TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

SECTION RAX REAR AXLE

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RAX

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................... 5 F

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 REAR WHEEL HUB ........................................... 5

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Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Inspection ................................................................. 5 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ................ 6
Precautions for Wheel Hub ....................................... 2
REAR WHEEL HUB ........................................... 6 H
PREPARATION ............................................ 3 Exploded View .......................................................... 6
Removal and Installation .......................................... 6
PREPARATION ................................................... 3 Disassembly and Assembly ...................................... 7 I
Special Service Tools ................................................ 3 Inspection ................................................................. 9
Commercial Service Tool .......................................... 3
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 4 (SDS) ............................................................ 10 J

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 4 (SDS) ................................................................. 10 K
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 4 Wheel Bearing .........................................................10

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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000011003386

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. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-
ual.
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, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper maintenance, 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 Air Bag
Module, see the SR section.

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• 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 Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-
tion ON or 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 and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precautions for Wheel Hub INFOID:0000000010292789

Observe the following precautions when assembling wheel hub.

• Perform work in a location that is free from dust, dirt and debris.
• Use paper shop towels while performing repairs. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger
of lint adhering to parts.
• Do not drop any of the components such as the brake drum, wheel bearing, spindle, or wheel hub lock nut. If
any of these parts have been dropped, they must be replaced.
• Always check that the tools used to press-fit the wheel bearing to the brake drum have no wear and defor-
mation. Damaged tools will not guarantee that pressure can be applied vertically and damage parts.

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PREPARATION A
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools INFOID:0000000010292790
B

The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number Description
(TechMate No.) C
Tool name
ST30720000 Installing hub cap
( — ) a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia. RAX
Drift b: 55 mm (2.17 in) dia.

ZZA0701D

F
KV40104730 Installing wheel bearing
( — ) a: 53.7 mm (2.114 in) dia.
Drift b: 47 mm (1.85 in) dia.

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c: 15 mm (0.59 in). G

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ZZA1133D

ST33710000 Removing wheel bearing

( — ) a: 30 mm (1.18 in) dia.
Drift b: 23 mm (0.91 in) dia. I

ZZA1234D

ST30032000 Installing sensor rotor K

( — ) a: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
Drift b: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.

ZZA0881D
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Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000010292791

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Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts
O

PIIB1407E

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000010292792

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

RSU-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-39, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

WT-39, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

BR-8, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

RAX-6, "Exploded View"

RAX-5, "Inspection"
Reference page

REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION

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Improper installation, looseness

Wheel bearing damage

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Parts interference

ROAD WHEEL

BRAKE
TIRE
Noise × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × ×
Vibration × × × × ×
Symptom
Shimmy × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × ×
Poor quality ride or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE A
REAR WHEEL HUB
Inspection INFOID:0000000010292793
B
• Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
• Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play as shown.
C

RAX

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REAR WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION
• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within

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specification.
G
Axial end play : Refer to RAX-10, "Wheel Bearing".
• Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly. H
• Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not
turn smoothly. Refer to RAX-6, "Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, I
replace the wheel hub assembly.
• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly. J

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR WHEEL HUB
Exploded View INFOID:0000000010292794

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1. Rear suspension beam 2. Rear brake assembly 3. Spindle

4. Sensor rotor 5. Snap ring 6. Wheel bearing
7. Wheel stud 8. Brake drum 9. Wheel hub lock nut
10. Hub cap

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000010292795

REMOVAL
1. Separate rear wheel sensor from back plate. Refer to BRC-141, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded
View".
CAUTION:
When removing rear wheel hub, first separate rear wheel sensor from back plate. Failure to do so
may result in damage to rear wheel sensor wires, making rear wheel sensor inoperative.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to WT-41, "Adjustment".
3. Remove hub cap from brake drum, using a suitable tool.
4. Remove wheel hub lock nut and brake drum.
CAUTION:
Do not apply force to the brake drum to avoid damage to the wheel bearing. If the wheel bearing
inner race is separated due to force, replace the wheel bearing with a new one.
5. Remove brake shoe assembly. Refer to BR-42, "Removal and Installation".
6. Remove spindle bolts. Separate back plate and spindle from rear suspension beam.
7. Remove the wheel studs from brake drum using a suitable press.
CAUTION:
• Remove studs only when necessary.
• Do not hammer the stud and avoid impact to the brake drum.
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• Pull the stud straight out to avoid damage to the stud.
A
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damaged, replace wheel bearing B
with a new one.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.
• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean C
the mating surface.
• Position the stud (1) to the brake drum. Place a washer (A) on the
opposite end of the stud and by use of a nut (B), tighten to press
the stud into the brake drum. RAX
CAUTION:
• Check that no clearance exists between brake drum, and
stud after installation. E
• Do not reuse stud.

JPDIF0300ZZ

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G
• Insert brake drum to the spindle with the spindle axis arranged in a straight line. (Brake drum may be stuck
at the axis if not installed in a straight line.)
CAUTION:
• If the brake drum becomes stuck and must be pulled out, do not use tools. Replace the wheel bear- H
ing with a new one if the brake drum cannot be pulled out without use of tools.
• If the brake drum becomes stuck and the wheel bearing inner race is damaged, replace the wheel
bearing with a new one. I
• Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque.Refer to RAX-6, "Exploded View".
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut.
• Using the Tool, install hub cap on brake drum. J

Tool number : ST30720000 ( — )

K
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse hub cap.

M
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• Check the rear wheel alignment. Refer to RSU-6, "Inspection".

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Disassembly and Assembly INFOID:0000000010292796

DISASSEMBLY O

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1. Remove sensor rotor, using a suitable tool (A).
CAUTION:
Do not damage the brake drum.

JPDIG0097ZZ

2. Remove snap ring (1).

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JPDIG0092ZZ

3. Remove wheel bearing, using the Tool.

Tool number : ST33710000 ( — )

JPDIG0079ZZ

ASSEMBLY
1. Install wheel bearing (1) to brake drum (2), using the Tool (A).

Tool number (A) : KV40104730 ( — )

CAUTION:
• Do not reuse wheel bearing.
• Do not apply lubricating oil to the press-fit surface of the
wheel hub bearing.
• Install wheel bearing with the seal rubber part (B) faced to
the brake drum side.
• Set brake drum and wheel bearing horizontally and insert
them vertically. JPDIG0200ZZ

• The press-fit load must be applied to the wheel bearing

outer race and the brake drum.
• Do not apply press-fit load to the wheel bearing inner race, the seal (B) on the rubber surface
side, and the seal (C) on the metallic surface side. If a press-fit load is applied, the wheel bearing
must be replaced with a new one.

Wheel bearing press-fit : Refer to RAX-10, "Wheel

load Bearing".
2. Install snap ring to brake drum.
CAUTION:

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• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal.
• The snap ring must be installed evenly into the groove. A
3. Install sensor rotor, using the Tool (A).

Tool number (A) : ST30032000 ( — ) B

CAUTION:
Do not reuse sensor rotor.
C

RAX
JPDIG0191ZZ

Inspection INFOID:0000000010292797
E

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the brake drum assembly and spindle for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if necessary.
F
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
• Check brake drum for wear, cracks, or any other damage. Replace if necessary.

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• Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary. G
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check wheel bearing rotating torque per the following instructions.
NOTE: H
The adequacy of turning torque can be judged from a measurement value by a suitable tool.
a. Check the contact surface of the brake drum and spindle for foreign matter. If there is any foreign matter,
clean the contact surface. I
b. Check that the wheel hub lock nut is tightened to the specified torque.
c. Turn the brake drum 10 times or more both clockwise and counterclockwise for proper fit.
d. Set a suitable tool on a wheel nut and measure turning torque at J
turning speeds of 8 to 12 rpm.

Rotating torque, and : Refer to RAX-10, "Wheel Bear- K

spring balance mea- ing".
surement
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2. Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to
BRC-141, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View".
3. Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to PB-4, "Inspec-
tion and Adjustment". M
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Bearing INFOID:0000000010292798

Item Standard
Axial end play 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Rotating torque 1.71 N·m (0.17 kg-m, 15 in-lb) or less
Spring balance measurement 12.3 N (1.25 kg-f, 2.77 lb-f) or less
Wheel bearing press-fit load 44100 - 53900 N (4498.2 - 5497.8 Kg-f, 9913.7 - 12116.7 Ib-f)

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