RAX-6
WHEEL HUB
Revision: 2006 November2007 350Z
WHEEL HUBPFP:43202
On-Vehicle InspectionNDS0000X
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) 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 there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearings.
Removal and InstallationNDS0000Y
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
39, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor and remove parking cable and parking brake shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-4,
"PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" , PB-5, "PARKING BRAKE SHOE" .
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts in axle side of radius rod, front lower link with power tool.
6. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of rear lower link with power tool. Then remove coil spring. Refer to
RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
7. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of shock absorber with power tool.
8. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove axle from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
When removing axle, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to
excessively extend slide joint. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Drive shaft 2. Dust shield 3. Ball seat
4. Bushing 5. Cotter pin 6. Axle housing
7. Back plate 8. Anchor block 9. Wheel bearing
10. Wheel hub
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SDIA3577E
