Nissan Murano Z51 (2008 year). Manual

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

INSTALLATION

Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste.

Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and
ball groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

Install boot and boot bands to housing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration on housing assembly with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on housing assembly.

Position the circular clip on groove at the housing assembly edge.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.
NOTE:
Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.

Align both center axles of the housing assembly edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble housing
assembly with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip.

Install joint sub-assembly (1) to housing assembly using plastic
hammer.

CAUTION:

Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while
rotating drive housing assembly.

Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from
large diameter side of boot.

Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks)
shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on the housing assembly or joint sub-assem-
bly, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the boot
mounting surface.

10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-

tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0011ZZ

Standard

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0222ZZ

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11. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands

using the boot band crimping tool (A) [SST: KV40107300 (

—

)].

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

NOTE:
Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets the specification
as shown in the figure.

12. Secure joint sub-assembly and housing assembly, and then

make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating
boot. Reinstall them using boot bands when boot installation
positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

13. Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

14. Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to cover entire flat
surface (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft.

15. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then temporarily tighten wheel hub lock nut.
16. Install strut assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

17. Install disc rotor. Refer to

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

18. Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded

View"

19. Install lock plate to strut assembly. Refer to

BR-22, "FRONT : Exploded View"

20. Install wheel sensor and sensor harness to steering knuckle. Refer to

BRC-114, "FRONT WHEEL SEN-

SOR : Exploded View"

21. Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to

FAX-10, "Exploded View"

NOTE:
• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when

removing wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.

22. Install cotter pin. Refer to

FAX-10, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

• Never reuse cotter pin.

JPDIF0012ZZ

Standard

: 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)

Standard

Amount paste

0.2 – 1.0 g (0.008 – 0.035 oz)

DSF0047D

JPDIG0122ZZ

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Exploded View

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LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

Circular clip

Dust shield

Housing assembly

Boot band

Boot

Circular clip

Joint sub-assembly

: Wheel side

1: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

2: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)].

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIF0243ZZ

Joint sub-assembly

Circular clip

Boot band

Boot

Damper band

Dynamic damper

Housing assembly

Dust shield

Snap ring

10. Support bearing

11.

Baring housing

12. Support bearing bracket

JPDIF0254GB

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LEFT SIDE

LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-114, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to

BR-22, "FRONT : Exploded View"

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-36, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.

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

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 joint sub-assembly, housing assembly

and the other parts.

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

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle. Refer to

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

10. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

• Use the drive shaft attachment (A) [SST: KV40107500 (

—

)] and a sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of the drive

shaft attachment between housing assembly and transaxle
assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to

TM-172, "2WD :

Exploded View"

: Wheel side

1: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

2: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)].

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIF0004ZZ

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• Place the protector (A) [SST: KV38107900 (

—

)] onto transaxle

assembly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.

CAUTION:

Make sure that circular clip is completely engaged.

• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

• Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to cover entire flat
surface (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft.

• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen condi-

tions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly and axle housing.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

RIGHT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-114, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to

BR-22, "FRONT : Exploded View"

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to

BR-36, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-37, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.

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

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 joint sub-assembly, housing assembly

and the other parts.

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

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle. Refer to

FSU-10, "Exploded View"

10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
11. Remove bearing housing mounting bolts.

JPDIF0023ZZ

Standard

Amount paste

0.2 – 1.0 g (0.008 – 0.035 oz)

JPDIG0122ZZ

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12. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to
overextend slide joint.

13. Remove support bearing bracket, follow the procedure described below.
a.

Remove front exhaust tube. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

Remove three way catalyst (bank 1) and heated oxygen sensor harness bracket. Refer to

EM-34,

"Exploded View"

Remove support bearing bracket.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to

TM-172, "2WD :

Exploded View"

• Place the protector (A) [SST: KV38107900 (

—

)] onto transaxle

assembly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.

• Install support bearing bracket (1) in following procedure,
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (A), then tighten them to speci-

fied torque.

- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (B), then tighten them to speci-

fied torque.

• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

• Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to cover entire flat
surface (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft.

• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen condi-

tions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly and axle housing.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

WHEEL SIDE

JPDIF0049ZZ

JPDIF0143ZZ

Standard

Amount paste

0.2 – 1.0 g (0.008 – 0.035 oz)

JPDIG0122ZZ

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WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

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

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

Screw drive shaft puller (A) into joint sub-assembly screw part to
a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support drive shaft with one
hand and pull out joint sub-assembly with a sliding hammer (B)
from housing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Align a sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them

by pulling firmly and uniformly.

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after

removing drive shaft from vehicle.

Remove circular clip (1) from housing assembly.

Remove boot from housing assembly.

ASSEMBLY

Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste.

Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and
ball groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

Install boot and boot bands to housing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration on housing assembly with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on housing assembly.

Position the circular clip on groove at the housing assembly edge.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.
NOTE:
Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.

Align both center axles of the housing assembly edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble housing
assembly with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip.

Install joint sub-assembly (1) to housing assembly using plastic
hammer.

CAUTION:

Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while
rotating drive housing assembly.

Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from
large diameter side of boot.

JPDIF0015ZZ

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0011ZZ

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Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks)
shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on the housing assembly or joint sub-assem-
bly, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the boot
mounting surface.

10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-

tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot mounting length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.

11. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands

using the boot band crimping tool (A) [SST: KV40107300 (

—

)].

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

NOTE:
Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets the specification
as shown in the figure.

12. Secure joint sub-assembly and housing assembly, and then

make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating
boot. Reinstall them using boot bands when boot installation
positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

TRANSAXLE SIDE

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Left Side

Fix drive shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

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

Disassemble boot (wheel side). Refer to

FAX-21, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

Remove boot bands and boot (transaxle side).

Right Side

Fix drive shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Standard

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0222ZZ

JPDIF0012ZZ

Standard

: 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)

DSF0047D

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

Disassemble boot (wheel side). Refer to

FAX-21, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

Remove boot bands and boot (transaxle side).

Remove support bearing, follow the procedure described below.

Remove dust shield.

Remove snap ring (1).

Press out bearing housing and support bearing from housing
assembly.

Remove dust shield.

Remove snap ring (1).

JPDIF0121ZZ

JPDIF0073ZZ

SFA693

JPDIF0177ZZ

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Press out support bearing from bearing housing (1) with suitable
drift (A) [SST: ST35271000 (

—

)].

Remove dynamic damper, follow the procedure described
below.

Remove damper bands.

Remove dynamic damper from shaft.

ASSEMBLY

Left Side

Install dust shield.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

Install circular clip.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Clean old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on housing assembly, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface.

To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter
side of boot and discharging inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.

JPDIF0151ZZ

Standard

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0144ZZ

JPDIF0157ZZ

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Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

Secure housing assembly, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them with boot
bands when the mounting positions become incorrect.

Right Side

Install dust shield.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

Install circular clip.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Install support bearing, follow the procedure described below.

Press support bearing to bearing housing (1) with suitable drift
(A) [SST: ST35271000 (

—

)].

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Install bearing housing and support bearing to housing assem-
bly.

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

JPDIF0158ZZ

JPDIF0151ZZ

JPDIF0177ZZ

JPDIF0073ZZ

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Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

Clean old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on housing assembly, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface.

To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter
side of boot and discharging inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

Secure housing assembly, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them with boot
bands when the mounting positions become incorrect.

Assemble boot (wheel side) and joint sub-assembly. Refer to

FAX-21, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

10. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.

Install dynamic damper to shaft.

JPDIF0127ZZ

Standard

: Refer to

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0144ZZ

JPDIF0157ZZ

JPDIF0158ZZ

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Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified
position (A) when installing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there

is a non-standard condition.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing Assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing assembly roller contact surface.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if
there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-standard condi-
tions.

Standard

A :

Refer

FAX-28, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0178ZZ

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

INFOID:0000000003372892

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

: Applicable

Reference page

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section

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in this

chart

NVH in BR

section

NVH in S

section

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DRIVE SHAFT

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Symptom

DRIVE
SHAFT

Noise

Shake

FRONT
AXLE

Noise

Shake

Vibration

Shimmy

Judder

Poor quality ride or handling

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