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4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove old grease on slide joint assembly with paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Place drive shaft in a vice. CAUTION:
When retaining drive shaft in a vice, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise a and
shaft.
2. Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. 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-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling directly.
4. Remove boot from shaft.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, remove old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly
Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.
Check joint sub-assembly for compression scar, cracks or fractures.
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assem-
bly.
Slide Joint Side
Housing and spider assembly
If roller or roller surface of spider assembly has scratch or wear, replace housing and spider assembly.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are components which are used as a set.
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ii. Pull and tighten the pawls of tool hanger by using a pair of long-
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iii. Insert bands tip into end of tool pawl.
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ii. Pull and tighten the pawls of tool hanger by using a pair of long-
nose pliers.
iii. Insert band's tip into end of tool pawl.
iv. Check if displacement occurs when rotating boot with housing and shaft fixed. Assemble them again with a new boot band if
displacement occurs.
10. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
secure boot with new boot bands again.
11. Install circular clip. NOTE:
Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent)
into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
NOTE:
Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new ones.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
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SERVICE DATAPFP:00030
Wheel BearingADS000OR
Drive ShaftADS000OS
Tightening TorqueADS000OT
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint type (Wheel side) (Transaxle side)
Grease quantity 95 − 115 g (3.35 − 4.06 oz) 95
− 105 g (3.35 − 3.70 oz) (LH side)
11 3 − 123 g (3.99 − 4.34 oz) (RH side)
Boots installed length 136 mm (5.35 in) 95
− 97 mm (3.74 − 3.82 in) (LH side)
157.8 − 159.8 mm (6.21 − 6.29 in) (RH side)
Drive shaft - Side flange 44.5 N·m (4.5 kg-m, 33 lb)
Hub lock nut 275 N·m (28 kg-m, 203 lb)
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartADS00196
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: Applicable Reference page
Refer to
FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
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Refer to FFD-21, "
Tooth Contact
" .
Refer to FFD-28, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
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Refer to FFD-23, "
Backlash
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Refer to FFD-23, "
Companion Flange Runout
" .
Refer to MA-32, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
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NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX and RAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise ×××××××××××××
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9. Disconnect fuel filler hose, vent hose and EVAP hoses at fuel
tank side.
10. Support the lower part of fuel tank with transmission jack. CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank mounting bands do not
engage.
11. Remove fuel tank mounting bands.
12. Supporting with hands, descend transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank. CAUTION:
Make sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
Confirm there is no interference with vehicle.
13. Remove fuel filler tube protector and fuel filler tube, if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Surely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
Be sure hose clamp is not placed on swelled area of fuel tube.
Tighten fuel hose clamp so that the distance between its lugs becomes to the following.
To connect quick connector, refer to FL-7, "Quick Connector" .
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (with engine stopped), and check connections for leakage by applying fuel pres- sure to fuel piping.
2. Start engine and rev it up and make sure there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system tube and hose connec- tions.
After removing/installing rear suspension assembly, make sure to adjust wheel alignment and then, adjust
neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to RSU-5, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection" and BRC-6,
"Adjustment of Steering Angle Sensor Neutral Position" .
PBIC1581E
PBIC0878E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hoses : 25 mm (0.98 in)
Fuel tank side : 8 - 12 mm (0.31 - 0.47 in)
Fuel filler tube side : 5.7 - 9.7 mm (0.224 - 0.382 in)
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FSU-1
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FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ................................................................ ..... 2
PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ................................ ..... 3
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ...................... ..... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ..................... ..... 6
INSPECTION OF TRANSVERSE LINK BALL
JOINT END PLAY ............................................ ..... 6
STRUT INSPECTION ...................................... ..... 6
Wheel Alignment Inspection ................................ ..... 6
DESCRIPTION ................................................. ..... 6
PRELIMINARY CHECK ................................... ..... 6
INSPECTION OF CAMBER, CASTER AND
KINGPIN INCLINATION ANGLES ................... ..... 6
Components ........................................................ ..... 8
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 9
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 9
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 10
COIL SPRING AND STRUT .................................. ....11
Removal and Installation ..................................... .... 11
REMOVAL ........................................................ .... 11 INSTALLATION ................................................
... 11
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 12
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............. ... 12
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 13
TRANSVERSE LINK .............................................. ... 14
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 14
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 15
STABILIZER BAR .................................................. ... 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 16
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER .......................... ... 17
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 17
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 17
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 17
SERVICE DATA ..................................................... ... 18
Wheel Alignment (Unladen) ................................. ... 18
Ball Joint .............................................................. ... 18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ... 18
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionAES000MZ
When installing rubber bushings, final tightening must be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
Caulking nuts are not reusable. Always use new ones when installing. Since new caulking nuts are pre-
oiled, tighten as they are.
Avoid burden to front cross bar.
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Special Service Tools (SST)AES000N0
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991040S0
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CCK gauge attachment
1. Plate
2. Guide bolts
3. Nuts
4. Springs
5. Center plate
6. KV9910 4020 Adapter A
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
7. KV9910 4030 Adapter B
b: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
8. KV9910 4040 Adapter C
c: 57 mm (2.24 in) dia.
9. KV9910 4050 Adapter D
d: 53.4 mm (2.102 in) dia. Measuring wheel alignment
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in)
Removing steering outer socket
Removing transverse link
ST35652000
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Strut attachment Disassembling and assembling strut
ST3127 S000
(See J25742-1)
Preload gauge
1. GG91030000
Torque wrench (J25765)
2. HT62940000 ( — )
Socket adapter (1/2 ″)
3. HT62900000 ( — )
Socket adapter (3/8 ″) Measuring rotating torque of ball joint
S-NT498
NT546
ZZA0807D
NT124