NISSAN X-TRAIL 2001 Service Repair Manual

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS0005V
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Remove boot band.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Put match marks on shaft and spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Use paint or similar substance for alignment marks. Do not
scratch the surface.
4. Remove snap ring. Remove spider assembly from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove dynamic damper from shaft.
SDIA0610E
SDIA0594E

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Wheel Side
●As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer and puller to
remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Aside from sensor rotor, this part cannot be disassembled.
Do not attempt to disassemble it.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
●Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking or damage.
Boot and Boot Band
●Replace boot if there are any cracks.
CAUTION:
For the wheel side, boot must be replaced together with drive shaft assembly.
●Once removed, boot bands must be replaced with new ones
Joint Sub-Assembly (Fixed Joint)
CAUTION:
Joint sub-assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
Joint Assembly (Transaxle Side)
S-type sliding joints
●If there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface, replace
housing and spider assembly.
●If there is circumferential looseness or rough rotation of spider roller, replace spider assembly.
●If there are any irregular conditions of joint assembly component parts, replace the joint assembly.
●For housing replacement, spider assembly and joint assembly are a set.
●As shown in the figure, the spider roller has a stamped number
which corresponds to a part number. Select a suitable replace-
ment part with the same stamp number from the table below.
Joint Assembly (Wheel Side)
CAUTION:
Joint assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
SDIA0595E
SDIA0596E
Stamped No. Part No. Model
0 39720 8H300
SS86, SS86F, SS86F+B 1 39720 8H301
2 39720 8H302

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ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Discard the old boot band and boot: replace with new ones.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem-
bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer
facing drive shaft.
4. Secure spider assembly with snap ring.
CAUTION:
Discard the old snap ring: replace with new ones.
5. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to spider assembly
and sliding surface.
6. Install sliding joint housing to spider assembly. Add remaining
grease up to the amount listed below.
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of joint, boot may come off. Remove all grease from
surfaces.
8. Check that boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Remove air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
●Boot may break if boot installation length is less than
standard value.
●Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside
surface of boot.
SDIA0597E
Grease amount : 133 - 143 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz)
SDIA0598E
SDIA0599E
Boot installation length:
84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 in)
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9. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in figure.
CAUTION:
Rotate housing and check that boot installation position
does not change. If position changes, reinstall boot bands.
Wheel Side
1. Use a drift to press-fit sensor rotor into joint sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
●Discard the old sensor rotor; replace with a new one.
●Joint assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt
to disassemble it.
Dynamic Damper
●When dynamic damper has been removed, secure with bands
as shown in the figure so that measurements from fixed-joint
side are as listed below.
CAUTION:
Discard the old dynamic damper: replace with a new one.
Mounting Dimensions
SDIA0601E
SDIA0619E
FAC0156D
Drive shaft model Applied model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 All Left 207 - 213 mm (0.15 - 0.39 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F RHD: QR20E A/T models
Right267 -273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in) 68 mm (2.68 in)
ZF100SS86F+BLHD: QR20DE A/T models
RHD: QR25DE A/T models
QR25DE: M/T models207 - 213 mm (0.15 - 0.39 in)70 mm (2.76 in)
QR20DE/YD22DDTi: M/T models 50 mm (1.97 in)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Wheel BearingEDS000IG
Drive ShaftEDS000IH
ZF100SS86, ZF100SS86F, ZF100SS86F+B
Wheel side ZF100 type joint assembly cannot be disassembly because a plastic boot and special boot band are used. Do not use other
drive shaft boots. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace the drive shaft assembly.
Dynamic DamperEDS000II
Drive type 4WD
Rotation torque 1.645 N·m (0.168 kg-m, 15 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading 10.6 N (1.1 kg, 2.4 lb) or less
Installation location of spring scale
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less
SDIA0148E
Joint type
Transaxle side and
transfer sideSS86, SS86F, SS86F+B
Grease amount133 - 143 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz)
Boot length84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 in)
Transaxle-side and transfer-
side spider assembliesStamped No. Part No. Model
0 39720 8H300
SS86, SS86F, SS86F+B 1 39720 8H301
2 39720 8H302
Drive shaft model Applied model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 ALL Left 207 - 213 mm (8.15 - 8.39 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F RHD: QR20DE A/T models
Right267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in 68 mm (2.68 in)
ZF100SS86F+ BLHD: QR20DE A/T models
RHD: QR25DE A/T models
QR25DE: M/T models267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in)70 mm (2.76 in)
QR20DE/YD22DDTi M/T models 50 mm (1.97 in)
FAC0156D

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB (4WD) ................................................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6
REAR WHEEL BEARING ..................................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
REMOVAL ............................................................. 6INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
REAR DRIVE SHAFT ................................................. 9
Removal and Installation .......................................... 9
REMOVAL ............................................................. 9
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 9
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 9
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 10
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 11
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 15
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 15
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 15

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PRECAUTIONS
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CautionEDS00060
●When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on
ground.
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
●After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
●Perform work in a location which is as dust-free and dirt-free as possible.
●Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
●The disassembly and service location must be clean. Care must be taken to prevent parts from becoming
dirty and to prevent the entry of foreign objects.
●Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
cover must be placed over parts.
●Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.
●Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

PREPARATION
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PREPARATIONPFP:00002
Special Service ToolsEDS00061
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ST36230000
Sliding hammerRemoving wheel hubs
KV40104100
AttachmentRemoving wheel hubs
ST33061000
Drift
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia.
b: 38.0 mm (1.496 in) dia.Removing inner race on outer side of wheel
bearings
ST15242000
Drift
b: 69 mm (2.72 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
KV40105310
Drift
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
Installing wheel hubs
ST30720000
Drift
a: 77.0 mm (3.031 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.Removing wheel bearings
Drift
ST33200000
a: 60.0 mm (2.362 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.Installing wheel hubs
ZZA0803D
ZZA0804D
ZZA0969D
ZZA0881D
ZZA1003D
ZZA0811D
ZZA1002D

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PREPARATION
Commercial Service Tools
EDS000I3
KV38107800
Protector
a: 29 mm (1.41 in) dia.Installing drive shafts
Drift
KV38100500
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing center rotors
KV40101840
Collar
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.Installing center rotors Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ZZA0835D
ZZA0701D
ZZA1113D
Tool nameDescription
Spring compressor Removing and installing spring
S-NT717