Infiniti QX56 (JA60). Manual - part 781

WHEEL HUB

RAX-9

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7. Pull out the wheel hub and bearing assembly for access to

remove the rear ABS sensor from the wheel hub and bearing

assembly as shown.

• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor

assembly if damaged.

• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suit-

able brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful

that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.

• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and

mounting hole.

CAUTION:

Do not pull on the ABS harness.

8. Remove the wheel hub and bearing assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Apply grease 44003 7S000 to contact surface between wheel hub

and drive shaft. Use sufficient grease to completely coat contact

area.

• Inspect the ABS sensor O-ring, replace the ABS sensor assembly

if damaged.

• Clean the ABS sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable

brake cleaner and a clean lint-free shop rag. Be careful that dirt

and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.

• Apply a coat of suitable grease to the ABS sensor O-ring and

mounting hole.

• Use a new cotter pin for installation.

• Use new wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar clamp. Refer to 

RSU-9, "Component"

. 

3. Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the drive shaft

nut from the drive shaft.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a

new cotter pin for installation.

4. Remove the six bolts from the inside flange of the drive shaft using power tool.

• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.

5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end with a suit-

able hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable puller.

6. Remove the drive shaft.

CAUTION:

When removing the drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the drive shaft joint. Do not

excessively extend the slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direc-

tion. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.

• Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease

leakage.

• If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.

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Drive shaft lock nut

: Refer to 

RAX-7, "Component"

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Drive shaft inside flange bolts

: Refer to 

RAX-7, "Component"

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Final Drive Side

1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When securing the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the

drive shaft.

2. Remove the boot bands.
3. If the plug needs to be removed, move the boot to the wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable

tool.

4. Remove the stopper ring using a suitable tool as shown, and pull

the housing out.

1.

Plug

2.

Housing

3.

Snap ring

4.

Ball cage, steel ball, inner race assembly

5.

Stopper ring

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Circlip

10. Joint sub-assembly

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

5. Remove the snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove the ball

cage, steel ball, inner race assembly from the drive shaft.

6. Remove the boot from the drive shaft.
7. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.

Wheel Side

1. Secure the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When securing the drive shaft in a vise, use copper 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 out of the drive shaft as shown.

CAUTION:

• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-

assembly as a set.

• Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the

joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.

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 on 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 components, replace the entire joint

sub-assembly.

Sliding Joint Side (Housing)

• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, 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, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.

Inner Race

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