FRONT AXLE
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2
Caution ..................................................................... 2
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3
Special Service Tools [SST] ..................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 6
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 7
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 7
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION ......................... 7
Removal and Installation .......................................... 7
COMPONENT ....................................................... 7
REMOVAL ............................................................. 7
Disassembly and Assembly ..................................... 9
DISASSEMBLY ..................................................... 9
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................. 9
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10
INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY ......................11
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................. 12
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service ........................ 12
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT ............. 12
Removal and Installation (RH) ............................... 15
COMPONENT ..................................................... 15
REMOVAL ........................................................... 15
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 16
INSTALLATION ................................................... 16
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SECTION FAX FRONT AXLE
B
FAX
E
Removal and Installation (LH) ................................ 16 F
COMPONENT ..................................................... 16
REMOVAL ........................................................... 16
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ....................... 17 G
INSTALLATION ................................................... 17
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with 2WD: RH)... 18
COMPONENT ..................................................... 18
H
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 18
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 19
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 20
Disassembly and Assembly (Models with 4WD: RH)... 22 I
COMPONENT ..................................................... 22
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 23
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 23 J
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 24
Disassembly and Assembly (LH) ............................ 26
COMPONENT ..................................................... 26
K
DISASSEMBLY ................................................... 26
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ................ 27
ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 27
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 29 L
Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 29
Drive Shaft .............................................................. 29
ZF100SS86, ZF100SS86+B, ZF100SS86F, M
ZF100SS86F+B ................................................... 29
Dynamic Damper .................................................... 29
 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Caution EDS000ZM

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
● Bearing in wheel joint does not disassemble because it is non-overhaul parts.
● Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
● Before disassembling and servicing, clean the outside of parts.
● Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service
location.
● Disassembled parts must be carefully reassembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean
location.
● Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloth must not be used because of the danger of lint adher-
ing to parts.
● Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools [SST] EDS000KO

Tool number
Description
Tool name B

HT72520000
Ball joint remover C
Removing transverse link and steering
a: 33 mm (1.30 in)
outer socket
b: 50 mm (1.97 in)
r: 11.5 mm (0.453 in) FAX
NT546

E
ST36230000
Removing wheel hub
Sliding hammer
F

ZZA0803D

KV40104100
Removing wheel hub
Attachment H

ZZA0804D

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

ZZA0969D K

KV38100200
L
Drift
Removing wheel bearing
a: 65 mm (2.65 in) dia.
b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.
M
ZZA1143D

KV40106200
Drift
Removing wheel bearing and splash guard
a: 114.3 mm (4.50 in) dia.
b: 105.3 mm (4.15 in) dia.

ZZA0936D

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

ZZA0814D

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 PREPARATION

Tool number
Description
Tool name

KV40104710
Drift
Installing wheel bearing and splash guard
a: 76.3 mm (3.004 in) dia.
b: 67.9 mm (2.673 in) dia.

ZZA0808D

KV40105220
Drift
Installing splash guard
a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.

ZZA1101D

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

ZZA0920D

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

ZZA0881D

KV40105310
Drift
Installing wheel hub
a: 89.1 mm (3.508 in) dia.
b: 80.7 mm (3.177 in) dia.

ZZA0808D

KV40107300
Installing boot band
Boot band crimping tool

ZZA1229D

KV38105500
Protector Installing drive shaft
aφ 32 mm (1.26 in)

ZZA0835D

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 PREPARATION

Tool number
Description A
Tool name

B
KV40107500
Removing drive shaft
Drive shaft attachment

C
ZZA1230D

FAX
ST17130000
Drift
Removing support bearing
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (1.57 in) dia. E

ZZA0836D

F
KV38100500
Drift
Installing sensor rotor
a: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia. G
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

ZZA0701D
H

KV40101840
Drift I
Installing sensor rotor
a: 67 mm (2.64 in) dia.
b: 85 mm (3.35 in) dia.

ZZA1113D J

ST35271000 K
Drift
Installing support bearing
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.
L
ZZA0837D

M
ST33252000
Drift
Installing support bearing
a: 82 mm (3.23 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

ZZA0838D

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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

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

NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS000ZP

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

Refer to DRIVE SHAFT in this chart.

Refer to FRONT AXLE in this chart.
NVH in FAX and FSU section
NVH in RFD section

NVH in WT section

NVH in WT section

NVH in BR section
NVH in PR section

NVH in PS section
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Reference page

FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPENSION

Improper installation, looseness
Joint sliding resistance

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

PROPELLER SHAFT
Excessive joint angle

Parts interference

DIFFERENTIAL

ROAD WHEEL

DRIVE SHAFT
FRONT AXLE

STEERING
Imbalance

BRAKES
TIRES
DRIVE Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
SHAFT Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Noise × × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × × ×
Symptom
FRONT Vibration × × × × × × ×
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 and Service EDS000KR

Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) oh each component and component status
(wear, damage) are normal. B
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
With the vehicle raised, inspect the following.
C
● Move wheel hub·bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.
Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less FAX
● Rotate wheel hub make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there are any irregu-
lar conditions, replace wheel bearing.
E
Removal and Installation EDS000KS

COMPONENT

K
SDIA2439E

1. Steering knuckle 2. Splash guard 3. Wheel bearing

4. Snap ring 5. Wheel hub 6. Cotter pin L

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool. M
2. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Put alignment marks on disc rotor and wheel hub·bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
4. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-47,
"WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
5. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from
strut assembly. Refer to FSU-9, "COIL SPRING AND STRUT" .
6. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut with power tool.
7. Separate steering knuckle from drive shaft by lightly tapping the SDIA1480E
end with a suitable hammer and wood block, and then remove
lock nut. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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 countershaft, wheel joint, and other
parts.
NOTE:
Using a puller (suitable tool) if steering knuckle and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing
the above procedure.
8. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
9. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint remover
[SST].
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover [SST] from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove cotter pin of steering outer socket and steering knuckle, and then loosen nut.
11. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle so as not to damage ball joint boot using ball joint
remover [SST].
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover [SST} from
suddenly coming off.

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Disassembly and Assembly EDS000KT

DISASSEMBLY A
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble if wheel bearing has no trouble.
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap ring (outer) from steering knuckle. B
2. Set steering knuckle on vise at point where strut is attached.
Using a sliding hammer [SST] and attachment [SST] to remove
wheel hub from wheel bearing. C
CAUTION:
When placing on vise, be careful not to damage strut
mounting surface of steering knuckle. Use an aluminum FAX
plate or suitable tool.

E
FAC0104D

3. Using a drift [SST] and a puller (suitable tool), press wheel bear- F
ing outer side inner race from wheel hub.
4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool to remove snap
ring (inner) from steering knuckle. G
5. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver and hammer to remove splash
guard from steering knuckle.
H

SDIA2440E I

6. Using a drift [SST] and a press wheel bearing from steering

knuckle. J

SDIA0589E

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY M

Check for deformity, cracks and damage of each parts, replace if there are.
Wheel Hub
Check wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace if
there are.
Steering Knuckle
Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If any irregular conditions are found,
replace steering knuckle.
Snap Ring
Check snap ring for wear or other damage. If any irregular conditions are found, replace snap ring.

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

ASSEMBLY
1. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, install snap ring (inner) securely to the ditch of steering
knuckle inner side.
2. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel bearing securely from steering
knuckle outer side as far as it will go.
NOTE:
Do not reuse wheel bearing.

SDIA0591E

3. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool, then install snap ring (outer) onto steering knuckle.
4. Using a drift [SST] to install splash guard onto steering knuckle.
NOTE:
Do not reuse splash guard.

FAC1217D

● Install splash guard in position shown in the figure.

SDIA0590E

5. Using a drift [SST] to press wheel hub onto wheel bearing.

NOTE:
Final press load guideline 49,033 N (5,000 kg, 11,000 lb).

SDIA0592E

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

INSPECTION AFTER ASSEMBLY

1. With wheel hub pressed into wheel bearing, apply 34,234 – A
49,033 N (3,500 – 5,000 kg, 7,718 – 11,025 lb) to wheel hub
and rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise 10 times to min-
imize resistance. B
2. At a rotating speed of 8 – 12 rpm, place a spring scale at the
point where strut is joined (upper-side bolt hole). Measure rotat-
ing torque.
C
Rotating torque : 1.645 N·m (0.168 kg-m, 15 in-lb) or less
Spring scale reading : 10.6 N (1.1 kg, 2.4 lb) or less
NOTE: SDIA0592E
FAX
If a load of 34,234 – 49,033 N (3,500 – 5,000 kg, 7,718 –
11,025 lb) cannot be applied, carry out the following actions.
● Assemble drive shaft and tighten hub lock nut to specified torque. Then rotate in forward and reverse E
direction 10 times each to ensure a good fit.
● At a rotating speed of 8 – 12 rpm, place a spring scale on hub bolt to measure rotating torque.
F
Rotating torque : 2.125 N·m (0.217 kg-m, 19 in-lb) or less
Spring scale reading : 37.2 N (3.8 kg, 8.4 lb) or less
G

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT PFP:39100

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service EDS0024R

● Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
● Check boot for cracks and other damage.
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-47, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut with power tool.
5. Separate steering knuckle from drive shaft by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood
block, and then remove lock nut. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION:
● Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not
to overextend slide joint.
● Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for countershaft, wheel joints, and other
parts.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut. Refer to FSU-9, "COIL SPRING
AND STRUT" .
7. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from the joint sub-assembly.
8. Screw drive shaft puller (suitable tool) into joint sub-assembly
screw part to a depth of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Fix drive shaft
with one hand and pull out joint sub-assembly with sliding ham-
mer (suitable tool) from the shaft.
CAUTION:
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
● When joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after
removing drive shaft from the vehicle.

SDIA0881J

9. Remove circlip from the shaft.

10. Remove boot from the shaft.
11. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels
while rotating ball cage.

SDIA0877E

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

12. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent)

into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to A
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
13. Wrap drive shaft serration with tape to protect the boot from B
damage. Install new boot and boot bands to the shaft.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands and boot.
C
14. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
SDIA2405E

FAX
15. Install circlip on circlip groove at the shaft edge. Align the shaft
edge and joint sub-assembly center axle. Then, assemble on
the circlip groove, holding circlip with screwdriver tip.
E
NOTE:
● Do not reuse the circlip.

● Drive joint inserter (suitable tool) is recommended when

F
installing circlip.

G
SDIA0879E

16. Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer. H

CAUTION:
Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while
rotating drive shaft.
I
17. Insert the specified amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or
equivalent) listed below into boot from large end of boot.

Grease amount : 115 – 125 g (4.06 – 4.41 oz) J

SDIA2372E
K
18. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown
in figure.
CAUTION: L
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with *
mark) on the shaft and joint sub-assembly, boot may come
off. Remove all grease from the surface. M
19. To prevent from the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot
installation length to value shown below (L) by inserting the flat-
bladed screwdriver into inside of boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.
SDIA2443E

Boot installation (L) : 100 – 106 (3.94 – 4.17 in)

CAUTION:
● If boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in the boot.

● Be careful not to touch inside of the boot with the tip of a screwdriver.

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20. Secure large and small ends of boot with new boot bands using
a boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300] as shown in the
figure.
NOTE:
● Do not reuse boot bands.

RAC1133D

● Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets specification

as shown.
Dimension “M” 2.0 – 3.0 mm (0.079 – 0.118 in)
21. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that
they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them
with new boot band when the mounting positions become incor-
rect.
22. Confirm that circlip on the transaxle side is not pulled out.
23. Insert drive shaft to steering knuckle, and then temporarily
tighten lock nut. DSF0047D

24. Install nuts and bolts of steering knuckle and strut. Refer to FSU-7, "Components" . “FRONT SUSPEN-
SION ASSEMBLY” for tightening torque.
25. Install torque member fixing bolts to steering knuckle. Refer to BR-20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
26. Install wheel sensor to steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-47, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
27. Tighten lock nut to the specified torque. Refer to FAX-16, "COMPONENT" .
28. Install cotter pin.
NOTE:
Do not reuse cotter pin.
29. Install tire to vehicle.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation (RH) EDS000KU

COMPONENT A

FAX

SDIA2448E

1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft (2WD models) 3. Support bearing bracket (2WD mod- K
els)
4. Drive shaft (4WD models) 5. Support bearing bracket (4WD mod- 6. Support bearing bracket (YD22DDTi
els, Except for YD22DDTi models) models)
L
7. Side shaft

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool. M
2. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-47, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut with power tool.
5. Separate steering knuckle from drive shaft by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood
block, and then remove lock nut. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
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 countershaft, wheel joint, and other
parts.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

NOTE:
Using a puller (suitable tool) if steering knuckle and drive shaft cannot be separate even after performing
the above procedure.
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and
Installation" .
7. Remove bolts, and then separate drive shaft and support bearing bracket (2WD models). Remove bolts,
and then separate drive shaft and side shaft. (4WD models).
8. Remove drive shaft from transaxle using a flat-bladed screw-
driver as shown in the figure. (2WD models)
CAUTION:
Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.

SFA989

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

● Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-
cant looseness.
● Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
● Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there is a non-standard condition.
INSTALLATION
● Install in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque refer to FAX-15, "COMPONENT" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Insert drive shaft after installing protector [SST] to oil seal part to
avoid damage to the side oil seal of transaxle. (2WD models)

SDIA2082E

Removal and Installation (LH) EDS0024S

COMPONENT

SDIA2455E

1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin

REMOVAL
1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

2. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang it in a place where it will not interfere with work.
Refer to BR-20, "FRONT DISC BRAKE" . A
NOTE:
Avoid depressing brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
3. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-47, "WHEEL SENSORS" . B
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
4. Remove cotter pin, then loosen lock nut with power tool. C
5. Separate steering knuckle from drive shaft by lightly tapping the end with a suitable hammer and wood
block, and then remove lock nut. Remove drive shaft from steering knuckle.
CAUTION: FAX
● 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 countershaft, wheel joint, and other
parts. E
NOTE:
Using a puller (suitable tool) if steering knuckle and drive shaft cannot be separate even after performing
the above procedure. F
6. Remove nuts and bolts, and then remove steering knuckle from strut. Refer to FSU-9, "Removal and
Installation" .
7. Remove drive shaft from transaxle. G
● Remove drive shaft from transaxle using a drive shaft attach-
ment [SST] and drive shaft puller (suitable tool) while inserting
tip of a drive shaft attachment [SST] between housing and H
transaxle as shown in the figure.
● Make sure that circlip is attached on the edge.

CAUTION: I
Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.
SDIA1934E J
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
● Move joint in up/down, left/right, and axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-
cant looseness. K
● Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
● Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there is a non-standard condition.
L
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Always replace transaxle side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. M
● Install in the reverse order of removal. For tightening torque refer to FAX-16, "COMPONENT" .
NOTE:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
● Insert drive shaft while installing protector [SST] to drive shaft oil
seal to prevent damage to transaxle side oil seal. Slide drive
shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the circlip is completely engaged.

SDIA1763E

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Disassembly and Assembly (Models with 2WD: RH) EDS000KV

COMPONENT

SDIA2472E

1. Sensor rotor 2. Joint sub-assembly 3. Circlip

4. Boot band 5. Boot 6. Dynamic damper
7. Band 8. Housing assembly 9. Dust cover A
10. Snap ring 11. Support bearing 12. Retainer
13. Snap ring 14. Dust cover B 15. Dust cover C

DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. For transaxle side housing is non-disassemble, removing boots from shaft is done after removing dynamic
damper and band, and after procedure of disassembly instruction 1 to 5.
2. Remove boots band, then remove boots from housing, and remove boots from shaft after the above ser-
vice.
Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer (suitable tool) and
puller (suitable tool) to remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Secure the shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect the shaft when securing in a vise using aluminum
or copper plates.

SDIA0595E

3. Screw the drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or

more over the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull the joint
sub-assembly out of the shaft.
CAUTION:
● Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove boot from the shaft.
SDIA0606E

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5. Remove circlip from the shaft.

6. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage. A

Support Bearing
1. Remove dust covers B and C from housing using a brass rod
B
and flat-bladed screwdriver.

FAX

SFA442B
E
2. Remove snap ring from housing using snap ring pliers (suitable
tool).
F

H
SFA692

3. Press out retainer and support bearing from housing. I

FAC0146D
L

4. Remove snap ring, and then remove support bearing from

retainer using a drift [SST]. M
5. Remove dust cover A from housing.

FAC0148D

Dynamic Damper
Remove band. Then, remove dynamic damper from shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace shaft and housing assembly in a set.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Wheel Side (Joint Sub-Assembly)

● Check joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
● Check inside the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
● Check for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
● Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Transaxle Side
NOTE:
Housing assembly cannot be disassembled. If there are any non-standard conditions, replace housing assem-
bly.
Support Bearing
● Check support bearing for wear and other damage.
● Check retainer for cracks and other damage.
Dynamic Damper
Check for cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Wrap shaft serration with tape to protect the boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to the shaft.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands and boot.
2. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.

SFA800

3. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown

in figure.
4. To prevent from the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot
installation length to value shown below (L) by inserting the flat-
bladed screwdriver into inside of boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.
Boot installation length (L) : 84 – 86 (3.31 – 3.39 in)
CAUTION:
● If boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may
cause breakage in the boot. SDIA1760E

● Be careful not to touch inside of the boot with the tip of a

screw driver.
5. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot
bands as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands.
6. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

SFA395

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Wheel Side
1. Using a drift [SST] to press-fit sensor rotor into joint sub-assem- A
bly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse sensor rotor. B
2. Assemble in steps 12 to 21of FAX-12, "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
REPLACEMENT" , “On-vehicle Inspection and Service”, after
the above service. C

SDIA0619E
FAX

Support Bearing
1. Install support bearing into retainer using a drift [SST].
E

FAC0150D
H
2. Install snap ring to retainer.
NOTE:
Do not reuse snap ring. I
3. Install dust cover A to housing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse dust cover A J

K
FAC0147D

4. Install support bearing into housing using a drift [SST]. L

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5. Install snap ring to housing using snap ring pliers (suitable tool).
NOTE:
Do not reuse snap ring.

SFA692

6. Install dust covers B and C to housing using a brass rod and flat-
bladed screwdriver.
NOTE:
Do not reuse dust cover.

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Dynamic Damper
Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi-
tion when removing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse bands.
Dimension A : 207 – 213 mm (8.15 – 8.39 in)
Dimension B : 70 mm (2.76 in)

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Disassembly and Assembly (Models with 4WD: RH) EDS0024T

COMPONENT

SDIA2473E

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1. Sensor rotor 2. Joint sub-assembly 3. Circlip

4. Boot band 5. Boot 6. Dynamic damper
A
7. Band 8. Housing assembly

DISASSEMBLY B
Transaxle Side
1. For transaxle side housing is non-disassemble, removing boots from shaft is done after removing dynamic
damper and band, and after procedure of disassembly instruction 1 to 5. C
2. Remove boots band, then remove boots from housing, and remove boots from shaft after the above ser-
vice.
Wheel Side FAX
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer (suitable tool) and
puller (suitable tool) to remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Secure the shaft in a vise. E
CAUTION:
Protect the shaft when securing in a vise using aluminum
or copper plates. F

G
SDIA0595E

3. Screw the drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or H

more over the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull the joint
sub-assembly out of the shaft.
CAUTION: I
● Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.
J
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove boot from the shaft.
SDIA0606E K
5. Remove circlip from the shaft.
6. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage.
Dynamic Damper L
Remove band. Then, remove dynamic damper from shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
M
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace shaft and housing assembly in a set.
Wheel Side (Joint Sub-Assembly)
● Check joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
● Check inside the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
● Check for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
● Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.
Transaxle Side
NOTE:
Housing assembly cannot be disassembled. If there are any non-standard conditions, replace housing assem-
bly.
Dynamic Damper
Check for cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.

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ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Wrap shaft serration with tape to protect the boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to the shaft.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands and boot.
2. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.

SFA800

3. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown

in figure.
4. To prevent from the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot
installation length to value shown below (L) by inserting the flat-
bladed screwdriver into inside of boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.
Boot installation length (L) : 84 – 86 (3.31 – 3.39 in)
CAUTION:
● If boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may
cause breakage in the boot. SDIA1760E

● Be careful not to touch inside of the boot with the tip of a

screw driver.
5. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot
bands as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands.
6. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

SFA395

Wheel Side
1. Using a drift [SST] to press-fit sensor rotor into joint sub-assem-
bly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse sensor rotor.
2. Assemble in steps 12 to 21of FAX-12, "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
REPLACEMENT" , “On-vehicle Inspection and Service”, after
the above service.

SDIA0619E

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Dynamic Damper
Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi- A
tion when removing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse bands. B
Dimension A : 207 – 213 mm (8.15 – 8.39 in)
Dimension B : 70 mm (2.76 in)
C

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FAX

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Disassembly and Assembly (LH) EDS0024U

COMPONENT

SDIA2474E

1. Circlip 2. Dust cover 3. Housing

4. Band 5. Dynamic damper 6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Circlip 9. Joint sub-assembly
10. Sensor rotor

DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. For transaxle side housing is non-disassemble, removing boots from shaft is done after removing dynamic
damper and band, and after procedure of disassembly instruction 1 to 5.
2. Remove boots band, then remove boots from housing, and remove boots from shaft after the above ser-
vice.
3. Remove circlip and dust cover from housing.
Wheel Side
1. As shown in the figure, use a bearing replacer (suitable tool) and
puller (suitable tool) to remove sensor rotor from drive shaft.
2. Secure the shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect the shaft when securing in a vise using aluminum
or copper plates.

SDIA0595E

3. Screw the drive shaft puller (suitable tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or

more over the thread on joint sub-assembly, and pull the joint
sub-assembly out of the shaft.
CAUTION:
● Replace entire drive shaft assembly if joint sub-assembly
cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful
attempts.
● Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them
by pulling firmly and uniformly.
4. Remove boot from the shaft.
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5. Remove circlip from the shaft.

6. Clean the old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage. A

Dynamic Damper
Remove band. Then, remove dynamic damper from shaft. B
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace shaft and housing assembly in a set. C

Wheel Side (Joint Sub-Assembly)

● Check joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness. FAX
● Check inside the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
● Check for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
● Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components. E
Transaxle Side
NOTE:
Housing assembly cannot be disassembled. If there are any non-standard conditions, replace housing assem- F
bly.
Dynamic Damper
G
Check for cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side H
1. Wrap shaft serration with tape to protect the boot from damage.
Install new boot and boot bands to the shaft.
NOTE: I
Do not reuse boot bands and boot.
2. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
J

K
SFA800

3. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown L

in figure.
4. To prevent from the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot
installation length to value shown below (L) by inserting the flat- M
bladed screwdriver into inside of boot from the large diameter
side of the boot and discharging the inside air.
Boot installation length (L) : 84 – 86 (3.31 – 3.39 in)
CAUTION:
● If boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may
cause breakage in the boot. SDIA1760E

● Be careful not to touch inside of the boot with the tip of a

screw driver.

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5. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot
bands as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands.
6. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
7. Install circlip and dust cover to housing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse circlip and dust cover. SFA395

Wheel Side
1. Using a drift [SST] to press-fit sensor rotor into joint sub-assem-
bly.
NOTE:
Do not reuse sensor rotor.
2. Assemble in steps 12 to 21of FAX-12, "DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
REPLACEMENT" , “On-vehicle Inspection and Service”, after
the above service.

SDIA0619E

Dynamic Damper
Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi-
tion when removing.
NOTE:
Do not reuse bands.
Dimension A : 207 – 213 mm (8.15 – 8.39 in)
Dimension B : 70 mm (2.76 in)

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

A
Wheel Bearing EDS000KW

Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

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

Installation location of spring scale

FAX

SDIA0148E

E
Drive Shaft EDS000KX

ZF100SS86, ZF100SS86+B, ZF100SS86F, ZF100SS86F+B

Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side F
Grease quantity 115 – 125 g (4.06 – 4.41 oz) —
Boot installation length 100 – 106 (3.94 – 4.17 in) 84 – 86 mm (3.31 – 3.39 in)
G
Dynamic Damper EDS000KY

Dimension A Dimension B
H
207 - 213 mm (8.15 - 8.39 in) 70 mm (2.76 in)

FAC0156D

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