Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 567

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REAR AXLE

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PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

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

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ...................................................

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Special Service Tool  .................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE  ......................................

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Rear Axle Parts  .........................................................

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Rear Axle Bearing  .....................................................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  .......

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AXLE SHAFT  ......................................................

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Removal and Installation ...........................................

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AXLE BEARING .................................................

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Removal and Installation .........................................

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AXLE OIL SEAL .................................................

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Removal and Installation .........................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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Axle Specification  ....................................................

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Shim Washers  .........................................................

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PRECAUTIONS .................................................

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

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PREPARATION ...........................................

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PREPARATION .................................................

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Special Service Tool ................................................

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Commercial Service Tool  ........................................

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ..............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  ...........................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ....................................

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ....................................

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Rear Axle Parts  .......................................................

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Rear Axle Bearing  ...................................................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ......

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AXLE SHAFT  ....................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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AXLE BEARING ................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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AXLE OIL SEAL ................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ...........................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
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Axle Bearing ............................................................

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PRECAUTIONS

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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 SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which 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 the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

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

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT 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 three minutes before performing any service.

Precaution

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• When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires

on ground.

*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-

tions.

• Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tubes.

• After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.

• Always torque brake lines when installing.

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Special Service Tool

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The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.

Commercial Service Tool

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Tool number
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Tool name

Description

KV40106500
(J-45073)
Rear axle bearing remover

Removing wheel bearing, wheel bearing lock 
nut and ABS sensor rotor

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(J-46215)
Rear axle bearing installation kit
A: ABS sensor mount repair kit J-
46215-8
B: Plastic plugs and nuts kit J-46215-4

Installing rear axle bearing

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(J-23907)
Seal and bushing puller

Removing rear axle seal

LPD022

LDIA0045E

LDIA0047E

LDIA0048E

LDIA0046E