Nissan Frontier D22. Manual - part 868

RAX-8

WHEEL HUB

4WD Model H233B

Removal

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CAUTION:

Before removing the rear axle, disconnect the ABS 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 becom-
ing inoperative.

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Wheel bearing does not require maintenance.

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

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If the wheel bearing assembly is removed, it must be replaced. The old assembly must not be re-used.

1.

Disconnect parking brake cable and brake tube.

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Insert Tool to plug the wheel cylinder opening to keep out dirt and moisture.

2.

Remove nuts securing wheel bearing cage to baffle plate.

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1.

Rear axle case

2.

ABS sensor rotor

3.

Oil seal

4.

Filler plug

5.

Wheel bearing lock nut

6.

Wheel bearing lock washer

7.

Bearing washer

8.

Wheel bearing assembly

9.

Bearing cage

10. Baffle plate

11.

Axle shaft

12. Bearing grease seal

13. O-ring

14. ABS sensor

15. Air breather

16. Drain plug

Tool number

: 

—

(J-46215-4 part of J-46215)

SRA002

WHEEL HUB

RAX-9

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3.

Draw out the axle shaft using Tool.

CAUTION:

When drawing out axle shaft, be careful not to damage oil
seal.

4.

Remove the case shim and case seal (2WD models).

5.

Remove the O-ring (4WD models).

6.

Remove oil seal using Tools as shown.

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Do not reuse the oil seal once it is removed. Always install a
new oil seal.

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Apply a constant pressure on the slide hammer while turning
the slide hammer 180

° degrees periodically while pulling the

oil seal out.

7.

Remove the ABS sensor rotor using Tool (4WD models). Always
replace the sensor rotor with a new one.

8.

Unbend the lock washer with a suitable tool.

9.

Remove the wheel bearing lock nut with Tool.

ARA096

Tool number

A: 

—

(J-26941 part of J-46215)

Tool number

B: 

—

(J-23907)

LDIA0030E

Tool number

: KV40106500 (J-45073)

LDIA0031E

SRA104

Tool number

: 

—

(J-45073-1 part of J-45073)

LDIA0032E

RAX-10

WHEEL HUB

10. Remove the inner wheel bearing backing plate from the axle

shaft using Tool, then remove the outer wheel bearing and the
outer grease seal from the axle shaft.

11. Remove wheel bearing outer race with a brass drift (2WD mod-

els).

12. Remove the wheel bearing race assembly (4WD models) using

Tool.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the hub support Tool is properly set under-
neath the wheel bearing assembly before pressing the
wheel bearing race assembly out.

Inspection After Removal

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AXLE SHAFT

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Check axle shaft for straightness, cracks, damage, wear and distortion. Replace if necessary.

WHEEL BEARING

●

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear. Replace if necessary.

AXLE CASE

●

Check axle case for yield, deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

Installation

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2WD MODELS

1.

Install wheel bearing outer race with a brass drift.

2.

Install a new grease seal in bearing cage.

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After installing new grease seal, coat sealing lip with multi-
purpose grease.

Tool number

: KV40106500 (J-45073)

LDIA0031E

SRA106

Tool number

: 

—

(J-46215-1 part of J-46215)

Tool number

: 

—

(J-46215-2 part of J-46215)

LDIA0033E

SRA010

WHEEL HUB

RAX-11

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3.

Install bearing spacer with chamfer side facing axle shaft flange.

4.

Install wheel bearing inner race with a brass drift.

5.

Coat each bearing cone with multi-purpose grease.

6.

Install plain washer and a new wheel bearing lock washer.

7.

Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.

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Fit wheel bearing lock washer lip in wheel bearing lock nut
groove correctly by tightening lock nut. Be sure to bend it up.

8.

Install the new oil seal into the axle housing using Tool as
shown.

●

After installing the new oil seal, coat the sealing lip with oil.

●

Install the new oil seal with the seal facing outwards and the
so that the seal is fully seated in the axle housing.

9.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the recess of axle case end as
shown.

10. Apply gear oil to the spline of axle shaft. Coat the oil seal sur-

face of axle shaft with multi-purpose grease as shown.

SRA510

Specified amount of grease

: 8 - 12 g (0.28 - 0.42 oz)

SRA011

SRA730

Tool number

: 

—

(J-34115 part of J-46215)

LDIA0034E

SRA652A