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SECTION
FRONT AXLE
FAX
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................... ..... 2 Precautions ......................................................... ..... 2 PREPARATION ...................................................... ..... 3 Special Service Tools .......................................... ..... 3 Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 3 NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... ..... 4 NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ..... 4 WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE .............................. ..... 5 On-vehicle Service .............................................. ..... 5 FRONT WHEEL BEARING .............................. ..... 5 Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 6 REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 7 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ..... 8 INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 8 Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..... 8 DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ..... 8 ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ..... 9 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT .......................................... ... 11 Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 11 REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 11 INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL .................... ... 13 INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 13 Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ... 15 DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ... 16 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ............ ... 18 ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ... 18 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 23 Drive Shaft ........................................................... ... 23 Wheel Bearing (Front) ......................................... ... 23
FAX-1
2003 Altima
PFP:00001
EDS000R1
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.
SBR686C
FAX-2
2003 Altima
A
EDS000R2
FAX
NT546
NT147
G
EDS000R3
NT360
J
Loosening bolts and nuts
Power tool
L
PBIC0190E
FAX-3
2003 Altima
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING NVH Troubleshooting Chart
FSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart. WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
PFP:00003
EDS000R4
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
BR-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" BRAKES PS-5, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart" STEERING Refer to AXLE in this chart.
FAX-15
FAX-6
Reference page
Parts interference
FAX-5
Noise, Vibration DRIVE SHAFT Shake Noise Shake Symptom AXLE Vibration Shimmy Judder Poor quality ride or handling : Applicable
FAX-4
2003 Altima
ROAD WHEEL
DRIVE SHAFT
SUSPENSION
Imbalance
TIRES
AXLE
WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE On-vehicle Service
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive play, cracks, wear or other damage. q Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play. q Make sure that cotter pin is inserted. q Retighten all axle and suspension nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Tightening torque : Refer to FSU-5, "Components"
FAX
PFP:40202
A
EDS000R5
SMA525A
Check that wheel bearings operate smoothly. Check axial end play. Axial end play : 0.07 mm (0.0030 in) or less If out of specification or wheel bearing does not turn smoothly, replace wheel bearing assembly. Refer to FAX-6, "Removal and Installation" .
LDIA0001E
FAX-5
2003 Altima
LDIA0002E
1. 4. 7. 10. 13.
Drive shaft Knuckle Wheel bearing assembly Wheel bearing lock nut Disc rotor
2. 5. 8. 11.
Sensor rotor (if equipped) Wheel sensor (if equipped) Hub bolt Cotter pin
3. 6. 9. 12.
FAX-6
2003 Altima
E
SFA701
3.
Separate tie rod from knuckle with Tool. Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.
G
I
LDIA0003E
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.
LDIA0004E
5.
AFA047
FAX-7
2003 Altima
SFA345B
Check wheel hub for cracks by a magnetic exploration or dying test, and replace if cracked. Check for deformity, cracks (by magnetic exploration or dying test) and damage on steering knuckle, replace if necessary. Check for wear and damage on snap ring, replace if necessary. To install, reverse the removal procedure. For tightening torques, refer to FAX-6, "Removal and Installation" .
EDS000R7
Knuckle
q
Snap Ring
q
INSTALLATION
q
CAUTION: q When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle, replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race, inner races and grease seals) with a new one. q When replacing wheel bearing, replace complete wheel bearing assembly (inner races and outer race). 1. Press out wheel hub from knuckle with a suitable tool.
AFA130
2.
LDIA0005E
FAX-8
2003 Altima
C
SFA496A
ASSEMBLY
1. 2. Install inner snap ring into groove of knuckle. Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle until it contacts snap ring. Maximum load P : 50 kN (5.1 ton, 5.6 US ton, 5.02 Imp ton)
FAX
3. 4.
CAUTION: q Do not press inner race of wheel bearing assembly. q Do not apply oil or grease to mating surfaces of wheel bearing outer race and knuckle. Install outer snap ring into groove of knuckle. Press wheel hub into knuckle. Maximum load P :50 kN (5.1 ton, 5.6 US ton, 5.02 Imp ton)
G
SFA655A
5.
K
SFA658A
a.
Add load P with press. Load P : 35-50 kN (3.6 - 5.1 ton, 3.9 - 5.6 US ton, 3.51 - 5.02 Imp ton)
SFA659A
FAX-9
2003 Altima
SFA182A
FAX-10
2003 Altima
A
EDS000R8
FAX
LDIA0006E
REMOVAL
1. 2. Remove the wheel and tire. Remove the wheel bearing lock nut using power tool. NOTE: Brake caliper does not need to be disconnected. CAUTION: Do not twist or stretch brake hose when moving components. Remove the splash shield. Loosen the lower ball joint tightening nut and separate the lower ball joint transverse link using Tool.
3. 4.
FAX-11
2003 Altima
SFA796B
6.
Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is hard to remove, use a puller. CAUTION: Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when removing drive shaft. Remove support bearing bolts using power tool, and pull drive shaft from transaxle. Remove left drive shaft from transaxle.
7. 8.
SFA989
For M/T models q Pry off drive shaft from transaxle as shown.
SFA991
FAX-12
2003 Altima
FAX
G
SFA730
Check for halting movement or a noticeable rattle by moving a joint part vertically, horizontally and to axial direction. Check for crack damage and grease leak of boot.
SFA108A
SFA482-C
FAX-13
2003 Altima
SFA483-C
Wheel Side
Install drive shaft into knuckle. q Tighten support bearing bolts. Refer to FAX-11, "Removal and Installation" . q Tighten upper knuckle nut and wheel bearing lock nut. Refer to FAX-6, "Removal and Installation" .
FAX-14
2003 Altima
FAX
LDIA0007E
1. 4. 7.
2. 5. 8.
3. 6. 9.
FAX-15
2003 Altima
SFA476
5. 6.
Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit. Draw out boot. Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to damage the boot.
SFA514A
SFA963
4.
5.
Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly. CAUTION: Do not disassemble spider assembly. Draw out boot. CAUTION: Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the boot.
SFA612
FAX-16
2003 Altima
FAX
SFA092A
Support Bearing
1. Remove dust shield.
F
SFA442B
2.
L
SFA692
3.
SFA693
FAX-17
2003 Altima
SFA617
Shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
q q
Check spider assembly for needle bearing and washer damage. Replace if necessary. (TS83 type) Check roller surfaces for scratches, wear or other damage. Replace if necessary. (TS83 type) Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of scorching, rust, wear or excessive play. (DS90 type) Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary. Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.
Check for damage or abnormal wear on ball rolling surface. Check for wear on shaft bolts. Check for deformity on boot install part. Check for damage or abnormality on sliding surface. Check for damage or abnormal wear. Check for damage or abnormality on ball rolling surface. Check for damage on serration part.
Ball cage
q
Steel ball
q
Inner race
q q
Support Bearing
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: q After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding. q Use NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent after every overhaul.
FAX-18
2003 Altima
SFA800
FAX
2.
3. 4.
Install ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. Install new snap ring. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Unit: g (oz) Transaxle side 165 - 185 (5.82 - 6.52) Grease Capacity B90 B95 Wheel side
SFA514A
5. 6.
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 : 95.1 - 97.9 mm (3.74 - 3.85 in)
L
SFA149A
7.
Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.
SFA395
FAX-19
2003 Altima
SFA800
2. 3. 4.
Install spider assembly securely, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. Install new snap ring. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Unit: g (oz) Transaxle side 165 - 185 (5.82 - 6.52) Grease Capacity B90 B95 Wheel side 120 - 140 (4.23 - 4.94) 145 - 165 (5.11 - 5.82)
SFA023A
5. 6.
Install slide joint housing. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is L2. Length L2 : 96.9 - 99.7 mm (3.81 - 3.93 in) Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove.
SFA993
7.
Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.
SFA395
FAX-20
2003 Altima
FAX
SFA444B
2.
I
SFA800
3.
4.
Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Unit: g (oz) Transaxle side 165 - 185 (5.82 - 6.52) Grease Capacity B90 B95 Wheel side 120 - 140 (4.23 - 4.94)
SFA942A
5.
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 : QR25 114.3 - 117.1 mm (4.50 - 4.61 in) : VQ35 126.7 - 129.9 mm (4.99 - 5.11 in)
SFA592B
FAX-21
2003 Altima
SFA443B
Dynamic Damper
1. 2. Use new damper bands when installing. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.
Unit: mm (in) Applied model Engine "A" B QR25 207 - 213 (8.1 - 8.4) 50 (2.0) RH VQ35 QR25 207 - 213 (8.1 - 8.4) 50 (2.0) LH VQ35 207 - 213 (8.1 - 8.4) 50 (2.0)
SFA313B
Support Bearing
q
SFA618
SFA694
FAX-22
2003 Altima
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) Drive Shaft
Applied model Joint type Transaxle side Wheel side Quality Grease Capacity g (oz) Transaxle side Wheel side Transaxle side L2 Boot length mm (in) Wheel side L1 QR25 SFJ86 B90 VQ35 D95 B95
PFP:00030
A
EDS000RA
NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent 165 - 185 (5.82 - 6.52) 120 - 140 (4.23 - 4.94) SFJ86 96.9 - 99.7 (3.81 - 3.93) B90 114.3 - 117.1 (4.50 - 4.61) 145 - 165 (5.11 - 5.82) D95 95.1 - 97.9 mm (3.74 - 3.85 in) B95 126.7 - 129.9 (4.99 - 5.11)
FAX
H
SFA961AA
J
SFA962A
EDS000RB
FAX-23
2003 Altima
FAX-24
2003 Altima