Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1269

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PREPARATION

Lubricant or/and Sealant

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Sliding hammer

Removing drive shaft

Ball joint remover

Removing hub bolt 

Chisel

Removing and installing steering knuckle and 
strut assembly
A: 16 – 32 mm (0.63 – 1.26 in)
B: 10 mm (0.39 in) or more
C: 40 – 70 mm (1.57 – 2.76 in)
L: 220 mm (7.87 in) or less
S: 14 mm (0.55 in) or more

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Description

 Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent

• Joint sub-assembly  inside
• Housing inside

Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)]

• Joint sub-assembly

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

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: Applicable

Reference

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NVH in BR 

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NVH in S

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Symptom

DRIVE 
SHAFT

Noise

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Shake

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Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

×

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Judder

×

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Poor quality ride or handling

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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Inspection

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COMPONENT PART

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

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY (BEARING-INTEGRATED TYPE)

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Check 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.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-137, "Wheel Bearing"

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INSPECTION

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

CAUTION:

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

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.