wheel NISSAN NAVARA 2005 Repair Manual Online

FAX-6
WHEEL HUB
3. Put alignment mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
— For 4WD models —
lRemove cotter pin, then remove lock nut from drive shaft. Refer toFA X - 7 , "Removal and Installation".
lRemove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer toFAX-5, "Removal and Installation".
4. Remove wheel sensor from wheel hub and bearing assembly. Refer toBRC-37, "
Removal and Installa-
tion".
lInspect the wheel sensor O-ring, replace the wheel sensor assembly if damaged.
lClean the wheel sensor hole and mounting surface with a suitable brake cleaner and clean lint-free
shop rag. Be careful that dirt and debris do not enter the axle bearing area.
lApply a coat of suitable grease to the wheel sensor O-ring and mounting hole.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on the ABS sensor harness.
5. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts.
6. Remove splash guard and wheel hub and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
lCarefully remove wheel sensor and harness through hole in splash guard.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check for deformity, cracks and damage on each part and replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
lUse new bolts when installing the wheel hub and bearing assembly.
lWhen installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
position the disc rotor according to alignment mark.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer toBR-26, "
Removal
and Installation of Brake Caliper Assembly".)
lWhen installing wheel and tire, refer toWT-5, "Rotation".
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DRIVE SHAFT
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Removal and InstallationEDS003I9
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel.
2. Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect ABS sensor harness connector.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on ABS sensor harness.
3. Remove steering knuckle. Refer toFSU-16, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Using a slide hammer, remove the drive shaft from final drive.
CAUTION:
lWhen removing drive shaft from vehicle, be careful to
avoid interfering with brake hose, ABS wheel speed sen-
sor harness, and other parts.
lWhen removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle (22°or more) to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lMove joint up, down, left, right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-
ness.
lCheck boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
lIf damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and
repair or replace as necessary.
1. Differential side oil seal 2. Drive shaft 3. Drive shaft nut
4. Cotter pin 5. Circlip
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SFA092A
SFA108A

DRIVE SHAFT
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4. Put match marks on shaft and spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for alignment marks. Do not
scratch the surface.
5. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a sliding hammer or suitable tool into threaded part of
joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of drive shaft as
shown.
NOTE:
Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the joint
sub-assembly by pulling directly.
CAUTION:
lIf the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive
shaft assembly.
lJoint sub-assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not
attempt to disassemble it.
4. Remove boot from the drive shaft.
5. Remove circlip from the drive shaft.
6. While rotating the ball cage, clean the old grease off of the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
lReplace the shaft if there is any bending, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-assembly
lCheck for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
lClean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
CAUTION:
lIf any irregular conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire
joint sub-assembly.
lJoint sub-assembly can not be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
Housing
NOTE:
Housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race are in a set.
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
lCheck for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
lCheck the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
lCheck for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
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FAX-12
DRIVE SHAFT
13. Install circlip and dust cover to housing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse circlip and dust cover.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint
sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze
from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer toMA-14, "
REC-
OMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS". After inserting the
grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that has oozed
out.
2. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the
boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
CAUTION:
Discard the old boot band and boot: replace with new ones.
3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of
the drive shaft.
4. Attach the circlip to the shaft. The circlip must fit securely into
the shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly.
Useasofthammertopress-fitthecirclip.
CAUTION:
lCirclips cannot be reused. Do not attempt to reuse them.
lBe sure to check that circlip is securely fastened.
5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly and the large end of the
boot. Refer toMA-14, "
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRI-
CANTS".
6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the *
marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by the * marks) of the drive shaft and joint sub-assembly,
the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the drive
shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length “L” is the specified length.
Insert a flat-tip screwdriver or similar tool into the bigger side of
the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:
lThe boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
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Grease capacity MT: 226 - 246 g (7.97 - 8.68 oz)
AT: 110 - 130 g (3.88 - 4.59 oz)RAC0049D
Boot installation length “L” MT: 154mm (6.06 in)
AT: 150.4 mm (5.92 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
PFP:00030
Wheel BearingEDS003IB
Drive ShaftEDS003IC
Wheel bearing axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Wheel Side Final Drive Side
Applied modelEngine YD25, VQ40
Transaxle MT AT
Drive shaft joint type Final drive side AAR3300I AAR3300I
Wheel side UF3700I AC3300I
GreaseQuality Nissan genuine grease or equivalent
Capacity g (oz)Final drive side 134 - 144 (4.73 - 5.08) 134 - 144 (4.73 - 5.08)
Wheel side 226 - 246 (7.97 - 8.68) 110 - 130 (3.88 - 4.59)
Boot length “L” mm (in)Final drive side 176 - 178 (6.93 - 7.01) 176 - 178 (6.93 - 7.01)
Wheel side 154 (6.06) 150.4 (5.92)
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FFD-6
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS0034Z
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
´: ApplicableReference page
Refer toFFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
".
Refer toFFD-19, "
To o t h C o n t a c t
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Refer toFFD-26, "
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
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Refer toFFD-20, "
Backlash
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Refer toFFD-21, "
Companion Flange Runout
".
Refer toFFD-8, "
Checking Differential Gear Oil
".
NVH in PR section.
NVH in FAX, RAX, FSU and RSU sections.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in FAX section.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Gear tooth rough
Gear contact improper
Tooth surfaces worn
Backlash incorrect
Companion flange excessive runout
Gear oil improper
PROPELLER SHAFT
AXLE AND SUSPENSION
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
Symptom Noise´´´´´´´´´´´´´

FRONT OIL SEAL
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Removal and InstallationEDS00353
CAUTION:
Verify identification stamp of replacement frequency put in the lower part of gear carrier to determine
replacement for collapsible spacer when replacing front oil seal. Refer toFFD-9, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL". If necessary collapsible spacer
replacement, remove final drive assembly and disassemble it to replace front oil seal and collapsible
spacer. Refer toFFD-15, "
Removal and Installation"andFFD-17, "Disassembly and Assembly".
NOTE:
The reuse of collapsible spacer is prohibited in principle. However, it is reusable on a one-time basis
only in cases when replacing front oil seal.
IDENTIFICATION STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL
lThe diagonally shaded area in the figure shows stamping point
for replacement frequency of front oil seal.
lThe following table shows if collapsible spacer replacement is
needed before replacing front oil seal.
When collapsible spacer replacement is required, disassemble
final drive assembly to replace collapsible spacer and front oil
seal. Refer toFFD-17, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
CAUTION:
Be sure to make a stamping after replacing front oil seal.
lAfter replacing front oil seal, make a stamping on the stamping point in accordance with the table below in
order to identify replacement frequency.
CAUTION:
Stamping shall be made from left to right.
REMOVAL
1. Drain gear oil. Refer toFFD-8, "DRAINING".
2. Make a judgment if a collapsible spacer replacement is required. Refer toFFD-9, "
IDENTIFICATION
STAMP OF REPLACEMENT FREQUENCY OF FRONT OIL SEAL".
3. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
4. 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.
5. Remove the ABS sensor harness from the mount on the knuckle.
Stamp collapsible spacer replacement
No stamp Not required
“0” or “0” on the far right of stamp Required
“01” or “1” on the far right of stamp Not required
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Stamp before stamping Stamping on the far right Stamping
No stamp00
“0”
(Front oil seal was replaced once.)101
“01”
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0010
“0”isonthefarright.
(Only front oil seal was replaced last time.)1 ...01
“1”isonthefarright.
(Collapsible spacer and front oil seal were replaced last time.)0 ...010

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).
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SIDE OIL SEAL
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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
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Tool number A: ST30720000
B: ST27863000
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FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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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
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