NISSAN TERRANO 2004 Service Repair Manual

Removal
IRemove free-running hub assembly.
Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running Hubº, FA-14.
I Separate drive shaft from knuckle spindle by slightly tapping
drive shaft end.
I Separate tie-rod from knuckle spindle with Tool.
Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt so as not to damage
stud bolt.
I Separate knuckle spindle from ball joints.
(1) Loosen (not remove) upper and lower ball joint tightening nuts.
(2) Separate upper and lower ball joints to knuckle spindle with Tool.
During above operation, never remove ball joint nuts which
are loosened in step (1) above. Tool: HT72520000
NFA008
NFA009
NFA010
SFA927
SFA079
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Spindle
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(3) Remove ball joint tightening nuts.
Support lower link with jack.
(4) Separate knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.
Inspection
KNUCKLE SPINDLE
ICheck knuckle spindle for deformation, cracks or other damage
by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.
NEEDLE BEARING
ICheck needle bearing for wear, scratches, pitting, flaking and
burn marks.
Installation
IInstall needle bearing into knuckle spindle.
Make sure that needle bearing is facing in proper direction.
Apply multi-purpose grease.
I Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower
link jacked up.
CAUTION:
Make sure that oil or grease does not come into contact with
tapered areas of ball joint and knuckle spindle and threads of
ball joint.
I After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload.
Refer to ªPRELOAD ADJUSTMENTº, ªFront Wheel Bearingº,
FA-6.
I After installing drive shaft, check drive shaft axial end play.
Do not reuse snap ring once it has been removed.
Temporarily install snap ring at same thickness as it was
installed before removal. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaftº, FA-22.
NFA011
NFA012
SFA929
NFA013
FRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle Spindle
Removal (Cont'd)
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Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Remove bolts fixing drive shaft to final drive.
2. Remove free-running hub assembly with brake pedaldepressed. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Auto-lock Free-running
Hubº, FA-14.
I Remove brake caliper assembly without disconnecting brake
hydraulic line.
Make sure that brake hose is not twisted.
I Remove tie-rod ball joint. Refer to ªFRONT AXLE Ð Knuckle
Spindleº, FA-20.
SFA874
SFA236
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
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3. Remove nuts fixing lower ball joint on lower link.
Support lower link with jack.
4. Remove upper ball joint fixing bolt.
5. Remove shock absorber lower bolt.
6. Remove drive shaft with knuckle.
Cover drive shaft boot with a suitable protector.
7. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by slightly tapping it.
SFA843
SFA842
SFA864
SFA878
SFA879
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
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Disassembly
FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tappingaround slide joint housing.
2. Remove boot bands.
3. Move boot and slide joint housing toward wheel side, and put matching marks.
4. Pry off snap ring.
5. Detach spider assembly with press.
SFA880
SFA881
SFA963
SFA964
SFA392
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
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6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage the
boot.
WHEEL SIDE (ZF100)
CAUTION:
This type of joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
IBefore separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive
shaft and joint assembly.
I Separate joint assembly with suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
I Remove boot bands.
Inspection
Thoroughly clean all parts, in cleaning solvent, and dry with com-
pressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or other dam-
age.
DRIVE SHAFT
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
BOOT
Check boot for fatigue, cracks, or wear. Replace boot with new boot
bands.
JOINT ASSEMBLY (TS82F) (FINAL DRIVE SIDE)
IReplace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of
scorching, rust, wear or excessive play.
I Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
I Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
JOINT ASSEMBLY (ZF100) (WHEEL SIDE)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
Assembly
IAfter drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves
smoothly over its entire range without binding.
I Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every
overhaul.
SFA799
SFA455
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Disassembly (Cont'd)
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FINAL DRIVE SIDE
Ð TS82F type Ð
1. Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to driveshaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
2. Install spider assembly securely, ensuring marks are properly aligned.
I Press-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing
shaft.
3. Install new snap ring.
4. Pack with grease. Specified amount of grease:190 - 210 g (6.70 - 7.41 oz)
5. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is ªLº.Length ªLº = 102 - 104 mm (4.02 - 4.09 in)
Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
6. The rubber cover comes with clamps on both ends. Firmly clinch the clamp to the end which is wider in diameter and
repeat the procedure at the narrower end. Use the appropriate
tool.
SFA800
SFA397
SFA882
SFA883
SFA395
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
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7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
Apply sealant to mating surface of plug seal.
WHEEL SIDE (ZF100)
1. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
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.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease:100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 oz)
4. Set boot so that is does not swell and deform when its length is ªLº.Length ªLº = 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 in)
Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
SFA472
SFA800
SFA884
SFA885
YFA011
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
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5. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool.
Installation
IApply multi-purpose grease.
I Install bearing spacer onto drive shaft.
Make sure that bearing spacer is facing in proper direction.
I When installing drive shaft, adjust drive shaft axial end play by
selecting a suitable snap ring.
(1) Temporarily install new snap ring on drive shaft in the same thickness as it was installed before removal.
(2) Set dial gauge on drive shaft end.
(3) Measure axial end play of drive shaft. Axial end play: 0.1 - 0.3 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in)
(4) If axial end play is not within the specified limit, select another snap ring.1.1 mm (0.043 in) 1.3 mm (0.051 in)
1.5 mm (0.059 in) 1.7 mm (0.067 in)
1.9 mm (0.075 in) 2.1 mm (0.083 in)
2.3 mm (0.091 in)
SFA395
YFA012
YFA013
SFA940
NFA013
FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft
Assembly (Cont'd)
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NFA038
FRONT SUSPENSION
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