Nissan Murano Z51. Manual - part 1009

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Never reuse gasket.

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT : Inspection

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NOISE

• Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.
• If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.

VIBRATION

If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runout first.
1.

With a dial indicator, measure propeller shaft runout at runout
measuring points by rotating final drive companion flange with
hands.

2.

If runout still exceeds specifications, separate propeller shaft at
final drive companion flange or transfer companion flange; then
rotate companion flange 90, 180, 270 degrees and install pro-
peller shaft.

3.

Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaft assembly.

4.

Check the vibration by driving vehicle.

RUNOUT MEASURING POINT

Propeller shaft runout measuring point (Point “ ”).

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Inspection

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OIL LEAKAGE

Check that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.

OIL LEVEL

• Remove filler plug (1) and check oil level from filler plug mounting

hole as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Never start engine while checking oil level.

• Set a new gasket on filler plug and install it on final drive assembly.

Refer to 

DLN-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

Limit

Propeller shaft runout

: Refer to 

DLN-86, "Propel-

ler Shaft Runout"

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: Vehicle front

Dimension

A: 506.5 mm (19.94 in)

B: 497.5 mm (19.59 in)

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REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Draining

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1.

Stop engine.

2.

Remove drain plug (1) and drain gear oil.

3.

Set a new gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assem-
bly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-104,

"Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Refilling

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1.

Remove filler plug (1). Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.

2.

After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a new gasket to filler plug,
then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-104,

"Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Never reuse gasket.

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)

WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE) : Adjustment

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BALANCING WHEELS (BONDING WEIGHT TYPE)

Preparation Before Adjustment

Using releasing agent, remove double-faced adhesive tape from the road wheel.

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to scratch the road wheel during removal.
• After removing double-faced adhesive tape, wipe clean traces of releasing agent from the road

wheel.

Wheel Balance Adjustment

If a tire balance machine has adhesion balance weight mode settings and drive-in weight mode setting, select
and adjust a drive-in weight mode suitable for road wheels.

1.

Set road wheel on tire balance machine using the center hole as a guide. Start the tire balance machine.

2.

When inner and outer unbalance values are shown on the tire balance machine indicator, multiply outer
unbalance value by 5/3 to determine balance weight that should be used. Select the outer balance weight
with a value closest to the calculated value above and install to the designated outer position of, or at the
designated angle in relation to the road wheel.

CAUTION:

• Do not install the inner balance weight before installing the outer balance weight.
• Before installing the balance weight, be sure to clean the mating surface of the road wheel.

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Oil grade and viscosity

: Refer to 

MA-15, "FOR 

NORTH AMERICA : Fluids 
and Lubricants"

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Oil capacity

: Refer to 

DLN-126, "Gen-

eral Specification"

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a.

Indicated unbalance value 

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 5/3 = balance weight to be installed

Calculation example:
23 g (0.81 oz) 

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 5/3 = 38.33 g (1.35 oz) 

⇒

 37.5 g (1.32 oz) bal-

ance weight (closer to calculated balance weight value)
NOTE:
Note that balance weight value must be closer to the calculated
balance weight value.
Example:
36.2 

⇒

 35 g (1.23 oz)

36.3 

⇒

 37.5 g (1.32 oz)

b.

Installed balance weight in the position.
• When installing balance weight (1) to road wheels, set it into

the grooved area (A) on the inner wall of the road wheel as
shown in the figure so that the balance weight center (B) is
aligned with the tire balance machine indication position
(angle) (C).

CAUTION:

• Always use genuine NISSAN adhesion balance weights.
• Balance weights are non-reusable; always replace with

new ones.

• Do not install more than three sheets of balance weight.

c.

If calculated balance weight value exceeds 50 g (1.76 oz), install
two balance weight sheets in line with each other as shown in
the figure.

CAUTION:

Do not install one balance weight sheet on top of another.

3.

Start the tire balance machine again.

4.

Install drive-in balance weight on inner side of road wheel in the
tire balance machine indication position (angle).

CAUTION:

Do not install more than two balance weight.

5.

Start the tire balance machine. Make sure that inner and outer
residual unbalance values are 5 g (0.17 oz) each or below.

6.

If either residual unbalance value exceeds 5 g (0.17 oz), repeat installation procedures.

TIRE ROTATION

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Dynamic (At flange):

Refer to 

WT-60, "Road Wheel"

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Static (At flange):

Refer to 

WT-60, "Road Wheel"

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• Follow the maintenance schedule for tire rotation service intervals.

Refer to 

MA-5, "FOR NORTH AMERICA : Explanation of General

Maintenance"

 (For North America), 

MA-7, "FOR MEXICO : Gen-

eral Maintenance"

 (For Mexico).

• When installing the wheel, tighten wheel nuts to the specified

torque.

CAUTION:

• Do not include the T-type spare tire when rotating the tires.
• When installing wheels, tighten them diagonally by dividing

the work two to three times in order to prevent the wheels
from developing any distortion.

• Be careful not to tighten wheel nut at torque exceeding the

criteria for preventing strain of disc rotor.

• Use NISSAN genuine wheel nuts for aluminum wheels.

• Perform the ID registration, after tire rotation. Refer to 

WT-22, "ID REGISTRATION PROCEDURE : Special

Repair Requirement"

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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS : Inspection

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• If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES

BRAKE LINES AND CABLES : Inspection

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• Check brake fluid lines and parking brake cables for improper

attachment, leaks, chafing, abrasions, deterioration, etc.

BRAKE FLUID

Wheel nuts tighting torque:

Refer to 

WT-55, "Exploded View"

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