TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE scoron FAX FRONT AXLE CONTENTS PRECAUTION Removal and Installation see Disassembly and Assembly oa PRECAUTIONS Inspection sae VB Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN- FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT .. ‘SIONER" ssesse se 2 Exploded View Precautions for Drive Sha 2 WHEEL SIDE Precautions for Whe! Hub and Knuckla 2 WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation se IB PREPARATION TRANSAXLE SIDE PREPARATION 3 TRANSAXLE SIDE ‘Removal and istaaton 18 Special Sorvce Tos "3 Inspection wns senna Commercial Service Tools ‘4 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .. SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ed i Removal and Installation . NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS: + WHEEL SIDE (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING IDE: Dis fh oe NVH Troubleshooting Chart WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly 2 TRANSAXLE SIDE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .. TRANSAXLE SIDE: Disassomby ané Assombiy..29 Inspection o. 26 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE Inspection ed FRONT DRIVE SHAFT Inspection. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDs) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Wheel Bearing 8 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE 9 Drive Shaft 8 Exploded View 8 Revision: October 2016 FAX-1 2016 MicraPRECAUTIONS PRECAUTION PRECAUTIONS Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" soo ‘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 SR and SB section of this Service Manual. WARNING: + To 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, it is recommended that all mainte- nance and repair be med by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer. + Improper repair, 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 Ait Bag Module, see the SR section. + Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har- ness connectors. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS WARNING: + When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the Ignition ON of 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 or batteries, and wait at least three minutes before performing any service. Precautions for Drive Shaft roe emacs e869 Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shatt. Do not disassemble joint sub-assembly because it is non-overhaul parts. Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible. Clean the parts, before disassembling and assembling, Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly of the service location. Reassemble disassembled parts carefully in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a olean cover must be placed over parts. Use paper shop cloths. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts. 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 rom commevamete Observe the following precautions when assembling wheel hub and knuckle. + Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible. + Use paper shop cloths. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to pars. + Many of wheel hub, steering knuckle, wheel bearing, and wheel hub lock nut is dropped, it must not be used. + Always check that the tools used for press-fit work of wheel hub and wheel bearing have no wear and defor- mation so that a pressure can be applied vertically. Revision: October 2016 FAX-2 2016 MicraPREPARATION < PREPARATION > PREPARATION PREPARATION Special Service Tools seooumaacis ‘The actual shape ofthe tools may cfr from those ilustrated here, “Tool numer Description (TachMate No) ool name i«va0704000 Removing and Instaling whee! hub lock nut (=) a: 85 mm (3.35 in) id Hub lock nut wrench bb: 65 mm (2.56 in) ‘8738710000 Removing whee! hub Cy aa: 30 mm (1.18 in) dia. rit bb: 23 mm (0.91 in) dia. ‘3790081000 Removing wie! bearing inner race (outer) oe) Puller ‘8735321000 + Flemoving wheel bearing C=) + Instaling wheel hub Dri aa: 49 mm (1.93 In) dia. S bb: 41 mm (1.61 in) dia. ‘3798271000 Instaling wheel beating C=) a: 72 mm (2.83 In) dia. rit bb: 63 mm (2.48 in) dla, ‘5739061000 Instaling wheel hub C=) aa: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia, Dri bi: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia Revision: October 2016 FAX-3, 2016 MicraPREPARATION < PREPARATION > "Tool number Desorption (Techttate No.) Tool name Kv40107300 Instaling boot band wst75t) Boot band crimping tool KVv40107500 Flemoving drive shatt c— ) Drive shaft attachment oe v38107800 Intaling drive shaft c=) ‘a: 32 mm (1.26 in) i Difforental side ol seal protector Commercial Service Tools ey Tootname Description Drive shat puller Flomoving drive shaft joint sub assembly ‘Siding harver Removing dive shat x aw Bal int remover Femoving hub bot Revision: October 2016 FAX-4 2016 MicraPREPARATION < PREPARATION > Tool name Description Dai * Instaling wheel bearing + Instaling splash guard ‘a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia. Dai Installing splash guard 2:95 mm (3.74 in) dia. id Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts Revision: October 2016 FAX-5, 2016 MicraNOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING < SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS > SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NVH Troubleshooting Chart Use chart below to nd the cause ofthe symptom. It necessary, repair or replace these pats. ¥ Reterence efi lala Hh o ql 5 g z 2 so 8 Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS 3 e582 | 5 $2 P64 ge g 52ie2 g5 8 4 Se E ER guile & 5 PEPE Ee slg E a Eecs & Ce 6/5 o Dave [Noise x ebeLe el x ‘SHAFT ‘Shake x xx x Noise ep [expe Shake =D» x[xixfel x Symetom Front | Vibration =eleleL el lett AXLE ‘Shimmy x x x shudder x ell Por ualy rie or haning x[» x hppieabe Revision: October 2016 FAX-6 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > PERIODIC MAINTENANCE FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE Inspection seooumaacis COMPONENT PART Check that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions (wear, damage) are normal, WHEEL BEARING Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary. + Move wheel hub and wheel bearing in the axial direction by hand. Check there is no looseness of wheel bearing. Axial end play + Refer to FAX-28, "Wheel Bearing”, + Rotate wheel hub and wheel bearing and check there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of irregular conditions, replace wheel bearing. Revision: October 2016 FAX-7 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT < PERIODIC MAINTENANCE > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT Inspection Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary. + Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage, CAUTION: Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft. + Check boot for cracks and other damage. Revision: October 2016 FAX-8 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE Exploded View soos ‘SEC. 440-440 5,2 SN >) PP 00 / 1. Steering knuckle 2 Splash guard 3. Wheel beating 4 Snap rng 5. Hub bot 6. Wheel hub 7. Dise rotor 8. Whoo! hub lock nut 8. Cotter pin Removal and Installation scorn 21621 REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-7. "Removal and installation". 2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRO-139, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal ‘and Installation”. CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness. Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to ol 4. Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not t0 interfere with work. Refer to BR:40, “BRAKE s CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and install CAUTION: Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. Revision: October 2016 FAX-9, 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE 5, Remove disc rotor. CAUTION: * Put matching marks (A) on the wheel hub and the disc rotor before removing the disc rotor. + Donot drop 6. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut, using Too! (A). Tool number (A): KV40104000( — ) 7. Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the ‘wood to disengage wheel hub from drive shaft CAUTION: + Do not place drive shaft joint at an extrem careful not to overextend slide joint. not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts. NoTt Use suitable puller, if whee! hub and drive shaft cannot be sepa- rated even after performing the above procedure. 8, Remove wheel hub lock nut. 9, Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to ‘ST-15, "Removal and Installation’. ingle. Also be 10. Remove steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and Installation". 11. Suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire. 12. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link. 13. Remove hub bolts (1) from whee! hub, using suitable tool (A). CAUTION: + Remove hub bolt only when necessary. + Do not hammer the hub bolt to avoid Impact to the wheel bearing. + Pull out the hub bolt in a direction perpendicular to the wheel hub. 14. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FAX-13, "Inspectios INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. CAUTION: + During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal by shock. If shocked, replace wheel bearing with a new one. Revision: October 2016 FAX-10 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > * Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal. + Check each mounting surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean the mounting surface. Place a washer (A) as shown to install the hub bolts (1) by using ‘he tightening force of the nut (B). CAUTION: * Check that there is no clearance between wheel hub, and hub bolt. + Do not reuse hub bolts. Do not reuse steering knuckle and transverse link fixing nut. Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION: Do not apply lubricating oil to these matching surface. Clean the matching surface of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. And then apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to sur- face (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shat. CAUTION: Apply paste to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assembly il of drive shaft, OL (i Amount paste 1.0 3.0.g (0.04 - 0.10 02) S34 + Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. —) CAUTION: = + Since the drive shaft is assembled by press- = osm tightening torque range for the wheel hub lock nut. + Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Do not use a power tool. + Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut. Align the matching marks that have been made during removal when reusing the disc rotor. Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing Wheel hub and steering knuckle. When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the basal portion to prevent rattles, CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin. + Perform inspection after installation, Refer to FAX-13, "Inspection", Disassembly and Assembly soouaat DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove wheel hub using Tool. Tool number: $T33710000( — ) 2. Remove splash guard from steering knuckle. Revision: October 2016 FAX-11 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE 3. Remove wheel bearing inner race (outer side) from wheel hub using Tools, 397 oan Tool number: ST33710000( — ) Tool number :$T30031000( — ) - 4, Remove snap ring from steering knuckle using suitable tool. CAUTION: Do not damage steering knuckle, 5. Remove wheel bearing from steering knuckle using Too}. Tool number: ST35321000( — ) ASSEMBLY 1. Install whee! bearing to steering knuckle, using Tool (A) and suit able tool (B). Z. Tool number (A) :ST35271000( — ) J aL ° CAUTION: 2 © + Do not reuse wheel bearing. AZ + Do not apply a cleaning agent or anticorrosive to the mounting surface of the wheel bearing of steering knuckle. + Set steering knuckle and wheel bearing horizontally and insert them vertically. load must be applied to the wheel bearing and the steering knuckle + Do not apply press-fit load to the wheel bearing inner race, the seals (C and D). Ifa press-fit load is applied, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one. + Wheel bearing press-fit load must be 49 KN (5,000 kg, 11,015 Ib). 2. Install snap ring to steering knuckle. CAUTION: + Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. + The allowance of all around the snap ring must be equal. Revision: October 2016 FAX-12 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE 3. Press splash guard (1) with suitable tools (A and 8) all the way to the steering knuckle, CAUTION: Do not reuse splash guard. 4, Install wheel hub, using Tools (A and B). Tool number (A): ST33061000( — ) (8): ST35321000( — ) CAUTION: * Do not apply lubricating oil to the press-fit surface of the wheel hub bearing. + Set wheel hub and wheel bearing horizontally and insert them vertically. + The press-fit load must be applied to the wheel hub and the whee! beari + Do not apply press-fit load to the steering knuckle and the wheel bearing, the seal. Ifa press-fit load is applied, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one. + Apply a press-fit load of 49 kN (5,000 kg, 11,015 Ib) and maintain the loaded state for 30 seconds. + If the inserted wheel hub is removed again, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one. 5. Perform inspection after assembly. Refer to FAX-13, "Inspection". Inspection soon) INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary. * Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. * Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial end play, and swing torque. Refer to FSU-10, "Inspection" and ST-16, "inspection". INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY Wheel Hub * Check whee! hub for cracks (with magnetic exploration or dye testing). Replace if necessary. ‘Steering Knuckle * Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if any non-standard conditions are found, ‘Snap Rings * Check snap ring for wear or cracks, Replace if necessary. INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY Check wheel bearing rotating torque as per the following instructions. NOTE: The adequacy of turning torque can be judged from a measurement value by a spring balancer. 1. For a proper fit of the bearing, turn the wheel hub both clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively, 10 times or more with a press-fit load of 34,300 to 49,000 N (3,500 to 4,998 kg, 7,710 to 11,015 Ib) applied. Revision: October 2016 FAX-13 2016 MicraFRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE 2. Set a spring balance on strut mounting hole (upper). Measure rotating torque at an rpm of 8 - 12 rpm. Rotating torque: Refer to EAX-28, "Wheel Bearing". Spring balance: Refer to FAX-28, "Wheel Bearing". measurement + If the turning torque cannot be obtained by the above method, measure the torque, according to the instructions below. + Install drive shaft and tighten the hub lock nut to the specified torque. Rotate the wheel hub to fit property. Set a spring balancer to the hub bolt and measure turning torque at turning speeds of 8 to 12 rpm. Rotating torque 11,90 Nem (0.19 kg-m, 16.82 in-Ib) or less Spring balance measurement —_—: 38.0 N (3.87 kg, 8.54 Ib) or less INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection". Revision: October 2016 FAX-14 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT Exploded View LH 10. a RH SEC. 391 Circular cip Snap ring Boot Dynamic damper Wheo! side 2. Dust shield 3. 5. Spider assembly 6 Shaft 11. Circular ip 12. Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent. Housing Boot band Damper band Joint sub-assombly SEC. 391 Joint suo-assembly Boot Dynamic damper Housing Revision: October 2016 Circular ep 3 5. Shaft 6. 8. Spider assembly 8 11. Dust shield 12. FAX-15, Boot band Damper band Snap ring Circular lip 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT <2 Weel side EES Fl NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent WHEEL SIDE WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation wrote emacs REMOVAL, 1, Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Removal and Installation’. 2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-139, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal CAUTION Do not pull on wheel sensor harness. 3, Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and Installation". 4, Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to BR-40, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation’. CAUTION: Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. 5, Remove disc rotor. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and Installation", Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and installation. 7. Patch whee! hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub from drive shaft. CAUTION: + Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint. + Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts. NOTE: Use suitable pull, if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro- cedure. 8, Remove wheel hub lock nut. 9, Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle, Refer to " . 10, Remove drive shaft from wheel hub. 11, Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint subassembly. 12. Screw suitable tool (A) into joint sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub-assembly from shatt. CAUTION: + Align drive shaft puller and drive shaft and remove them by pulling firmly and uniformly. + If joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after removing drive shaft from vehicle. Refer to FAX-21 “WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly”. 13. Remove circular clip from shaft \~ 14. Remove boot from shaft. INSTALLATION 1. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste. 2, Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball groove become full to the brim. CAUTION: After applying grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out. 3. Install boot and boot bands to shaft CAUTION: + Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage. + Do not reuse boot and boot band. 4, Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft Revision: October 2016 FAX-16 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT '5. Position the circular clip on groove at the shaft edge. CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip. NOTE: Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip, 6. Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub- assembly holding circular clip. 7. Install joint sub-assembly (1) to shaft using plastic hammer. CAUTION: Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating drive shaft. 8. Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from large diameter side of boot, Grease amount _: Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft". 9. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*" marks) as shown. CAUTION: If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface. 10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa- tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter S side of the boot and discharging the inside ai. — (Ll) : Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft". CAUTION: + If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot. + Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool. 11, Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands using Too! (A). Tool number (A): KV40107300 (J-51751) CAUTION: + Do not reuse boot band. + Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets th fication as shown. (M):1.0- 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in) 12, Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then check that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them using boot bands when boot installation positions become incor- rect, M CAUTION: Do not reuse boot band. Revision: October 2016 FAX-17 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 73. Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION: Do not apply lubricating oil to these matching surface. 14. Clean the matching surface of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. And then apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to surface (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft. CAUTION: Apply paste to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assem- bly of drive shaft. Amount paste —_—: 1.0- 3.0 (0.04-0.10 02) 15. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub, and then temporarily tighten ‘wheel hub lock nut CAUTION: + Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut. + During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal by shock. If shocked, replace wheel bearing with a new one. + Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal. + Check each mounting surface for water and foreign matter, If there is any water or foreign mat- ter, clean the mounting surface. + Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Do not use a power tool. 16. Install strut assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and installation’ 17. Install dise rotor. 18. Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle. Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. 19. Install lock plate to strut assembly. Refer to BR-26, "FRONT : Removal and Installation’. 20. Install wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRO-139, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation’. Use the following torque for tightening the wheel hub lock nut. Tightening torque _: Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View". CAUTION: + Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Do not use a power tool. + Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut. 22. When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the basal portion to prevent rattles. CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin. 23. Install wheel and tire. Refer to WT-7. "Removal and Installation’. 24. Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FAX-18, "Inspection’. TRANSAXLE SIDE TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation roe emacs ee8 21 Remove boot after drive shaft is removed from the vehicle. + For drive shatt removal and installation, refer to FAX-20, "Removal and Installation’. + For drive shatt disassembly and assembly, refer to FAX-23, "TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assem- bly". Inspection roe cinc meer INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection". Revision: October 2016 FAX-18 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT Exploded View nwovoorencscaiees LH SEC. 391 1. Giroular ip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing 4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band 7. Boot 8. Shaft 8. Damper band 10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular ip 12, Joint sub-assembly <2 Whee! side Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent. RH SEC. 391 1. doint suo-assembly 2 Cireular clip 3. Boot band 4. Boot 5. Shaft 6. Damper band 7. Dynamic damper 8. Spider assembly 9. Snap ring 10. Housing 11. Dust shield 12, Circular ip Revision: October 2016 FAX-19 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT <2 Weel side EES Fl NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent Removal and Installation wrooceronemiter REMOVAL 1. Remove wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-7, "Removal and installation’. 2, Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-139, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation", CAUTION: Do not pull on wheel sensor harness, 3, Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and installation’. 4, Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to BR-40, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation’. CAUTION: Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. 5, Remove disc rotor. Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and installation. 7. Patch whee! hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub from drive shaft. CAUTION: + Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint. + Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts. NOTE: Use suitable pull, if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro- cedure. 8, Remove wheel hub lock nut. 9, Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle, Refer to " i. 10. Remove drive shatt from wheel hub. 11. Use Tool (A) and a suitable tool (B) while inserting tip of the drive shaft attachment between shaft and transaxle assembly, and then remove drive shaft trom transaxle assembly. Tool number (A): KV40107500( — ) CAUTION: + Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint. + Confirm that the circular clip Is attached to the drive shaft. 12. Perform inspection after removal. Refer to FAX-26, “Inspection”. Sent INSTALLATION Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal. Transaxle Side + Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. ~ MIT: Refer to TM-19, "Removal and Installation". - ATT: Refer to TM-287, "Removal and Installation’. Revision: October 2016 FAX-20 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > * Place Too! (A) onto transaxle assembly to prevent damage to the oll seal while inserting drive shaft. Slide rive shatt sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install securely. Tool number (A): KV38107900( — ) CAUTION: Check that circular clip is completely engaged. tallation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal by shock. If shocked, replace wheel bearing with a new one. + Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal. + Check each mounting surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean the mounting surface. + Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION: Do not apply lubricating oil to these matching surface. + Clean the matching surface of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. And then apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to sur- face (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft. CAUTION: Apply paste to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft. Amount paste .0 - 3.0 g (0.04 0.10 02) + Use the following torque for tightening the wheel hub lock nut. Tightening torque _: Refer to FAX-9, "Exploded View". aca CAUTION: + Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Do not use a power tool. + Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut. Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when removing whee! hub and steering knuckle When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the basal portion to prevent rattles, CAUTION: Do not reuse cotter pin. + Perform inspection after installation. Refer to FAX:26, "Inspection! WHEEL SIDE WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ro erect a699 DISASSEMBLY 1. Fix shaft with a vise. ‘CAUTION: Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates. 2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly. Revision: October 2016 FAX-21 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT 3. Screw drive shaft puller (A) (commercial service tool) into joint sub-assembly screw part to a length of 90 mm (1.18 in) or more, Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub-assem- bly trom shatt. CAUTION: + Align drive shaft puller and drive shaft and remove them by pulling firmly and uniformly. + If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub assembly as a set. 4, Remove circular clip from shatt. 5, Remove boot from shaft. 6. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to FAX-26. "Inspection". ASSEMBLY 1. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste. 2. Fill serration slot 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 grease, use a paper waste to wipe off old grease that has oozed out. 3, Install boot and boot bands to shaft, CAUTION: + Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect the boot from damage. + Do not reuse boot and boot band. 4, Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft. 5. Position the circular clip (1) on groove at the shaft edge. CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip. NoTt Drive joint inserter is recommended when installing circular clip. 6. Align both center axles of the shatt edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip. Revision: October 2016 FAX-22 ® Prom 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 7. 10. 1" 12 Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer. CAUTION: ~ Check circular clip is properly positioned on groove of the joint sub-assembly. + Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating drive shaft. Apply the specified amount of grease into the boot inside from large diameter side of boot, Grease amount + Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft". Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “** marks) as shown, CAUTION: If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface, ‘To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa- tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot and discharging the inside ai. (Ll): Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft". CAUTION: + Ifthe boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot. + Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool. ‘Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands using Too! (A). Tool number: KV40107300 (J-51751) CAUTION: + Do not reuse boot bands. + Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets the fication as shown. (M): 1.04.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in) Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then check that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them using boot bands when boot installation positions become incor- rect, CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands. TRANSAXLE SIDE TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly DISASSEMBLY 1 Fix shaft with a vise. Revision: October 2016 FAX-23 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT CAUTION: Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vist 2, Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing. 3, Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft. CAUTION: Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces. 4, Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft. CAUTION: Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces. 5, Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from shaft. 6. Remove boot from shaft. 7. Remove dust shield from housing. 8, Remove citcular clip from housing. 9, Clean old grease on housing with paper towels. 10. Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from shaft. 11. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to FAX-26, "Inspec: tion". ASSEMBLY 1. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below. a. Install dynamic damper to shaft. b. Secure dynamic damper with boot bands in the following speci- fied position (A) when installing. CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands. (A): Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft", 2, Install new boot and boot bands to shaft. CAUTION: + Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from damage. + Do not reuse boot and boot bands. 8, Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft. Revision: October 2016 FAX-24 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > 4. To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching ‘marks (A) on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the ser- ration mounting surface (B) to the shaft. 5. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1) CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring. 6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and sliding surface. 7. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal- ance of the specified amount grease. Grease amount + Refer to FAX-28, "Drive Shaft". 8. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing, 9. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “” marks) as shown. CAUTION: If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*” mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the surface. 10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa tion length to the value shown below (L} by inserting the suitable tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air. (L)_ + Refer to FAX:28, "Drive Shaft", CAUTION: .—__1___]* + If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot. + Be careful not to touch the 11. Install large and smaller boot bands securely. CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands. For tow profile type band Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit awis (4) into holes to temporary installation. NOTE: For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (8) at frst. Revision: October 2016 FAX-25 je of the boot with the tip of tool. 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT 2. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten |— band, 3. Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl (marked with dotted circle) as shown. For crimping type band + Secure the boot with boot bands using Too! (A). Tool number (A): KV40107300 (J-51751) CAUTION: ‘Secure boot band so that dimension (A) meets the specifi- cation as shown. (A) :7.0 mm (0.276 in) or less. 42. Secure housing and shaft, and then check that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them using boot bands when boot installation positions become incorrect. CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands. 13. Install dust shield, a CAUTION: Do not reuse dust shield. 414. Install circular clip to housing. CAUTIOI Do not reuse circular clip. Inspection osama INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL Check the following items, and replace the parti necessary. + Move joint up/down, leftright, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signif- cant looseness. + Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease. INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary. Shaft Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Dynamic Damper Check damper for cracks or wear. Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side) Revision: October 2016 FAX-26 2016 MicraFRONT DRIVE SHAFT ‘Check the following: + Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness. + The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material. + Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly. Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components. Housing and spider assembly (Transaxle Side) Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface, NOTE: Housing and spider assembly are used in a set. INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ana Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "Inspection’ Revision: October 2016 FAX-27 2016 MicraSERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) < SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Wheel Bearing Tom Sadana Taal ond pay TS (0.002 rs Aang tous 1.8m (18m, 17 vores Spring balance measurement 12.7 N (140 2.0 barons Drive Shaft son HRI6DE Sard tom wr | wr Wheol ade 30= 1009 17-955 Grease quanity Tanaal i 1927-1487 9 (668-5240) | 141.1187. 9498-85402 Wheel ce 136.8 mem 6.39 125.5 mm (35 ita Boots instalieg lenght Transaxle side 145.5 mm (6.73 in) 154.0 mm (6.06 in) - Le sise 267 ~ 243 mm (959-957 n) Dimorslon of dynamic damper " per Right side 454 — 460 mm (17.87 — 18.11 in) *: For measuring position, refer to FAX-21, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly” (Wheel side), FAX- 23, "TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly" (Transaxle side). Revision: October 2016 FAX-28 2016 Micra