reverse NISSAN TIIDA 2007 Service Repair Manual

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
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Installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
 Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing
wheel hub and bearing assembly and steering knuckle. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel
Alignment Inspection" .
 When installing disc rotor on wheel hub and bearing assembly,
align the marks.
(When not using the alignment mark, refer to BR-34, "
Disassembly
and Assembly of Brake Caliper Assembly" .)
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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 Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
 If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair
or replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
 In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool
onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft
into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
 Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circlip groove on transaxle
side. Refer to FAX-14, "
Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)" .
CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fas-
tened.
 After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand.
If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle
side gear.
Removal and Installation (Right Side)INFOID:0000000001716797
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-6, "Rotation" .
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
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Tool number : KV38105500 (J-33904)
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1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft 3. Plate
4. Support bearing bracket
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut using power tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily leave the hub lock nut installed to prevent damage to threads.
5. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a hammer
or suitable tool and wood block, and then remove hub lock nut.
NOTE:
Use a suitable puller if wheel hub and bearing assembly and
drive shaft cannot be separated after performing the above pro-
cedure.
6. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-
bly.
CAUTION:
 Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when
removing from the wheel hub and bearing assembly,
 Do not excessively extend slide joint.
 Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
7. Remove the plate bolts and plate.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the transaxle assembly.
CAUTION:
 Do not apply an excessive angle to drive shaft joint when removing from the transaxle.
 Do not excessively extend slide joint.
 Do not allow drive shaft to hang down. Support the entire drive shaft.
9. If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket bolts and the support bearing bracket.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
 Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
 Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
 If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair
or replace as necessary.
 Check for cracks or other damage to the support bearing bracket,
replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
 Refer to "COMPONENTS" for tightening torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
 In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool
onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft
into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
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Tool number : KV38106700 (J-34296)
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FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
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8. Remove the lock ring using tool as shown.
9. Remove fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump assembly (1).
CAUTION:
 Do not bend float arm during removal.
 Do not allow foreign materials to fall into fuel tank. Use a lint free cloth when handling compo-
nents.
 Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling components.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Make sure that the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump is free from defects and foreign materials.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Assembly
1. Install O-ring to fuel tank without twisting.
2. Install fuel level sensor unit with aligning mating marks (A) on
fuel tank and fuel level sensor unit as shown.
Quick Connector
Connect fuel feed tube quick connector using the following procedure.
1. Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert the connector straight into the tube until a “click” sound is
heard.
3. After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure using the following procedure.
 Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are secured to the connector.
 Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely
connected.
4. Connect electrical harness connector.
Inspection Hole Cover
PBIC0240E
: Vehicle front
PBIC4732E
PBIC1653E

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY
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1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Open fuel filler lid and filler cap to release the pressure inside the fuel tank.
3. Remove rear seat cushion. Refer to SE-18, "
Removal and Installation".
4. Remove the fuel pump inspection hole cover.
5. Disconnect electrical connector.
6. Disconnect the quick connector.
 Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the
tube.
 If quick connector and tube on fuel pump assembly are stuck,
push and pull several times until they move. Disconnect them
by pulling.
CAUTION:
 The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely
depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
 Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
 Keep resin tube away from heat. Be especially careful
when welding near the resin tube.
 Prevent acid liquid such as battery electrolyte, from get-
ting on resin tube.
 Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and removal.
 To keep the connecting portion clean, free of foreign
materials and to avoid damage, cover them completely
with plastic bags or something similar.
 Do not insert plug to prevent damage to O-ring in quick
connector.
7. Using lock ring wrench, remove lock ring (2).
8. Remove fuel level sensor unit (1).
CAUTION:
 Do not bend float arm during removal.
 Do not allow foreign materials to fall into fuel tank. Use a
lint free cloth when handling components.
 Avoid impacts such as dropping when handling compo-
nents.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Make sure that the fuel level sensor unit, fuel filter and fuel pump is free from defects and foreign materials.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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PBIC0163E
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FUEL TANK
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6. Disconnect EVAP tube (2) at rear side of fuel tank.
 Vent hose (1)
⇐ : Vehicle front
7. Remove fuel filler hose (3) at fuel filler tube side.
8. If necessary, remove mounting screw and quick connectors and
slide the EVAP canister rearward to remove it from the fuel tank.
9. Support center of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A).
10. Remove fuel tank straps (RH and LH).
11. Lower transmission jack carefully to remove fuel tank while sup-
porting it by hand.
CAUTION:
Fuel tank may be in an unstable position because of the
shape of fuel tank bottom. Be sure to support tank securely.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel Filler Hose
 Install fuel filler hose to fuel tank, paying attention to install
mark.Marking faces downward
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PBIC3792E
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FUEL TANK
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9. Support center of fuel tank (1) with transmission jack (A).
CAUTION:
Securely support the fuel tank with a suitable tool (B).
10. Remove fuel tank mounting straps.
11. Lower transmission jack carefully to remove fuel tank while sup-
porting it by hand. Perform the following works at the same time.
 Pull out vent hose from through hole of vehicle.
 Avoid interference with tank by pulling parking brake cable by
hand.
CAUTION:
Fuel tank may be in an unstable position because of the
shape of fuel tank bottom. Be sure to support tank securely.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
EVAP Hose
1. Check connections for damage or foreign material.
2. Align the mating side connection part with the center of shaft,
and insert connector straight until it clicks.
3. After connecting, pull out quick connector by hand. Make sure
connections are secure.
Installation of Vent Hose
 Push vent hose into through hole of vehicle.
 Insert vent hose into vent rubber hose, and secure it with clamp.
Installation of Fuel Tank Mounting Strap
 Install them in the proper position by referring to the identification stamp mark “R” and “L1” on the end.
Fuel Filler Hose
 Insert fuel filler hose to the length below.
 When installing clamp, do not allow clamp to contact the bulge (bump) part of the tube.
 Tighten the clamp of filler hose.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (without starting the engine), to check the connections for fuel leaks with the
electric fuel pump applying pressure to the fuel piping.
2. Start the engine and let it idle to check that there are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.
PBIC3792E
PBIC1508E
: 35mm (1.38 in)
Filler hose clamp : 2.5 N·m (0.26 kg-m, 22 in-lb)

FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716901
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to ST-9, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod
(1) with a power tool, and then remove stabilizer connecting rod
(1) from strut assembly.
5. Loosen steering outer socket (1) nut.
6. Remove steering outer socket (1) from steering knuckle (2) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (3) using Tool.
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the Tool from suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-89, "
Exploded View" (HR16DE), EM-207, "Component" (HR18DE)
and EM-302, "
Exploded View" (K9K).
8. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
9. Set jack under front suspension member.
10. Remove upper side bolts of upper link.
11. Remove the bolts of member stay, and then remove member stay from vehicle.
12. Gradually lower a jack to remove front suspension assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component".
 Perform final tightening of each of parts (rubber bushing), under unladen conditions, which were removed
when removing front suspension assembly. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection".
 Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation".
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Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716888
REMOVAL
1. Remove cowl top panel. Refer to EXT-20, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove front tires using power tool.
3. Remove harness of wheel sensor from strut assembly. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-14, "
Front Brake Tube and Hose" .
5. Remove the nut on the upper side of stabilizer connecting rod using power tool, and then remove stabi-
lizer connecting rod from strut assembly.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from
strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
7. Remove the strut mounting insulator bolts, then remove strut
assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
 Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the strut assembly lower side (rubber bushing) under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Alignment Inspection".
 Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-182, "
Removal and Installation" .
 Attach strut mounting insulator as shown.
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TRANSVERSE LINK
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TRANSVERSE LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000001716885
REMOVAL
1. Remove front tires using power tool.
2. Remove transverse link ball joint nut and bolt. Then, remove transverse link from steering knuckle.
3. Remove transverse link nuts and bolts, then remove transverse
link from front suspension member.
NOTE:
When removing LH transverse link it may be necessay to lower
the suspension member in order to remove bolts to avoid con-
tact with the transaxle.
a. Set jack under front suspension member.
b. Loosen RH upper link bolts, LH upper link bolt (front suspension
member side), front suspension member bolts (left/right). Lower
the front suspension member in order to remove transverse link
bolts.
4. Remove transverse link.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Visual Inspection
Check the following:
 Transverse link and bushing for deformation, cracks or damage. Replace it if necessary.
 Ball joint boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage. Replace it if necessary.
Ball Joint Inspection
Manually move ball stud to confirm it moves smoothly with no binding.
Swing Torque Inspection
NOTE:
Before measurement, move ball stud at least ten times by hand to check for smooth movement.
 Hook a spring balance at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring
balance measurement value is within specifications when ball stud
begins moving.
 If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assem-
bly.
Axial End Play Inspection
 Move tip of ball stud in axial direction to check for looseness.
 If it is outside the specified range, replace transverse link assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
 For tightening torque, refer to FSU-9, "
Component" .
 Perform final tightening of bolts and at the front suspension member installation position (rubber bushing)
under unladen conditions with tires on level ground. Check wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-6, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection" .
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Swing torque
: 0.5 - 4.9 N·m (0.06 - 0.49 kg-m, 5 - 43 in-lb)
Spring balance measurement
: 15.4 - 150.8 N (1.6 - 15.4 kg-f, 3.5 - 40 lb-f)
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Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)