wheel NISSAN ALMERA 2001 User Guide

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2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In
this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to
stretch brake hose. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or
piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
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3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.
Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.
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4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is
hard to remove, use a puller.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when
removing drive shaft.
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5. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
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6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.
7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool.
8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
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INSTALLATIONNJAX00101. Install knuckle with wheel hub.
When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and
tighten nuts.
: 114 - 133 N´m (11.6 - 13.6 kg-m, 84 - 98 ft-lb)
Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft.
2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut.
QG engine (Sedan)
: 197 - 274 N´m (20 - 28 kg-m, 145 - 202 ft-lb)
QG engine (Hatchback)
: 226 - 313 N´m (23 - 32 kg-m, 167 - 231 ft-lb)
YD engine
: 255 - 333 N´m (26 - 34 kg-m, 188 - 245 ft-lb)
3. Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
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4. Check wheel bearing axial end play.
Axial end play:
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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DISASSEMBLYNJAX0011CAUTION:
When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle,
replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race and inner races)
with a new one.
Wheel HubNJAX0011S01Drive out hub with inner race (outside) from knuckle with a suitable
tool.
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Wheel BearingNJAX0011S02When replacing wheel bearing, replace complete wheel bear-
ing assembly (Inner races and outer race).
1. Remove bearing inner race (outside).
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
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2. Remove snap rings.
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3. Press out bearing outer race.
INSPECTIONNJAX0012Wheel Hub and KnuckleNJAX0012S01Check wheel hub and knuckle for cracks by using a magnetic
exploration or dyeing test.
Snap RingNJAX0012S02Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.
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ASSEMBLYNJAX0013+When removing baffle plate, replace it with a new one. (If baffle
plate is equipped)
+When installing the baffle plate, press new plate so that it is in
contact with knuckle wall. Refer to figure at left. (If baffle plate
is equipped)
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1. Install inner snap ring into groove of knuckle.
2. Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle until it con-
tacts steering knuckle.
Maximum load P:
29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton)
CAUTION:
+Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly.
+Do not apply oil or grease to mating surfaces of wheel
bearing outer race and knuckle.
3. Install outer snap ring into groove of knuckle.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
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4. Press wheel hub into knuckle until it stops when the end of the
wheel bearing is hit.
Maximum load P:
29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton)
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5. Check bearing operation.
a. Add load P with press.
Load P:
49.0 kN
(5.0 ton, 5.5 US ton, 4.92 Imp ton)
b. Spin knuckle several turns in both directions.
c. Make sure that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
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REMOVALNJAX00141. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
Brake caliper need not be disconnected. Do not twist or
stretch brake hose when moving components.
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2. Remove strut lower mount bolts.
3. Remove brake hose clip.
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4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is
hard to remove, use a puller.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them
when removing drive shaft.
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-5.
5. Remove right drive shaft from transaxle.
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6. Remove left drive shaft from transaxle.
Ð For M/T models Ð
+Pry off drive shaft from transaxle as shown at left.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
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Ð For A/T models Ð
+Insert screwdriver into transaxle opening for right drive shaft
and strike with a hammer.
Be careful not to damage pinion mate shaft and side gear.
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INSTALLATIONNJAX0015Transaxle SideNJAX0015S011. Drive a new oil seal to transaxle. Refer to MT-20 or AT-353,
ªReplacing Oil Sealº or ªDifferential Side Oil Seal
Replacementº, ªON-VEHICLE SERVICEº.
2. Set Tool along the inner circumference of oil seal.
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3. Insert drive shaft into transaxle. Be sure to properly align the
serrations and then withdraw Tool.
4. Push the drive shaft until the circular clip on the drive shaft fits
into the circular clip groove of the side gear.
5. After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by
hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly meshed with
the side gear.
Wheel SideNJAX0015S02+Install drive shaft into knuckle.
+Tighten upper knuckle nut and wheel bearing lock nut. Refer
to section Installation in ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT
AXLEº, AX-5.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
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DISASSEMBLYNJAX0017Transaxle Side (DS90 and DS83 types)NJAX0017S011. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race,
before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove stopper ring with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint
housing.
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4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage, inner race and balls
as a unit.
6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to damage the
boot.
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Transaxle Side (TS70C, TS79C, TS83, GI2000I and
GI2300I types)
NJAX0017S041. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and drive shaft
before separating joint assembly.
3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and drive shaft.
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4. Pry off snap ring, then remove spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble spider assembly.
5. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the
boot.
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Wheel SideNJAX0017S02CAUTION:
The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
ZF90F type joint assembly cannot be disassembled because
a plastic boot and special boot band are used. Do not use
other drive shaft boots. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace
the drive shaft assembly.
1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive
shaft and joint assembly.
2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
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INSPECTIONNJAX0018Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with
compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or
other damage.
Drive ShaftNJAX0018S01Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
BootNJAX0018S02Check boot for fatigue, cracks or wear. Replace boot with new boot
bands.
Joint Assembly (Transaxle side)NJAX0018S03+Check spider assembly for needle bearing and washer dam-
age. Replace if necessary. (Tripod type)
+Check roller surfaces for scratches, wear or other damage.
Replace if necessary. (Tripod type)
+Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of
scorching, rust, wear or excessive play. (Double offset type)
+Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
+Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
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+When replacing only spider assembly, select a new spider
assembly from among those listed in table below. Ensure the
number stamped on sliding joint is the same as that stamped
on new part.
Housing alone cannot be replaced. It must be replaced
together with spider assembly.
TS70C
Stamped number Part No.
00 39720-51E00
01 39720-51E01
02 39720-51E02
03 39720-51E03
TS79C
Stamped number Part No.
01 39720-61E01
02 39720-61E02
03 39720-61E03
04 39720-61E04
05 39720-61E05
06 39720-61E06
07 39720-61E07
Joint Assembly (Wheel side)NJAX0018S04Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
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Support BearingNJAX0018S05Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
Support Bearing BracketNJAX0018S06Check support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnetic explora-
tion or dyeing test.
ASSEMBLYNJAX0019+After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it
moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
+Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every
overhaul.
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Wheel SideNJAX0019S011. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
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2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were
made during disassembly are properly aligned.
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3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
AC2300I type 40 - 50 g (1.41 - 1.76 oz)
AC2000I type 118 g (4.16 oz)
ZF80 type 75 - 85 g (2.65 - 3.00 oz)
BF83 type 80 - 100 g (2.82 - 3.53 oz)
BF90 type 100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 oz)
4. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length
is ªL
1º.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
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Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
DRIVE SHAFT=NJAX0020
Applied modelEngine QG15DE QG18DE YD22T
Body Hatchback Sedan All All
Transaxle M/T All M/T
Joint typeTransaxle side GI2000I TS70C TS79C GI2300I DS90 + B
Wheel side AC2000I ZF80 ZF90 AC2300I BF90
Grease Quality Nissan genuine grease or equivalent*2
Capacity
g (oz)Transaxle side 90 (3.17)110 - 120
(3.88 - 4.23)155 - 165
(5.47 - 5.82)125.5 - 135.5
(4.42 - 4.77)145 - 165
(5.11 - 5.82)
Wheel side 118 (4.16)71-81
(2.50 - 2.86)Ð*340-50
(1.41 - 1.76)100 - 120
(3.53 - 4.23)
Boot length
mm (in)Transaxle side ªL
2º 90 (3.54)*195.5 - 97.5
(3.760 - 3.839)101.5 - 103.5
(3.996 - 4.075)98 - 100
(3.86 - 3.94)*197-99
(3.82 - 3.90)
Wheel side ªL
1º 90 (3.54)*190.5 - 92.5
(3.563 - 3.642)Ð*394-96
(3.70 - 3.78)*184.5 - 96.5
(3.327 - 3.799)
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*1: Fit boot to boot groove in bar shaft
*2: Use grease sachet 39209 BM510 in service for wheel side and 39709 BM500 for transaxle side. (Genuine GKN grease for 20001
joints)
*3: ZF90F type joint assembly cannot be disassembled because a plastic boot and special boot band are used. Do not use other drive
shaft boots. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace the drive shaft assembly.
FRONT AXLE
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
AX-20