TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

RAX
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B
SECTION
REAR AXLE C

RAX

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION ............................................... 2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ......................... 8 F

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 2 AXLE SHAFT ..................................................... 8

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System Inspection ................................................................. 8 G
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ................................................................... 2 WHEEL BEARING ............................................. 9
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota- Inspection ................................................................. 9
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tion After Battery Disconnect ..................................... 2
Precautions for Axle Shaft ......................................... 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 10
AXLE SHAFT .................................................... 10
PREPARATION ............................................ 4 I
Exploded View .........................................................10
PREPARATION ................................................... 4 Removal and Installation .........................................10
Special Service Tools ................................................ 4
Commercial Service Tools ........................................ 5
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS J
(SDS) ............................................................ 17
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS ............................... 7
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (SDS) ................................................................. 17
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 7 Wheel Bearing .........................................................17
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ...................................... 7
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT
PRE-TENSIONER" INFOID:0000000014266978

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. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of
this Service Manual.
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, it is recommended that all mainte-
nance and repair be performed by an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.
• Improper repair, 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.
• 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 Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the
Ignition 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 or batteries, and wait at least three minutes before performing any service.
Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect
INFOID:0000000014266979

NOTE:
• Before removing and installing any control units, first turn the push-button ignition switch to the LOCK posi-
tion, then disconnect both battery cables.
• After finishing work, confirm that all control unit connectors are connected properly, then re-connect both
battery cables.
• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If
a DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnosis results.
This vehicle is equipped with a push-button ignition switch and a steering lock unit.
If the battery is disconnected or discharged, the steering wheel will lock and cannot be turned.
If turning the steering wheel is required with the battery disconnected or discharged, follow the procedure
below before starting the repair operation.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect both battery cables.
NOTE:
Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.
2. Carry the Intelligent Key or insert it to the key slot and turn the push-button ignition switch to ACC position.
(At this time, the steering lock will be released.)
3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released with both battery cables discon-
nected and the steering wheel can be turned.
4. Perform the necessary repair operation.
5. When the repair work is completed, re-connect both battery cables. With the brake pedal released, turn
the push-button ignition switch from ACC position to ON position, then to LOCK position. (The steering
wheel will lock when the push-button ignition switch is turned to LOCK position.)
6. Perform self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT.

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Precautions for Axle Shaft INFOID:0000000014266980

A
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling axle shaft.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Before disassembly and assembling, clean the outside of parts. B
• Prevention of the entry of foreign objects must be taken into account during disassembly of the service loca-
tion.
• Disassembled parts must be carefully assembled in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover
must be placed over parts. C
• Paper shop cloths must be used. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering
to parts.
• Disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) should be cleaned with kerosene which shall be removed by RAX
blowing with air or wiping with paper shop cloths.
• Always check that the tools used for press-fit work of wheel bearing have no wear and deformation so that a
pressure can be applied vertically.
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PREPARATION
PREPARATION
Special Service Tools INFOID:0000000014266981

The actual shape of the tools may differ from those illustrated here.
Tool number
(TechMate No.) Description
Tool name
KV40101000 Removing axle shaft.
( – )
Axle stand

ZZA1093D

KV40109000 Removing axle shaft.

( – ) NOTE:
Wheel stud adapter Use with axle stand (KV40101000)

JSDIA6780ZZ

KV38100200 Installing oil seal

( – ) a: 65 mm (2.56 in) dia.
Drift b: 49 mm (1.93 in) dia.

ZZA1143D

KV40106502 • Removing bearing cage

( – ) • Removing sensor rotor
Rear axle shaft bearing puller

ZZA1106D

KV40109100 Removing and installing lock nut

( – )
Rear shaft lock nut wrench

ZZA1228D

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Tool number
(TechMate No.) Description A
Tool name
KV40105220 • Installing axle shaft
( – ) • Installing sensor rotor B
Drift a: 75 mm (2.95 in) dia.
b: 62 mm (2.44 in) dia.

ZZA0936D

— Measuring force on wheel bearing RAX

(J-44372)
Pull gauge
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LST024 F

Commercial Service Tools INFOID:0000000014266982

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Tool name Description
Sliding hammer Removing axle shaft.
H

ZZA0803D
J
Ball joint remover Removing wheel stud

L
NT146

Drift • Removing wheel bearing outer race

• Installing sensor rotor M
• Installing axle shaft
a: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.
b: 43 mm (1.69 in) dia.
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ZZA0936D

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Tool name Description
Drift Installing wheel bearing.
a: 78 mm (3.07 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.

ZZA0936D

Power tool Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

PIIB1407E

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS A
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NVH Troubleshooting Chart INFOID:0000000014266983
B
Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
C

DLN-146

DLN-213
RAX-10

RSU-6

RAX-8

RAX-8
WT-5

WT-5

BR-7
Reference

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RAX

Improper installation, looseness

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REAR SUSPENSION
PROPELLER SHAFT
Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

DIFFERENTIAL

AXLE SHAFT
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REAR AXLE
Imbalance

WHEEL

BRAKE
TIRE
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Noise × × × × × × ×
AXLE SHAFT
Shake × × × × × × ×
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Noise × × × × × × × × ×
Shake × × × × × × × ×
Symptom
Vibration × × × × × × I
REAR AXLE
Shimmy × × × × × ×
Shudder × × × × ×
J
Poor ride quality or handling × × × × ×
×: Applicable

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AXLE SHAFT
Inspection INFOID:0000000014266984

• Check the axle parts for excessive play, wear and damage. Replace as necessary.
• Shake each rear wheel to check for excessive play. Repair as nec-
essary.
• Retighten all nuts and bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RAX-
10, "Exploded View".

SMA525A

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WHEEL BEARING
A
Inspection INFOID:0000000014266985

• Rotate axle shaft and check wheel bearing for unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any B
irregular condition, replace wheel bearing.
• Check wheel bearing for looseness, wear, or damage. Replace wheel bearing if necessary.
• Move axle shaft in the axial direction by hand. Check for axial end play.
C
Axial end play : Refer to RAX-17, "Wheel Bearing".

RAX

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AXLE SHAFT
Exploded View INFOID:0000000014266986

AWDIA1278ZZ

1. Axle housing 2. O-ring 3. Oil seal

4. Sensor rotor 5. Lock nut 6. Lock washer
7. Wheel bearing 8. Bearing cage 9. Back plate
10. Bearing cage bolt 11. Wheel stud 12. Grease catcher
13. Axle shaft 14. Brake drum
: Apply wheel bearing grease.

Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000014266987

REMOVAL
1. Remove rear drum brake components. Refer to BR-51, "BRAKE DRUM : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
• All hoses and piping (tubes) must be free from excessive bending, twisting, and pulling.
• Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint.
Wipe off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
2. Remove bolt and separate rear wheel sensor (if equipped) from rear axle housing. Refer to BRC-283,
"REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded View" (WITH VDC) or BRC-103, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" [WITHOUT VDC (WITH ABS)].
CAUTION:
Pull out the rear wheel sensor, being careful to turn it as little as possible. Do not pull on the rear
wheel sensor harness.

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3. Remove bearing cage nuts (A) and washers.
A

AWDIA1284ZZ

RAX
4. Secure Tool (A) over wheel studs. Place Tool (B) over Tool (A)
and use suitable tool (C) to remove axle shaft.
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Tool (A) number : KV40109000 ( – )
Tool (B) number : KV40101000 ( – )
F

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JSDIA6779ZZ

5. Remove O-ring from axle housing.

H
6. Remove oil seal (1), using suitable tool (A).
CAUTION:
Do not damage the axle housing.
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K
JSDIA3252ZZ
7. Remove bearing cage bolts (1) from bearing cage using a suit-
able tool (A).
CAUTION: L
• Position a nut on the bearing cage bolt to avoid damage
to the bearing cage bolt.
• Pull out the bearing cage bolt in a direction perpendicular M
to the bearing cage.

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JSDIA3287ZZ

8. For models with ABS or VDC, remove sensor rotor (1) from axle O
shaft using Tool (A).

Tool number : KV40106502 ( – ) P

JSDIA3463ZZ

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9. Secure the axle shaft to a vise.
CAUTION:
Secure the axle shaft to a vise via a copper or aluminum
plate.

JSDIA3280ZZ

10. Unlock the lock washer pawl (A).

JSDIA3284ZZ

11. Remove lock nut using Tool (A).

Tool number : KV40109100 ( – )

JPDIG0034ZZ

12. Remove lock washer.

13. Remove bearing cage from axle shaft using Tool (A).

Tool number : KV40106502 ( – )

JPDIG0029ZZ

14. Remove back plate from axle shaft.

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15. Remove wheel studs (1) from axle shaft, using a suitable tool
(A). A
CAUTION:
• Do not hammer the wheel stud.
• Pull out the wheel stud in a direction perpendicular to the
B
axle shaft.

JPDIF0299ZZ

RAX
16. Remove grease catcher from axle shaft.

17. Remove wheel bearing outer race (2) from bearing cage using
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suitable tool (A) and the removed wheel bearing inner race (1).
CAUTION:
• To remove wheel bearing outer race, set the suitable tool
on the removed wheel bearing inner race. F
• Do not damage bearing cage.

JSDIA3288ZZ
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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check component parts for deformation, cracks, and scratches. If a component part has damage, replace the
component part. I
Axle Shaft
Check axle shaft for cracks, bends, and wear.
Bearing Cage J
Check bearing cage for cracks and scratches.
Sensor Rotor (if equipped)
K
For models with ABS or VDC, check the sensor rotor for foreign matter. Clean the sensor rotor if any foreign
matter is present.
INSTALLATION L
1. Insert wheel bearing (1) to the bearing cage using a suitable tool (A).

Maximum wheel bearing : 78400 N (7996.8 kg, 17624 M

press fit load lb)
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse wheel bearing. N
• Check that the contact surface of wheel bearing and bear-
ing cage has no oil on the press fit surface.
• To install, set suitable tool to the wheel bearing outer race.
• Insert wheel bearing in vertically all the way to the bearing O
cage, preventing damage to the wheel bearing.
NOTE: JSDIA3289ZZ

The wheel bearing outer race has a grease seal. P

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2. Set the back plate (1) to the bearing cage (2). Using spacer (A)
and the tightening force of nut (B), install bearing cage bolts to
the bearing cage.
CAUTION:
Check that there is no clearance between back plate and
bearing cage bolt.

JSDIA3299ZZ
3. Set the grease catcher (1) to the axle shaft (2). Using washer (A)
and the tightening force of nut (B), install wheel stud to the axle
shaft.
CAUTION:
Check that there is no clearance between grease catcher
and wheel stud.

JSDIA3549ZZ
4. Using Tool (A) and suitable tool (B), install axle shaft to wheel
bearing in the direction shown ( ).

Tool number : KV40105220 ( – )

Maximum axle shaft press : 47000 N (4794.0 kg,

fit load 10565.6 lb)
CAUTION:
To install, position suitable tool (B) to the wheel bearing
inner race. JSDIA3300ZZ

5. Align the protrusion (A) of lock washer with the groove of axle
shaft and install the lock washer to the axle shaft.

: Wheel bearing side

CAUTION:
• Do not reuse lock washer.
• To install, observe the installation direction of lock
washer.

JSDIA6714ZZ

6. Install lock nut to axle shaft.

CAUTION:
To install, observe the installation direction of lock nut.

: Lock washer side

JSDIA3303ZZ

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7. Tighten lock nut to the specified torque using Tool (A).
A
Tool number : KV40109100 ( — )

JPDIG0034ZZ

RAX
8. Crimp the tab (A) of lock washer by aligning with the groove (B)
of lock nut.
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JSDIA3301ZZ

9. Check the wheel bearing according to the following instructions.

NOTE: H
Measure force on the wheel bearing using Tool.

Tool number : – (J-44372) I

a. To break in the bearing, rotate bearing cage in both normal and reverse directions at least three times (90°
or more), respectively.
b. Set Tool to a bearing cage bolt and measure force on the wheel J
bearing.

A : 58 mm (2.28 in) K

Rotating speed : 10 rpm

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Force on the wheel : Refer to RAX-17, "Wheel Bear-
bearing ing".
c. Move bearing cage in the axial direction to check that there is no M
backlash. JSDIA3364ZZ

Axial end play : Refer to RAX-17, "Wheel Bearing".

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10. For models with ABS or VDC, insert sensor rotor (1) to axle
shaft using Tool (A) and suitable tool (B).
O
Tool number : KV40105220 ( — )

Maximum sensor rotor : 9800 N (999.6 kg, 2203.0 P

press fit load lb)

JSDIA6716ZZ

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11. Apply wheel bearing grease to the oil seal lip and sliding sur-
face. Install the oil seal to the axle housing using Tool (A).

Tool number : KV38100200 ( — )

Maximum oil seal press fit : 9800 N (999.6 kg, 2203.0

load lb)
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse oil seal
• Do not damage oil seal lip. JSDIA3253ZZ
• Press fit oil seal to mating surface.
• To prevent damage to oil seal, vertically insert the oil seal all the way to the axle housing.
12. Install O-ring to axle housing.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse O-ring.
13. Install axle shaft to axle housing.
CAUTION:
Do not damage oil seal.
14. Install bearing cage nuts (A) and washers.

AWDIA1284ZZ

15. Check wheel bearing for backlash. Refer to RAX-9, "Inspection".

16. Install bolt and rear wheel sensor (if equipped) to rear axle hous-
ing. Refer to BRC-283, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded
View" (WITH VDC) or BRC-103, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR :
Exploded View" [WITHOUT VDC (WITH ABS)].
CAUTION:
• When installing, make sure there is no foreign material
such as iron chips on and in the hole in the rear axle
housing for the rear wheel sensor. Make sure no foreign
material has been caught in the sensor rotor. Remove any
foreign material and clean the mount.
• Do not twist rear wheel sensor harness when installing
JPFIC0209ZZ
rear wheel sensor. Check that grommet (2) is fully
inserted to bracket (1). Check that rear wheel sensor harness is not twisted after installation.
17. Install rear drum brake components. Refer to BR-51, "BRAKE DRUM : Removal and Installation".
18. Check rear differential oil level. Refer to DLN-214, "Inspection".
19. For models with VDC, adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to BRC-187, "Description".

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) A
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel Bearing INFOID:0000000014266988
B

Item Standard
C
Axial end play 0 mm (0 in)
Rotating torque 0.39 − 2.7 N·m (0.04 − 0.28 kg-m, 3 − 24 in-lb)
Force on the wheel bearing 48 N (4.9 kg, 10.8 lb) or less RAX

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