2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS0 00 F K
Use the chart

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RAX-6
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
PFP:43202
On-Vehicle InspectionEDS00065
Inspect to check that there is no excessive play, cracking, wear, or other damage to rear axle.
lTurn rear wheels (left/ri

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual WHEEL HUB (4WD)
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2. Remove wheel hub lock nuts.
CAUTION:
Discard the old hub lock nuts; replace with new ones.
3. Remove brake caliper from axle housing and hang it up

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RAX-8
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Hub
lInspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle Housing
lInspe

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationEDS000FL
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear axle. Refer toRAX-6, "REMOVAL".
NOTE:
In order to remove the rear dr

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RAX-10
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Disassembly and Assembly
EDS000FM
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Screw a drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded
part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of shaft.
CAUTION:
If joi

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Electronic Repair Manual RAX-12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Steel Ball
lCheck that there is no damage or unusual wear.
Inner Case
lCheck that there is no damage or other irregular conditions of ball rolling surface.
lCheck that there is