
SFA800
SFA884
SFA885
YFA011
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
FA-27

5. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool.
Installation
IApply multi-purpose grease.
IInstall bearing spacer onto drive shaft.
Make sure that bearing spacer is facing in proper direction.
IWhen installing drive shaft, adjust drive shaft axial end play by
selecting a suitable snap ring.
(1) Temporarily install new snap ring on drive shaft in the same
thickness as it was installed before removal.
(2) Set dial gauge on drive shaft end.
(3) Measure axial end play of drive shaft.
Axial end play: 0.1 - 0.3 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in)
(4) 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)
SFA395
YFA012
YFA013
SFA940
NFA013
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
FA-28

NFA038
FRONT SUSPENSION
FA-29

Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
When removing and installing shock absorber, do not allow oil or
grease to come into contact with rubber parts.
INSPECTION
Wash all parts, except for nonmetallic parts, with suitable solvent
and dry with compressed air.
Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts with compressed air.
ICheck for oil leakage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
ICheck piston rod for smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
ICheck rubber parts for wear, cracks, damage or deformation.
Replace if necessary.
Torsion Bar
REMOVAL
IRemove torsion bar as follows:
(1) Remove anchor arm bolt nuts and remove anchor arm bolt and
pilot.
Remove snap ring and dust cover from rear torsion bar anchor
arm.
(2) Withdraw torsion bar and remove torsion bar and torsion bar
rear anchor arm as an assembly from front torsion bar torque
arm.
(3) Remove torsion bar from rear torsion bar anchor arm.
INSPECTION
ICheck torsion bar for wear, twist, bend and other damage.
ICheck serrations of each part for cracks, wear, twist and other
damage.
ICheck dust cover for cracks.
SFA931
EFA017
FRONT SUSPENSION
FA-30