2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL lock

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
Removal and InstallationEDS0005U
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre from vehicle.
2. Remove cotter pin. Use a hub lock nut wrench to remove lock
nut.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-116,
"WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Use a pitman arm puller to remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
5. Remove lock plate from strut. Disconnect brake hose from strut.
Refer to BR-11, "
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Piping
and Brake Hose" .
6. Remove steering knuckle and strut installation bolts and nuts.
CAUTION:
Do not apply an excessive angle (22° or more) to drive shaft
joint. Firmly support steering knuckle so that slide joint is not excessively extended.
7. Use a puller to remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
8. As shown in the figure, use a wheel wrench or other tool to
remove drive shaft from transaxle.
CAUTION:

When removing drive shaft from vehicle, be careful to
avoid interfering with brake hose, wheel sensor harness,
and other parts.

When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle (22° or more) to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.

Do not lift drive shaft, with axle attached, by grasping
counter shaft only.

Do not allow drive shaft, with transaxle inserted, to hang down without support for counter
shaft, wheel joints, and other parts.

When the drive shaft listed below have been removed, check that a circular clip is attached to the end.
1. Support bearing bracket 2. Side flange 3. Drive shaft
4. Cotter pin
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FAX-12
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

×: Applicable
–: Not applicable

Remove installation bolts from right-side drive shaft support bearing bracket. Then remove bracket from
engine.

Remove installation bolts from right-side drive shaft and remove drive shaft from side shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for
motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.

Check for cracking and damage of boots, and for grease leak-
age.
INSTALLATION

Install support bearing bracket onto engine and tighten installation bolts to specified torque. Refer to FA X -
11 , "Removal and Installation" .

Install drive shaft to side shaft and tighten installation bolts to specified torque. Refer to FA X - 11 , "Removal
and Installation" .
1. In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Insert drive shaft into steering knuckle. Install lock nut and then
temporarily tighten lock nut. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
3. Install installation bolts for steering knuckle and strut.
4. Use lock plate to fix brake hose to strut.
5. Install tie rod to steering knuckle.
6. Install wheel sensor.
7. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque. Refer to FAX-11, "
Removal
and Installation" .
8. Install cotter pin.
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
Engine typeDrive shaft with circular clip
Right Left
QR20DE and QR25DE –×
YD22DDTi –×
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Model type Protector SST No.
RH KV38107800
LH KV38105500
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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.

Turn rear wheels (left/right) and check the play.
REAR WHEEL BEARING
With vehicle raised, inspect the following.

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of rear wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular condition. If there are any
irregular condition, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and InstallationEDS00066
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Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Cotter pin 2. Lock nut 3. Wheel hub
4. Hub bolt 5. Back plate 6. Axle housing
7. Wheel bearing 8. Snap ring
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WHEEL HUB (4WD)
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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 housing and hang it up some-
where.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the brake caliper is
removed.
4. Remove disc rotor and parking brake assembly from back plate
and axle housing.
5. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing.
6. Remove axle housing from strut.
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod.
8. Remove nuts and bolts from axle housing side of front and rear parallel link. Remove axle housing from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. For installation, follow removal procedure in
reverse order.
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Set axle housing on bench vise. As shown in the figure, use
attachment (SST) and sliding hammer (SST) to remove wheel
hub and bearing assembly from axle housing.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi-
num plate or another suitable tool.
2. Use a bearing replacer (suitable tool), puller (suitable tool), and
drift (SST) to remove inner race of outer-wheel bearing from
wheel hub.
3. Remove back plate installation bolt and anchor block. Remove
back plate from axle housing. Refer to PB-4, "
Components"
4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.
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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 irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle Housing

Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace axle housing.
Snap Ring

Check snap ring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a drift (SST) to press fit wheel bearing into axle housing.
CAUTION:
Discard the old wheel bearing; replace with a new one.
2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to install the snap
ring.
3. Install back plate and anchor block onto axle housing. Refer to
PB-4, "
Components" .
4. Use a drift (SST) to install wheel hub onto axle housing.
5. After completing step 4, apply an additional load of 49,030 N
(5,000 kg, 11,025 lb). Rotate axle housing in forward and
reverse directions 10 times each to ensure a good fit.
6. Place a spring balance at the point where the strut is joined (upper side bolt hole) and measure rotating
torque when spring is pulled at a speed of 8 -12 rpm. Refer to the RAX-15, "
Wheel Bearing" item.
NOTE:
If a load of 49,030 N (5,000 kg, 11,025 lb) cannot be applied:

Install to drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nut to specified torque. Rotate in forward and reverse
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.

At a rotating speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt and measure rotating torque.
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Rotating torque : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.87 lb) or less

FSU-8
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER

COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBERPFP:54302
Removal and InstallationEES00074
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre. Remove brake caliper and hung it aside.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing brake pedal with brake caliper removed.
2. Remove electrical wires of wheel sensor from strut.
3. Remove brake hose lock plate.
4. Remove mounting bolts and nuts securing steering knuckle to strut.
5. Remove mounting nuts on upper mounting plate and remove upper mounting plate and strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to FSU-5, "Components" in “Front Suspension Assembly” for tightening torque. Tighten in the
reverse order of removal.

Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat
are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in strut spacer is
positioned as shown. Then install strut.

Assemble upper mounting plate with its notch facing toward the
outside.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES00075
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing strut attachment (SST), wrap a shop cloth
around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are firmly hooked on the spring. The
spring compressors must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.

Remove strut spacer, strut mount insulator, strut mounting insulator bracket thrust bearing, spring upper
seat, and upper rubber seat. Then remove coil spring.
6. Remove bound bumper from spring upper seat.
7. Gradually release spring compressor (commercial service tool), and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut

Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
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COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER
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Insulator and Rubber Parts
Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil Spring
Check for cracks, wear, and damage, and replace if necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial
service tool), and install it onto the strut.
CAUTION:
Face tube side of coil spring downward. Align lower end to
spring seat as shown in the figure.
WARNING:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
2. Connect bound bumper to spring upper seat.
CAUTION:

Be sure to install bound bumper to spring upper seat
securely.

When installing bound bumper, use soapy water. Do not use machine oil or other lubricants.
3. Install small parts to the strut.

Connect upper rubber seat, spring upper seats, thrust bearing, strut mount insulator, and strut spacer.
Temporarily install piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
4. Be sure arrows on strut mount insulator and spring upper seat
are positioned as shown. Also be sure notch in the strut spacer
is positioned as shown.
5. Be sure coil spring is properly set in spring rubber seat. Gradu-
ally release spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure upper rubber seat is properly aligned to spring
upper seat and coil spring.
6. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
7. Remove strut attachment (SST).
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RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT

COIL SPRING AND STRUTPFP:55302
Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounting nuts and washers on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove strut-to-axle housing mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove luggage side lower finisher in luggage compartment. Remove mounting nuts on strut spacer.
Then remove strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to RSU-5, "Components" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES0007I
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment (SST) to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing a strut attachment (SST), cover strut with
shop cloth to avoid damage.
2. Remove cap and slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial
service tool).
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.

Remove strut spacer, strut mounting insulator, strut mounting insulator bracket, spring upper seat,
upper rubber seat, and bound bumper. Then remove coil spring from strut.
6. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut

Check strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.

Check piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.

Check welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Insulator and Rubber parts.

Check strut mount insulator for cracks and rubber parts for wear. Replace them if necessary.
Coil Spring

Check coil spring for cracks, deformation, and damage, and replace if necessary.
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