NISSAN 350Z 2007 Z33 Rear Axle Workshop Manual

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REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB .............................................................. 6
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
COMPONENT ....................................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 7INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ........................ 9
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
COMPONENTS ................................................... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
COMPONENTS ................................................... 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 13
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 16
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 16
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 16

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PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
CautionNDS0000T
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.

Joint sub-assembly does not disassemble because it is non- overhaul parts.

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 service
location.

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 adher-
ing to parts.

Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION
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Special Service ToolsNDS0000U
The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool nameDescription
ST33220000
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Drift
a: 37 mm (1.46 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
c: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.

Removing wheel hub

Removing wheel bearing outer side
inner race

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
ST33251000
( — )Installing wheel hub
ST35300000
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Drift
a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.

Installing wheel hub

Inspection of wheel bearing rotating
torque
KV40100900
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Drift
a: 52 mm (2.05 in) dia.
b: —Wheel bearing rotating torque inspection
KV38100500
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Drift
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
KV38102200
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Drift
a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.Installing drive shaft plug
ZZA1046D
ZZA0982D
ZZA0881D
ZZA0539D
ZZA0701D
ZZA0920D

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PREPARATION
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Commercial Service ToolsNDS0000V
Tool nameDescription
Power toolLoosening bolts and nuts
PBIC0190E

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartNDS0000W
Use chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-6—
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in RAX and RSU sections.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×× × × ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× × × × × ×
Judder××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××

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WHEEL HUB
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WHEEL HUBPFP:43202
On-Vehicle InspectionNDS0000X
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component status (wear,
damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearings.
Removal and InstallationNDS0000Y
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove brake caliper with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work. Refer to BR-
39, "REAR DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
4. Remove disc rotor and remove parking cable and parking brake shoe from back plate. Refer to PB-4,
"PARKING BRAKE CONTROL" , PB-5, "PARKING BRAKE SHOE" .
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts in axle side of radius rod, front lower link with power tool.
6. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of rear lower link with power tool. Then remove coil spring. Refer to
RSU-15, "
REAR LOWER LINK & COIL SPRING" .
7. Remove fixing bolt and nut in axle side of shock absorber with power tool.
8. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove axle from drive shaft.
CAUTION:

When removing axle, do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to
excessively extend slide joint. Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Drive shaft 2. Dust shield 3. Ball seat
4. Bushing 5. Cotter pin 6. Axle housing
7. Back plate 8. Anchor block 9. Wheel bearing
10. Wheel hub
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SDIA3577E

WHEEL HUB
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Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for counter shaft, wheel joints, and other
parts.
9. Remove suspension arm and cotter pin at axle, then loosen mounting nut.
10. Use a ball joint remover (suitable tool) to remove suspension arm from axle. Be careful not to damage ball
joint boot.
CAUTION:
Tighten temporarily mounting nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover
(suitable tool) from coming off.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Ball Joint Inspection

Check for boot breakage, axial looseness, and torque of suspension arm ball joint. Refer to RSU-11,
"SUSPENSION ARM" .
INSTALLATION

Refer to RAX-6, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
Disassembly and AssemblyNDS0000Z
DISASSEMBLY
Wheel Bearing
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Remove wheel bearing fixing bolts and anchor block fixing nuts, and remove wheel hub and bearing
assembly, back plate and anchor block from axle.
2. Using a drift (SST) and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel hub
out to remove from wheel bearing.
3. Using a drift (SST) and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel bear-
ing outer side inner race out to remove from wheel hub.
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Bushing

Using a suitable drift, remove each bushing from axle.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Check for deformity, cracks and damage of each parts, replace if necessary.
Wheel Hub

Inspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle

Inspect axle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
axle.
Back Plate

Inspect back plate for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace back plate.
ASSEMBLY
Bushing

Using a suitable drift to install each bushing onto axle.
Wheel Bearing
1. Press fit a wheel hub into wheel bearing with a drift (SST).
CAUTION:

Press fit a drift (SST) while holding it against wheel bear-
ing inner side inner race.

Wheel bearing cannot be reused. Do not attempt to reuse
it.
NOTE:
Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb)
2. Install back plate and wheel hub and bearing assembly.
3. Install anchor block onto axle.
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INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY
1. With wheel bearing pressed into axle housing, apply 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb) to wheel hub and
rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times to minimize resistance.
2. Attach spring balance in the position shown in illustration and
pull at a rate of 10 ± 2 rpm to measure rotating torque.
Rotating torque:
Less than 1.88 N·m (0.19 kg-m, 17 in-lb)
Spring balance reading:
Less than 18.5 N (1.89 kg, 4.16 lb)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationNDS00010
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove cotter pin. Then remove lock nut from drive shaft.
3. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting bracket bolt and free stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove fixing nuts and bolts between side flange and drive shaft with power tool.
5. Using a puller (suitable tool), remove drive shaft from axle.
CAUTION:

When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle to drive shaft joint. Also be careful not to exces-
sively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check
for any rough movement or significant looseness.

Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease
leakage.

If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace
with new one.
INSTALLATION

Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installation" for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
1. Side flange 2. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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