REAR AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

B
SECTION
REAR AXLE C

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Precautions .............................................................. 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tool ................................................. 3
Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 4
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5
WHEEL HUB (2WD) ................................................... 6
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6
REAR WHEEL BEARING ..................................... 6
E
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7 F
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ......................... 8
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8 G
Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY .................. 9
H
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 11
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 11
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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions EDS000F1

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.
Use flare nut wrench when removing and installing brake tubes.
After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel align-
ment and adjust if necessary.
Always torque brake lines when installing.

SBR686C

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tool EDS000F2

Tool name
Description
Tool number B

Drift C
ST30613000 Installing axle housing oil seal
a: 72 mm dia.
b: 48 mm dia.
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ZZA1000D

E
Removing and installing wheel
Rear shaft bearing lock nut wrench
bearing lock nut
KV40107400
F
ZZA1228D

Axle stand
Removing axle shaft
KV40101000 H

ZZA1093D
I

Sliding hammer J
Removing axle shaft
ST36230000

ZZA0803D K

Drift
ST1523S000
L
ST15231000 Installing ABS sensor rotor and axle
a: 44 mm dia. shaft
b: 80 mm dia.
ST15243000 M
ZZA0881D

Axle shaft bearing puller Removing ABS sensor rotor

KV40106500 Disassembling rear axle assembly

ZZA1106D

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 PREPARATION

Tool name
Description
Tool number

Drift bar
Installing axle housing oil seal
ST35325000

ZZA1140D

Drift
KV401053S0
KV40105310
a: 89.1 mm (3.508 in) dia. Installing ABS sensor rotor
b: 80.7 mm (3.177 in) dia.
KV40105320
KV40105330 ZZA0808D

Commercial Service Tool EDS000H2

Tool name Description

1.Flare nut crowfoot

Removing and installing each brake
2.Torque wrench
piping
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

S-NT360

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 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003

A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS000FO

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
B

Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.

Refer to REAR AXLE in this chart.
NVH in FAX and FSU sections.
C

NVH in RFD section.

NVH in PR section.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in BR section.
NVH in WT section.

NVH in PS section.
Reference page
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Refer to RAX-6
E

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

F

Improper installation, looseness

G

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Joint sliding resistance

PROPELLER SHAFT
Excessive joint angle

H
Parts interference

DIFFERENTIAL

DRIVE SHAFT
ROAD WEEL
REAR AXLE

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
TIRES
Noise J
DRIVE
SHAFT Shake
Noise
K
Symptom Shake

REAR Vibration
AXLE Shimmy L
Judder
Poor quality ride or handling
M
: Applicable

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

WHEEL HUB (2WD) PFP:43200

On-Vehicle Inspection EDS000F3

Check rear axle for excessive play, crack, wear, and other damage.
Move rear wheels (right/left), and check for play.

SMA525A

REAR WHEEL BEARING

Lift vehicle, and check the following.
Move wheel hub in axial direction by hand, and check rear wheel bearing for looseness.
Axial end play : 0.02 - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 in)

Adjusting shim thickness Part No.

0.05mm (0.0020 in) 43086 P0110
0.07mm (0.028 in) 43087 P1011
0.10mm (0.0039 in) 43088 P0100
0.20mm (0.0079 in) 43089 P0110
0.50mm (0.0197 in) 43090 P0110
0.15mm (0.0059 in) 43086 B9500
1.00mm (0.0394 in) 43086 01G00
Check for unusual noise by rotating wheel. If noise is heard, replace wheel bearing.
If any malfunction is detected, replace wheel hub.

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Removal and Installation EDS000F4

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J
SDIA0480E

1 Axle housing 2 Adjusting shim 3 Oil seal

4 Wheel bearing lock nut 5 Lock washer 6 Wheel bearing washer K
7 Wheel bearing assembly 8 Bearing cage 9 Baffle plate
10 Grease seal 11 Bearing spacer 12 Axle shaft
L
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires, and remove parking cables from back plate and operating lever.
2. Remove brake tube from wheel cylinder. M
CAUTION:
While brake tube is removed, be sure to protect painted surface from brake fluid.

While brake tube is removed, do not depress brake pedal.

3. Remove axle mounting nuts, and remove axle shaft assembly

from axle housing.
If axle shaft assembly is difficult to remove by seizure, use a
sliding hammer (special service tool) and axle stand (special
service tool).
4. Remove O-ring from axle housing.
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove oil seal.
CAUTION:
During removal, be careful not to scratch axle housing.
RAB0263D

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Axle Shaft
Check shaft for cracks, bend, and uneven wear. If any, replace shaft.
Wheel Bearing
Check bearing for deformation, cracks, damage, or uneven wear. If any, replace wheel bearing assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Using a drift (special service tool) and drift bar (special service
tool), install oil seal to axle housing as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal. Before installing, apply grease (Nis-
san MP Special Grease No. 2) to lip.
2. Install O-ring to axle housing.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse O-ring.
3. Set axle shaft assembly to axle housing, and tighten axle mount-
ing nuts to specified torque. RAB0302D
CAUTION:
Do not reuse mounting nuts.
4. Install parking cable and brake tube.
5. Bleed air in brake system.
Disassembly and Assembly EDS000F5

DISASSEMBLY
1. Secure axle shaft assembly in a vise.
CAUTION:
When using a vise, insert a copper panel or aluminum panel between shaft and the vise.
2. Temporarily tighten nut to rear axle stud bolt. Using a hammer, remove stud bolt from rear axle.

3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, widen lock washer tabs.

4. Using a rear shaft bearing lock nut wrench (special service tool),
loosen wheel bearing lock nut.
5. Remove lock washer and wheel bearing lock nut from axle shaft.

SDIA0390J

6. Using an axle shaft bearing puller (special service tool), remove

bearing cage from axle shaft.
7. Remove back plate from axle shaft.
8. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove grease seal from bear-
ing cage.
9. Using a chisel, remove bearing spacer from axle shaft.

RAB0244D

10. Using a drift (suitable tool), remove wheel bearing from bearing cage.

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Suitable tool measure A

A :82 mm (3.23 in)
B :75 mm (2.95 in)
C :54 mm (2.13 in) B
D :91 mm (3.58 in)
E :125 mm (4.95 in)
C

SDIA0553E
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Axle Shaft
Check shaft for cracks, bend, uneven wear, or dent. If any, replace shaft. E
Wheel Bearing
Check bearing for deformation, cracks, or uneven wear. If any, replace wheel bearing assembly.
F
ASSEMBLY
1. Using a drift (suitable tool), press wheel bearing into rear axle
bearing cage with a press.
G
CAUTION:
Apply grease to wheel bearing.

During press-in, do not press wheel bearing inner race.

H
Do not reuse wheel bearing.

Suitable tool measure

A :90 mm (3.54 in) I
B :75 mm (3.95 in) SDIA0554E
C :54 mm (2.13 in)
J
D :90 mm (3.54 in)
E :113 mm (4.45 in)
K
2. Using a drift (suitable tool), press grease seal into axle bearing
cage with a press.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse grease seal. Apply grease to lip. L

Suitable tool measure

A :94 mm (3.70 in) M
B :85 mm (3.35 in)
C :91 mm (3.58 in)
D :125 mm (4.92 in) SDIA0555E

3. Install bearing spacer to axle shaft.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse bearing spacer.
4. Install back plate to bearing cage.

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

5. Temporarily tighten stud bolt to bearing cage.

CAUTION:
Do not reuse stud bolt.
6. Using a drift (special service tool) or drift (suitable tool), press
wheel bearing into axle shaft.
CAUTION:
Before pressing-in, set a drift (suitable tool) to wheel bear-
ing inner race.
Suitable tool measure
SDIA0556E
A :100 mm (3.94 in)
B :55 mm (2.17 in)
C :74 mm (2.91 in)

7. Secure axle in a vise.

CAUTION:
When using a vise, insert a copper panel or aluminum panel
between shaft and the vise.
8. Install lock washer. Using a rear shaft bearing lock nut wrench
(special service tool), tighten wheel bearing lock nut to specified
torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse lock washer.
SDIA0390J

9. Rotate wheel hub 10 turns each in both directions at 10 rpm to

check for smooth movement. Hook a spring balance at bolt posi-
tion, and measure rotational torque.
Rotational torque : 0.599 - 2.834 Nm
(reference) (0.07 - 0.28 kgm,6-25 inlb)
Spring balance : 8.9 - 42 N (0.9 - 4.3 kg,2.0-9.5
measurement lb)
value
10. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, crimp lock washer tab securely.
SDIA0557E

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

A
Wheel Bearing EDS000F6

ABS specification Without ABS

Rotation torque 0.599 - 2.834 Nm (0.07 - 0.28 kgm,6 - 25 inlb) B
Measured value of spring scale 8.9 - 42 N (0.9 - 4.3 kg,2.0 - 9.5 lb)
Balance mounting position to hub Bearing cage mounting hole position
C
Axial end play 0.02 - 0.15 mm (0.0008 - 0.0059 in)

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