FRONT AXLE

D DRIVELINE/AXLE

B
SECTION
FRONT AXLE C

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E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .......................................................... 2 Disassembly and Assembly (HR15DE Models) ....... 6 F
Precautions for Drive Shaft ...................................... 2 COMPONENTS ..................................................... 6
PREPARATION ........................................................... 3 ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 6
Special Service Tools ............................................... 3 Disassembly and Assembly (MR18DE Models: LH)..... 8 G
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 3 COMPONENTS ..................................................... 8
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE ...................... 4 ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 8
Removal and Installation .......................................... 4 Disassembly and Assembly (MR18DE Models: RH)... 10
H
COMPONENTS .................................................... 4 COMPONENTS ................................................... 10
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ............................................... 5 ASSEMBLY ......................................................... 10
Removal and Installation (HR15DE Models) ............ 5 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ...... 12
COMPONENTS .................................................... 5 Wheel Bearing ........................................................ 12 I
Removal and Installation (MR18DE Models: LH) ..... 5 Drive Shaft .............................................................. 12
COMPONENTS .................................................... 5 HR15DE MODELS .............................................. 12
Removal and Installation (MR18DE Models: RH)..... 5 MR18DE MODELS .............................................. 12 J
COMPONENTS .................................................... 5 Dynamic Damper .................................................... 12

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 PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001

Precautions for Drive Shaft GDS000KP

Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.
● Joint sub-assembly 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
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.

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 PREPARATION

PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Special Service Tools GDS000KQ

Tool number
Description
Tool name B
KV40107300 Installing boot band
Boot band crimping tool
C

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ZZA1229D

KV38105500 (LH side) Removing drive shaft

Protector E
a: 40 mm (1.57 in)
KV38106700 (RH side)
Protector
a: 36 mm (1.42 in) F

PDIA1183J

Commercial Service Tools GDS000KR G

Tool name Description

Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts H

PBIC0190E
J

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 FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE PFP:40202

Removal and Installation GDS00061

COMPONENTS

PDIA1212J

1. Drive shaft 2. Steering knuckle 3. Splash guard

4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT PFP:39100

A
Removal and Installation (HR15DE Models) GDS000ZY

COMPONENTS
B

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PDIA1192J
E
1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation (MR18DE Models: LH) GDS000ZZ

F
COMPONENTS

PDIA1192J

1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pin

J
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

Removal and Installation (MR18DE Models: RH) GDS00100 K

COMPONENTS

PDIA1189J

1. Cotter pin 2. Drive shaft 3. Plate

4. Support bearing bracket
Refer to GI-10, "Components" , for the symbols in the figure.

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly (HR15DE Models) GDS00101

COMPONENTS

PDIA1238E

1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing

4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band (Transaxle side)
7. Boot (Transaxle side) 8. Shaft 9. Damper band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Boot band (Wheel side) 12. Boot (Wheel side)
13. Circular clip 14. Joint sub-assembly 15. Damper band
16. Dynamic damper
: LH side
: RH side
Refer to GI-10, "Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

ASSEMBLY
When installing boot, refer to the following.
Wheel Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft
and joint sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3284E

Boot installation length “L”: 136.0 mm (5.35 in)

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Transaxle Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown A
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft B
and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from
the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated C
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to FAX
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3285E

Boot installation length “L”

M/T models : 153.6 mm (6.05 in) E
A/T models : 145.6 mm (5.73 in)

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly (MR18DE Models: LH) GDS00102

COMPONENTS

PDIA1193J

1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield 3. Housing

4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly 6. Boot band (Transaxle side)
7. Boot (Transaxle side) 8. Shaft 9. Damper band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Boot band (Wheel side) 12. Boot (Wheel side)
13. Circular clip 14. Joint sub-assembly
Refer to GI-10, "Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

ASSEMBLY
When installing boot, refer to the following.
Wheel Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft
and joint sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3284E

Boot installation length “L”: 142.0 mm (5.59 in)

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Transaxle Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown A
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft B
and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from
the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated C
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to FAX
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3285E

Boot installation length “L”

M/T models : 181.0 mm (7.13 in) E
A/T models : 176.0 mm (6.93 in)

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly (MR18DE Models: RH) GDS00103

COMPONENTS

PDIA1167J

1. Joint sub-assembly 2. Circular clip 3. Boot band (Wheel side)

4. Boot (Wheel side) 5. Shaft 6. Damper band
7. Dynamic damper 8. Boot band (Transaxle side) 9. Boot (Transaxle side)
10. Spider assembly 11. Snap ring 12. Housing
13. Dust shield 14. Support bearing 15. Snap ring
16. Dust shield
Refer to GI-10, "Components" and the followings for the symbols in the figure.
: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

ASSEMBLY
When installing boot, refer to the following.
Wheel Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft
and joint sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3284E

Boot installation length “L”: 142.0 mm (5.59 in)

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 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Transaxle Side
● Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by mark “*”) shown A
in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface on the shaft B
and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from
the surface.
● Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length indicated C
below.
– Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot
from the large diameter side of the boot. Bleed air from boot to FAX
prevent boot deformation. SDIA3285E

Boot installation length “L”

M/T models : 187.8 mm (7.39 in) E
A/T models : 178.0 mm (7.01 in)

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 SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) PFP:00030

Wheel Bearing GDS00104

Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Drive Shaft GDS00105

HR15DE MODELS
Joint Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease quantity 95 g – 115 g (3.3 – 4.1 oz) 113 – 123 g (4.0 – 4.3 oz)
M/T models 153.6 mm (6.05 in)
Boots installed length 136.0 mm (5.35 in)
A/T models 145.6 mm (5.73 in)

MR18DE MODELS
Joint Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease quantity 80 – 100 g (2.8 – 3.5 oz) 130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
LH side 181.0 mm (7.13 in)
M/T models
RH side 187.8 mm (7.39 in)
Boots installed length 142.0 mm (5.59 in)
LH side 176.0 mm (6.93 in)
A/T models
RH side 178.0 mm (7.01 in)

Dynamic Damper GDS00106

Engine HR15DE MR18DE

235 – 241 mm
LH side
(9.25 – 9.49 in) 230 – 236 mm
Dimension A
Dynamic damper installed length 434 – 440 mm (9.06 – 9.29 in)
RH side
(17.09 – 17.32 in)
Dimension B 70 mm (2.76 in)

FAC0156D

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