2003 NISSAN TEANA brake

FAX-10
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

20. 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.
21. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is less then standard value.

Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside of boot.
22. Secure the large and small ends of boot with new boot bands
using boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300] as shown in
the figure.
NOTE:

Do not reuse boot bands.

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets the specifica-
tion as shown.
23. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that
they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them
with new boot band when boot installation positions become
incorrect.
24. Confirm that circular clip on transaxle side is fully engaged.
25. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then
temporarily tighten hub lock nut.
26. Install nuts and bolts of steering knuckle and strut. Refer to FSU-7, "
Components" , “FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY” for tightening torque.
27. Install disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
28. Install torque member fixing bolts to steering knuckle. Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
29. Install wheel sensor to steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
30. Tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
COMPONENT"
31. Install cotter pin.
NOTE:
Do not reuse cotter pin.
32. Install tires to vehicle.Engine model Boot installation length L
QR20DE
141.7 – 143.7 mm (5.58 – 5.66 in)
VQ23DE
VQ35DE 155.3 – 161.3 mm (6.11 – 6.35 in)
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Dimension “M” : 2.0 – 3.0 mm (0.079 – 0.118 in)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Removal and Installation (LH)BDS0007N
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
6. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and bearing assembly
and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
7. Remove fixing nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle
from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-7, "
Components" .
8. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Removal and Installation (RH)BDS0007O
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
5. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
6. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with hummer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and bearing assembly
and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
7. Remove fixing nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle
from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-7, "
Components" .
8. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft 3. Support bearing bracket
4. Dynamic damper (Except for
VQ35DE models)
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FUEL TANK

FUEL TANKPFP:17202
Removal and InstallationBBS005AI
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Be sure to read “General Precautions” before working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-3, "
General Pre-
cautions" .

Drain fuel from fuel tank if necessary. Refer to FL-4, "REMOVAL" .
CAUTION:
For the safety work and to maintain fuel tank gravity at center, drain fuel to the level where fuel
tank weight at left and right becomes equal.

Perform work on level place.
1. Perform steps 2 to 7 of “REMOVAL” in “FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP
ASSEMBLY”. Refer to FL-4, "
REMOVAL" .
2. Remove center muffler. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
3. Remove center muffler mounting rubber. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
4. Move parking brake rear right and left cables from the lower part of fuel tank. Refer to PB-3, "
PA R K I N G
BRAKE CONTROL" .
5. Support bottom of rear suspension member with transmission jack, and descend rear suspension assem-
bly. Refer to RSU-5, "
REAR SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY" .
6. Remove fuel tank protector.
1. Fuel filler tube 2. Vent hose 3. Fuel tank
4. Fuel tank mounting band 5. Clip 6. Fuel tank protector
7. Fuel tank mounting band 8. Fuel filler hose 9. Grommet
10. Fuel filler cap 11. EVAP hose
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartBES0003J
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
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FSU-7FSU-12
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FSU-7FSU-5FSU-16
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in WT section
NVH in FAX section
NVH in BR section
NVH in PS section
Possible cause and Suspected parts
Improper installation, looseness
Strut deformation, damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Front suspensionNoise×××××× ×××××
Shake×××× × ×××××
Vibration××××× × × ×
Shimmy×××× ×××××
Judder××× ×× × ×
Poor quality ride or handling××××× ××××

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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On-Vehicle Inspection BES0003K
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Measure axial end play by placing an iron pry bar or a similar item between suspension arm and strut
assembly and prying up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage, and breakage of installation positions.
Wheel Alignment InspectionBES0003L
DESCRIPTION
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
“Unladen” conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. A spare tire, a jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
PRELIMINARY CHECK
1. Check Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Check Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-3, "
ROAD WHEEL" .
3. Check Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-5, "
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION" .
4. Check Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" .
5. Check Strut operation.
6. Check Each mounting point of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Check Each link, rod, and member for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. Check Vehicle height (posture).
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES.

Camber, caster, kingpin inclination angles cannot be adjusted.

Before inspection, mount wheels onto turning radius gauge. Mount rear wheels onto a stand that has
same height so vehicle will remain horizontal.
Using a CCK Gauge
Install CCK gauge attachment [SST:KV991040S0] with the following procedure on wheel, then measure wheel
alignment.
1. Remove three wheel nuts, and install the guide bolts to hub
bolts.
2. Screw adapter into the plate until it contacts the plate tightly.
3. Screw center plate into the plate.
4. Insert plate on guide bolt. Put spring in, and then evenly screw
both guide bolt nuts. When fastening guide bolt nuts, do not
completely compress the spring.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation BES0003N
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel and hood. Install engine slinger, and then hoist engine. (VQ35DE models) Refer
to EI-21, "
COWL TOP" , BL-13, "HOOD" .
2. Remove tires from vehicle.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-26, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove undercover and splash guard.
6. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove the mounting nut on the upper side of stabilizer con-
necting rod, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut
assembly. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
8. Remove fixing nuts and bolts with, and then remove steering
knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-10, "
Removal and
Installation" .
9. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.
10. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
11. Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to EX-2, "
EXHAUST SYSTEM" .
12. Remove heat insulator.(Except for QR20DE models)
1. Upper mounting plate 2. Mounting insulator 3. Mounting insulator bracket
4. Mounting bearing 5. Spring upper seat 6. Spring upper rubber seat
7. Coil spring 8. Lower spring seat 9. Bound bumper
10. Strut 11. Stabilizer clamp 12. Stabilizer bushing
13. Stabilizer bar 14. Stabilizer connecting rod 15. Strut assembly
16. Front axle assembly 17. Member stay 18. Transverse link
19. Front suspension member 20. Rebound stopper 21. Heat insulator (Except for QR20DE
models)
22. Damper assembly (For VQ35DE
models)
Refer to GI-10, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT

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Removal and InstallationBES0003O
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle.
2. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to
BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts. Hang torque member in a
place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-26,
"FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove lock plate and brake hose from strut assembly. Refer to
BR-12, "
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and
Hose" .
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove mounting nut of the upper side of stabilizer connecting
rod, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod from strut
assembly. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
7. Remove fixing nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle
from strut assembly.
8. Remove mounting nuts of mounting insulator bracket, then
remove strut assembly from vehicle.
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