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RAX-2
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PRECAUTIONS
[M226]PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
PrecautionsEDS003HT
lWhen installing the rubber bushings, the final tightening must be done under unladen condition and with
the tires on level ground. Oil will shorten the life of the rubber bushings, so wipe off any spilled oil immedi-
ately.
lUnladen condition means the fuel tank, engine coolant and lubricants are at the full secification. The
spare tire, jack, hand tools, and mats are in their designated positions.
lLock nuts are not reusable. Always use new lock nuts for installation. New lock nuts are pre-oiled, do not
apply any additional lubrication.
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PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEDS003HU
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST30031000
Bearing puller
a: 90 mm (3.54 in)
b: 50 mm (1.85 in)Removing axle shaft bearing
ST33290001
PullerRemoving axle shaft bearing cup
Removing rear oil seal
ST35271000
Rear axle oil seal drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in)
b: 63 mm (2.84 in)Installing rear oil seal
NT411
NT713
NT115
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RAX-4
[M226]
PREPARATION
Commercial Service tools
EDS003IF
Tool nameDescription
Axle standRemoving axle shaft
Slide hammer Removing axle shaft
Rear axle shaft bearing
inserter
a: 46 mm (1.81 in)Installing axle shaft bearing ring retainer
NT159
NT126
MDIB9048E
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003HW
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: Applicable Reference page
RAX-7
(M226 all)
RAX-7(M226 all)
RAX-7(M226 all)
PR-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
RFD-7
(with LSD),RFD-39
(with LD)
RSU-3, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
PROPELLER SHAFT
REAR FINAL DRIVE
SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
SymptomNoise´´ ´´´´´´
Shake´´ ´ ´´´´
Vibration´´ ´ ´´
Shimmy´´ ´´´´
Shudder´ ´´´´
Poor quality ride or handling´´´ ´´´
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RAX-6
[M226]
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
PFP:00000
Rear Axle PartsEDS003HX
lCheck the axle parts for excessive play, wear, and damage. Replace as necessary.
lShake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as
necessary
lRetighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
RAX-7, "
AXLE SHAFT".
Rear Axle BearingEDS003HY
lCheck that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. Replace as necessary.
SMA525A
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AXLE SHAFT
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Removal and InstallationEDS003HZ
1. Axle shaft 2. Grease catcher 3. Axle shaft retainer
4. Axle shaft seal lip 5. Axle shaft bearing 6. Bearing ring retainer
7. Snap ring 8. ABS sensor rotor 9. Brake drum
MDIB9028E
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![NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Workshop Manual RAX-8
[M226]
AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer toBR-31, "
Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly".
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer toBR-31, "
Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly".
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RAX-8
[M226]
AXLE SHAFT
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel.
2. Remove the rear brake drum. Refer toBR-31, "
Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly".
3. Remove four lock nuts and spring washers securing the axle
shaft retainer to the rear axle case.
4. Using a wire, suspend the baffle plate to the sub frame.
NOTE:
Brake hose and brake cable do not need to be disconnected from the baffle plate and wheel cylinder.
CAUTION:
lBe careful not to deform brake tube.
lDo not bend the parking brake cable.
lWhile removing drum, never depress brake pedal because the piston will pop out.
5. Remove the axle shaft assembly from the rear axle case as
shown.
6. Using a puller remove the bearing cup from the rear axle case.
CAUTION:
lThe axle shaft bearing cup may stay in place in the axle
shaft housing. Remove the cup carefully so as not to
damage the inner surface of the axle shaft housing.
7. Usingapuller,removetheaxleshaftguideandoilsealfromthe
rear axle case.
NOTE:
Rear final drive oil will spill while removing the oil seal. Use a drain pan under the rear axle case to drain
oil.
10. Baffle plate 11. Bearing cup 12. Axle shaft guide
13. Oil seal 14. Breather 15. Rear axle case
LDIA0112E
WDIA0182E
Tool number : ST33290001
Tool number : ST33290001
MDIB9050E
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Axle Shaft Bearing and Cup
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AXLE SHAFT
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Axle Shaft Bearing and Cup
lCheck that the axle shaft bearing and cup roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.
Replace if necessary.
Axle Shaft Retainer
lCheck for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
Rear Axle Case
lCheck the exterior and inner machined surfaces for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
When installing pay attention to following points:
lInstall a new shaft guide and a new oil seal into the rear axle case.
CAUTION:
lDo not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.
lWhen installing oil seals, apply multi-purpsose grease to oil seal lips.
lInstall four new lock nuts to secure the axle shaft assembly to the rear axle case, and tighten lock nuts to
the specified torque. Refer toRAX-7, "
Removal and Installation".
lReinstall the rear brake drum. Refer toBR-31, "Removal and Installation of Drum Brake Assembly".
lAdjust the differential gear oil level.
Refer toRFD-9, "
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL", for M226 without LD.
Refer toRFD-9, "
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL", for M226 with LD.
lReinstall the wheel. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove the ABS sensor rotor. Refer toBRC-39, "SENSOR ROTOR".
2. Remove the snap ring from the axle shaft using a suitable snap ring pliers.
3. Secure the axle shaft in a suitable vise as shown, and use a
brass hammer to remove studs (4) from the axle shaft retainer.
CAUTION:
lMount the axle shaft using a soft jaw vise to avoid dam-
aging the axle shaft retainer.
MDIB9051E