2007 NISSAN 350Z service

RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION RAX
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RAX
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB .............................................................. 6
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
COMPONENT ....................................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 7INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ........................ 9
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
COMPONENTS ................................................... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
COMPONENTS ................................................... 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 16
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 16
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 16

RAX-2
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionNDS0000T
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.

Joint sub-assembly does not disassemble because it is non- overhaul parts.

Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.

Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.

Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service
location.

Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.

Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.

Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION
RAX-3
C
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RAX
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsNDS0000U
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST33220000
( — )
Drift
a: 37 mm (1.46 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
c: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.

Removing wheel hub

Removing wheel bearing outer side
inner race

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
ST33251000
( — )Installing wheel hub
ST35300000
( — )
Drift
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.

Installing wheel hub

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
KV40100900
( — )
Drift
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: —Wheel bearing rotating torque inspection
KV38100500
( — )
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
KV38102200
( — )
Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
ZZA1046D
ZZA0982D
ZZA0881D
ZZA0539D
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D

RAX-4
PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNDS0000V
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

RAX-16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingNDS00012
Drive ShaftNDS00013
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Rotating torqueAt a load of 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
Less than 1.88 N·m (0.19 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Measurement of spring balance Less than 18.5 N (1.89 kg, 4.16 lb)
Measuring point (Brake caliper installation points)
SDIA0801E
Joint Wheel side Final drive side
Grease quantity 86 – 96 g (3.03 – 3.39 oz) 124 – 134 g (4.37 – 4.73 oz)
Boots installed length 97.0 mm (3.819 in) 93.9 mm (3.697 in)