TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

SECTION FAX FRONT AXLE

B

FAX

E
CONTENTS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT .......................... 11 F
Exploded View .........................................................11
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 2 WHEEL SIDE .............................................................12
G
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 2 WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation ................12

PRECAUTION ............................................... 3 TRANSAXLE SIDE ....................................................14

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation .......14 H
PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 3 Inspection ................................................................14
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ..................................... 15
Exploded View .........................................................15 I
SIONER" ................................................................... 3
Precautions for Drive Shaft ....................................... 3 LEFT SIDE .................................................................16
Precautions for Removing of Battery Terminal ......... 4 LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation ....................16 J
PREPARATION ............................................ 5 RIGHT SIDE ...............................................................17
RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation ..................17
PREPARATION ................................................... 5 K
Special Service Tool ................................................. 5 WHEEL SIDE .............................................................18
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 5 WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ...........18

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......................... 7 TRANSAXLE SIDE ....................................................19 L

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly....20
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE .............. 7 Inspection ................................................................25
Inspection .................................................................. 7 M
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ........................................ 8 (SDS) ............................................................ 27
Inspection .................................................................. 8
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS N
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 9 (SDS) ................................................................. 27
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE .............. 9 Wheel Bearing .........................................................27
Exploded View .......................................................... 9 Drive Shaft ...............................................................27 O
Removal and Installation ........................................... 9
Inspection ................................................................ 10
P

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000009948784

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

Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart

Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart
NVH in FAX and FSU sections

NVH in WT section

NVH in WT section

NVH in BR section

NVH in ST section
FAX-25

FAX-9

FAX-7
—

—
Reference

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Joint sliding resistance

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Excessive joint angle

Parts interference

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKE
TIRE
DRIVE Noise × × × × × × × × ×
SHAFT Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Noise × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom
FRONT Vibration × × × × × × ×
AXLE Shimmy × × × × × × ×
Judder × × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable

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 PRECAUTIONS
< PRECAUTION >
PRECAUTION A
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT B
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000009948785

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along C
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. FAX
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.
WARNING: E
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in
the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
F
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 “SRS AIR BAG”. G
• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-
vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors. H
PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS
WARNING:
Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation. I
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
ignition ON or engine running, never 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 J
serious injury.
• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the
battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.
K
Precautions for Drive Shaft INFOID:0000000009948786

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
L
• Never disassemble joint sub-assembly because it is non-overhaul parts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Clean the parts, before disassembling and assembling.
• Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly of the service location. M
• Reassemble disassembled parts carefully in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be
placed over parts.
• Use paper waste. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.
N
• Clean disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with
air or wiping with paper waste.

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 PRECAUTIONS
< PRECAUTION >
Precautions for Removing of Battery Terminal INFOID:0000000010078183

• When removing the 12V battery terminal, turn OFF the ignition
switch and wait at least 30 seconds.
NOTE:
ECU may be active for several tens of seconds after the ignition
switch is turned OFF. If the battery terminal is removed before ECU
stops, then a DTC detection error or ECU data corruption may
occur.
• For vehicles with the 2-batteries, be sure to connect the main bat-
tery and the sub battery before turning ON the ignition switch.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is turned ON with any one of the terminals of
SEF289H
main battery and sub battery disconnected, then DTC may be
detected.
• After installing the 12V battery, always check "Self Diagnosis Result" of all ECUs and erase DTC.
NOTE:
The removal of 12V battery may cause a DTC detection error.

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 PREPARATION
< PREPARATION >
PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000009948787
B
The actual shapes of Kent-More tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-More No.) Description C
Tool name
KV40107300 Installing boot band
( — ) FAX
Boot band crimping tool

ZZA1229D

KV40107500 Removing drive shaft F

( — )
Drive shaft attachment
G

ZZA1230D
H

KV38107900 Installing drive shaft

( — )
Protector I
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

PDIA1183J

Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000009948788

K

Tool name Description L

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts

N
PBIC0190E

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< PREPARATION >
Tool name Description
Drive shaft puller Removing drive shaft joint sub assembly

JPDIG0152ZZ

Sliding hummer Removing drive shaft

ZZA0023D

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Inspection INFOID:0000000009948789
B

COMPONENT PART
Check that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions C
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary. FAX
• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Check there is no looseness of wheel
bearing.
E
Axial end play : Refer to FAX-27, "Wheel Bearing".
• Rotate wheel hub and bearing assembly and check there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If
there is any of irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly. F

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< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Inspection INFOID:0000000009948790

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Exploded View INFOID:0000000009948791
B

FAX

JPDIF0263GB
H
1. Steering knuckle 2. Splash guard 3. Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4. Wheel hub lock nut 5. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols in the figure. I

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009948792

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REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-46, "Exploded View".
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded K
View".
3. Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View".
4. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to BR-34, "BRAKE L
CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. M
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
6. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.
7. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing N
assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
O
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after P
performing the above procedure.
8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then remove splash guard.
10. Suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire.
11. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ST-14, "Exploded View".
12. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link.

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
13. Remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "Exploded View".
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
• Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.
• Never reuse cotter pin.
Inspection INFOID:0000000009948793

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part it necessary.
• Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if necessary.
• Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer
to FSU-13, "Inspection" and ST-18, "Inspection".
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection".
3. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "Special Repair Requirement".

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000009948794

LEFT SIDE B

FAX

JPDIF0266ZZ

H
1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Damper band
I
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip 12. Joint sub-assembly
: Wheel side
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent. J
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

RIGHT SIDE K

P
JPDIF0265GB

1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circular clip 3. Boot band

4. Boot 5. Shaft 6. Damper band
7. Dynamic damper 8. Spider assembly 9. Snap ring
10. Housing 11. Dust shield 12. Support bearing

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
13. Snap ring 14. Dust shield 15. Plate
16. Support bearing bracket
: Wheel side
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

WHEEL SIDE
WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009948795

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-46, "Exploded View".
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded
View".
3. Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View".
4. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to BR-34, "BRAKE
CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
6. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
7. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.
8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-9, "Exploded View".
10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
11. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint subassembly.
12. Screw drive shaft puller (commercial service tool) (A) into joint
sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more.
Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub-assem-
bly from shaft.
CAUTION:
• Align a sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
• If joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after
removing drive shaft from vehicle. Refer to FAX-18,
"WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly".
JPDIF0258ZZ

13. Remove circular clip from shaft.

14. Remove boot from shaft.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste.
2. Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and
ball groove become full to the brim.
CAUTION:
After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

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< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
3. Install boot and boot bands to shaft.
CAUTION: A
• Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.
4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft. B
5. Position the circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.
CAUTION:
Never reuse circular clip.
C
NOTE:
Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.
6. Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub-
assembly holding circular clip. FAX
7. Install joint sub-assembly (1) to shaft using plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while E
rotating drive shaft.
8. Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from
large diameter side of boot. F

Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

G
JPDIF0011ZZ

9. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) H

shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated I
by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may
be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting
surface.
J
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air. K
JPDIF0222ZZ

L : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

L
CAUTION:
• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.
11. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands M
using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300 ( — )]
(A).
CAUTION: N
Never reuse boot band.

JPDIF0012ZZ
P

NOTE:

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
Secure boot band so that dimension (A) meets the specification
as shown in the figure.

A : 7.0 mm (0.276 in) or less

12. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then check that they
are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them
using boot bands when boot installation positions become incor-
rect.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot band.
JPDIF0268ZZ
13. Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel
hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
14. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then temporarily tighten wheel hub lock nut.
15. Install strut assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-9, "Exploded View".
16. Install disc rotor. Refer to BR-35, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
17. Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to BR-34, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded
View".
18. Install lock plate to strut assembly. Refer to BR-20, "FRONT : Exploded View".
19. Install wheel sensor and sensor harness to steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SEN-
SOR : Exploded View".
20. Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.
21. Install cotter pin. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
• Never reuse cotter pin.
• Bend cotter pin at the root sufficiently to prevent any looseness.
22. Install tires. Refer to WT-46, "Exploded View".
TRANSAXLE SIDE
TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009948796

NOTE:
Remove boot after removing drive shaft. Refer to FAX-16, "LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation" (left side),
FAX-17, "RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation" (right side).
Inspection INFOID:0000000009948797

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the following items, and replace the part it necessary.
• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-
cant looseness.
• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
• Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "Special Repair Requirement".

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
A
Exploded View INFOID:0000000009948798

LEFT SIDE B

FAX

JPDIF0266ZZ

H
1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft 9. Damper band
I
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip 12. Joint sub-assembly
: Wheel side
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent. J
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

RIGHT SIDE K

P
JPDIF0265GB

1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circular clip 3. Boot band

4. Boot 5. Shaft 6. Damper band
7. Dynamic damper 8. Spider assembly 9. Snap ring
10. Housing 11. Dust shield 12. Support bearing

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
13. Snap ring 14. Dust shield 15. Plate
16. Support bearing bracket
: Wheel side
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.
Refer to GI-4, "Components" for symbols not described on the above.

LEFT SIDE
LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009948799

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-46, "Exploded View".
2. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
3. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.
4. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
5. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
6. Remove shaft assembly from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage front wheel sensor and harness.
7. Use the drive shaft attachment [SST: KV40107500 ( — )] (A)
and a sliding hammer (commercial service tool) (B) while insert-
ing tip of the drive shaft attachment between shaft and transaxle
assembly, and then remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.
• Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive shaft.

JPDIF0004ZZ

INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Transaxle Side
• Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to TM-18, "Removal
and Installation" (MT), TM-229, "Removal and Installation" (CVT).
• Place the protector [SST: KV38107900 ( — )] (A) onto transaxle
assembly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.
CAUTION:
Check that circular clip is completely engaged.

JPDIF0023ZZ

Wheel Hub Side

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION: A
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
• Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
B
Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.
• Never reuse cotter pin. C
RIGHT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000009948800
FAX

REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool. Refer to WT-46, "Exploded View". E
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness if necessary. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
3. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View". F
4. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.
CAUTION: G
• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE: H
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.
5. Remove wheel hub lock nut. I
6. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-13, "Exploded View".
7. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
J
8. Remove bearing housing plate bolts.
9. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to K
overextend slide joint.
10. Remove support bearing bracket.
L
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Transaxle Side M
• Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to TM-18, "Removal
and Installation" (MT), TM-229, "Removal and Installation" (CVT).
• Install support bearing bracket (1) in following procedure,
N
- Temporarily tighten mounting bolts (A), (B), then tighten them to
specified torque.
- Set plate (2) so that notch (C) becomes upper side. Temporarily
tighten mounting bolts (a), (b), then tighten them to specified O
torque.
CAUTION:
Never reuse plate.
P

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >
• Place the protector [SST: KV38107900 ( — )] (A) onto transaxle
assembly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive
shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.

JPDIF0049ZZ

Wheel Hub Side

• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
• Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and axle housing.
• Never reuse cotter pin.
WHEEL SIDE
WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000009948801

DISASSEMBLY
1. Fix shaft with a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw drive shaft puller (commercial service tool) (A) into joint
sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more.
Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub-assem-
bly from shaft.
CAUTION:
• Align a sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
• If joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after
removing drive shaft from vehicle.
4. Remove circular clip (1) from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft. JPDIG0151ZZ

ASSEMBLY
1. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste.
2. Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and
ball groove become full to the brim.
CAUTION:
After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
3. Install boot and boot bands to shaft.
CAUTION:
• Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.
4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
5. Position the circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.
CAUTION:
Never reuse circular clip.
NOTE:

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Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip.
6. Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub- A
assembly holding circular clip.
7. Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer.
CAUTION: B
• Check circular clip is properly positioned on groove of the
joint sub-assembly.
• Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged
C
while rotating drive shaft.
8. Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from
large diameter side of boot.
FAX

Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

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E
9. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks)
shown in the figure.
CAUTION: F
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may
be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting
surface. G
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter H
side of the boot and discharging the inside air. JPDIF0222ZZ

L : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft". I

CAUTION:
• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool. J
11. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands
using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300 ( — )]
(A). K
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot band.
L

M
JPDIF0012ZZ

NOTE: N
Secure boot band so that dimension (A) meets the specification
as shown in the figure.
O
A : 7.0 mm (0.276 in) or less
12. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then check that they
are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them P
using boot bands when boot installation positions become incor-
rect.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot band.
JPDIF0268ZZ

TRANSAXLE SIDE

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TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000009948802

DISASSEMBLY
Left Side
1. Fix shaft with a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.
3. Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never scratch the surfaces.
4. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never
scratch the surfaces.

JPDIF0006ZZ

5. Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from
shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove dust shield from housing.
8. Remove circular clip from housing.
9. Clean old grease on housing with paper towels.
10. Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from
shaft.

JPDIF0014ZZ

Right Side
1. Fix shaft with a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.
2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.
3. Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never scratch the surfaces.
4. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never
scratch the surfaces.

JPDIF0006ZZ

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5. Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from
shaft. A
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove circular clip from housing.
8. Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from B
shaft.

JPDIF0014ZZ

FAX
9. Remove support bearing, follow the procedure described below.
a. Remove dust shield from housing.
E

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H
b. Remove snap ring (1).

K
JPDIF0106ZZ

c. Press out support bearing from housing. L

d. Remove dust shield from housing.

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10. Clean old grease on housing with paper waste.

ASSEMBLY P
Left Side
1. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.
a. Install dynamic damper to shaft.

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b. Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified
position (A) when installing.
CAUTION:
Never reuse bands.

A : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

JPDIF0178ZZ

2. Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from dam-
age. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot and boot bands.
3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

JPDIF0009ZZ

4. To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching

marks (A) on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the ser-
ration mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

JPDIF0017ZZ

5. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).

CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.
6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and
sliding surface.
7. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.

Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

8. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing. JPDIF0014ZZ

9. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown

in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove
all grease from the surface.
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length to the value shown below (L) by inserting the suitable
tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot
and discharging inside air.
JPDIF0144ZZ

L : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

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CAUTION:
• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot. A
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.
11. Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: B
Never reuse boot bands.
a. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
( ) into holes to temporary installation. C
NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.
FAX

JPDIF0157ZZ

F
b. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
c. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
G

I
JPDIF0158ZZ

12. Secure housing and shaft, and then check that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install
them with new boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect. J
13. Install dust shield.
CAUTION:
Never reuse dust shield. K
14. Install circular clip to housing.
CAUTION:
Never reuse circular clip. L
Right Side
1. Install support bearing, follow the procedure described below.
a. Install dust shield to housing. M
CAUTION:
Never reuse dust shield.
b. Press support bearing (1) onto housing to using the suitable tool N
(A).
CAUTION:
Never reuse support bearing. O

JPDIF0056ZZ

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c. Install snap ring (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.

JPDIF0106ZZ

d. Install dust shields.

CAUTION:
Never reuse dust shields.

JPDIF0127ZZ

2. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.

a. Install dynamic damper to shaft.
b. Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified
position (A) when installing.
CAUTION:
Never reuse bands.

A : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

JPDIF0178ZZ

3. Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from dam-
age. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot and boot band.
4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

JPDIF0009ZZ

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5. To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching
marks (A) on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the ser- A
ration mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

JPDIF0017ZZ

FAX
6. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.
E
7. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and
sliding surface.
8. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
F
ance of the specified amount grease.

Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".

G
9. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing. JPDIF0014ZZ

10. Install the boot, following the procedures below.

• Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) H
shown in the figure (Except for CVT models).
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove I
all grease from the surface.

JPDIF0224ZZ K

• Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks)

shown in the figure (For CVT models). L
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove
all grease from the surface. M
11. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length to the value shown below (L) by inserting the suitable
tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot N
and discharging inside air.
JPDIF0144ZZ

L : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft". O

CAUTION:
• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool. P
12. Secure housing and shaft, and then check that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install
them with new boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
Inspection INFOID:0000000009948803

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

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• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-
cant looseness.
• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Check the support bearing bracket for cracks, deformation and other damage.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Dynamic Damper
Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.
Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)
Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Housing and spider assembly (Transaxle Side)
Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.
Support Bearing (Right Side)
Check bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if there are
any non-standard conditions.
Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)
Check for support bearing bracket, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-
standard conditions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-110, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View".
2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-9, "Special Repair Requirement".

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< SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Bearing INFOID:0000000009948804
B

Item Standard
C
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Drive Shaft INFOID:0000000009948805

FAX

Item Left side Right side

MT 80 – 100 g (2.83 – 3.52 oz) E
Wheel side
CVT 77 – 97 g (2.72 – 3.42 oz)
Grease quantity
MT 130 – 140 g (4.59 – 4.93 oz)
Transaxle side F
CVT 113 – 123 g (3.99 – 4.33 oz)
MT 141.7 mm (5.58 in)
Wheel side
CVT 136.0 mm (5.35 in) G
Boots installed length
MT 155.7 mm (6.13 in) 167.7 mm (6.60 in)
Transaxle side
CVT 153.6 mm (6.05 in) 148.6 mm (5.85 in)
MT 230 – 236 mm (9.06 – 9.29 in)
H
Dimension of dynamic damper
CVT 225 – 231 mm (8.86 – 9.09 in)

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