2004 NISSAN TERRANO boot

Changing Brake Fluid
1. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve.
2. Refill until new brake fluid comes out from each air bleedervalve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to
refill brake fluid.
Refer to section BR.
I Refill with recommended brake fluid ªDOT 4º.
I Never reuse drained brake fluid.
I Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas.
Balancing Wheels
Adjust wheel balance using the road wheel center.
Radial runout limit:Steel wheel:0.5 mm (0.020 in)
Aluminum wheel: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Lateral runout limit: Steel wheel:0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Aluminum wheel: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Tire Rotation
Wheel nuts
: 118 - 147 N ×m (12 - 15 kg-m, 87 - 108 ft-lb)
Checking Steering Gear and Linkage
STEERING GEAR
ICheck gear housing and boots for looseness, damage or
grease leakage.
I Check connection with steering column for looseness.
STEERING LINKAGE
ICheck ball joint, dust cover and other component parts for
looseness, wear damage or grease leakage.
SBR992
EMA039
EMA051
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
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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
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Disassembly
FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tappingaround 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
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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.
I Separate joint assembly with suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
I Remove 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.
I Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
I Check 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.
I Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every
overhaul.
SFA799
SFA455
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Disassembly (Cont'd)
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FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to driveshaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
2. Install spider assembly securely, ensuring marks are properly aligned.
I Press-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)
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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)
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5. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool.
Installation
IApply multi-purpose grease.
I Install bearing spacer onto drive shaft.
Make sure that bearing spacer is facing in proper direction.
I When 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)
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General Specifications
TORSION BAR SPRING
Applied modelHardtop Wagon
Spring diameter x length mm (in)26.0 x 1,230 (1.024 x 48.43)
Spring constant N/mm (kg/mm, lb/in) 25.3 (2.58, 144.5)
SHOCK ABSORBER
Applied model
ABS models
Shock absorber type Non-adjustable (hydraulic)
Damping force N (kg, lb)
[at 0.3 m (1.0 ft)/sec.]
Extension 2,265 314
(231.0 32.0, 509.2 70.6)
Compression 653 124
(66.6 12.6,
146.8 27.9)
STABILIZER BAR
Applied model All
Stabilizer bar diameter mm (in) 29 (1.14)
COMPRESSION ROD
Applied model Hardtop Wagon
Rod diameter mm (in) 23.5 (0.925)
DRIVE SHAFT
Applied model All
SFA877A
Drive shaft joint type
Final drive side TS82F
Wheel side ZF100Fixed joint axial end play
limit mm (in) 1.0 (0.039)
Wheel side Pitch circle diameter serration mm (in)27.0 (1.063)
Major diameter (D1) mm (in) 28.0 (1.102)
Grease
Quality Nissan genuine grease or
equivalent
Capacity g (oz) Final drive side 190 - 210 (6.70 - 7.41)
Wheel side 100 - 120 (3.53 - 4.23)
Boot length mm (in) Final drive side (L
1) 97 - 99 (3.82 - 3.90)
Wheel side (L
2) 96 - 98 (3.78 - 3.86)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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