2004 NISSAN TERRANO Service Repair Manual

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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NFA038
FRONT SUSPENSION
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Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
When removing and installing shock absorber, do not allow oil or
grease to come into contact with rubber parts.
INSPECTION
Wash all parts, except for nonmetallic parts, with suitable solvent
and dry with compressed air.
Blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts with compressed air.
ICheck for oil leakage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
I Check piston rod for smooth operation. Replace if necessary.
I Check rubber parts for wear, cracks, damage or deformation.
Replace if necessary.
Torsion Bar
REMOVAL
IRemove torsion bar as follows:
(1) Remove anchor arm bolt nuts and remove anchor arm bolt and pilot.
Remove snap ring and dust cover from rear torsion bar anchor
arm.
(2) Withdraw torsion bar and remove torsion bar and torsion bar rear anchor arm as an assembly from front torsion bar torque
arm.
(3) Remove torsion bar from rear torsion bar anchor arm.
INSPECTION
I Check torsion bar for wear, twist, bend and other damage.
I Check serrations of each part for cracks, wear, twist and other
damage.
I Check dust cover for cracks.
SFA931
EFA017
FRONT SUSPENSION
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INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment of anchor arm adjusting nut is in tightening direc-
tion only.
Do not adjust by loosening anchor arm adjusting nut.
1. Coat multi-purpose grease on the serration of torsion barspring.
2. Place lower link in the position where bound buffer clearance ªCº is 0.Clearance ªCº: 0 mm (0 in)
3. Install torsion bar spring with torque arm.
Be sure to install right and left torsion bar springs correctly.
4. Set anchor arm. Standard length ªGºTD27Ti engine:38 - 49 mm (1.50 - 1.93 in)
ZD30DDTi engine: 40 - 51 mm (1.57 - 2.01 in)
5. Install snap ring to anchor arm and dust cover.
SFA549
SFA854
EFA009
FRONT SUSPENSION
Torsion Bar (Cont'd)
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Make sure that snap ring and anchor arm are properly
installed.
6. Tighten anchor arm adjusting nut to attain dimension ªLº.Standard length ªLº:77 mm (3.03 in)
7. Bounce vehicle with tires on ground (Unladen) to eliminate friction of suspension.
8. Measure vehicle posture ªHº. H = A þ B mm (in) ªUnladenºRefer to SDS, FA-39.
(1) Exercise the front suspension by bouncing the front of the vehicle 4 or 5 times to ensure that the vehicle is in a neutral
height attitude.
(2) Measure vehicle posture ... Dimension ªHº. (Refer to SDS, FA-39.)
SFA185A
YFA014
YFA015
SFA965
NFA015
FRONT SUSPENSION
Torsion Bar (Cont'd)
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(3) If height of the vehicle is not as specified, adjust vehicle pos-ture.(Refer to SDS, FA-39.)
(4) Check wheel alignment if necessary. (Refer to SDS, FA-39.)
9. If ªHº dimension is not within the specified value, readjust vehicle posture using anchor arm adjusting nut.
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL
IRemove stabilizer bar ball joint nuts and clamp bolts.
INSPECTION
ICheck stabilizer bar for twist and deformation.
Replace if necessary.
I Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear or deterioration.
Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
IInstall bushing outside white mark painted on stabilizer facing
the ground.
I Make sure stabilizer bar is properly installed. See figures.
Upper Link
REMOVAL
IRemove shock absorber upper fixing nut.
I Remove bolts fixing upper ball joint on upper link.
Support lower link with jack.
I Remove upper link spindle fixing bolts.
EFA012
EFA013
SFA935
SFA918
FRONT SUSPENSION
Torsion Bar (Cont'd)
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