as iron fragments on and in the hole in the wheel hub and
bearing for the rear wheel sensor. Make sure no foreign
material has been caught in the sensor rotor. Remove any foreign material and clean the mount.

• Install the rear wheel sensor to the wheel hub and bearing. Refer to

BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

• Align the matching marks made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.
• Check that the wheel hub and bearing operates smoothly.
• Perform the inspection after installation. Refer to

RAX-5, "Inspection"

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

[2WD]

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

RAX-7

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[4WD]

RAX

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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Use chart below you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

: Applicable

Reference page

—

RAX-19

—

RAX-14

—

NVH in DLN section

NVH in RAX

and RSU

sections

Refer to REAR AXLE i

is chart

NVH in WT

section

NVH in WT

section

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DRIVE

SHAFT

in this

chart

NVH in BR

section

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

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DIFFERENTIAL

REA

AXLE AND REAR S

SPENSION

REA

AXLE

ROAD W

EEL

DRIV

SHAFT

Symptom

DRIVE
SHAFT

Noise

Shake

REAR AXLE

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or handling

RAX-8

< PRECAUTION >

[4WD]

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

Precautions for Drive Shaft

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CAUTION:

Note the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
• Joint sub-assembly does not disassemble because it is non-overhaul parts.
• Perform work in a dust-free location.
• Before disassembling and assembling, clean the parts.
• Prevent the entry of foreign objects 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

adhering 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-9

< PREPARATION >

[4WD]

RAX

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

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Tool number
Tool name

Description

KV38100500
Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

Installing sensor rotor

KV40101840
Collar
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.

Installing sensor rotor

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RAX-10

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[4WD]

REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

Exploded View

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Refer to

RAX-12, "Exploded View"

Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of

wheel bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub, and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of

irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to

RAX-21, "Wheel Bearing"

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

RAX-11

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[4WD]

RAX

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.

RAX-12

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

Remove tires from vehicle.

Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-43,

"BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

(LHD),

BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY :

Exploded View"

(RHD).

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Remove disc rotor.

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen hub lock nut.

Patch hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to
disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft.
Remove the hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Never drop drive shaft. Support drive shaft by housing,

joint sub-assembly, shaft etc.

NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive
shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro-
cedure.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.

INSTALLTION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Axle housing

Suspension arm

Back plate

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

Cotter pin

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

RAX-13

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

RAX

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

RAX-14

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Exploded View

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REMOVAL

DISASSEMBLY

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires from vehicle.

Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-43,

"BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

(LHD),

BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY :

Exploded View"

(RHD).

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Drive shaft

Cotter pin

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

PDIA1172J

Circular clip

Dust shield

Housing

Snap ring

Spider assembly

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

Circular clip

10. Joint sub-assembly

11.

Sensor rotor

: Wheel side

: Fill NISSAN genuine grease or an equivalent.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

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RAX-15

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

RAX

Remove disc rotor.

Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut.

Patch hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to
disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft.
Remove the hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for

housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other parts.

NOTE:
Using a suitable puller if the wheel hub and bearing assembly
and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.

Remove wheel sensor from axle housing. Refer to

BRC-139, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove stabilizer link. Refer to

RSU-16, "Exploded View"

Set suitable jack under suspension arm.

Remove shock absorber from suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-9, "Exploded View"

10. Remove upper link from suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

11. Remove lower link from suspension arm. Refer to

RSU-13, "Exploded View"

12. Remove drive shaft from final drive assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at suspension arm (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions with

tires on level ground.

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Final Drive Side

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.

Put matching marks on housing and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never scratch the surface.

Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never
scratch the surface.

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RAX-16

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[4WD]

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from
shaft.

Remove boot from shaft.

Remove circular clip housing.

Remove dust shield to housing.

Remove old grease on housing with paper towels.

Wheel Side

If sensor rotor needs to be removed, use a bearing replacer (A)
and puller (B). Refer to

BRC-141, "REAR SENSOR ROTOR :

Removal and Installation - Rear Sensor Rotor"

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove boot bands. Then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

Screw the drive shaft puller (A) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the
thread of joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assembly with a
sliding hammer (B) from shaft.

CAUTION:

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

more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub
assembly as a set.

• Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by

pulling directory.

Remove boot from shaft.

Remove circular clip.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

While rotating ball cage, clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels.

ASSEMBLY

Final drive Side

Wrap serrated part of shaft with tape (A). Install boot band and
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot and boot band.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serrated on shaft.

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