Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 816

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FRONT AXLE

PRECAUTION ...............................................

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

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

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Precautions for Driveshaft .........................................

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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

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WHEEL HUB  .......................................................

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On-Vehicle Inspection and Service  ..........................

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UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .......

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DRIVE SHAFT ....................................................

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

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WHEEL HUB  ......................................................

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

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY  ....

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DRIVE SHAFT ...................................................

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Disassembly and Assembly .....................................

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

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

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Wheel Bearing  .........................................................

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Drive Shaft ...............................................................

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Boot Bands  ..............................................................

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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 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.

Precautions for Driveshaft

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Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing the wheel hub and drive shafts.

• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.

• Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.

• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the component

parts.

• Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover

must be placed over parts.

• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering

to parts.

• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with a suitable solvent which shall be

removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION

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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
(TechMate No.)
Tool name

Description

ST29020001
(J-24319-01)
Gear arm puller

Removing ball joint for steering knuckle
a: 34 mm (1.34 in)
b: 6.5 mm (0.256 in)
c: 61.5 mm (2.421 in)

KV38105500
(J-33904)
Protector

Installing drive shaft
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia

KV40107300
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Boot band crimping tool

Installing boot bands

NT694

ZZA0835D

ZZA1229D

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

PIIB1407E

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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.

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