ABS NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Owners Manual

FFD-10
FRONT OIL SEAL
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
6. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
7. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool.
CAUTION:
Support the lower link using a jack.
8. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
9. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive
using suitable tool.
10. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer toPR-4, "
Removal and
Installation".
11. Measure the total preload with the preload gauge.
NOTE:
Record the preload measurement.
12. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using flange wrench.
13. Put a matching mark on the end of the drive pinion in line with
the matching mark B on the companion flange.
CAUTION:
Use paint to make the matching mark on the drive pinion.
Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
NOTE:
The matching mark B on the final drive companion flange indi-
cates the maximum vertical runout position.Tool number : ST29020001
Tool number A: ST3127S000WEIA0119E
PDIA1002E
PDIA1004E
SDIA0270E

FFD-12
FRONT OIL SEAL
3. Apply anti-corrosion oil to the thread and seat of new drive pin-
ion lock nut, and temporarily tighten drive pinion lock nut to drive
pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
4. Tighten to drive pinion lock nut, while adjust total preload torque.
CAUTION:
lAdjust to the lower limit of the drive pinion lock nut tight-
ening torque first.
lIf the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Do not
loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the preload torque.
5. Make a stamping for identification of front oil seal replacement
frequency. Refer toFFD-9, "
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT
OIL SEAL".
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
6. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer toPR-5, "
INSTALLATION".
7. Install the RH and LH drive shafts. Refer toFA X - 7 , "
DRIVE SHAFT".
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the front final drive side oil seals.
8. Install the engine under cover rear. Refer toFFD-15, "
Removal and Installation".
9. Tighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer toFSU-6, "
Components".
10. Install the ABS sensor harness.
11. Install the brake caliper.
12. Tighten the front wheel nuts to specification. Refer toWT-5, "
Rotation".
13. Refill gear oil to the final drive and check oil level. Refer toFFD-8, "
FILLING".
14. Check the final drive for oil leakage. Refer toFFD-8, "
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL". Tool number A: ST3127S000
Drive pinion lock nut tightening torque:
186 - 294 N·m (19 - 29 kg-m, 138 - 216 ft-lb)
Total preload torque:
Total preload torque should equal the measurement
taken during removal plus an additional 0.1 - 0.4 N·m
(0.01 - 0.04 kg-m, 1 - 3 in-lb).
PDIA1003E

SIDE OIL SEAL
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SIDE OIL SEALPFP:33142
Removal and InstallationEDS00354
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool.
Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer toBR-26, "
Removal and Installation of
Brake Caliper Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
4. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool.
CAUTION:
Support the lower link using jack.
6. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
7. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive
using suitable tool.
8. Remove the side oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
lDrive the side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the
case end using Tools.
CAUTION:
lDo not reuse oil seal.
lDo not incline oil seal when installing.
lApply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips and gear oil
onto the circumference of oil seal.
lWhen installing the drive shaft assembly into the front
final drive assembly, do not damage the side oil seal.
lCheck the final drive gear oil level. Refer toFFD-8, "Checking Differential Gear Oil".
lTighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer toFSU-6, "Components".
lTighten the wheel nuts to specification. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation". Tool number : ST29020001
WEIA0119E
LDIA0173E
Tool number A: ST30720000
B: ST27863000
PDIA0826E

FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38500
Removal and InstallationEDS00356
REMOVAL
1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
2. Without disassembling the hydraulic lines, remove the caliper torque member bolts using power tool.
Then reposition the brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer toBR-26, "
Removal and Installation of
Brake Caliper Assembly".
CAUTION:
Do not press the brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
1. Breather hose 2. Front final drive assembly 3. Front crossmember
4. Engine under cover rear
PDIA1035E

FFD-16
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
4. Support the lower link using a suitable jack.
5. Separate the upper link ball joint stud from the steering knuckle
using Tool.
CAUTION:
Support the lower link using a jack.
6. Remove the engine under cover rear using power tool.
7. Drain the front final drive fluid. Refer toFFD-8, "
Changing Differ-
ential Gear Oil".
8. Remove the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive
using suitable tool.
9. Remove the front crossmember.
10. Disconnect the front propeller shaft from the front final drive. Then reposition the front propeller shaft
aside using suitable wire. Refer toPR-4, "
Removal and Installation".
11. Disconnect the vent hose from the front final drive.
12. Support the front final drive using a suitable jack.
13. Remove the front final drive bolts, then remove the front final
drive assembly.
CAUTION:
Secure rear the front final drive assembly to a suitable jack
while removed it.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
lInstall new side oil seals into the front final drive assembly. Refer toFFD-13, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
lWhen installing the drive shaft assembly into the front final drive assembly, do not damage the
side oil seal.
lMake sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the breather hose caused by bending or
winding when installing it.
lFill the final drive with recommended gear oil after installation. Refer toFFD-8, "Changing Differ-
ential Gear Oil".
lTighten the upper link ball joint stud nut to specifications. Refer toFSU-6, "Components".
lTighten the wheel nuts to specification. Refer toWT-5, "Rotation". Tool number : ST29020001
WEIA0119E
WDIA0145E

FUEL TANK
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CAUTION:
lQuick connector can be disconnected when the tabs are
completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
lDo not use any tools to disconnect quick connector.
lKeep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful when
welding near the resin tube.
lPrevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte etc. from get-
ting on resin tube.
lDo not bend or twist resin tube during installation and
removal.
lDo not remove the remaining retainer on hard tube (or
equivalent) except when resin tube or retainer is replaced.
lWhen resin tube or fuel level sensor unit is replaced, also
replace retainer with a new one. Replace same color
retainer as before replacing.
lTo keep clean the connecting portion and to avoid damage
and foreign materials, cover them completely with plastic
bags or something similar.
6. Using a transmission jack (A), support the bottom of fuel tank
(1).
CAUTION:
Support the position that fuel tank bands do not engage.Retainer color : Green (Fuel feed tube)
: Gray (Fuel return tube)
SBIA0504E
PBIC0163E
PBIC3377E

FL-12
FUEL TANK
7. Remove fuel tank bands, and lower the transmission jack care-
fully until harness connector (A), EVAP tube (B), fuel filler hose
(E) and vent hose (F) can be disconnected.
8. Disconnect harness connector (A), EVAP tube (B), fuel filler
hose (E) and vent hose (F).
9. Supporting with hands, lower transmission jack carefully, and remove fuel tank.
CAUTION:
lPay attention not to fall fuel tank.
lMake sure that all connection points have been disconnected.
lConfirm there is no interference with vehicle.
10. Remove fuel filler tubes, fuel filler hoses and vent hoses if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
lSurely clamp fuel hoses and insert hose to the length below.
lBe sure hose clamp is not positioned on swelled area of fuel tube.
lTighten fuel hose clamp so that the flange (A) of bolt head is on
the paint mark (B) on the band.
lFit mounting band pin to the vehicle side securely.
lBefore fixing the fuel tank, temporarily install the fuel filler tube.
CAUTION:
Use genuine fuel filler tube mounting bolts or equivalent. Make sure to tighten them to the speci-
fied torque.
lConnect quick connector as follows.
1. Check connection for damage and foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert connector straight into tube until a click is heard.
3. After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure by following the steps below.
lVisually confirm that the two tabs are connected to connector.
C : Fuel feed tube
D : Fuel return tube
PBIC3375E
Fuel filler hose : 35 mm (1.38 in)
The other hose : 25 mm (0.98 in)
PBIC4058E

FSU-1
FRONT SUSPENSION
E SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
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SECTIONFSU
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FSU
FRONT SUSPENSION
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY ........................... 6
Components ............................................................. 6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 7
Front Suspension Parts ............................................ 7
Front Wheel Alignment ............................................. 7
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION ............................... 7
CAMBER AND CASTER ....................................... 8
TOE-IN .................................................................. 8
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE ..................... 9
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER ............... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly ................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 11
ASSEMBLY .......................................................... 11
STABILIZER BAR ..................................................... 12
Removal and Installation ........................................ 12
REMOVAL ........................................................... 12
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12
INSTALLATION ................................................... 12UPPER LINK ............................................................. 13
Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
LOWER LINK ............................................................ 14
Removal and Installation ........................................ 14
REMOVAL ........................................................... 14
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 14
INSTALLATION ................................................... 14
UPPER BALL JOINT AND LOWER BALL JOINT ... 15
Removal and Installation ........................................ 15
Inspection ............................................................... 15
SWINGING FORCE ............................................ 15
TURNING FORCE .............................................. 15
VERTICAL END PLAY ........................................ 15
KNUCKLE ................................................................. 16
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ......................... 16
Removal and Installation ........................................ 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17
INSTALLATION ................................................... 18
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
General Specifications (Front) ................................ 19
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*
1) ................................ 19
Ball Joint ................................................................. 20
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*
1) .............................. 21

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEES002KK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
x: ApplicableReference page
FSU-6FSU-10FSU-6FSU-6FSU-21FSU-7FSU-7FSU-7
FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FFD-6, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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FAX-4, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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WT-2, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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BR-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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PS-5, "
NVH Troubleshooting Chart
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Possible Cause and
SUSPECTED PARTS
Improper installation, looseness
Shock absorber deformation,
damage or deflection
Bushing or mounting deterioration
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
Suspension looseness
Incorrect wheel alignment
Stabilizer bar fatigue
DRIVE SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
WHEEL HUB AND BEARING
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomNoise´ ´ ´´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´ ´´
Shake´´´´ ´ ´ ´´´´´
Vibration´ ´ ´´´ ´ ´ ´ ´
Shimmy´´´´ ´ ´´´´´
Shudder´´´ ´´´´´
Poor quality ride or handling´ ´ ´´´ ´´ ´ ´ ´

FSU-6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
PFP:54010
ComponentsEES002KL
1. Washer 2. Spacer 3. Shock absorber mounting insulator
4. Upper spring seat 5. Dust cover cap 6. Coil spring
7. Dust cover 8. Shock absorber 9. Upper link
10. Steering knuckle 11. Cotter pin 12. Drive shaft (4WD models only)
13. Lower link 14. Cam bolt 15. Jounce bumper
16. Cam washer 17. Stabilizer bar 18. Stabilizer bar bushing
19. Stabilizer bar mounting bracket 20. Connecting rod
MEIB9038E