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MT-34
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
a. Install selected mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shim into transaxle case.
lFor selection of adjusting shims, refer toMT-46, "MAINSHAFT END PLAY".
b. Temporarily install snap ring of mainshaft rear bearing into transaxle case.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the snap ring.
c. Apply recommended sealant to mating surfaces of transaxle
case and clutch housing.
CAUTION:
Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also
remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to
application and mounting surfaces.
d. With snap ring of mainshaft rear bearing temporarily installed,
place transaxle case over clutch housing.
e. Install control assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the O-ring.
f. Install shift check and stopper bolt.
CAUTION:
Shift check and stopper bolt are not reusable. Never reuse
them.
g. Through bore plug mounting hole, with snap ring stretched,
move shift lever of striking rod assembly to 2nd speed, and lift
up mainshaft assembly.
h. Securely install snap ring onto mainshaft rear bearing.
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TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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d. With snap ring of mainshaft rear bearing temporarily installed,
place transaxle case over clutch housing.
e. Install control assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the O-ring.
f. Install shift check and stopper bolt.
CAUTION:
Shift check and stopper bolt are not reusable. Never reuse
them.
g. Through bore plug mounting hole, with snap ring stretched,
move shift lever of striking rod assembly to 2nd speed, and lift
up mainshaft assembly.
h. Securely install snap ring onto mainshaft rear bearing.
i. Tighten mounting bolts.
CAUTION:
Always replace bolts B as they are self-sealing bolts.
28. Using a drift, install bore plug.
CAUTION:
Bore plugs are not reusable. Never reuse them.
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Bolt A:
: 50.0 - 53.9 N-m (5.1 - 5.4 kg-m, 37 - 39 ft-lb)
Bolt B:
: 63.0 - 66.9 N-m (6.5 - 6.8 kg-m, 47 - 49 ft-lb)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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REAR DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39600
Removal and InstallationEDS000FL
REMOVAL
1. Remove rear axle. Refer toRAX-6, "REMOVAL".
NOTE:
In order to remove the rear drive shaft assembly, the rear axle is removed. At this time it is recommended
that front and rear parallel links on axle side be loosened (not removed). This will facilitate wheel align-
ment inspection and adjustment which are carried out later.
2. As shown in the figure, use a wheel wrench or similar tool to
remove drive shaft from final drive.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
lMove the joint in the up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness.
lCheck boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
INSTALLATION
1. In order to prevent damage to final drive side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Install rear axle. Refer toRAX-7, "
INSTALLATION"
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RAX-12
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
Steel Ball
lCheck that there is no damage or unusual wear.
Inner Case
lCheck that there is no damage or other irregular conditions of ball rolling surface.
lCheck that there is no damage to serrated part.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive 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 a new one.
5. Apply grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent) to spider
assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install housing to spider assembly. Add remaining grease (Nis-
san genuine grease or equivalent) 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.
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Grease amount : 40 - 50 g (1.41 - 1.77 oz)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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8. Check that boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Remove air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
lBoot may break if boot installation length is less than
standard value.
lBe careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside
surface of boot.
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.
2. 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.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.Boot installation length
: 78.6 - 80.6 mm (3.094 - 3.173 in)
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT
4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit
securely into the shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
CAUTION:
Discard the old circular clip; replace with a new one.
5. Insert the amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or equiva-
lent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
6. 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 sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Check that boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Remove air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
lBoot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
lBe careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Rotate housing and check that boot installation position
does not change. If position changes, reinstall boot bands.Grease amount : 35 - 45 g (1.23 - 1.59 oz)
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Boot installation length
:66.7 - 68.7 mm (2.626 - 2.705 in)SDIA0607E
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SUNROOF
5. As shown in the figure, slide shade slider to remove it from the
aluminum rail.
6. Swivel shade toward the left, and remove RH shade from the
aluminum rail.
7. Slide shade forward, and remove rear shade sliders as well.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
WIND DEFLECTOR
Removal and installation
1. Remove deflector arm mounting screws (2 for each side).
2. Using a pointed tool, pull up the tabs (2 each on left/right) on the
bushing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse the bushing after its tabs are pulled up.
3. Press and pull off the shaft.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
SUNROOF MOTOR
Removal
1. Remove headliner.
2. Remove motor mounting screw and mounting nut.
3. Remove the harness connector, and remove the sunroof motor.
NOTE:
lRemove the sunroof motor when the sunroof is in the fully-
closed position.
lNever rotate the removed motor as a single unit.
Installation
1. Move motor laterally little by little until the gear is completely engaged onto the wire on sunroof unit and
the mounting surface becomes parallel. Then secure motor with screws and nuts.
NOTE:
Before installing motor, be sure to place the link and wire assembly in the symmetrical and fully closed posi-
tion.
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RSU-8
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
COIL SPRING AND STRUT
PFP:55302
Removal and InstallationEES0007H
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate and remove brake hose from strut.
3. Remove mounting nuts and washers on upper portion of stabilizer connecting rod.
4. Remove strut-to-axle housing mounting bolts and nuts.
5. Remove luggage side lower finisher in luggage compartment.Remove mounting nuts on upper portion of
strut. Then remove strut from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
lRefer toRSU-5, "Components"for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Disassembly and AssemblyEES0007I
DISASSEMBLY
1. Install strut attachment to strut and fix it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing a strut attachment, cover strut with shop
cloth to avoid damage.
2. Remove cap and slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is
removed completely, coil spring jumps out and may cause
serious damage or injury.
3. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil spring. Compress coil spring.
4. After making sure coil spring is free between upper and lower seats after Step 3. Remove piston rod lock
nut.
5. Remove small parts on strut.
lRemove strut spacer, strut mounting seal, strut mount insulator, spring upper seat, upper rubber seat,
and bound bumper. Then remove coil spring from strut.
6. Gradually release spring compressor, and remove coil spring.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut
lCheck strut for deformation, cracks, and damage, and replace if necessary.
lCheck piston rod for damage, uneven wear, and distortion, and replace if necessary.
lCheck welded and sealed areas for oil leakage, and replace if necessary.
Bushing
lCheck bushing for cracks and damage, and replace if necessary.
Coil Spring
lCheck coil spring for cracks, deformation, and damage, and replace if necessary.
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ASSEMBLY
1. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor, and install it
onto the strut.
CAUTION:
lInstall coil spring with its identification paint facing down.
Align its lower end with spring seat on strut as shown at
left.
lBe sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
2. Install small parts to the strut.
lAttach bound bumper, upper rubber seat, spring upper seat,
strut mount insulator, strut mounting seal, and strut spacer.
Position piston rod lock nut.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse piston rod lock nut.
3. As shown in the figure, set spring upper seat. “ ” Mark on it
should face outside of vehicle.
4. Be sure coil spring is properly set in upper and lower rubber
seats. Gradually release a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Be sure upper and lower rubber seats are properly aligned
to strut, coil spring, and spring upper seat.
5. Tighten piston rod lock nut to the specified torque.
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STARTING SYSTEM
Brush Spring Check
Check brush spring pressure with brush spring detached from brush.
lNot within the specified values ... Replace.
Brush Holder
1. Perform insulation test between brush holder (positive side) and
its base (negative side).
lContinuity exists. ... Replace.
2. Check brush to see if it moves smoothly.
lIf brush holder is bent, replace it; if sliding surface is dirty,
clean.
YOKE CHECK
Magnet is secured to yoke by bonding agent. Check magnet to see
that it is secured to yoke and for any cracks. Replace malfunctioning
parts as an assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not clamp yoke in a vice or strike it with a hammer.Spring pressure (with
new brush):Refer to SDS.SC-34,
"Starter".
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