2004 NISSAN TERRANO Service Repair Manual

Removal and Installation
IRemove free-running hub assembly.
Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Auto-Lock Free-running Hubº,
FA-14.
I Remove brake caliper assembly.
Brake hose does not need to be disconnected from brake
caliper.
Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
I Remove lock washer.
I Remove wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.
Tool: KV40105400
I Remove wheel hub and wheel bearing.
Be careful not to drop outer bearing.
I After installing wheel hub and wheel bearing, adjust wheel
bearing preload.
Refer to ªPRELOAD ADJUSTMENTº, ªFront Wheel Bearingº,
FA-6.
Disassembly
IDrive bearing outer races with suitable brass bar.
SFA926
NFA006
NFA007
SFA832
FA858
FRONT AXLE Ð Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc
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Inspection
Thoroughly clean wheel bearing and wheel hub.
WHEEL BEARING
IMake sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise,
crack, pitting or wear.
WHEEL HUB
ICheck wheel hub for cracks by using a magnetic exploration or
dyeing test.
Assembly
IInstall bearing outer race with Tool until it seats in hub.
I Pack multi-purpose grease to hub and hub cap.
I Apply multi-purpose grease to each bearing cone.
I Pack grease seal lip with multi-purpose grease, then install it
into wheel hub with suitable drift.
YFA010
EFA008
FA781
SFA747
FRONT AXLE Ð Wheel Hub and Rotor Disc
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Removal
IRemove free-running hub assembly.
Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running Hubº, FA-14.
I Separate drive shaft from knuckle spindle by slightly tapping
drive shaft end.
I Separate tie-rod from knuckle spindle with Tool.
Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt so as not to damage
stud bolt.
I Separate knuckle spindle from ball joints.
(1) Loosen (not remove) upper and lower ball joint tightening nuts.
(2) Separate upper and lower ball joints to knuckle spindle with Tool.
During above operation, never remove ball joint nuts which
are loosened in step (1) above. Tool: HT72520000
NFA008
NFA009
NFA010
SFA927
SFA079
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Spindle
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(3) Remove ball joint tightening nuts.
Support lower link with jack.
(4) Separate knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.
Inspection
KNUCKLE SPINDLE
ICheck knuckle spindle for deformation, cracks or other damage
by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
NEEDLE BEARING
ICheck needle bearing for wear, scratches, pitting, flaking and
burn marks.
Installation
IInstall needle bearing into knuckle spindle.
Make sure that needle bearing is facing in proper direction.
Apply multi-purpose grease.
I Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower
link jacked up.
CAUTION:
Make sure that oil or grease does not come into contact with
tapered areas of ball joint and knuckle spindle and threads of
ball joint.
I After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload.
Refer to ªPRELOAD ADJUSTMENTº, ªFront Wheel Bearingº,
FA-6.
I After installing drive shaft, check drive shaft axial end play.
Do not reuse snap ring once it has been removed.
Temporarily install snap ring at same thickness as it was
installed before removal. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaftº, FA-22.
NFA011
NFA012
SFA929
NFA013
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Spindle
Removal (Cont'd)
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Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove bolts fixing drive shaft to final drive.
2. Remove free-running hub assembly with brake pedaldepressed. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running
Hubº, FA-14.
I Remove brake caliper assembly without disconnecting brake
hydraulic line.
Make sure that brake hose is not twisted.
I Remove tie-rod ball joint. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle
Spindleº, FA-20.
SFA874
SFA236
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
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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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