Nissan Qashqai J11. Manual - part 828

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[REAR FINAL DRIVE: R145]

DRIVE PINION

Differential case

If any wear or crack on the contact sides of the differential case is found, replace.

Companion flange

If any chipped mark (about 0.1 mm, 0.004 in) or other damage on the contact sides of the lips of the com-
panion flange is found, replace.

Content

Conditions and Measures

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specification

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Drive Gear Runout

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Unit: mm (in)

Differential Side Gear Clearance

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Unit: mm (in)

Preload Torque

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Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

Backlash

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Unit: mm (in)

Companion Flange Runout

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Unit: mm (in)

Applied model

4WD

R9M

MR20DDT

MT

CVT

Final drive model

R145

Gear ratio

2.466

Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion)

37/15

Oil capacity (Approx.)

 (lmp pt)

0.55 (1)

Number of pinion gears

2

Drive pinion adjustment spacer type

Collapsible

Item

Limit

Drive gear back face runout

0.05 (0.0020)

Item

Standard

Side gear backlash (Clearance between side gear and differential 
case)

0.2 (0.008) or less

(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance 

during differential motion.)

Item

Standard

Pinion bearing (P

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0.69 – 1.18 (0.07 – 0.12, 7 – 10)

Side bearing (P

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0.64 – 0.98 (0.07 – 0.09, 6 – 8)

Side bearing to pinion bearing (Total preload)
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1.33 – 2.16 (0.14 – 0.22, 12 – 19)

Item

Standard

Drive gear to drive pinion gear

0.10 – 0.15 (0.0039 – 0.0059)

Item

Limit

Companion flange face

0.13 (0.0051)

Inner side of the companion flange

0.19 (0.0075)

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TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

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CONTENTS

FRONT AXLE

2WD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

3

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

3

PRECAUTION ...............................................

4

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

4

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System 
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ...................................................................

4

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .....................................

4

Precautions for Drive Shaft  .......................................

5

PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

6

Special Service Tool  .................................................

6

Commercial Service Tools  ........................................

6

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

8

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  ..............

8

Exploded View  ..........................................................

8

Inspection ..................................................................

8

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ........................................

9

Inspection ..................................................................

9

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

10

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

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Exploded View  ........................................................

10

Removal and Installation .........................................

10

Inspection ................................................................

13

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT  ...........................

14

Exploded View  ........................................................

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WHEEL SIDE  .............................................................

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WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation  ................

18

TRANSAXLE SIDE  ....................................................

21

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation  .......

21

Inspection ................................................................

21

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT  .....................................

23

Exploded View (LH) .................................................

23

Removal and Installation (LH)  .................................

23

Exploded View (RH)  ................................................

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Removal and Installation (RH) .................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT  .....................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

31

Disassembly and Assembly .....................................

32

Inspection ................................................................

36

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

37

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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Wheel Bearing  .........................................................

37

Drive Shaft ...............................................................

37

4WD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ..............................

42

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  ...........................

42

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ....................................

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PRECAUTION ..............................................

43

PRECAUTIONS .................................................

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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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Precautions for Drive Shaft .....................................

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PREPARATION ...........................................

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PREPARATION  .................................................

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Special Service Tool  ...............................................

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Commercial Service Tools ......................................

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

47

Exploded View  ........................................................

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Inspection ...............................................................

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT  ......................................

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Inspection ...............................................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

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Exploded View  ........................................................

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Removal and Installation  ........................................

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Inspection ...............................................................

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT ...........................

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Exploded View  ........................................................

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WHEEL SIDE .............................................................

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WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation  ...............

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TRANSAXLE SIDE ....................................................

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TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation .......

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Inspection ................................................................

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ......................................

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Exploded View (LH)  ................................................

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Removal and Installation (LH) .................................

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Exploded View (RH) ................................................

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Removal and Installation (RH)  ................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ......................................

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Exploded View  ........................................................

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Disassembly and Assembly  ....................................

68

Inspection ................................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ..........................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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Wheel Bearing  ........................................................

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Drive Shaft  ..............................................................

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