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Front Axle: Other Nissan Note E12

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

The Supplemental Restraint System such as "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER", used along with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SRS AIRBAG and SEAT BELTS article of this Service Information.

WARNINGTo avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag Module, see the SRS AIRBAG . Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Information. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNINGWhen working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Ignition ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing serious injury. When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the battery and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.

Precaution for Drive Shaft

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.

  1. Do not disassemble joint sub-assembly because it is non-overhaul parts.
  2. Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
  3. Clean the parts, before disassembling and assembling.
  4. Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly of the service location.
  5. Reassemble disassembled parts carefully in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be placed over parts.
  6. Use paper waste. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint contacting parts.
  7. Clean disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with air or wiping with paper waste.

Precautions for Wheel Hub and Knuckle

Observe the following precautions when assembling wheel hub and knuckle.

  1. Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
  2. Use paper waste. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint contacting parts.
  3. If any of wheel hub, steering knuckle, wheel bearing, and wheel hub lock nut is dropped, it must not be used.
  4. Always check that the tools used for press-fit work of wheel hub and wheel bearing have no wear and deformation so that a pressure can be applied vertically.

Special Service Tools

The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special tools illustrated here.

Tool number (Kent-Moore No.) Tool name Description KV40104000 (-) Hub lock nut wrench Removing and Installing wheel hub lock nut 85 mm (3.35 in) 65 mm (2.56 in) ST33710000 (-) Drift Removing wheel hub 30 mm (1.18 in) dia. 23 mm (0.91 in) dia. ST30031000 (-) Puller Removing wheel bearing inner race (outer) ST35321000 (-) Drift Removing wheel bearing Installing wheel hub 49 mm (1.93 in) dia. 41 mm (1.61 in) dia. ST35271000 (-) Drift Installing wheel bearing 72 mm (2.83 in) dia. 63 mm (2.48 in) dia. ST33061000 (-) Drift Installing wheel hub 38 mm (1.50 in) dia. 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia. KV40107300 (-) Boot band crimping tool Installing boot band KV40107500 (-) Drive shaft attachment Removing drive shaft KV38107900 (-) Differential side oil seal protector Installing drive shaft 32 mm (1.26 in) dia

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Commercial Service Tools

Tool name Description Drive shaft puller Removing drive shaft joint sub-assembly Sliding hammer Removing drive shaft Ball joint remover Removing wheel stud Drift Installing wheel bearing Installing splash guard 68 mm (2.68 in) dia. Drift Installing splash guard 95 mm (3.74 in) dia. Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

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Wheel Hub

  1. Check wheel hub for cracks (with magnetic exploration or dye testing). Replace if necessary.

Steering Knuckle

  1. Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if any non-standard conditions are found.

Snap Rings

  1. Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.

Wheel Hub Side

CAUTIONDo not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace wheel bearing with a new one. Do not allow paint on wheel bearing seal. Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean the mating surface.
  1. Clean the mating surfaces of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION: Do not apply lubricating oil to the mating surface of the wheel hub lock nut and the wheel hub.
  2. Clean the mating surfaces of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. Apply Molykote M77 to surface (A) of joint sub-assembly. CAUTION: Apply Molykote M77 to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assembly. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Molykote M77 quantity: Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ". When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the cotter pin to prevent rattles. CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin.

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Scheme 38: DISASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)
Scheme 38: DISASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)
  1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise and the drive shaft.
  2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
  3. Screw a suitable tool (A) into the joint sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support the drive shaft with one hand and pull out the joint sub-assembly from the shaft. CAUTION: Align the suitable tool and the drive shaft. Remove the joint sub-assembly by pulling firmly and uniformly. If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more attempts, replace the shaft and the joint sub-assembly as a set.
  4. Remove the circular clip from the shaft.
  5. Remove the outer boot from the shaft.
  6. Inspect the components. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675590-S39387043492014120500000) ".

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Scheme 39: DISASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)
Scheme 39: DISASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)

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  1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise and the drive shaft.
  2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
  3. Put matching marks on the slide joint housing and on the shaft. CAUTION: Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces.
  4. Remove the slide joint housing from the shaft.
  5. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and on the shaft. CAUTION: Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces.
  6. Remove the snap ring (1).
  7. Remove the spider assembly from the shaft.
  8. Remove the inner boot from the shaft.
  9. Remove the dust shield from the slide joint housing.
  10. Remove the circular clip from the slide joint housing.
  11. Clean the old grease from the slide joint housing with paper waste.
  12. Remove the damper bands.
  13. Remove the dynamic damper from the shaft.
  14. Inspect the components. Refer to " «INSPECTION»(ref-675590-S39387043492014120500000) ".

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  1. Clean the old grease from the joint sub-assembly using paper waste.
  2. Fill the serration slot on the joint sub-assembly (1) with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball groove become full to the brim. CAUTION: After applying the grease, use paper waste to wipe off the grease that has oozed out. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
  3. Install the outer boot and the boot bands to the shaft. CAUTION: Wrap the serration on the shaft with tape (A) to protect the boot from damage. Do not reuse the boot. Do not reuse the boot bands.
  4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
  5. Position the circular clip (1) on the groove at the shaft edge. CAUTION: Do not reuse the circular clip. NOTE: A drive joint inserter is recommended when installing the circular clip.
  6. Align the shaft and the joint sub-assembly. Assemble the shaft with the joint sub-assembly while holding the circular clip.
  7. Install the joint sub-assembly to the shaft using a suitable tool. CAUTION: Make sure the circular clip is properly positioned on the groove of the joint sub-assembly. Confirm that the joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating the drive shaft.
  8. Apply the specified amount of grease to the inside of the large diameter side of the boot. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Grease amount: Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ".
  9. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by "*" marks) as shown below. CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by "*" marks) on the shaft or the joint sub-assembly, the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the boot mounting surfaces.
  10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the specified value by inserting a suitable tool into the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot and discharging the inside air. Boot installation length (L): Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ". CAUTION: The boot may break if the boot installation length is not correct. Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
  11. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool (A). CAUTION: Do not reuse the boot bands. Tool number: KV40107300 (-)
  12. Secure the boot band so that dimension (A) meets the specification. Dimension (A): Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ".
  13. Attempt to rotate the boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not secure, remove the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.

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Scheme 44: ASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)
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  1. Install the dynamic damper using the following procedure: Install the dynamic damper to the shaft. Secure the dynamic damper in the correct position with new damper bands. CAUTION: Do not reuse the damper bands. Dimension (A): Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ".
  2. Install the inner boot and the boot bands to the shaft. CAUTION: Wrap the serration on the shaft with tape (A) to protect the boot from damage. Do not reuse the boot. Do not reuse the boot bands.
  3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
  4. Align the matching mark (A) on the spider assembly (1) with the matching mark on the shaft (2). Install the spider assembly to the shaft with the chamfer (B) facing the shaft.
  5. Secure the spider assembly onto the shaft with the snap ring (1). CAUTION: Do not reuse the snap ring.
  6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to the spider assembly and to the sliding surface. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
  7. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack the balance of the specified amount grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) into the slide joint housing. NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information. Grease amount: Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ".
  8. Align the matching marks on the slide joint housing and on the shaft.
  9. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by "*" marks) as shown below. CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by "*" marks) on the shaft or the joint sub-assembly, the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the boot mounting surfaces.
  10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the specified value by inserting a suitable tool into the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot and discharging the inside air. Boot installation length (L): Refer to " «DRIVE SHAFT»(ref-675590-S36322829682014120500000) ". CAUTION: The boot may break if the boot installation length is not correct. Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
  11. Install the boot bands securely. CAUTION: Do not reuse the boot bands. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls into holes for temporary installation. NOTE: For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at first. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band. Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl (marked with dotted circle) as shown below.
  12. Attempt to rotate the boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not secure, remove the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.
  13. Install the dust shield to the slide joint housing. CAUTION: Do not reuse the dust shield.
  14. Install the circular clip to the slide joint housing. CAUTION: Do not reuse the circular clip.

Wheel Bearing

ItemStandard
Axial end play0.0 mm (0.0 in)
Rotating torque1.9 N.m (0.19 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance measurement13.7 N (1.40 kg-f, 3.08 lb-f) or less
Wheel bearing press-fit load49 kN (4, 998.0 kg-f, 11, 015.2 lb-f)

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