REAR AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

SECTION RAX REAR AXLE

B

RAX

E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 Removal and Installation ........................................ 10 F
Caution ..................................................................... 2 REMOVAL ........................................................... 10
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 INSTALLATION ................................................... 11
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 11 G
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 5 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 12
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 5 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 12
H
WHEEL HUB (2WD) ................................................... 6 REAR DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 13
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 6 Removal and Installation ........................................ 13
REAR WHEEL BEARING ..................................... 6 REMOVAL ........................................................... 13
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 13 I
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7 INSTALLATION ................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 7 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 14
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 7 DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 14 J
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 7 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 15
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 8 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 16
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 19
K
WHEEL HUB (4WD) ................................................. 10 Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 19
On-Vehicle Inspection ............................................ 10 Drive Shaft .............................................................. 19
REAR WHEEL BEARING ................................... 10
L

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Caution EDS000ZV

● When installing rubber parts, final tightening must be carried out under unladen condition* with tires on
ground.
Oil will shorten the life of rubber bushes. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
*: 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 as possible.
● Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
● Disassembly and service location must be taken 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.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools EDS000L1

Tool number
Description
Tool name B

C
ST36230000
Removing wheel hubs
Sliding hammer

RAX
ZZA0803D

E
KV40104100
Removing wheel hubs
Attachment
F

ZZA0804D

G
ST33061000
Drift Removing inner race on outer side of wheel
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia. bearings H
b: 38.0 mm (1.496 in) dia.

ZZA0969D

ST15242000
Drift Removing wheel bearings J
b: 69 mm (2.72 in) dia.

ZZA0881D K

KV40105310
L
Drift Removing wheel bearings
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia. Installing wheel hubs
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.
M
ZZA1003D

ST30720000
Drift
Removing wheel bearings
a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

ZZA0811D

ST33200000
Drift
Installing wheel hubs
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 44.5 mm (1.752 in) dia.

ZZA1002D

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 PREPARATION

Tool number
Description
Tool name

KV38107800
Protector Installing drive shafts
a: 29 mm (1.41 in) dia.

ZZA0835D

KV38100500
Drift
Installing center rotors
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

ZZA0701D

KV40101840
Collar
Installing center rotors
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.

ZZA1113D

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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

A
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS000L3

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 section
C

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NVH in RFD section

—

NVH in WT section

NVH in WT section
Reference page

NVH in PR section

NVH in BR section

NVH in PS section
RAX

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

F

Improper installation, looseness

G
Joint sliding resistance

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

PROPELLER SHAFT
Excessive joint angle

H
Parts interference

DIFFERENTIAL

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT
REAR AXLE

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
I

TIRES
DRIVE Noise × × × × × × × × × × J
SHAFT Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
K
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom
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 EDS000MZ

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.

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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 bearings.
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
● Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and Installation EDS000N0

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1. Wheel hub 2. Hub bolt 3. Back Plate

4. Axle housing 5. Wheel bearing assembly 6. Snap ring
7. ABS sensor rotor

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire. A
2. Remove wheel hub lock nuts.
CAUTION:
Discard the old hub lock nuts; replace with new ones. B
3. Remove ABS sensor rotor
4. Remove brake caliper from axle housing and hang it up some-
where. C
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the brake caliper is
removed. RAX
5. Remove disc rotor and parking brake assembly from back plate SRA711A
and axle housing.
6. Remove ABS wheel sensor from axle housing. E
7. Remove axle housing from strut.
8. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod.
9. Remove nuts and bolts from axle housing sides of front and rear parallel links. Remove axle housing from F
vehicle.
INSTALLATION G
● Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. For installation, follow removal procedure in
reverse order.
Disassembly and Assembly EDS000N1 H
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set axle housing on bench vise. As shown in the figure, use
attachment and sliding hammer to remove wheel hub from axle I
housing.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage J
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi-
num plate or another suitable tool.
K

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L
2. Use a bearing replace, puller, and adapter to remove inner race
of outer wheel bearing from wheel hub.
3. Remove back plate installation bolt and anchor block. Remove M
back plate from axle housing. Refer to PB-5, "Components" .
4. Use a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

5. Use a drift to remove wheel bearing from axle housing.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Wheel Hub
● Inspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle Housing
● Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace axle housing.
Snap Ring
● Check snap ring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a drift to press fit wheel bearing into axle housing.
CAUTION:
Discard the old wheel bearing; replace with a new one.
2. Use flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool to install the snap ring.
3. Install back plate and anchor block onto axle housing. Refer to
PB-5, "Components" .

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4. Use a drift to install wheel hub onto axle housing.

5. After completing step 4, apply an additional load of 34,300 -
49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb). Rotate axle hous-
ing in forward and reverse directions 10 times each to ensure a
good fit.

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6. Place a spring balance at the point where the strut is joined (upper side bolt hole) and measure rotation
torque when spring is pulled at a speed of 8 -12 rpm. Refer to RAX-19, "Wheel Bearing" .
Rotation torque : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.87 lb) or less
NOTE:
If a load of 34,300 - 49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb) cannot be applied:
● Install to drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nuts to specified torque. Rotate in forward and reverse
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.

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 WHEEL HUB (2WD)

● At a rotation speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt and measure rotation torque.
A
Rotation torque : 1.126 N·m (0.11 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
Spring balance reading : 19.70 N (2.01 kg, 4.43 lb)
B

RAX

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 WHEEL HUB (4WD)

WHEEL HUB (4WD) PFP:43202

On-Vehicle Inspection EDS000L4

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.

SMA525A

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 bearings.
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
● Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing.
Removal and Installation EDS000L5

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1. Cotter pin 2. Lock nut 3. Wheel hub

4. Hub bolt 5. Back plate 6. Axle housing
7. Wheel bearing assembly 8. Snap bearing

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire.

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 WHEEL HUB (4WD)

2. Remove wheel hub lock nuts.

CAUTION: A
Discard the old hub lock nuts; replace with new ones.
3. Remove brake caliper from axle housing and hang it up some-
where. B
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal while the brake caliper is
removed. C
4. Remove disc rotor and parking brake assembly from back plate
and axle housing. SRA711A
5. Remove ABS wheel sensor from axle housing. RAX
6. Remove axle housing from strut.
7. Remove nut and bolt from axle housing side of radius rod.
8. Remove nuts and bolts from axle housing sides of front and rear parallel links. Remove axle housing from E
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
F
● Refer to component parts drawing for tightening torque. For installation, follow removal procedure in
reverse order.
Disassembly and Assembly EDS000L6 G
DISASSEMBLY
1. Set axle housing on bench vise. As shown in the figure, use
attachment and sliding hammer to remove wheel hub from axle H
housing.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi- I
num plate or another suitable tool.

FAC0104D

K
2. Use a bearing replace, puller, and adapter to remove inner race
of outer wheel bearing from wheel hub.
3. Remove back plate installation bolt and anchor block. Remove
L
back plate from axle housing. Refer to PB-5, "Components" .
4. Use a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.
M

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5. Use a drift to remove wheel bearing from axle housing.

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 WHEEL HUB (4WD)

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Wheel Hub
● Inspect wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace wheel hub.
Axle Housing
● Inspect axle housing for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace axle housing.
Snap Ring
● Check snap ring for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace
snap ring.
ASSEMBLY
1. Use a drift to press fit wheel bearing into axle housing.
CAUTION:
Discard the old wheel bearing; replace with a new one.
2. Use a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool to install the snap
ring.
3. Install back plate and anchor block onto axle housing. Refer to
PB-5, "Components" .

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4. Use a drift to install wheel hub onto axle housing.

5. After completing step 4, apply an additional load of 34,300 -
49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb). Rotate axle hous-
ing in forward and reverse directions 10 times each to ensure a
good fit.

SDIA0157E

6. Place a spring balance at the point where the strut is joined (upper side bolt hole) and measure rotation
torque when spring is pulled at a speed of 8 -12 rpm. Refer to RAX-19, "Wheel Bearing" .
Rotation torque : 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.87 lb) or less
NOTE:
If a load of 34,300 - 49,000 N (3,500 - 5,000 kg, 7,718 - 11,025 lb) cannot be applied:
● Install to drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nuts to specified torque. Rotate in forward and reverse
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.
● At a rotation speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance on hub bolt and measure rotation torque.
Rotation torque : 1.126 N·m (0.11 kg-m, 10 in-lb)
Spring balance reading : 19.70 N (2.01 kg, 4.43 lb)

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

REAR DRIVE SHAFT PFP:39600

A
Removal and Installation EDS000L7

RAX

SDIA0604E

REMOVAL E
1. Remove rear axle. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installation" .
NOTE:
In order to remove the rear drive shaft assembly, the rear axle is removed. At this time it is recommended F
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 G
remove drive shaft from final drive.

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Move the joint in the up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for any rough movement or significant
looseness. K
● Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leakage.
INSTALLATION L
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.
M
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
2. Install rear axle. Refer to RAX-10, "Removal and Installation"

DSR0010D

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly EDS000L8

DISASSEMBLY

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1. Sensor rotor 2. Joint sub assembly 3. Circular clip

4. Boot bands 5. Boot 6. Shaft
7. Boot 8. Boot bands 9. Spider assembly
10. Snap ring 11. Housing (Slide joint) 12. Circular clip

Final Drive Side

1. Remove boot bands.
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. Make alignment 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.

SDIA0594E

Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer and puller to
remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
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. Remove boot bands. Remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

SDIA0595E

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

4. Screw a drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into threaded

part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly out of shaft. A
CAUTION:
If joint sub assembly cannot be removed after five or more
unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive shaft B
assembly.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. Remove circular clip from shaft. C
7. Remove old grease.
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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
● Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage. E
Joint Sub-Assembly (Fixed Joint)
● Check that there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
● Check that there is no foreign material inside joint. F
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint assembly components, replace the entire joint assem-
bly. G
Joint Assembly (Slide Joint)
● If there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface, replace
H
housing and spider assemblies.
● If there is circumferential looseness or rough rotation of spider roller, replace spider assembly.
● As shown in the figure, the spider roller has a stamped number I
which corresponds to a part number. Select a suitable replace-
ment part with the same stamp number from the table below.
● If there are any irregular conditions of joint assembly compo-
nents, replace the entire joint assembly. J
● For housing replacement, spider assembly and joint assembly
are a set.
K
Stamped No. Part No. Model
00 39720 2U610
01 39720 2U611
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L
02 39720 2U612
03 39720 2U613 T58C
M
04 39720 2U614
05 39720 2U615
06 39720 2U616

Housing (Sliding Joint)

● Check that there is no damage or unusual wear of ball rolling surface.
● Check that there is no damage to shaft screws.
● Check that there is no deformation of boot installation parts.
Ball Gauge
● Check that there is no damage or other irregular conditions of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
● Check that there is no damage or unusual wear.

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Inner Case
● Check that there is no damage or other irregular conditions of ball rolling surface.
● Check 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.

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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 SDIA0598E
below.
Grease amount : 40 - 50 g (1.41 - 1.77 oz)
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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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.
Boot installation length:
78.6 - 80.6 mm (3.094 - 3.173 in)
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. SDIA0600E

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

9. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in figure. A
CAUTION:
Rotate housing and check that boot installation position
does not change. If position changes, reinstall boot bands. B

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Wheel Side
1. Use a drift to press-fit sensor rotor into joint sub-assembly.
CAUTION: E
Discard the old sensor rotor; replace with a new one.

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2. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and H
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION:
Discard the old boot band and boot; replace with new ones. I
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

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K

4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit
securely into the shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly. L
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
CAUTION:
Discard the old circular clip; replace with a new one. M
5. Insert the amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or equiva-
lent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
Grease amount : 35 - 45 g (1.23 - 1.59 oz)

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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.

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 REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Boot installation length “L”:

66.7 - 68.7 mm (2.626 - 2.705 in)
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.
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.

SFA395

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

A
Wheel Bearing EDS000L9

Drive type 2WD 4WD

Rotation torque 1.96 N·m (0.20 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less B
Spring balance reading 12.8 N (1.30 kg, 2.9 lb) or less

Installation location of spring

balance mm (in) RAX

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Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) or less E

Drive Shaft EDS000LA

Drive type 4WD F

Final drive side T58C
Joint type
Wheel side Z65
G
Grease Nissan genuine grease or equivalent
Final drive side 40 - 50 g (1.41 - 1.77 oz)
Specified amount of grease
Wheel side 35 - 45 g (1.23 - 1.59 oz) H
Final drive side (L2 ) 78.6 - 80.6 mm (3.094 - 3.173 in)
Boot length
Wheel side (L1 ) 66.7 - 68.7 mm (2.626 - 2.705 in)
I

L
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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