Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 928

AXLE SHAFT

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CAUTION:

• Do not tighten the Tool against the axle shaft.
• Do not heat or cut the axle shaft bearing or bearing ring retainer with a torch during removal,

doing so will damage the axle shaft. 

12. Remove the axle oil seal and discard.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.

13. Remove the wheel bearing cage.

NOTE:
• If reinstalling the old axle shaft, it may not be necessary to remove the ABS sensor rotor. Inspect the

ABS sensor rotor and replace as necessary. Refer to 

BRC-179, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 2),

BRC-299, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 3).

• The ABS sensor rotor cannot be reused after it is removed. If replacing the axle shaft, install a new ABS

sensor rotor on to the new axle shaft. Refer to 

BRC-179, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 2), 

BRC-299,

"Removal and Installation"

 (Type 3).

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Axle Shaft

• Clean and remove all nicks and burrs. 
• Check for straightness and distortion. Replace if necessary.
• Inspect machined surfaces for evidence of overheating, damage and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Measure the bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter. Replace if necessary.

Axle Shaft Bearing and Cup

• Check that the axle shaft bearing and cup roll freely and are free from noise, cracks, pitting and wear.

Replace if necessary. 

Axle Shaft Bearing Cage

• Check for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

Axle Shaft Housing

• Check the exterior and inner machined surfaces for deformation and cracks. Replace if necessary.

INSTALLATION

1.

If installing a new axle shaft, install a new ABS sensor rotor onto the new axle shaft. Refer to 

BRC-179,

"Removal and Installation"

 (Type 2), 

BRC-299, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 3).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the old ABS sensor rotor.

2.

Install the studs in the axle shaft bearing cage using a suitable hammer or press.

3.

Install the axle shaft bearing cage.

4.

Install a new axle oil seal.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assem-
bly is removed from the axle shaft housing.

Tool number

: 205-D002 (

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Bearing ring retainer axle journal diameter (minimum)

: 39.726 mm (1.5640 in)

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AXLE SHAFT

5.

Install the axle shaft bearing and cup on the axle shaft.
• Prepare an installer tool from a steel tube measuring 762 mm

(30 in) long with an outside diameter of 53.98 mm (2.125 in)
and an inside diameter of 41.28 mm (1.625 in).

• Press the axle shaft bearing and cup onto the axle shaft using

a suitable press and the installer tool, until a 0.038 mm (.0015
in) feeler gauge does not fit in between the axle shaft bearing
cup and seat.

CAUTION:

Make sure the axle shaft bearing and cup, axle oil seal, and
axle shaft bearing cage are installed facing in the correct
direction.

6.

Install the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft.
• Press the bearing ring retainer onto the axle shaft with a minimum force of 31,100 N (3172 kg, 6992 lb)

until a 0.038 mm (.0015 in) feeler gauge does not fit between the bearing inner race and the bearing ring
retainer in at least one point.

7.

Install the snap ring so it is fully seated into the groove on the axle shaft, using suitable snap ring pliers.

8.

Install the back plate and torque member.

9.

Install the axle shaft assembly into the axle shaft housing.

10. Install the axle shaft bearing cage lock washers and nuts. Tighten the axle shaft bearing cage nuts to

specification.

11. Install the parking brake assembly onto the back plate and torque member. Refer to 

PB-6, "Removal and

Installation"

.

12. Install the rear brake rotor. Refer to 

BR-46, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc Rotor"

.

13. Install the ABS sensor. Refer to 

BRC-178, "Removal and Installation"

 (Type 2), 

BRC-298, "Removal and

Installation"

 (Type 3).

14. Check rear differential gear oil level. Refer to 

DLN-250, "Checking Differential Gear Oil"

 (M226), 

DLN-309,

"Checking Differential Gear Oil"

 (M226 ELD).

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AXLE BEARING

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AXLE BEARING

Removal and Installation

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The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to 

RAX-19,

"Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse the axle bearing. The axle bearing must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is
removed from the axle shaft housing.

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AXLE OIL SEAL

AXLE OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation

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The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft is removed and installed. Refer to 

RAX-19,

"Removal and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the axle oil seal. The axle oil seal must be replaced every time the axle shaft assembly is
removed from the axle shaft housing.