2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual WHEEL HUB (4WD)
RAX-7
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre.
2. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
CAUTION:
Discard the old hub lock nut; replace with new one.
3. Remove brake caliper from axle

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RAX-8
WHEEL HUB (4WD)
 
5. Use a drift (SST) to remove wheel bearing from axle housing.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Hub
Inspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irre

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual WHEEL HUB (4WD)
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Rotating torque : 1.126 N·m (0.11 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
Spring balance reading : 19.70 N (2.01 kg, 4.43 lb)

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RAX-10
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
 
REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationEDS000FL
REMOVAL
1. Remove axle housing. Refer to RAX-7, "REMOVAL" .
NOTE:
In order to remove the rear drive shaft assembly,

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS000FM
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RAX-12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
 
4. Screw a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
If joint sub as

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RAX-14
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
 
2. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Discard the old boot band and boot; replace with