Murano Cross Cabriolet Z51 (2013 year). Manual

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft. Remove the wheel 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:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Remove parking brake shoe and parking brake cable from back plate. Refer to

PB-8, "Exploded View"

and

PB-6, "Exploded View"

Hub cap

Ball seat

Bushing

Cotter pin

Axle housing

Back plate

Anchor block

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

Wheel hub lock nut

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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10. Remove anchor block mounting nuts, and then remove anchor block and back plate from axle housing.

11. Remove stabilizer connecting rod (upper side) with power tool. Refer to

RSU-15, "Exploded View"

12. Remove radius rod (axle housing side). Refer to

RSU-12, "Exploded View"

13. Remove coil spring. Refer to

RSU-8, "Exploded View"

14. Set suitable jack under axle housing.
15. Remove front lower link (shock absorber side) with power tool. Refer to

RSU-10, "Exploded View"

16. Remove front lower link (axle housing side). Refer to

RSU-14, "Exploded View"

17. Separate suspension arm from axle housing so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint remover,

and then remove axle housing from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

• Temporarily tighten nuts to prevent damage to threads and to prevent the ball joint remover from

coming off.

• 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 counterpart such as joint sub-assem-

bly, and other parts.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• 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.

• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

Check the wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Axle Housing

Check the axle housing for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to

RSU-16, "Inspec-

tion"

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to

PB-3, "Inspection and Adjustment"

Check wheel alignment. Refer to

RSU-6, "Inspection"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

BRC-31, "Work Procedure"

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove tires with power tool.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to

BRC-99, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

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

BR-46, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while caliper assembly is removed.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to

BR-47, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

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

CAUTION:

and the other parts.

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

Remove the wheel hub lock nut. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

Remove hub cap. Refer to

RAX-7, "Exploded View"

Circular clip

Dust shield

Housing

Snap ring

Spider assembly

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

Circular clip

10. Joint sub-assembly

: Wheel side

: Fill NISSAN genuine grease or an equivalent.

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIG0098GB

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

10. Remove drive shaft from final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Never damage to side oil seal of final drive.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• In order to prevent damage to final drive of side oil seal, first fit to

protector (suitable tool) onto side oil seal before inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft into slide joint tap with a hammer to install
securely.

• 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

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 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 forcibly.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Remove boot from shaft.

Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste while rotating ball cage.

ASSEMBLY

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 band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap separation on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

Position circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.

CAUTION:

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

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

SDIA2297E

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Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer.

CAUTION:

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

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 shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may
be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting
surfaces.

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 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 the tip of tool.

10. Install boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

For one-touch clamp band
• Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

For low profile type band

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.

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

RAC0049D

Standard

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

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ii.

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

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotat-

ing boot. Install them with boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE

FINAL DRIVE 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 housing.

Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from 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.

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 waste.

ASSEMBLY

Install boot and boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

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

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

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Install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks
(A) on the shaft (2) put during the removal, and direct the serra-
tion mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease onto housing and slid-
ing surface.

Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.

Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.

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

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surfaces (*).

To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the 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.

10. Install boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

For one-touch clamp band
• Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

JPDIF0017ZZ

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

Standard

: Refer to

RAX-16, "Drive

Shaft"

JPDIF0014ZZ

JPDIF0224ZZ

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For low profile type band

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.

ii.

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

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot.

Install them with boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

12. Install dust shield to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

13. Install circular clip to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-

ness.

• Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leak-

age.

• If a malfunction is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace

with new one.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are any abnormal condition.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:

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• 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 and Spider Assembly (Final Drive Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Item

Standard

Wheel side

Final drive side

Grease quantity

30 – 50 g (1.06 – 1.76 oz)

45 – 50 g (1.59 – 1.76 oz)

Boots installed length

91.2 mm (3.591 in)

126.9 mm (5.00 in)

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PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

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

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Battery Service

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Before disconnecting the battery, lower both the driver and passenger windows. This will prevent any interfer-
ence between the window edge and the vehicle when the door is opened/closed. During normal operation, the
window slightly raises and lowers automatically to prevent any window to vehicle interference. The automatic
window function will not work with the battery disconnected.

Service Procedure Precautions for Models with a Pop-up Roll Bar

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WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• Risk of passenger injury or death may increase if the pop-up roll bar does not deploy during a roll

over collision. In order to reduce the chance of an incident where the pop-up roll bar is inoperative,
all maintenance must be performed by a NISSAN or INFINITI dealer.

• Before removing and installing the pop-up roll bar component parts and harness, always turn the

ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for 3 minutes or more. (The
purpose of this operation is to discharge electricity that is accumulated in the auxiliary power supply
circuit in the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.)

• When repairing, removing, and installing a pop-up roll bar, always refer to SRS AIR BAG and SRS

AIR BAG CONTROL warnings in the Service Manual.

Precaution for Seat Belt Service

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CAUTION:

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• Before removing the front seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect

both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.

• Never use electrical test equipment for front seat belt pre-tensioner connector.
• After replacing or reinstalling front seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting front seat belt

pre-tensioner connector, check the system function. Refer to

SRC-13, "Description"

• Never use disassembled buckle or seat belt assembly.
• Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
• Never oil tongue and buckle.
• If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, never repair. Replace the entire seat belt

assembly.

• If webbing is cut, frayed or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
• When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.

AFTER A COLLISION

WARNING:

Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attached hardware after any collision.
NISSAN/INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced
unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Fail-
ure to do so could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-
tensioners should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which
the air bags are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:
• The seat belt is in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and buck-

les show no damage and continue to operate properly).

• The seat belt is damaged in an accident (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide).
• The seat belt attaching point is damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage or

distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.

• Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
• The front seat belt pre-tensioner must be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in

which the air bags are deployed.

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FRONT SEAT BELT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT SEAT BELT

Exploded View

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SEAT BELT RETRACTOR

Front seat belt finisher

Anchor bolt

Shoulder bracket

Retaining washer

Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor RH

Spring washer

Spacer

Outer anchor

Outer anchor cover

10. Seat belt pre-tensioner retractor LH

11.

Seat belt buckle

12. Wave washer

: Clip

: Pawl

: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

JMHIA2059GB

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REMOVAL

WARNING:

Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect battery negative terminal and wait 3 minutes or
more.

Remove outer anchor.

Pull outer anchor cover in direction indicated by arrow as shown
in the figure. Remove outer anchor cover.

Remove outer anchor mounting anchor bolt.

Remove shoulder bracket.

Remove kicking plate inner. Refer to

INT-19, "KICKING PLATE INNER : Removal and Installation"

Remove rear side finisher and front seat belt finisher. Refer to

INT-22, "REAR SIDE FINISHER : Removal

and Installation"

Remove shoulder bracket mounting anchor bolts.

Remove seat belt pre-tensioner retractor.

Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner harness connector.

CAUTION:

• For installing/removing seat belt pre-tensioner connector,

insert thin screwdriver wrapped in tape into notch, lift lock
and remove connector.

• Install connector with lock raised, and push lock into con-

nector.

• After installing the connector, check that the lock is

pushed securely into it.

Remove seat belt pre-tensioner retractor mounting anchor bolt and screw.

CAUTION:

Never place pre-tensioner seat belt in an area where the temperature reaches 80

C or more.

INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR : Inspection

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AFTER A COLLISION

WARNING:

Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attached hardware after any collision.
NISSAN/INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced
unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Fail-
ure to do so could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use dur-
ing a collision should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-
tensioners should be replaced even if the seat belts were not in use during a frontal collision in which
the air bags were deployed.

: Pawl

JMHIA2061ZZ

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