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FRONT & REAR AXLE SECTION

GI MA EM LC EC

AX

CONTENTS
FRONT AXLE ..................................................................2 Precautions ..................................................................2 PRECAUTIONS .........................................................2 Preparation ..................................................................2 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ........................................2 COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS ................................2 Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting ...........................................................3 NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ............................3 On-vehicle Service.......................................................3 FRONT AXLE PARTS ................................................3 FRONT WHEEL BEARING .........................................3 DRIVE SHAFT ...........................................................4 Wheel Hub and Knuckle..............................................5 COMPONENTS .........................................................5 REMOVAL .................................................................5 INSTALLATION..........................................................7 DISASSEMBLY ..........................................................7 INSPECTION .............................................................8 ASSEMBLY ...............................................................8 Drive Shaft .................................................................10 COMPONENTS .......................................................10 REMOVAL ...............................................................11 INSTALLATION........................................................11 DISASSEMBLY ........................................................12
INSPECTION ...........................................................14 ASSEMBLY .............................................................14

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Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................19 DRIVE SHAFT .........................................................19 DYNAMIC DAMPER (WHERE FITTED) .....................20 WHEEL BEARING (FRONT) .....................................20 REAR AXLE...................................................................21 Precautions ................................................................21 PRECAUTIONS .......................................................21 Preparation ................................................................21 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS ......................................21 COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS ..............................21 Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting .........................................................22 On-vehicle Service.....................................................22 REAR AXLE PARTS.................................................22 REAR WHEEL BEARING .........................................22 Wheel Hub .................................................................23 COMPONENTS .......................................................23 REMOVAL ...............................................................23 INSTALLATION........................................................24 Service Data and Specifications (SDS).....................26 WHEEL BEARING (REAR) .......................................26

SU BR ST RS BT HA SC EL IDX

FRONT AXLE
Precautions

Precautions
PRECAUTIONS
¼
NLAX0001

¼ ¼
SBR686C

¼

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. Use flare nut wrench when removing or installing brake tubes. Always torque brake lines when installing.

Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool number Tool name HT72520000 Ball joint remover Description Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball joint
NLAX0002

NT146

KV38106800 Differential side oil seal protector

Installing drive shaft

NT147

KV40107300 Boot band tool

Installing boot bands

ZZA1229D

COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool name 1 Flare nut crowfoot 2 Torque wrench Description Removing and installing each brake piping a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

NLAX0003

NT360

AX-2

FRONT AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
AX-5, 23 AX-3, 22

=NLAX0004 NLAX0004S01

GI MA

Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
AX-14 -- -- -- -- SU-4 SU-4 SU-4 BR-9 Reference page --

ST-5 STEERING × × × × × × ×
NLAX0005 NLAX0006

EM LC

Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Joint sliding resistance

Excessive joint angle

Parts interference

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT

SUSPENSION

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

EC
BRAKES

Imbalance

FE CL MT AT

Noise, Vibration DRIVE SHAFT Shake Noise Shake Symptom AXLE Vibration Shimmy Judder Poor quality ride or handling ×: Applicable

× ×

× × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×

× ×

× × × × × × × ×

TIRES × × × × × × × ×

AXLE

× × × ×

× × × ×

× × ×

× ×

SU BR

On-vehicle Service
FRONT AXLE PARTS
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage. ¼ Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play. ¼ Make sure that cotter pin is inserted. ¼ Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Refer to SU-4, "FRONT SUSPENSION".

ST RS BT HA SC EL IDX

SMA525A

FRONT WHEEL BEARING
¼ ¼

Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly. Check axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly, replace wheel bearing assembly. Refer to "Wheel Hub and Knuckle", "FRONT AXLE", AX-5.

SFA805B

AX-3

FRONT AXLE
On-vehicle Service (Cont'd)

DRIVE SHAFT
Check for grease leakage or other damage.

NLAX0007

SFA108A

AX-4

FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle

Wheel Hub and Knuckle
COMPONENTS
=NLAX0008

GI MA EM LC EC FE CL MT AT

NAX006

SU
1. 2. 3. 4. Drive shaft Knuckle Baffle plate (where fitted) ABS sensor 5. 6. 7. 8. Wheel bearing assembly Snap ring Hub bolt Wheel hub 9. 10. 11. 12. Wheel bearing lock nut Cotter pin Brake disc Wheel nut

BR ST

REMOVAL

NLAX0009

CAUTION: Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.

RS BT HA

1.

Remove wheel bearing lock nut.

SC EL IDX

SFA090A

AX-5

FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)

2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor. Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.

SFA898A

3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool. Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.

SFA372-A

4.

Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft.

SFA181A

5.

Remove strut lower mounting bolts.

SFA153B

6. 7. 8.

Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool. Remove knuckle from transverse link.

SFA113AC

AX-6

FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)

INSTALLATION

NLAX0010

1. Install knuckle with wheel hub. When installing knuckle to strut, be sure to hold bolts and tighten nuts. : 140 - 160 N·m (14 - 16 kg-m, 103 - 118 ft-lb) Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of drive shaft. 2. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. : 255 - 333 N·m (26 - 34 kg-m, 188 - 246 ft-lb) 3. Make sure that wheel bearings operate smoothly.
SFA114A

GI MA EM LC

4.

Check wheel bearing axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

EC FE CL

SFA543A

MT
DISASSEMBLY
NLAX0011

CAUTION: When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle, replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race and inner races) with a new one.

AT

Wheel Hub

NLAX0011S01

Drive out hub with inner race (outside) from knuckle with a suitable tool.
SFA116A

SU BR

Wheel Bearing

NLAX0011S02

When replacing wheel bearing, replace complete wheel bearing assembly (Inner races and outer race). 1. Remove bearing inner race (outside).

ST RS BT HA

SFA654A

2.

Remove snap rings.

SC EL IDX

SAX008

AX-7

FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)

3.

Press out bearing outer race.

SFA905A

INSPECTION Wheel Hub and Knuckle

NLAX0012 NLAX0012S01

Check wheel hub and knuckle for cracks by using a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.

Snap Ring
Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.

NLAX0012S02

ASSEMBLY
¼ ¼

NLAX0013

When removing baffle plate, replace it with a new one. When installing the baffle plate, press new plate so that it is in contact with knuckle wall. Refer to figure at left.

SFA921B

1. 2.

Install inner snap ring into groove of knuckle. Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle until it contacts steering knuckle. Maximum load P: 29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton) CAUTION: ¼ Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly. ¼ Do not apply oil or grease to mating surfaces of wheel bearing outer race and knuckle. 3. Install outer snap ring into groove of knuckle. Press wheel hub into knuckle until it stops when the end of the wheel bearing is hit. Maximum load P: 29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 Imp ton)

SAX009

4.

SAX010

AX-8

FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)

5. a.

b. c.

Check bearing operation. Add load P with press. Load P: 49.0 kN (5.0 ton, 5.5 US ton, 4.92 Imp ton) Spin knuckle several turns in both directions. Make sure that wheel bearings operate smoothly.

GI MA EM

SFA182A

LC EC FE CL MT AT

SU BR ST RS BT HA SC EL IDX

AX-9

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft

Drive Shaft
COMPONENTS
=NLAX0016

YAX010

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Joint assembly Boot Boot band Circular clip Drive shaft Dynamic damper band (where fitted) 7. Dynamic damper (where fitted) 8. Boot 9. Boot band 10. Stopper ring

11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.

Inner race Cage Ball Snap ring Slide joint housing Circular clip Spider assembly Snap ring Slide joint housing Circular clip

21. Slide joint housing with extension shaft 22. Dust shield 23. Snap ring 24. Support bearing 25. Support bearing retainer 26. Bracket 27. Snap ring 28. Dust shield

AX-10

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

REMOVAL

NLAX0014

1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Brake caliper need not be disconnected. Do not twist or stretch brake hose when moving components.

GI MA EM

SFA090A

LC
2. 3. Remove strut lower mount bolts. Remove brake hose clip.

EC FE CL

SFA153B

MT
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft. Refer to "Wheel Hub and Knuckle", "FRONT AXLE", AX-5. Remove right drive shaft from transaxle.

AT

5.

SU BR
SFA499A

6. ¼

Remove left drive shaft from transaxle. Pry off drive shaft from transaxle as shown at left.

ST RS BT HA

NAX004

INSTALLATION Transaxle Side
1. 2.

NLAX0015 NLAX0015S01

SC EL IDX

Drive a new oil seal to transaxle. Refer to MT-16 (5MT), MT-11 (6MT) or AT-413. Set Tool along the inner circumference of oil seal.

SFA482-D

AX-11

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

3. 4. 5.

Insert drive shaft into transaxle. Be sure to properly align the serrations and then withdraw Tool. Push the drive shaft until the circular clip on the drive shaft fits into the circular clip groove of the side gear. After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly meshed with the side gear.

SFA483-D

Wheel Side
¼ ¼

NLAX0015S02

Install drive shaft into knuckle. Tighten upper knuckle nut and wheel bearing lock nut. Refer to section Installation in "Wheel Hub and Knuckle", "FRONT AXLE", AX-5.

DISASSEMBLY Transaxle Side (D90 -- types)
1. 2. 3.

NLAX0017 NLAX0017S01

Remove boot bands. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly. Remove stopper ring with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint housing.

SFA476

Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft. Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit. 6. Draw out boot. Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to damage the boot.

4. 5.

SFA514A

Transaxle Side (TS79C, T79C, GI2300I & GI3300I)
1. 2. 3.

NLAX0017S04

Remove boot bands. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and drive shaft before separating joint assembly. Put matching marks on spider assembly and drive shaft.

SFA963

AX-12

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

4. Pry off snap ring, then remove spider assembly. CAUTION: Do not disassemble spider assembly. 5. Draw out boot. Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the boot.

GI MA EM

SFA612

LC
Wheel Side (ZF90, B90, AC2300I & AC3300I)
1. 2. Be 3. 4.
NLAX0017S02

Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool. careful not to damage threads on drive shaft. Remove boot bands. Draw out boot.

EC FE CL MT

SFA092A

Support Bearing
1. Remove dust shield.

NLAX0017S03

AT

SU BR
SFA442B

2.

Remove snap ring.

ST RS BT HA

SFA692

3.

Press support bearing assembly off of drive shaft.

SC EL IDX

SFA693

AX-13

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

4.

Separate support bearing from retainer.

SFA617

INSPECTION

NLAX0018

Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or other damage.

Drive Shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.

NLAX0018S01

Boot

NLAX0018S02

Check boot for fatigue, cracks or wear. Replace boot with new boot bands.

Joint Assembly (Transaxle side)
¼ ¼ ¼ ¼ ¼

NLAX0018S03

Check spider assembly for needle bearing and washer damage. Replace if necessary. (Tripod type) Check roller surfaces for scratches, wear or other damage. Replace if necessary. (Tripod type) Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of scorching, rust, wear or excessive play. (Double offset type) Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary. Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.
NLAX0018S04

Joint Assembly (Wheel side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.

Support Bearing

NLAX0018S05

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.

Support Bearing Bracket

NLAX0018S06

Check support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.

ASSEMBLY
¼ ¼

NLAX0019

After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding. Use grease according to AX-19, SDS.

AX-14

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

Wheel Side (ZF90, B90, AC2300I & AC3300I)

NLAX0019S01

1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft. Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.

GI MA EM

SFA800

LC
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.

EC FE CL

SFA942A

MT
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease: Refer to AX-19, SDS. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L1". Length "L1": Refer to AX-19, SDS.

AT

4.

SU BR

SFA592B

5. ¼ a)

Lock new larger and smaller boot bands. Boot bands type A Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

ST RS BT HA

SFA443B

¼ a)

Boot bands type B As shown in the figure, secure the big and small ends of the boot with new boot bands.

SC EL IDX

SDIA0876J

AX-15

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

b)

Rotate joint part and confirm that mounting position of boot does not deviate. When it deviates, mount a new boot band again. CAUTION: When fixing boot band, fix so that the diameter "M" on the figure becomes as follows. Diameter "M": 5 mm (0.20 in)

YAX011

Dynamic Damper (where fitted)
1. 2.

NLAX0019S02

Use new damper bands when installing. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely. Length: Refer to AX-20, SDS.

SFA313B

Transaxle Side (D90)

NLAX0019S03

1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft. Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.

SFA800

2.

3.

Install ball cage, inner race and balls or spider assembly as a unit, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. Install new snap ring.

SFA514A

4.

5. 6.

Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease: Refer to AX-19, SDS. Install slide joint housing, then install new snap ring. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L2". Length "L2": Refer to AX-19, SDS.

SFA149A

AX-16

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

7.

Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

GI MA EM
SFA395

LC
Transaxle Side (TS79C, T79C, GI2300I & GI3300I)
NLAX0019S05

1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft. Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.

EC FE CL

SFA800

MT
2. 3. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. Install new snap ring.

AT

SU BR
SFA612

4.

5. 6.

Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease. Specified amount of grease: Refer to AX-19, SDS. Install slide joint housing. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L2": Refer to AX-19, SDS.

ST RS BT HA

NAX005

Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. 7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands. ¼ Boot bands type A a) Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

SC EL IDX

SFA395

AX-17

FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)

¼ a)

Boot bands type B As shown in the figure, secure the big and small ends of the boot with new boot bands.

SDIA0876J

Rotate joint part and confirm that mounting position of boot does not deviate. When it deviates, mount a new boot band again. CAUTION: When fixing boot band, fix so that the diameter "M" on the figure becomes as follows. Diameter "M": 5 mm (0.20 in)

b)

YAX011

Support Bearing
¼ Press bearing into retainer.

NLAX0019S04

SFA618

¼

Press drive shaft into bearing.

SFA694

¼ ¼

Install snap ring. Install new dust shield.

SFA444B

AX-18

FRONT AXLE
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
DRIVE SHAFT
QG A/T models M/T models LH Joint type Grease Joint type Transaxle side Quality Wheel side GI2300I 39709-BM500 AC2300I Nissan genuine grease or equivalent 125.5 - 135.5 (4.42 - 4.77) 40 - 50 (1.41 - 1.76) 98 - 100 (3.86 - 3.94)*1 94 - 96 (3.70 - 3.78)*1 T79C 39709-2U600 ZF90 RH TS79C D90 39709-BM500 B90 Nissan genuine grease or equivalent 145 - 165 (5.11 - 5.82) 120 - 140 (4.41 - 4.94) 98 (3.86)*1 GI3300I *2 AC3300I 5 M/T models 6 M/T models YD
=NLAX0020

GI MA EM LC EC

Grease

Quality

39209-2U600

*3

Grease Capacity g (oz)

Transaxle side

155 - 165 (5.47 - 5.82) 115 - 125 (4.06 - 4.41) 93 - 103 (3.28 - 3.63)

167 - 177 (5.89 - 6.24) 110 - 130 (3.88 - 4.59)*4 *1

FE CL MT AT

Wheel side

Transaxle side "L2" Boot length mm (in) Wheel side "L1"

101.5 - 103.5 (4.00 - 4.07)*1 94.1 - 96.1 (3.705 - 3.783)*1

110 (4.33)

*1

SU
SFA961AA

BR ST RS

SFA962A

BT HA SC EL IDX

*1: Fit boot to boot groove in bar shaft *2: GKN-ONE LUBER C grease or Nissan genuine grease or equivalent *3: GKN HTBJ grease or Nissan genuine grease or equivalent *4: Preload the grease 45 to 55 g (1.59 to 1.94 oz) before assembling boot and shaft. After assembling boot and shaft, inject the grease 65 to 75 g (2.29 to 2.65 oz).

AX-19

FRONT AXLE
Service Data and Specifications (SDS) (Cont'd)

DYNAMIC DAMPER (WHERE FITTED)
QG YD M/T models LH "A" Distance "B" 178 - 184 (7.01 - 7.24) RH 375 - 381 (14.76 - 15.00) LH -- -- A/T models RH 398 (15.67) 70 (2.76) LH 172 - 178 (6.77 - 7.01) 70 (2.76) RH

=NLAX0033

Unit: mm (in)

190 -196 (7.48 - 7.72) 70 (2.76)

64 (2.52)

SAX015

WHEEL BEARING (FRONT)
Wheel bearing axial end play limit mm (in) 0.05 (0.0020) 255 - 333 (26 - 34, 188 - 245)

NLAX0021

Wheel bearing lock nut tightening torque N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

AX-20

REAR AXLE
Precautions

Precautions
PRECAUTIONS
¼
NLAX0022

¼ ¼
SBR686C

¼ ¼

When installing each rubber part, 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 or installing brake tubes. After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel alignment. Do not jack up at the trailing arm and lateral link. Always torque brake lines when installing.

GI MA EM LC EC FE CL MT

Preparation
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool number Tool name KV40104710 Drift Description Install ABS sensor rotor a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia. b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.
NT474
NLAX0032

AT

SU BR

ST3072000 Drift

Install ABS sensor rotor a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia. b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

ST RS
NLAX0024

NT115

COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool name 1 Flare nut crowfoot 2 Torque wrench Description Removing and installing brake piping a: 10 mm (0.39 in)

BT HA SC

NT360

EL IDX

AX-21

REAR AXLE
Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting

Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting

NLAX0025

Refer to "Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting", "FRONT AXLE", AX-3.

On-vehicle Service
REAR AXLE PARTS
NLAX0026

Check axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear or damage. ¼ Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play.

SMA525A

REAR WHEEL BEARING
¼

NLAX0027

¼ ¼ ¼
SRA690A

Check axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in) Check that wheel hub bearings operate smoothly. Check tightening torque of wheel bearing lock nut. : 187 - 254 N·m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb) Replace wheel bearing assembly if there is axial end play or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to "Wheel Hub", "REAR AXLE", AX-23.

AX-22

REAR AXLE
Wheel Hub

Wheel Hub
COMPONENTS
NLAX0028

GI MA EM LC EC FE CL MT AT

NAX001

SU
1. 2. 3. Spindle Baffle plate ABS sensor rotor 4. 5. Wheel hub bearing Wheel bearing lock nut 6. 7. Hub cap ABS sensor

BR ST
NLAX0029

REMOVAL

CAUTION: ¼ Before removing the rear wheel hub assembly, disconnect the ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Then move it away from the hub assembly. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative. ¼ Wheel hub bearing does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace wheel hub bearing assembly. 1) Growling noise is emitted from wheel hub bearing during operation. 2) Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly. This occurs when turning hub by hand after bearing lock nut is tightened to specified torque.

RS BT HA SC EL IDX

AX-23

REAR AXLE
Wheel Hub (Cont'd)

SRA711A

Remove brake caliper assembly. Remove wheel bearing lock nut. Remove brake rotor (models with disk brake) or brake drum (models with drum brakes). 4. Remove wheel hub bearing from spindle. CAUTION: Do not disconnect brake hose from caliper. ¼ Suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to stretch brake hose. ¼ Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or piston will pop out. Make sure brake hose is not twisted.

1. 2. 3.

5.

Remove the sensor rotor using suitable puller, drift and bea ring replacer.

ARA082

INSTALLATION
¼

NLAX0030

With vehicles equipped with ABS, press-fit ABS sensor rotor into wheel hub bearing using a drift. Do not reuse ABS sensor rotor. When installing, replace it with a new one.

SAX014

¼

Press-fit ABS sensor rotor as far as the location shown in figure at left. Height "h": 12.5 - 13.5 mm (0.492 - 0.531 in)

SRA734AB

AX-24

REAR AXLE
Wheel Hub (Cont'd)

¼ ¼

¼

Install wheel hub bearing. Tighten wheel bearing lock nut. Before tightening, apply oil to threaded portion of rear spindle. Do not reuse wheel bearing lock nut. : 187 - 254 N·m (19 - 26 kg-m, 138 - 188 ft-lb) Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly.

GI MA EM

SRA712A

LC
¼ Check wheel hub bearing axial end play. Axial end play: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

EC FE CL

SRA737A

MT
¼ Clinch two places of lock nut.

AT

SU BR
SFA599B

¼

Install hub cap using a suitable tool. Do not reuse hub cap. When installing, replace it with a new one.

ST RS BT HA

SRA738A

SC EL IDX

AX-25

REAR AXLE
Service Data and Specifications (SDS)

Service Data and Specifications (SDS)
WHEEL BEARING (REAR)
Wheel bearing axial end play mm (in) N·m (kg-m, ft-lb) 0.05 (0.0020) 187 - 254 (19 - 26, 138 - 188)
=NLAX0031

Wheel bearing lock nut tightening torque

AX-26