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• Check damper for cracks or wear. Install damper with new damper bands.
ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot and boot band onto shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band and boot.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Pack drive shaft with specifi ed amount of grease (Genuine NIS-
SAN Grease or equivalent).
6. Install new stopper ring to slide joint assembly. CAUTION:
Do not reuse stopper ring.
7. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between slide joint assembly and stopper ring.
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length indicated below. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air
from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is less than standard value.
• Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of boot.
SFA800
Grease quantity : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft"
SFA023A
Boot installation length (L) : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive
Shaft"
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
10. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands asshown.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot bands.
11. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing. CAUTION:
Do not reuse dust shield.
12. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is corre ct. If boot position is not correct,
remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with
new boot bands.
Wheel Side
1. Insert the amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equiv-
alent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins
to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting
grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed
out.
2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot and boot band onto shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band and boot.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Attach new circlip to shaft. The circlip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a suitable tool to press-fit.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse circlip.
5. Insert the amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
SFA395
SDIA1127E
SFA800
RAC0049D
Grease quantity : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft"
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-25
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6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the specified length. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from
boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is less than standard value.
• Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot bands.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica- tion as shown.
9. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot
position is not correct, remove old boot bands t hen reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.
Support Bearing
1. With QR25DE engine, press support bearing into retaining bracket using a suitable tool.
2. Install support bearing onto slide joint assembly.
3. Install snap ring. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
4. Install dust shield. CAUTION:
Do not reuse dust shield.
Damper
Boot installation length (L) : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive
Shaft"
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
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RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : Refer to FAX-28, "Boot Bands".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FAX-27
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel BearingINFOID:0000000009464446
Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000009464447
* : Boot installation grooves
Dynamic DamperINFOID:0000000009464448
Axial end play limit 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Application QR25DE
Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side
LH RH LH RH
Grease quantity 11 5
± 10 g
(4.06 ± 0.35 oz) 11 5
± 10 g
(4.06 ± 0.35 oz) 159.5
± 6.5 g
(5.63 ± 0.23 oz) 159.5
± 6.5 g
(5.63 ± 0.23 oz)
Boots installed length 142.2 mm (5.26 in) 142.2 mm (5.26 in) 176.7 mm (6.96 in) 168.7 mm (6.64 in)
Application VQ35DE
Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side
LH RH LH RH
Grease quantity 115
± 5 g
(4.06 ± 0.18 oz) 11 5
± 5 g
(4.06 ± 0.18 oz) 139
± 5 g
(4.90 ± 0.18 oz) 139
± 5 g
(4.90 ± 0.18 oz)
Boots installed length 146.7 mm (6.36 in) 146.7 mm (6.36 in) 166.7 mm (6.56 in) 166.7 mm (6.56 in)
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QR25DE
LH RH
Dimension (A) 230 ± 3 mm (9.06 ± 0.1 in) 200 ± 3 mm (7.87 ± 0.1 in)
Dimension (B) 70 mm (2.76 in) 65 mm (2.56 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Boot Bands
INFOID:0000000009464449
Unit: mm (in)
VQ35DE
LH RH
Dimension (A) 220 ± 3 mm (8.66 ± 0.1 in) 205
± 3 mm (8.07 ± 0.1 in)
Dimension (B) 50 mm (1.97 in) 50 mm (1.97 in)
Dimension (M) 7.0 (0.28)
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-7
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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INSPECTION
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
LOWER BALL JOINT END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position. Do not depress brake pedal.
2. Place an iron bar or similar tool between upper link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.Refer to FSU-26, "Ball Joint"
.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Check for oil leakage, damage and repl ace if malfunction is detected.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Description
Measure wheel alignment under unladen conditions.
NOTE:
"Unladen conditions" means that fuel, engine coolant, and lubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
General Information and Recommendations
• A four-wheel thrust alignment should be performed.
- This type of alignment is re commended for any NISSAN vehicle.
- The four-wheel "thrust" process helps ensure that t he vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel is
centered.
- The alignment rack itself should be capable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
- The rack should be checked to ensure that it is level.
• Make sure the machine is properly calibrated.
- Your alignment equipment should be regularly ca librated in order to give correct information.
- Check with the manufacturer of your specific equi pment for their recommended Service/Calibration Sched-
ule.
Preliminary Check
Check the following:
1. Tires for improper air pressure and wear.
2. Road wheels for runout. Refer to WT-60, "Road Wheel"
.
3. Wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-27, "Wheel Bearing"
.
4. Transverse link ball joint axial end play. Refer to FSU-11, "Removal and Installation"
.
5. Shock absorber operation.
6. Each mounting part of axle and suspension for looseness and deformation.
7. Each of suspension member, shock absorber, upper link and transverse link for cracks, deformation and other damage.
8. Vehicle height (posture).
Alignment Process
IMPORTANT:
Use only the alignment specificati ons listed in this Service Manual.
• When displaying the alignment settings, m any alignment machines use "indicators" Do not use these indi-
cators. : (Green/red, plus or minus, Go/No Go).
- The alignment specifications programmed into your machine that operate these indicators may not be cor-
rect.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUALGI-5
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SYMBOLS
1. Cap 2. Bleeder valve 3. Cylinder body
4. Piston seal 5. Piston 6. Piston boot
7. Sliding pin 8. Sliding pin boot 9. Bushing
10. Torque member
: Apply rubber grease.
: Apply brake fluid.
: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly
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NOTE:
• (1) After 40,000 miles (64,000 km) or 48 months, inspect every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months. Replace the drive belts if
found damaged.
• (2) If operating mainly in dusty conditions, more frequent maintenance may be required.
• (3) Maintenance-free item. For service procedures, refer to the FL section.
• (4) First replacement interval is 105,000 miles (168,000 km) or 84 months. After first replacement, replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km) or 60 months.
• (5) Use only Genuine NISSAN long life Antifreeze/Coolant (blue) or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50%
demineralized or distilled water. Mixing any other type of coolant or the use of non-distilled water will reduce the life expec tancy of the
factory fill coolant.
• (6) Replace spark plug when the plug gap exceeds 1.25 mm (0.049 in) even if within specified periodic replacement mileage.
• (7) Periodic maintenance is not required. However, if valve noise increases, inspect valve clearance.
* Maintenance items and intervals with “*” are recommended by NISSAN for reliable vehicle operation. The owner need not perform
such maintenance in order to maintain the emission warranty or manufacturer recall liability. Other maintenance items and inter vals are
required.
Chassis and Body Maintenance
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspec t. Correct or replace if necessary.
EVAP vapor lines I* I* MA-21(QR25DE)
MA-30
(VQ35DE)
Fuel lines I* I* MA-16
(QR25DE)
MA-25
(VQ35DE)
Fuel filter NOTE (3) —
Engine coolant* NOTE (4)(5) MA-13
(QR25DE)
MA-22
(VQ35DE)
Engine oil RRRRRR MA-17
(QR25DE)
MA-26
(VQ35DE)
Engine oil filter (Use genuine NISSAN
engine oil filter or equivalent) RRRRRRMA-18
(QR25DE)
MA-27
(VQ35DE)
Spark plugs (Iridium - tipped type) NOTE (6) Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km) MA-20
(QR25DE)
MA-29
(VQ35DE)
Intake and exhaust valve clearance* NOTE (7) MA-31
(QR25DE)
MA-31
(VQ35DE)
MAINTENANCE OPERATION
MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Page
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 95
(152)
11 4 100
(160)
120 105
(168)
126 11 0
(176)
132 11 5
(184)
138 120
(192)
144
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes
first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 5
(8) 6 10
(16) 12 15
(24) 18 20
(32) 24 25
(40) 30 30
(48) 36 35
(56) 42 40
(64) 48 45
(72) 54
Brake lines & cables I I I I
Brake pads & roters IIII
Brake fluid RR
CVT fluid NOTE (1)IIII
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts II
Tire rotation NOTE (2)
Front drive shaft boots IIII
Exhaust system II
In-cabin microfilter R R R
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NOTE:
• Maintenance items with “ ” shoul d be performed more frequently according to “Maintenance Under Severe Driving Condi-
tions”.
• (1) Use only Genuine NISSAN CVT fluid. If towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier or driving on rough or muddy r oads,
inspect CVT fluid deteriorat ion at NISSAN dealer every 60,000 miles (96,000 km), then change CVT fluid if necessary. And if the
inspection is not performed, change (not just inspect) CVT fluid every 60,000 miles (96,000 km). Using transmission fluid other than
Genuine NISSAN CVT Fluid will damage the CVT, which is not covered by the NISSAN new vehicle limited warranty.
• (2) Refer to “Tire rotation” under the “GENERAL MAINTENANCE” heading earlier in this section.
MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle is
mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
• Repeated short trips of less than 5 miles (8 km).
• Repeated short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) wi th outside temperatures remaining below freezing.
• Operating in hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling and/or low speed driving for long distances , such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery use.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Driving on rough, muddy, or salt spread roads.
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Perform at number of miles, kilome-
ters or months, whichever comes
first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000) Months 50
(80) 60 55
(88) 66 60
(96) 72 65
(104) 78 70
(112) 84 75
(120) 90 80
(128) 96 85
(136) 102 90
(144) 108
Brake lines & cables IIIII
Brake pads & roters IIIII
Brake fluid RR
CVT fluid NOTE (1)IIIII
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts II
Tire rotation NOTE (2)
Front drive shaft boots IIIII
Exhaust system II
In-cabin microfilter R R R
MAINTENANCE OPERATION MAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference Page
Perform at number of miles, kilometers
or months, whichever comes first. Miles x 1,000
(km x 1,000)
Months 95
(152)
11 4 100
(160)
120 105
(168)
126 11 0
(176)
132 11 5
(184)
138 120
(192)
144
Brake lines & cables I I I MA-41
Brake pads & rotersIII
MA-42
Brake fluid RR
MA-41
CVT fluid NOTE (1)III MA-32MA-35
Steering gear & linkage, axle & sus-
pension parts II
MA-43
MA-44
Tire rotation NOTE (2) MA-38MA-39
Front drive shaft boots
III
MA-45
Exhaust system II
MA-31
In-cabin microfilter R R MA-31
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• Towing a trailer, using a camper or a car-top carrier.
Maintenance operation: Inspect = Inspect and correct or replace as necessary.
Maintenance item Maintenance
operation Maintenance interval Reference page
Brake fluid Replace Every 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or 12 months MA-41
Brake pads & roters Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months MA-42
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months MA-43MA-44
Front drive shaft boots Inspect
Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months MA-45
Exhaust system Inspect Every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or
6 months MA-31
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