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DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use co pper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. Remove the stopper ring using suitable tool as shown, and pull the housing off.
1. Sliding joint housing 2. Snap ring 3. Ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly
4. Stopper ring 5. Boot band6. Boot
7. Drive shaft 8. Circlip9. Joint sub-assembly
WDIA0054E
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4. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball,inner race assembly from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
6. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copp er or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly off of the drive shaft as shown.
NOTE:
Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint
sub-assembly by pulling straight out.
CAUTION:
• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five ormore attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.
4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease from the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft
• Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-assembly
• Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
• Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly comp onents, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
Sliding Joint Side Housing
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fracture s, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
• Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.
• Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
• Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
Steel Ball
• Check for any compression scars, cr acks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race
SFA514A
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• Check the ball sliding surface for any co mpression scars, cracks, or fractures.
• Check for any damage to the serrated part. CAUTION:
If any defective conditions are found, install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a
set.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot to drive shaft.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.
2. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft.
3. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the drive shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.
4. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it
onto shaft. Refer to MA-13, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
5. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.
6. After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the sliding joint and the stopper ring.
SFA800
SDIA1125E
Grease capacity : 130 − 150 g (4.58 − 5.29 oz)
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7. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks)as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
8. Check that the boot installation length (L) is the length indicated below. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of the boot, as
shown. Bleed air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installati on length is less than the specified value.
• Do not contact inside surface of boot with tip of the suitable tool.
9. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with the new boot bands as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
10. After installing the sliding joint housing to the drive shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is posi-
tioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly , reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new
boot band.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint
sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze
from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to MA-13, "
Fluids
and Lubricants". After inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to
wipe off the grease that has oozed out.
2. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.
3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft. Boot installation length (L) : 145 mm (5.71 in)
WDIA0287E
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4. Attach the circlip to the drive shaftm making sure circlip fits securely into groove on drive shaft. Then install drive shaft nut to
end of joint sub-assembly, and press-fit the circlip using a suit-
able tool as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly and the large end of the
boot. Refer to MA-13, "
Fluids and Lubricants".
6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the bo ot mounting surfaces (indicated
by the * marks) of the drive shaft and joint sub-assembly,
the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the drive
shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length (L) is the specified length. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of the boot, as shown.
Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
• Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
8. Secure large and small ends of the boot using new boot bands using tool as shown.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specificationas shown.
9. After installing the housing to the shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is
not positioned correctly, remove the old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure the boot with new
boot bands. Grease capacity : 145
− 165 g (5.11 − 5.82 oz)
RAC0049D
Boot installation length (L) : 168.4 mm (6.63 in)
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
WDIA0288E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Unit: mm (in)
Wheel bearing axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Drive shaft joint typeFinal drive side Rzeppa
Wheel side
Rzeppa
Grease Quality
Nissan Genuine Grease or
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Capacity Final drive side
130 - 150 g (4.58 - 5.29 oz)
Wheel side 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz)
Boot length Final drive side (L)
145 mm (5.71 in)
Wheel side (L) 168.4 mm (6.63 in)
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Dimension (M) 1.0 - 4.0 (0.039 - 0.157)
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FUEL SYSTEM
PRECAUTION ....... ........................................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
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FUEL SYSTEM ....................................................4
General Precaution ............................................. ......4
PREPARATION ............................................5
PREPARATION .............................................. .....5
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......5
Commercial Service Tool ..........................................5
BASIC INSPECTION ....................................6
FUEL SYSTEM ............................................... .....6
Checking Fuel Line ............................................. ......6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................7
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER
AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY .........................
7
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....7
FUEL TANK ......................................................11
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..............16
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER
AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ........................
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Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ............... .......................................... ...
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) .................................................................
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Standard and Limit .............................................. ....17
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PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER"
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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “A IR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and w hether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
WARNING:
• To avoid rendering the SRS inopera tive, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, including in correct removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal
injury caused by unintent ional activation of the system. For re moval of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.
• Do not use electrical test equipmen t on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this
Service Manual. SRS wiring harn esses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-
ness connectors.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electri c power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a
hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor( s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers , always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minu tes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering W heel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
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NOTE:
• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-
TEM).
• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the
″LOCK ″ position.
• Always use CONSULT-III to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work.
If DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.
For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-
anism is adopted on the key cylinder.
For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and
steering wheel rotation will become impossible.
If steering wheel rotation is required when battery pow er is interrupted, follow the procedure below before
starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables. NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the ″ACC ″ position. At this time, the
steering lock will be released.
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be rotated.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
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