FRONT AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

B
SECTION
FRONT AXLE C

FAX

E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................. 11 F
Caution ..................................................................... 2 Removal and Installation ........................................ 11
Precautions for Brake System .................................. 2 REMOVAL ........................................................... 11
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 12 G
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 INSTALLATION ................................................... 12
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5 Disassembly and Assembly .................................... 13
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 13
H
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 14
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 15
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 7 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 17
On-Vehicle Inspection .............................................. 7 Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 17 I
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ................................ 7 Drive Shaft .............................................................. 17
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7 ZF100SS86,ZF100SS86+B, ZF100SS86F,
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7 ZF100SS86F+B ................................................... 17 J
INSTALLATION ..................................................... 8 Dynamic Damper .................................................... 17
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 8
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 8
K
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 9
ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 9

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Caution EDS000KM

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
● The wheel joint cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
● Perform work in a location which is as dust-free and dirt-free as possible.
● Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
● The disassembly and service location must be clean. Care must be taken to prevent parts from becoming
dirty and 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.
Precautions for Brake System EDS000KN

● 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 or installing brake tubes.
● After installing removed suspension parts, check wheel align-
ment and adjust if necessary.
● Always torque brake lines when installing.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools EDS000KO

Tool name
Description
Tool number B

C
HT7252000 Removing tie-rod outer end and lower ball
Ball joint remover joint
FAX
S-NT146

E
Protector
KV38107800
a: 29 mm (1.14 in) dia. Installing the drive shaft
KV38105500 F
a: 40 mm (1.57 in) dia.
ZZA0835D

Drift
ST17130000
Disassembling support bearings H
a:32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
b:60 mm (1.57 in) dia.

ZZA0836D
I

Drift
ST35271000 Assembling support bearings J
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia. Installing wheel bearings
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.

ZZA0837D
K

Drift L
ST33252000
Assembling support bearings
a: 82 mm (3.23 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
M
ZZA0838D

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

ZZA0701D

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

ZZA1113D

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Tool name
Description
Tool number

Sliding hammer
Removing wheel hubs
ST36230000

ZZA0803D

Attachment
Removing wheel hubs
KV40104100

ZZA0804D

Drift
ST33061000 Removing inner race on outer side of
a: 28.5 mm (1.122 in) dia. wheel bearings
b: 38.0 mm (1.50 in) dia.

ZZA0969D

Bearing replacer Removing inner race on outer side of

ST30031000 wheel bearings

ZZA0700D

Drift
ST35271000
Installing wheel bearings
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.

ZZA0814D

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

Drift
ST35300000
Installing wheel hubs
a: 45.1 mm (1.776 in) dia.
b: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.

ZZA0881D

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 PREPARATION

Tool name
Description A
Tool number

Drift
KV401052S0 B
KV40105210
KV40105220 Installing splash guards
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia. C
KV40105230 ZZA1101D

Drift
KV401047S0 FAX
KV40104710
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia. Installing wheel bearings and splash
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia. guards
KV40104720-1 E
KV40104720-2
KV40104730 ZZA0808D

F
Drift
ST30022000
Installing splash guards
a: 110 mm (4.33 in) dia. G
b: 46 mm (1.81 in) dia.

ZZA0920D
H

Drift
KV38100200
Removing wheel bearings I
a: 65 mm (2.65 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

ZZA1143D J

Drift K
KV40106200 Removing wheel bearings, installing
a: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) dia. splash guards
b: 105.3 mm (4.15 in) dia.
L
ZZA0936D

Commercial Service Tools EDS000KP

M
Tool name Description

1. Flare nut crowfoot

2. Torque wrench Removing and installing brake 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

NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS000KQ

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

Refer to FAX-7FAX-11 ONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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Reference page

NVH in WT section.

NVH in WT section.

NVH in PS section.
Refer to FAX-7
Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

ROAD WHEEL

STEERING
TIRES
Noise × × × × ×
Shake × × × × ×
Vibration × × × ×
Symptom FRONT AXLE
Shimmy × × × × ×
Judder × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE PFP:40202

A
On-Vehicle Inspection EDS000KR

Inspect to check that there is no excessive play, cracking, wear, or

other damage to front axle. B
● Turn front wheels (left/right) and check the play.
● Check that no nails or other foreign objects are embedded.
● Retighten all axle nuts and bolts to the specified torque. C

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E
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
With the vehicle raised, inspect the following.
● Move wheel hub in the axial direction by hand. Check that there is no looseness of front wheel bearings.
F
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
● Rotate wheel hub and check that there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any
irregular conditions, replace the wheel bearing. G

Removal and Installation EDS000KS

M
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1 Steering knuckle 2 Splash guard 3 Wheel bearing assembly

4 Snap ring 5 Wheel hub 6 Hub bolt
7 Cotter pin

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire. Remove brake hose lock plate from strut.
2. Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
CAUTION:
Avoid depressing the brake pedal with brake caliper removed.
3. Remove ABS wheel sensor from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Do not pull on ABS wheel sensor harness.

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4. Remove cotter pin. Use a hub lock nut wrench to remove lock
nuts from drive shaft.
5. Remove disc rotor from wheel hub.
6. Remove cotter pin. Use a ball joint remover to remove tie rod
from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When using a ball joint remover, install nuts temporarily.
7. Remove steering knuckle from strut.
8. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
9. Remove cotter pin. Use a ball joint remover to remove trans- SFA649A
verse link from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When using a ball joint remover, install nuts temporarily.
INSTALLATION
For tightening torque and other information, refer to the component parts drawing. For installation, follow
removal procedure in reverse order.
Disassembly and Assembly EDS000KT

DISASSEMBLY
1. Set steering knuckle on bench vise at point where strut is
attached. Use a sliding hammer and attachment to remove
wheel hub from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
When placing onto bench vise, be careful not to damage
strut mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an alumi-
num plate or another suitable tool.

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2. As shown in the figure, use a puller, drift, and bearing replacer to

remove inner race of outer wheel bearing from wheel hub.
3. Use a slotted screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the steering knuckle.
4. Fix steering knuckle to bench vise. Use a slotted screwdriver
and hammer to remove splash guard from steering knuckle.

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5. Use a drift and a press to remove wheel bearings.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Wheel Hub A
● Check wheel bearings for damage, seizure, and corrosion. Also check wheel hubs for cracks (using a die
test or other method). Replace if any irregular conditions are found.
B
Steering Knuckle
● Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if any irregular conditions are
found.
C
Snap Ring
● Check snap ring for wear or other damage. Replace if any irregular conditions are found.
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ASSEMBLY
1. Use a drift to install splash guard onto steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
Discard the old splash guard; replace with a new one. E

G
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H
● Install splash guard in position shown in the figure.

K
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2. Use a drift and a press to press-fit wheel bearing onto steering L

knuckle.
CAUTION:
Discard the old wheel bearing; replace with a new one.
M
3. Install snap ring onto steering knuckle.

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4. Use a drift and a press to install wheel hub.

5. As shown in the figure, apply a load of 49030 N (5000 kg, 11,025
lb). Rotate in forward and reverse directions 10 times each to
ensure a good fit.

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6. At a rotation speed of 8 - 12 rpm, place a spring balance at the point where strut is joined (upper-side bolt
hole). Measure rotation torque. Refer to FAX-17, "Wheel Bearing" .
Rotation torque : 1.645 N·m (0.168 kg-m,15 in-lb) or less
Spring balance reading : 10.6 N (1.1 kg, 2.4 lb) or less
NOTE:
If a load of 49030 N (5000 kg,11,025 lb) cannot be applied, carry out the following actions.
● Assemble drive shaft and tighten wheel hub lock nuts to specified torque. Then 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 to measure torque.

Rotation torque : 2.125 N·m (0.217 kg-m,19 in-lb) or less

Spring balance reading : 37.2 N (3.8 kg, 8.4 lb) or less

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT PFP:39100

A
Removal and Installation EDS000KU

FAX

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REMOVAL J
1. Remove cotter pin. Use a hub lock nut wrench to remove lock
nuts and washers.
2. Remove ABS wheel sensor from steering knuckle. K
3. Use a pitman arm puller to remove tie rod from steering knuckle.
4. Remove lock plate from strut. Disconnect brake hose from strut.
5. Remove steering knuckle and strut installation bolt. L
CAUTION:
Do not apply an excessive angle (22° or more) to drive shaft
joint. Firmly support steering knuckle so that slide joint is M
not excessively extended. SFA649A

6. Use a puller to remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.

7. As shown in the figure, use a wheel wrench or other tool to

remove drive shaft from transaxle.
CAUTION:
● When removing drive shaft from vehicle, be careful to
avoid interfering with brake hose, ABS wheel sensor har-
ness, and other parts.
● When removing drive shaft, do not apply an excessive
angle (22° or more) to drive shaft joint. Also be careful
not to excessively extend slide joint.
● Do not lift drive shaft, with axle attached, by grasping
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counter shaft only.

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● Do not allow drive shaft, with transaxle inserted, to hang down without support for counter
shaft, wheel joints, and other parts.

● When the drive shafts listed below have been removed, check that a circular clip is attached to the end.

Drive shaft with circular clip

Engine type
Right Left
QR20DE — ❍
YD22ET — ❍

● Remove installation bolt from right-side drive shaft support bearing bracket. Then remove bracket from
engine.
● Remove installation bolt from right-side drive shaft and remove drive shaft from side shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for
motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.
● Check for cracking and damage of boots, and for grease leak-
age.

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INSTALLATION
● Install support bearing bracket onto engine and tighten installation bolts to specified torque.
● Install drive shaft to side shaft and tighten installation bolts to specified torque.
1. In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, first fit a
protector onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft. Slide drive
shaft slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Be sure to check that circular clip is securely fastened.
Model type Protector SST No.
RH KV38107800
LH KV38105500

2. Insert drive shaft into steering knuckle. Install washers and tem- SDIA0593E
porarily tighten lock nuts.
3. Install installation bolt for steering knuckle and strut.
4. Use lock plate to fix brake hose to strut.
5. Install tie rod to steering knuckle.
6. Install ABS wheel sensor.
7. Tighten lock nuts to specified torque.
8. Install cotter pin.
CAUTION:
Discard the old cotter pin; replace with a new one.

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Disassembly and Assembly EDS000KV

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DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side K
1. Remove boot band.
2. Fix shaft to bench vise.
L
CAUTION:
When fixing shaft to bench vise, be sure to protect it with a copper or aluminum sheet.
3. Put match marks on shaft and spider assembly.
M
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.
6. Remove dynamic damper from shaft.

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Wheel Side
● As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer and puller to
remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
CAUTION:
Aside from sensor rotor, this part cannot be disassembled.
Do not attempt to disassemble it.

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INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft
● Replace shaft if there is any runout, cracking or damage.
Boot and Boot Bands
● Replace boot if there are any cracks.
CAUTION:
For the wheel side, boot must be replaced together with drive shaft assembly.
● Once removed, boot bands must be replaced with new ones.
CAUTION:
For the wheel side, boot must be replaced together with drive shaft assembly.
Joint Sub-Assembly (Fixed Joint)
CAUTION:
Joint sub-assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
Joint Assembly (Transaxle Side)
T-type and S-type sliding joints
● If there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface, replace
housing and spider assembly.
● If there is circumferential looseness or rough rotation of spider roller, replace spider assembly.
● If there are any irregular conditions of joint assembly component parts, replace the joint assembly.
● For housing replacement, spider assembly and joint assembly are a set.
● As shown in the figure, the spider roller has a stamped number
which corresponds to a part number. Select a suitable replace-
ment part with the same stamp number from the table below.

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Stamped No. Part No. Model

0 39720 8H300
1 39720 8H301 SS86, SS86F, SS86F+B
2 39720 8H302

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Joint Assembly (Wheel Side)

CAUTION: A
Joint assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt to disassemble it.
ASSEMBLY
B
Transaxle Side
1. Wind serrated part of drive shaft with tape. Install boot band and
boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
C
CAUTION:
Discard the old boot band and boot: replace with new ones.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
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F
3. Line up alignment marks which were made when spider assem-
bly was removed. Install spider assembly, with serration chamfer
facing drive shaft.
G
4. Secure spider assembly with snap ring.
CAUTION:
Discard the old snap ring: replace with new ones.
H
5. Apply Nissan genuine grease or equivalent to spider assembly
and sliding surface.
6. Install sliding joint housing to spider assembly. Add remaining
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grease up to the amount listed below. SDIA0598E

Grease amount : 133 - 143 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz)

7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown J
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * K
marks) of joint, boot may come off. Remove all grease from
surfaces.
L

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8. Check that boot installation length “L” is the length indicated

below. Insert a screwdriver or similar tool into smaller side of
boot. Remove air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation length:
84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 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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9. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as
shown in figure.
CAUTION:
Rotate housing and check that boot installation position
does not change. If position changes, reinstall boot bands.

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

● Joint assembly cannot be disassembled. Do not attempt

to disassemble it.

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Dynamic Damper
● When dynamic damper has been removed, secure with bands
as shown in the figure so that measurements from fixed-joint
side are as listed below.
CAUTION:
Discard the old dynamic damper: replace with a new one.

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Mounting Dimensions
Drive shaft model Specification Dimension A Dimension B
ZF100SS86 Left
ZF100SS86F 267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)
Right
ZF100SS86F+B

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

A
Wheel Bearing EDS000KW

Drive type 2WD 4WD

Rotation torque 1.645 N·m (0.168 kg-m,15 in-lb) or less B
Spring balance reading 10.6 N (1.1 kg,2.4 lb) or less

Installation location of spring scale

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

Drive Shaft EDS000KX

ZF100SS86,ZF100SS86+B, ZF100SS86F, ZF100SS86F+B F

SS86, SS86+B,SS86F,
Joint type
SS86F+B
Transaxle side and
Grease amount transfer side 133 - 143 g (4.69 - 5.04 oz) G
Boot length 84 - 86 mm (3.31 - 3.39 in)
Stamped No. Part No. Model
H
Transaxle-side and transfer- 0 39720 8H300
side spider assemblies 1 39720 8H301 SS86, SS86+B,SS86F,
SS86F+B
2 39720 8H302 I
Wheel side ZF100 type joint assembly cannot be disassembly because a plastic boot and special boot band are used. Do not use other
drive shaft boots. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace the drive shaft assembly.
J
Dynamic Damper EDS000KY

Model Specification Dimension A Dimension B

ZF100SS86 Left K
207 - 213 mm (8.15 - 8.39 in)
ZF100SS86+B 70 mm (2.76 in)
ZF100SS86F Right 267 - 273 mm (10.51 - 10.75
in)
L
ZF100SS86F+B

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