NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 Service Repair Manual

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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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 shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surface.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller
side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:

Boot may brake if boot installation length is than standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool.
CAUTION:

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” shown at right
satisfies the following:
10. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether
or not the actual position is correct, secure boot with new boot
bands again.
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.Boot installation length “L” : 100 – 103 mm (3.94 –
4.06 in)
SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension “M” : 2.0 – 3.0 mm (0.079 – 0.018 in)
DSF0047D
FAC0156D

FAX-18
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Mounting Dimensions
Drive shaft model Applied model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 All Left 205 - 215 mm (8.07 - 8.46 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F+BLHD: QR20DE A/T models
RHD: QR25DE A/T models
QR25DE: M/T modelsRight 207 - 213 mm (8.15 - 8.39 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
Dynamic DamperEDS000II
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Rotating torque 1.645 N·m (0.17 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
SDIA0148E
Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease amount 115 - 125 g (4.01 - 4.41 oz) 132 - 142 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz)
Boot length 100 - 103 mm (3.94 - 4.06 in) 84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 in)
Drive shaft model Applied model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 ALL Left 205 - 215 mm (8.07 - 8.46 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F+ BRHD: QR25DE A/T models
QR25DE: M/T models
Right 267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in)70 mm (2.76 in)
QR20DE/YD22DDTi M/T models 50 mm (1.97 in)
FAC0156D

FAX-20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

RAX-1
REAR AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
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SECTION
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REAR AXLE
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools (SST) ..................................... 3
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 ............................................................. 7
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 7
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 10
Removal and Installation ........................................ 10
REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................... 10
Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 15
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 15
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 15

RAX-2
PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONSPFP:00001
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 Tools (SST)EDS00061
Tool number
Tool nameDescription
KV40104100
AttachmentRemoving wheel hub and bearing
assembly
ST36230000
Sliding hammerRemoving wheel hub and bearing
assembly
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 bearing
KV40105310
Drift
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.

Removing wheel bearing

Installing wheel hubs
ST30720000
Drift
a: 77.0 mm (3.031 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.Removing wheel bearing
Drift
ST33200000
a: 60.0 mm (2.362 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.Installing wheel hub
ZZA0804D
ZZA0803D
ZZA0969D
ZZA0881D
ZZA1003D
ZZA0811D
ZZA1002D

RAX-4
PREPARATION

KV38107800
Protector
a: 29 mm (1.41 in) dia.Installing drive shaft
Drift
KV38100500
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.Installing sensor rotor
KV40101840
Collar
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.Installing sensor rotor Tool number
Tool nameDescription
ZZA0835D
ZZA0701D
ZZA1113D

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTINGPFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting ChartEDS000FK
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
×: ApplicableReference page
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RAX-12—
RAX-6, RAX-10—
NVH in PR section.
NVH in RFD section.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in WT section.
NVH in WT section.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.
NVH in BR section.
NVH in PS section.
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
Excessive joint angle
Joint sliding resistance
Imbalance
Improper installation, looseness
Parts interference
PROPELLER SHAFT
DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
TIRES
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
BRAKES
STEERING
SymptomDRIVE
SHAFTNoise×× ×××××× ××
Shake×× ×××××××
REAR
AXLENoise×× ××× ×××××
Shake×× × × ×××××
Vibration×××××××
Shimmy×× × × × × ×
Judder××××××
Poor quality ride or handling×× × ××

RAX-6
WHEEL HUB (4WD)

WHEEL HUB (4WD)PFP:43202
On-Vehicle InspectionEDS00065
Inspect to check that there is no excessive play, cracking, wear, or other damage to rear axle.

Turn rear wheels (left/right) and check the play.
REAR WHEEL BEARING
With vehicle raised, inspect the following.

Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of rear wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular condition. If there are any
irregular condition, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and InstallationEDS00066
SMA525A
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Cotter pin 2. Lock nut 3. Wheel hub
4. Hub bolt 5. Back plate 6. Axle housing
7. Wheel bearing 8. Snap ring
SDIA0132E