CYLINDER BLOCK
EM-103
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
EM
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
MAIN BEARING CAP BOLT OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameters (“d1 ”, “d2” ) at two positions as
shown.
If reduction appears in places other than “B” range, regard it as
“d
2 ”.
If it exceeds the limit (a large difference in dimensions), replace
main bearing cap bolt with a new one.
CONNECTING ROD BOLT OUTER DIAMETER
Measure the outer diameter “d” at position as shown.
If reduction appears in a position other than “d”, regard it as “d”.
When “d” exceeds the limit (when it becomes thinner), replace
connecting rod bolt with a new one.
CLOGGED OR DAMAGED OIL FILTER (FOR INTAKE VALVE TIMING CONTROL)
Make sure that there is no foreign material on the oil filter and
check it for clogging.
–Clean it if necessary.
Check the oil filter for damage.
–Replace it if necessary.
FLYWHEEL DEFLECTION (M/T MODELS)
Measure the deflection of flywheel contact surface to clutch with
a dial indicator (A).
Measure the deflection at 210 mm (8.27 in) diameter.
If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.
If a trace of burn or discoloration is found on the surface, repair it
with sandpaper.
CAUTION:
When measuring, keep magnetic fields (such as dial indicator
stand) away from signal plate of the rear end of crankshaft.
MOVEMENT AMOUNT OF FLYWHEEL (M/T MODELS)
CAUTION:
Never disassemble double mass flywheel.
Movement Amount of Thrust (Fore-and-Aft) Direction
Measure the movement amount of thrust (fore-and-aft) direction when 100 N (10.2 kg, 22 lb) force is
added at the portion of 125 mm (4.92 in) radius from the center of flywheel.
A : “d1” measuring position
B : “d2” measuring position
Limit (“d1 ” – “d2 ”): 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)
PBIC4015E
Limit: 7.75 mm (0.3051 in)
PBIC4016E
PBIC3273J
Limit : 0.45 mm (0.0177 in) or less.
PBIC4006E
EM-104Revision: June 2006
CYLINDER BLOCK
2007 Versa
If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.
Movement Amount in Radial (Rotation) Direction
Check the movement amount of radial (rotation) direction with the following procedure:
1. Install clutch cover bolt (1) to clutch cover mating hole, and
place a torque wrench (A) on the extended line of the flywheel
(2) center line.
Tighten bolt at a force of 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb) to keep it
from loosening.
2. Put a mating mark on circumferences of the two flywheel
masses without applying any load (Measurement standard
points).
3. Apply a force of 9.8 N·m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb) in each direction,
and mark the movement amount on the mass on the transaxle
side.
4. Measure the dimensions of movement amounts “A” and “B” on circumference of the flywheel on the tran-
saxle side.
If measured value is out of the standard, replace flywheel.Standard : 1.8 mm (0.071 in) or less
Limit: 33.2 mm (1.307 in) or less.
PBIC4007E
FAX-1
FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
SECTION FA X
A
B
FA X
Revision: June 20062007 Versa PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 5
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ............ 5
Removal and Installation .......................................... 5
COMPONENT ....................................................... 5
REMOVAL ............................................................. 5
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 8
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 8
Removal and Installation (Left Side) ........................ 8
COMPONENTS .................................................... 8REMOVAL ............................................................. 8
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Removal and Installation (Right Side) .................... 10
COMPONENTS ................................................... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 11
INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side) .................. 12
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 13
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side) ................ 18
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 20
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 25
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 25
Dynamic Damper .................................................... 25
PREPARATION
FAX-3
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FA X
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
PREPARATIONPFP:00002
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-4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS003QP
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
—
—
—
FA X - 5—
FA X - 5
FSU-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Refer to Front axle in this chart.
WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
WT-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
"
PS-5, "
NVH Trouble Shooting Chart
"
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
Wheel bearing damage
FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEELS
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ××××× ××
Shake× × ××××× ××
FRONT
AXLENoise×××× ×××××
Shake×××× ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×××××××
Judder× × ×× ××
Poor quality ride or handling×××××
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
FAX-5
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FA X
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceEDS003TJ
Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is
within specification.
Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does
not turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-4, "
Removal and Installation" .
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.
Removal and InstallationEDS003QR
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .
SM A52 5A
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Drive shaft 2. Steering knuckle 3. Splash guard
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Cotter pin
WDIA0366E
FAX-6
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
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.
SDIA1480E
SGIA1298E
SDIA1821E
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
FAX-7
C
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
MA
B
FA X
Revision: June 20062007 Versa
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