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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-17
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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub- assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse circlip.
• Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
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 indi- cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip 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. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
RAC0049D
Grease amount : Refer to FAX-25, "Drive Shaft"
Boot installation length (L) : Refer to FAX-25, "
Drive
Shaft"
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : Refer to FAX-25, "Boot Bands"
DSF0047D
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FAX-18
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Damper
1. Secure damper with new damper bands.CAUTION:
Do not reuse damper bands.
Disassembly and Asse mbly (Right Side)INFOID:0000000005931074
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Mount drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting shaf t in a vise, always use copper or al uminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and shaf t, then pull out shaft from slide joint housing.
(A)
Except for CVT
models
: Refer to
FAX-25, "
Drive
Shaft"
CVT models : Refer to FAX-25, "Drive
Shaft"
(B): Refer to FAX-25, "Drive
Shaft"
FAC0156D
1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circlip 3. Boot bands
4. Boot 5. Shaft 6. Damper bands
7. Damper 8. Boot band 9. Boot
10. Spider assembly 11. Snap ring 12. Slide joint housing
13. Dust shield 14. Bearing 15. Snap ring
16. Dust shield
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-19
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4. Put matching marks on spider assembly and shaft.
5. Remove snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove spider assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Clean the old grease off of the slide joint assembly.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the front drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting shaft in a vise, always use copper or alum inum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a sliding hammer or suitable tool 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:
• Align sliding hammer or suitable tool and drive shaft then
remove joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.
• If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive shaft
assembly.
4. Remove circlip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, clean the old grease off of the joint sub-assembly.
Support Bearing
1. Remove dust shield from slide joint assembly using a suitable tool.
SFA963
SFA612
SDIA0606E
YAX002
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFTFAX-21
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1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft. CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot or boot band.
• Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage toboot during installation.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. 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. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band. 1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot band.
SFA800
SDIA2629E
Grease amount : Refer to FAX-25, "Drive
Shaft"SFA023A
Boot installation length (L)
A/T models : Refer to FAX-25, "
Drive
Shaft"
Except for A/T models : Refer to FAX-25, "Drive
Shaft"
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
2. Pull and tighten the boot band using suitable tool until bothpawls of boot band are secured in the boot band grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band.
10. Install new small boot band securely using Tool. CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot band.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica-
tion as shown.
11. Rotate the slide joint and confirm that the boot posit ion is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove
the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
Wheel Side
1. Insert recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease
begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert-
ing 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 band and new boot to shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot or boot band.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
RAC1133D
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
Dimension (M) : Refer to FAX-25, "
Boot Bands"
DSF0047D
SDIA1127E
SFA800
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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub- assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse circlip.
• Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
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 indi- cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip 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. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
RAC0049D
Grease amount : Refer to FAX-25, "Drive Shaft"
Boot installation length (L) : Refer toFAX-25, "Drive
Shaft"
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : Refer to FAX-25, "Boot Bands"
DSF0047D
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FAX-25
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel BearingINFOID:0000000005931075
Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000005931076
Dynamic DamperINFOID:0000000005931077
Boot BandsINFOID:0000000005931078
Unit: mm (in)
Axial end play limit 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Joint typeWheel sideTransaxle side
Grease quantity 70 - 90 g (2.5 - 3.2 oz)130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
Boots installed length Left side
142 mm (5.59 in) 181.2 mm (7.13 in) (M/T models)
176 mm (6.93 in) (Except for M/T models)
Right side 178 mm (7.01 in) (A/T models)
168 mm (6.61 in) (Exc ept for A/T models)
Dimension (A) Except for CVT models
230 – 236 mm (9.06 – 9.29 in)
CVT models 225 – 231 mm (8.86 – 9.09 in)
Dimension (B) 70 mm (2.76 in)
FAC0156D
Dimension (M)1.0 - 4.0 (0.039 - 0.157)
DSF0047D
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-7
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
On-Vehicle Inspection and ServiceINFOID:0000000005930898
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
INSPECTION OF 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 transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Do not damage the installation position by applying
excessive force.
STRUT INSPECTION
Check for oil leakage, damage and replace as necessary.
Wheel Alignment InspectionINFOID:0000000005930899
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
WARNING:
Always adjust the alignment with the vehicle on a flat surface.
NOTE:
If alignment is out of specification, inspect and replace any damaged or worn rear suspension parts before
making any adjustments.
1. Check and adjust the wheel alignment with the vehicle under unladen conditions. “Unladen conditions”
means that the fuel, coolant, and lubricant are full; and that the spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats are in
their designated positions.
2. Check the tires for incorrect air pressure and excessive wear.
3. Check the wheels for run out and damage. Refer to WT-6, "
Inspection".
4. Check the wheel bearing axial end play. Refer to FAX-6, "
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service".
5. Check the shock absorbers for leaks or damage.
6. Check each mounting point of the suspension components for any excessive looseness or damage.
7. Check each link, arm, and the suspension member for any damage.
8. Check the vehicle height. Refer to FSU-19, "
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*)".
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. 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 the vehicle is properly aligned and the steering wheel
is centered.
• The alignment machine itself should be ca pable of accepting any NISSAN vehicle.
• The alignment machine should be checked to ensure that it is level.
2. Make sure the alignment machine is properly calibrated. • Your alignment machine should be regularly calibrated in order to give correct information.
• Check with the manufacturer of your specific a lignment machine for their recommended Service/Cali-
bration Schedule.
THE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
IMPORTANT: Use only the alignment specifications listed in this Service Manual. Refer to FSU-17, "Wheel
Alignment (Unladen*)".
1. When displaying the alignment settings, many alignm ent machines use “indicators”: (Green/red, plus or
minus, Go/No Go). Do NOT use these indicators.
• The alignment specifications programmed into your alignment machine that operate these indicators may not be correct.Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLYFSU-11
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Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000005930901
REMOVAL
1. Separate intermediate shaft from steering gear pinion shaft. Refer to PS-13, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front tires from vehicle using a power tool.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-33
.
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 fr om suddenly coming off.
7. Remove rear torque rod. Refer to EM-197, "
Component".
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-10, "
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-7, "
Wheel Alignment
Inspection".
• Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to BRC-33
.
13. Upper link (right)14. Front suspension member15. Member stay
16. Cap Front
SGIA1297E
Tool number : HT72520000 (J-25730-A)
SGIA1298E
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TRANSVERSE LINKFSU-15
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TRANSVERSE LINK
Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000006414956
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7, "Adjustment".
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 from vehicle.
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 Tool at the cutout on ball stud. Confirm spring balance mea- surement value is within specifications when ball stud begins mov-
ing.
• 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-10, "
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-7, "
Wheel Align-
ment Inspection".
MEIA0017E
Tool number : — (J-44572)
Swing torque : Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
Spring balance
measurement : Refer to
FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".
SEIA0523E
Axial end play : 0 mm (0 in)
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