Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 568

PREPARATION

RAX-5

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Tool name

Description

1 Flare nut crowfoot
2 Torque wrench

Removing and installing each brake piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

Bearing cage oil seal drift

Installing oil seal
a: 74 mm (2.91 in) dia.
b: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.

Rear axle oil seal drift

Installing oil seal
a: 54.5 mm (2.15 in.)
b: 34.5 mm (1.36 in.)

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

S-NT360

NT115

NT115

PIIB1407E

RAX-6

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

×: Applicable

Reference page

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PROPELLER SHAFT

REAR FINAL 

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Symptom

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Shudder

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Poor quality ride or handling

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Rear Axle Parts

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• Check the axle parts for excessive play, wear and damage. Replace as necessary.

• Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as nec-

essary.

• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to 

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Rear Axle Bearing

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• Check that the axle shaft bearing operates smoothly. Replace as necessary.

• Check axial end play. Refer to 

RAX-15, "Axle Specification"

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RAX-8

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AXLE SHAFT

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AXLE SHAFT

Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

Before removing the rear axle, disconnect the wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away

from the axle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming

inoperative.

• Wheel bearing does not require maintenance.

• If growling noise is emitted from wheel bearing during operation, replace wheel bearing assembly.

1.

Axle shaft

2.

Grease catcher

3.

Wheel stud

4.

Axle bearing stud

5.

Back plate and torque member

6.

Axle bearing

7.

Bearing ring retainer

8.

Shim washer

9.

Snap ring

10. Wheel sensor rotor

11. O-ring

12. Axle oil seal

13. Breather

14. Rear final drive

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