2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL wheel torque

FAX-10
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

4. Use a drift (SST) and a press to install wheel hub.
5. As shown in the figure, apply a load of 34,324 – 49,033 N
(3500 – 5,000 kg, 7718 – 11,025 lb). Rotate in forward and
reverse directions 10 times each to ensure a good fit.
6. At a rotation speed of 10±2 rpm, place a spring balance at the
point where strut is joined (upper-side bolt hole). Measure rotat-
ing torque. Refer to FA X - 1 9 , "
Wheel Bearing" .
NOTE:
If a load of 34,300 – 49,033 N (3,500 – 5,000 kg, 7718 – 11,025 lb) cannot be applied, carry out the fol-
lowing actions.

Assemble drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nuts to specified torque. Then rotate in forward and
reverse direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.

At a rotation speed of 10±2 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt to measure torque. Rotating torque : 1.645 N·m (0.17 kg-m, 15 in-lb) or
less
Spring balance
reading: 10.6 N (1.1 kg, 2.4 lb) or less
Rotation torque : 2.215 N·m (0.22 kg-m, 19 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 37.2 N (3.8 kg, 8.4 lb) or less
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FAX-12
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

×: Applicable
–: Not applicable

Remove installation bolts from right-side drive shaft support bearing bracket. Then remove bracket from
engine.

Remove installation bolts from right-side drive shaft and remove drive shaft from side shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for
motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.

Check for cracking and damage of boots, and for grease leak-
age.
INSTALLATION

Install support bearing bracket onto engine and tighten installation bolts to specified torque. Refer to FA X -
11 , "Removal and Installation" .

Install drive shaft to side shaft and tighten installation bolts to specified torque. Refer to FA X - 11 , "Removal
and Installation" .
1. In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Insert drive shaft into steering knuckle. Install lock nut and then
temporarily tighten lock nut. Refer to FA X - 11 , "
Removal and
Installation" .
3. Install installation bolts for steering knuckle and strut.
4. Use lock plate to fix brake hose to strut.
5. Install tie rod to steering knuckle.
6. Install wheel sensor.
7. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque. Refer to FAX-11, "
Removal
and Installation" .
8. Install cotter pin.
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.
Engine typeDrive shaft with circular clip
Right Left
QR20DE and QR25DE –×
YD22DDTi –×
RAA0030D
Model type Protector SST No.
RH KV38107800
LH KV38105500
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingEDS000IG
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ZF100SS86, ZF100SS86F, ZF100SS86F+B
Dynamic DamperEDS000II
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Rotating torque 1.645 N·m (0.17 kg-m, 15 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading 10.6 N (1.1 kg, 2.4 lb) or less
Installation location of spring scale
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Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease amount 115 - 125 g (4.01 - 4.41 oz) 132 - 142 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz)
Boot length 100 - 103 mm (3.94 - 4.06 in) 84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 in)
Drive shaft model Applied model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 ALL Left 205 - 215 mm (8.07 - 8.46 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F+ BRHD: QR25DE A/T models
QR25DE: M/T models
Right 267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in)70 mm (2.76 in)
QR20DE/YD22DDTi M/T models 50 mm (1.97 in)
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RAX-6
WHEEL HUB (2WD)

WHEEL HUB (2WD)PFP:43200
On-vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS0034G
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component status
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and InstallationEDS0034H
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from the vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing. Refer to BRC-46, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-32, "
REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor.
5. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.
6. Remove fixing bolts and nuts, and then remove strut from axle housing. Refer to RSU-8, "
COIL SPRING
AND STRUT" .
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod. Refer to RSU-12, "
RADIUS ROD" .
8. Remove fixing bolt, washer and nut from axle housing side of front and rear parallel links. Remove axle
housing from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks and other damage. Replace if there.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Sensor rotor 2. Snap ring 3. Wheel bearing
4. Axle housing 5. Back plate 6. Wheel hub
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WHEEL HUB (2WD)
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INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque refer to RAX-6, "COMPONENT" .

Perform final tightening of nuts and bolts on each link mounting part (rubber bushing) under unladen con-
ditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment" .

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-46, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS0034I
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Remove caulked of lock nut, and then remove lock nut from axle housing.
2. Remove sensor rotor from axle housing.
3. Set axle housing on vise at point where strut is attached. Using
a sliding hammer [SST] and attachment [SST] to remove wheel
hub from axle housing.
CAUTION:
When placing on vise, be careful not to damage strut
mounting surface of axle housing. Use an aluminum plate
or suitable tool.
4. Using a drift [SST] and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel bear-
ing outer side inner race from wheel hub.
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap
ring from axle housing.
6. Using a drift [SST] and a press wheel bearing from axle housing.
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RAX-8
WHEEL HUB (2WD)

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check for deformity, cracks and damage of each parts, replace if there are.
Wheel Hub
Check wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace if
there are.
Axle Housing
Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
axle housing.
Snap Ring
Check snap ring for wear or other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, install snap ring securely to the ditch of axle housing inner
side.
2. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel bearing securely from axle
housing inner side as far as it will go.
NOTE:

Do not reuse wheel bearing.

Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
3. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel hub onto axle housing.
NOTE:
Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb).
4. Set sensor rotor to axle housing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse sensor rotor.
5. Install lock nut to axle housing.
6. After installation of lock nut, be sure to perform caulking. Refer
to figure for caulking procedure.
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1. With wheel hub pressed into wheel bearing, apply 49,030 N (5,000 kg, 11,025 lb) to wheel hub and rotate
both clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times to minimize resistance.
2. At a rotating speed of 8 – 12 rpm, place a spring balance at the point where strut is joined (upper side
bolt hole). Measure rotating torque.
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WHEEL HUB (2WD)
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NOTE:
If a load of 49,030 N (5,000 kg 11,025 lb) cannot be applied, carry out the following actions.

Install to drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nut to specified torque. Rotate in forward and reverse
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.

At a rotating speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt and measure rotating torque.Rotation torque : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.87 lb) or less
Rotating torque : 1.126 N·m (0.11 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
Spring balance reading : 19.70 N (2.01 kg, 4.43 lb)

WHEEL HUB (4WD)
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REMOVAL
1. Remove tyre.
2. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
CAUTION:
Discard the old hub lock nut; replace with new one.
3. Remove brake caliper from axle housing and hang it up some-
where.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the brake caliper is
removed.
4. Remove disc rotor and parking brake assembly from back plate
and axle housing.
5. Remove wheel sensor from axle housing.
6. Remove axle housing from strut.
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod.
8. Remove nuts and bolts from axle housing side of front and rear parallel link. Remove axle housing from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION

Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. For installation, follow removal procedure in
reverse order.
Disassembly and AssemblyEDS00067
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set axle housing on bench vise. As shown in the figure, use
attachment (SST) and sliding hammer (SST) to remove wheel
hub and bearing assembly from axle housing.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi-
num plate or another suitable tool.
2. Use a bearing replacer (suitable tool), puller (suitable tool), and
drift (SST) to remove inner race of outer-wheel bearing from
wheel hub.
3. Remove back plate installation bolt and anchor block. Remove
back plate from axle housing. Refer to PB-4, "
Components"
4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.
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