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4. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
5. Remove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft using power tool. Refer to FA X -7 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
6. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-7, "
Removal and Installation" .
7. Remove ABS sensor. Refer to BRC-64, "
Removal and Installation" .
Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly if damaged.
Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free shop
rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
8. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
9. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part, replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Use new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-21, "
Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly and Disc Rotor" .)
When installing wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "Rotation" .
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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT
BELT PRE-TENSIONER”
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WAR NIN G:
To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death
in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be per-
formed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to per-
sonal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air
Bag Module, see the SRS section.
Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or
harness connectors.
PrecautionsEDS003PD
CAUTION:
Before starting diagnosis of the vehicle, understand symptoms well. Perform correct and system-
atic operations.
Check for the correct installation status prior removal or disassembly. When matching marks are
required, be sure they do not interfere with the function of the parts they are applied to.
Carry out an overhaul in a clean work place, Using a dust proof room is recommended.
Before disassembly, using steam or white gasoline, completely remove sand and mud from the
exterior the unit, preventing them from entering into the unit during disassembly or assembly.
Check appearance of the disassembled parts for damage, deformation, and abnormal wear. If a
malfunction is detected, replace it with a new one.
Normally replace lock pins, oil seals, and bearings with new ones every times they are removed.
In principle, tighten bolts or nuts gradually in several steps working diagonally from inside to out-
side. If tightening sequence is specified, observe it.
Clean and flush the parts sufficiently and blow them dry.
Be careful not to damage the sliding surfaces and mating surface.
When applying sealant, remove the old sealant from the mounting surface; then remove any mois-
ture, oil, and foreign materials from the application and mounting surfaces.
Always use shop paper for cleaning the inside of components.
Avoid using cotton gloves or a shop cloth to prevent entering of lint.
During assembly, observe the specified tightening torque, and new differential gear oil, Vaseline,
or multi-purpose grease, as specified for each vehicle, when necessary.
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COMPONENTS
1. Side bearing adjust nut 2. Side bearing 3. Side gear thrust washer
4. Side gear 5. Lock pin 6. Pinion mate thrust washer
7. Pinion mate gear 8. Pinion mate shaft 9. Drive pinion
10. Drive pinion height adjusting washer 11. Drive pinion rear bearing 12. Collapsible spacer
13. Breather tube 14. Differential side flange 15. Dust shield
16. Circular clip 17. Side oil seal 18. Drive pinion front bearing
19. Front oil seal 20. Companion flange 21. Drive pinion nut
22. Drain plug 23. Differential side shaft 24. Axle shaft bearing
25. Extension tube 26. O-ring 27. Gear carrier
28. Plate 29. Differential case 30. Drive gear
31. Side bearing cap 32. Filler plug 33. Rear cover
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11. Keep the side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do
not mix them up.
12. Remove side bearing inner race.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the side bearing and drive gear,
place copper plates between these parts and vise.
It is not necessary to remove side bearing except it is
replaced.
Be careful not to confuse left-hand and right-hand parts.
Keep bearing and bearing race for each side together.
13. Loosen drive gear mounting bolts in a crisscross fashion.
14. Tap drive gear off the differential case with a soft hammer.
Tap evenly all around to keep the drive gear from bending.
15. Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin with suitable punch from
drive gear side.
SPD5 27
Tool number A: ST33081000
B: ST30021000
SDIA2237E
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4. Install pinion mate shaft to differential case so that it meets lock
pin holes.
5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate
side gear thrust washers. Refer to FFD-23, "
Differential Side
Gear Clearance" .
6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a suitable punch.
Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock pin.
7. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and
check to see they turn properly.
8. Install differential case assembly on drive gear.
Tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head
with a hammer.
9. Place differential case on drive gear. Tighten bolts in a criss-
cross fashion.
10. Press-fit side bearing inner race on differential case using Tools.
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SDIA2239E
Tool number A: KV38100300
B: ST33081000
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Special Service ToolsEBS00M 3O
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolEBS00M3P
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
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(J-46536)
Fuel tank lock ring toolRemoving and installing fuel tank lock ring
LBIA0398E
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
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Follow the “General Precautions” before working on the fuel system. Refer to FL-3, "
General Precau-
tions" .
1. Remove the fuel filler cap to release the pressure from inside the fuel tank.
2. Check the fuel level on level gauge. If the fuel gauge indicates
more than the level as shown (full or almost full), drain the fuel
from the fuel tank until the fuel gauge indicates the level as
shown, or less.
If the fuel pump does not operate, use the following procedure
to drain the fuel to the specified level.
a. Insert a suitable hose of less than 15 mm (0.59 in) diameter into
the fuel filler pipe through the fuel filler opening to drain the fuel
from fuel filler pipe.
b. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "
Rotation" .
c. Remove the four clips and remove the rear fender protector,
front.
1. Inspection hole cover 2. Inspection hole cover O-ring 3. Lock ring
4. Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly5. Fuel tank 6. Fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel
pump assembly O-ring
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d. Disconnect the fuel filler hose from the fuel filler pipe.
e. Insert a suitable hose into the fuel tank through the fuel filler hose to drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
As a guide, the fuel level reaches the fuel gauge position as shown, or less, when approximately 14
liters (3 3/4 US gal, 3 1/8 Imp gal) of fuel are drained from the fuel tank.
3. Release the fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-93, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" .
4. Remove the second row LH rear seat and the third row rear seat. Refer to SE-104, "
REAR SEAT" .
5. Remove the second and third row rear seat belt buckles mounted on the floor. Refer to SB-3, "
SEAT
BELTS" .
6. Remove the LH center pillar trim, the LH rear trim panel, and the LH rear side door kick plate and weather
stripping. Refer to EI-35, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
7. Remove the second row rear center console and base, if equipped. Refer to EI-37, "
FLOOR TRIM" .
8. Reposition the floor carpet out of the way to access the inspection hole cover, located under the center LH
rear seat.
9. Remove the inspection hole cover by turning the retainers 90°
degrees clockwise.
Remove the o-ring.
10. Disconnect the fuel level sensor, fuel filter, and fuel pump
assembly electrical connector, the EVAP hose, and the fuel feed
hose.
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