NISSAN PATROL 2006 Service Manual

3. Disconnect tie-rod ends.
Refer to ST section.
4. Remove upper and lower bearing caps with inner bearing and
O-ring.
5. Remove seal guard ®xing bolts.
6. Remove seal guard.
Separate scraper, grease seal and supporting ring from knuckle
¯ange.
7. Remove knuckle ¯ange, supporting ring, grease seal and
scraper from axle case.
SFA870B
SFA871B
SFA872B
SFA873B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
Removal (Cont'd)
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8. Remove bearing outer race and kingpin plug.
9. Remove oil seal from axle shaft.
Inspection
KNUCKLE FLANGE BEARING CAP
Replace knuckle ¯ange bearing if it is worn, pitted or corroded.
KNUCKLE FLANGE
Replace knuckle ¯ange if it is cracked.
Installation
1. Check kingpin plug for damage before installing. If damaged,
use a new one.
SFA874B
SFA875B
SFA870B
SFA894B
SFA877B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
Removal (Cont'd)
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2. Using Tool, place bearing outer race in trunnion socket.
3. Install oil seal with tool.
4. Place scraper, grease seal and supporting ring in axle case.
Grease lip and circumference seals in axle case.
5. Apply recommended grease around trunnion socket spherical
area, then place knuckle ¯ange in trunnion socket.
6. Adjust rotating force of knuckle ¯ange (at hinge pin) to 4.9 to
14.7 N (0.5 to 1.5 kg, 1.1 to 3.3 lb) range by adding or remov-
ing upper and lower shims of same thickness. This adjustment
must be made without installing grease seal and axle shaft.
Shim thicknesses: Refer to SDS.
SFA878B
SFA879B
SFA880B
SFA881B
SFA882B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
Installation (Cont'd)
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7. Install bearing cap with inner bearing and adjusting shim.
Before installing seal guard, scraper, grease seal and support-
ing ring (as a unit), apply approx. 50 g (1.76 oz) of wheel bear-
ing grease to perimeters shown in ®gure at left.
Slits located in scraper and supporting ring should point
straight downward when installed.
8. When installing grease seal guard, adjust so painted surface is
visible.
Install knuckle ¯ange stopper bolt and nut on stopper side of
axle case.
After installing tie rod, adjust it to speci®ed steering angle
using turning radius gauge, then tighten with lock nut.
Knuckle Flange Grease Seal
To replace only knuckle ¯ange grease seal, proceed as follows.
REMOVAL
1. Turn steering wheel to both the extreme right and left, and
remove grease seal guard and scraper from knuckle ¯ange.
2. Extract grease seal and remove it by cutting it from axle case.
SFA883B
SFA876B
SFA884B
SFA885B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
Installation (Cont'd)
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INSTALLATION
1. Cut off a part of new grease seal and ®ll lip portion with grease.
Then insert grease seal into axle case.
Cut grease seal so that cut surface is straight.
2. Apply adhesive to cut surface of grease seal.
Install grease seal so that its cut surface is above knuckle
¯ange.
Be sure not to allow adhesive to protrude beyond cut surface
of grease seal.
3. Install scraper and grease seal guard on knuckle ¯ange.
After replacing grease seal, adjust steering wheel to speci®ed
turning angle with a turning radius gauge. Then tighten lock
nut.
4. When installing grease seal guard, adjust so painted surface is
visible.
SFA886B
SFA887B
SFA876B
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Flange
Knuckle Flange Grease Seal (Cont'd)
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Inspection
Check wheel shaft for signs of binding when turned in a twisting
motion. Also check for cracks or damage.
Installation
+Before positioning drive shaft in axle case, pack shaft joint with
recommended grease. Refer to MA section (``Fluids and
Lubricants'', ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS'').
+Install drive shaft.
Insert the drive shaft with the ¯at surface facing up.
SFA447A
SFA448A
SFA869B
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
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SFA889B
FRONT SUSPENSION
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Shock Absorber
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Support front axle case with jack.
2. Remove both upper and lower sides ®xing nuts.
INSPECTION
Except for nonmetallic parts, clean all parts with suitable solvent
and dry with compressed air.
Use compressed air to blow dirt and dust off of nonmetallic parts.
+Check for oil leakage and cracks. Replace if necessary.
+Check piston rod for cracks, deformation and other damage.
Replace if necessary.
+Check rubber parts for wear, cracks, damage and deformation.
Replace if necessary.
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL
+Remove stabilizer bar connecting bolts and clamp bolts.
INSPECTION
+Check stabilizer bar for twist and deformation.
Replace if necessary.
+Check rubber bushing for cracks, wear and deterioration.
Replace if necessary.
INSTALLATION
+Install stabilizer bar with ball joint socket properly placed.
Coil Spring
INSPECTION
Visually check for cracks or damage. If faulty, replace.
Ensure that springs are installed correctly. Incorrect installa-
tion will cause vehicle not set in horizontal posture.
SFA890B
SFA891B
SFA896B
SFA897B
FRONT SUSPENSION
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Leading Arm
INSPECTION
Check for cracks, bends or damage. Also check bushing.
If bushing is faulty, replace it using suitable tool.
When installing bushing, make sure that it is positioned as shown.
Panhard Rod
INSPECTION
+Check for cracks or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Panhard rod bushing
Removal
+Using a press and suitable tool as shown in ®gure at left,
remove bushing from vehicle side.
+Using a ¯at-bladed screwdriver, pry bushing out of axle case.
Installation
+Using suitable tool shown in ®gure at left, gradually press bush-
ing into place.
Always install new bushing. Do not tap end face of bushing
directly with a hammer. Apply soap water to outer wall of bush-
ing before installation.
SFA460A
SFA892B
SFA462A
SRA030A
SFA893B
FRONT SUSPENSION
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General Speci®cations
Suspension typeRigid axle, leading arm and panhard rod with
coil spring
Strut type Double-acting hydraulic
Stabilizer bar Standard equipment
Inspection and Adjustment
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (Unladen*1)
Applied modelWagon Hardtop
Camber Minimum 0É (0.00É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 0É30¢(0.50É)
Maximum 1É00¢(1.00É)
Left and right difference 45¢(0.75É) or less
Caster Minimum 3É00¢(3.00É) 3É20¢(3.33É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 3É30¢(3.50É) 3É50¢(3.83É)
Maximum 4É00¢(4.00É) 4É20¢(4.33É)
Left and right difference 45¢(0.75É) or less
Kingpin inclination Minimum 13É45¢(13.75É)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 14É30¢(14.50É)
Maximum 15É15¢(15.25É)
Total toe-in Minimum 0 (0)
Distance (A þ B)
mm (in)Nominal 1 (0.04)
Maximum 2 (0.08)
Angle (left plus right)
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 0¢(0.00É)
Nominal 5¢(0.08É)
Maximum 10¢(0.17É)
Wheel turning angle Minimum 33É00¢(33.00É)
Full turn*2Inside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Nominal 35É00¢(35.00É)
Maximum 35É00¢(35.00É)
Outside
Degree minute
(Decimal degree)Minimum 29É00¢(29.00É)
Nominal 31É00¢(31.00É)
Maximum 31É00¢(31.00É)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine idle.
WHEEL RUNOUT AVERAGE*
Wheel typeSteel Aluminum
6JJ-16 8JJ-16 6JJ-16 8JJ-16
Radial runout limit
mm (in)1.2
(0.047)0.8
(0.031)0.3
(0.012)0.3
(0.012)
Lateral runout limit
mm (in)1.2
(0.047)0.8
(0.031)0.3
(0.012)0.3
(0.012)
*: Wheel runout average = (Outside runout value + Inside runout value) x 0.5
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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