2006 NISSAN VERSA boot

PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsEDS003QN
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service ToolsEDS003QO
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
KV40107300
(—)
Boot Band crimping toolInstalling boot bands
KV38105500
(J-33904)
Differential side oil seal protectorInstalling drive shaft LH
a: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
KV38106700
(J-34296)
Differential side oil seal protectorInstalling drive shaft RH
a: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
ZZA1229D
ZZA0835D
ZZA0835D
Tool nameDescription
Power tool

Removing wheel nuts

Removing torque member bolts

Removing hub lock nut
PBIC0190E

FAX-6
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the torque member bolts using power tool. Then repo-
sition the torque member and brake caliper assembly aside with wire. Refer to BR-24, "
FRONT DISC
BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint (3) boot using ball joint remover or
suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the outer socket nut installed to prevent
damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover or
suitable tool from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
8. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
9. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer
or suitable tool, and then remove hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and
drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above pro-
cedure.
10. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly and support the drive shaft.
CAUTION:

Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,

Do not excessively extend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
11. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub and bear-
ing assembly from steering knuckle.
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SDIA1821E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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12. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from
strut assembly. Refer to FAX-5, "
COMPONENT" .
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Knuckle Inspection
Check for any deformity, cracks, or other damage on the wheel hub assembly and knuckle, replace if neces-
sary.
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,
replace the wheel hub assembly.

Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.

Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to
FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" transverse link and PS-14, "INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEM-
BLY" steering outer socket ball joint.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckle. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-2,
"Precautions for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”"
.

When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-28, "
DISC
ROTOR INSPECTION" .)
WDIA0367E
SDIA1480E

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS003QS

Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

Check boot for cracks and other damage.
Replace or repair components as necessary. Refer to FAX-8, "
Removal and Installation (Left Side)" , FAX-10,
"Removal and Installation (Right Side)" , FAX-12, "Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)" or FAX-18, "Disas-
sembly and Assembly (Right Side)" .
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.
Removal and Installation (Left Side)EDS003QT
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33, "
WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer
or suitable tool and wood block, and then remove hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and
drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly.
CAUTION:

Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,

Do not excessively extend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin
WDIA0373E
SDIA1821E

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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7. Pry off drive shaft from transaxle assembly side as shown.

Make sure that circlip is attached on the edge.
CAUTION:

Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the transaxle.

Do not excessively extend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire
drive shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.

If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and
repair or replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Refer to FAX-8, "COMPONENTS" for tightening torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool
onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive
shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circlip groove on transaxle
side. Refer to FAX-12, "
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)" .
CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fas-
tened.

After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by
hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the
transaxle side gear.
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WDIA0369E
Tool number : KV38105500 (J-33904)
SDIA0593E

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.

If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and
repair or replace as necessary.

Check for cracks or other damage to the support bearing
bracket, replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Refer to FAX-10, "COMPONENTS" for tightening torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.

In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool
onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive
shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

When installing the support bearing bracket (1), note the follow-
ing:
a. Tighten the support bearing bracket bolts in two stages, in the
order as shown.
b. Install the plate (2) with the notch (A) upward. Tighten the
plate bolts in two stages, in the order as shown.
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Tool number : KV38106700 (J-34296)
SDIA0593E
WDIA0361E

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)EDS003TE
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Mount drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Remove circlip and dust shield from slide joint housing.
4. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and shaft, then pull out shaft from slide joint housing.
5. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
1. Circlip 2. Dust shield 3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Damper band
10. Damper 11. Boot band 12. Boot
13. Circlip 14. Joint sub-assembly
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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6. Remove snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove spider
assembly from shaft.
7. Remove boot from shaft.
8. Clean the old grease off of the slide joint assembly.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the front drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a sliding hammer or suitable tool 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

Align sliding hammer or suitable tool and drive shaft then
remove joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive
shaft assembly.
4. Remove circlip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, clean the old grease off of the joint sub-assembly.
Damper

Remove damper bands, then remove damper from shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is bending, 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 scars, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-
assembly.
Slide Joint Housing and Spider Assembly
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear of housing or spider roller con-
tact surface.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of the slide joint housing and spider assembly components,
replace them as a set.
Damper
Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace as necessary.
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