Removal
On the left side. 1. Drive shaft; 2. Cotter pin.
On the right side (engine MR20DE) 1. Cotter pin; 2. Drive shaft; 3. Plate; 4. Support bearing bracket.
On the right side is the model QR25DE. 1. Cotter pin; 2. Drive shaft; 3. Plate; 4. Support bearing bracket.
Disassembly
On the left side (engines MR20DE and QR25DE). 1. Ring clamp; 2. Dust cover; 3. Body; 4. Retaining ring; 5. Cross assembly; 6. Retaining ring; 7. Case clamp; 8. Case; 9. Shaft; 10. Dynamic shock absorber clamp (engine QR25DE); 11. Dynamic shock absorber (engine QR25DE); 12. Ring clamp; 13. Hinge assembly.
With the head of the party (engines MR20DE and QR25DE). 1. Hinge assembly; 2. Ring clamp; 3. Case clamp; 4. Case; 5. Shaft; 6. Dynamic shock absorber clamp (engine MR20DE); 7. Dynamic shock absorber (engine MR20DE); 8. Retaining ring; 9. Cross assembly; 10. Retaining ring; 11. Body; 12. Dust cover; 13. Support bearing; 14. Retaining ring; 15. Dust cover.
Replacement
Wheel side
1. Remove the wheels from the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel sensor from the steering knuckle. See chapter «Brake system».
Attention. Do not pull on the wheel sensor wiring.
3. Remove the locking plate from the stand. See chapter «Brake system».
4. Remove the mounting bolts from the caliper bracket. Hang the caliper bracket so that it does not interfere with your work. See chapter «Brake system».
Attention. Do not press the brake pedal after removing the brake caliper.
5. Remove the brake disc.
Attention:
- Before removing the brake rotor, make alignment marks on the brake rotor and on the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly.
- Don't drop the brake disc.
6. Remove the cotter pin, then loosen the hub locknut.
7. Separate the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly from the drive shaft by lightly tapping the end with a hammer, using a block of wood, then unscrew the hub locknut.
Attention:
- Do not bend the drive shaft joint to a large angle. Also, do not overextend the sliding joint.
- Do not allow the drive shaft to hang unsupported by the housing (or hinge assembly), shaft and other components.
Note. If after performing this procedure you cannot separate the wheel hub from the drive shaft, use a suitable puller.
8. Separate the wishbone from the steering knuckle.
9. Loosen the outer tie rod end nut.
10. Using a ball joint remover, remove the outer tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2) so as not to damage the ball joint boot (3).
Attention. To avoid damaging the threads and causing the ball joint remover to come off, tighten the nut by hand.
11. Remove the drive shaft from the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly.
12. Remove the clips from the boot, then remove the boot from the hinge assembly.
13. Screw on the drive shaft puller (A) on the thread of the hinge assembly by at least 30 mm. Support the drive shaft with one hand and remove the joint assembly from the shaft using an impact puller (IN).
Attention:
- Center the impact puller and drive shaft and remove using a firm, even force.
- If the joint assembly cannot be removed, try again after removing the drive shaft from the vehicle.
14. Remove the ring clamp (1) from the shaft (engines MR20DE and QR25DE).
15. Remove the cover from the shaft.
16. Wipe off any old grease from the hinge assembly with paper towels.
17. Pack genuine NISSAN lubricant or equivalent into the spline hole of the hinge assembly (1), until the spline hole and groove of the ball joint are filled to the brim.
Attention. After applying the lubricant, wipe off the old leaked lubricant with a napkin.
18. To avoid damaging the cover, wrap the splined part of the shaft (engines MR20DE and QR25OE) electrical tape (A). Place the new cover on the shaft and secure with clamps.
Attention. Do not reuse the case or clips.
19. Remove the electrical tape wrapped around the splined part of the shaft.
20. Install the ring clamp (1) into the groove at the end of the shaft.
Attention. Do not reuse the ring clamp.
Note. It is recommended to install the ring clamp using a mounting tool.
21. Center the shaft and joint assembly. Then insert the shaft with ring clamp into the joint assembly.
22. Install the hinge assembly (1) on the shaft (MR200E and QR25OE engines) using a plastic hammer.
Attention. When rotating the drive shaft, ensure that the joint assembly is properly engaged.
23. Bring the amount of lubricant to the required amount by filling the cover with it from the inside on the wide side of the cover.
Standard.
Amount of lubricant. See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
24. Secure the cover tightly in the grooves (marked), as shown in the picture.
Attention. If on the seating surfaces of the cover (marked «*») If grease gets on the shaft or hinge assembly, the cover may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
25. To avoid deformation of the cover, adjust the installation length of the cover to the required value («L»), shown below by inserting a flathead screwdriver or similar tool under the cover from the wide side and releasing air from it.
Standard.
Cover installation length («L»). See paragraph below. «Technical data and specifications».
Attention:
- If the installation length of the cover is different from the norm, the cover may break.
- Do not touch the tip of the screwdriver to the inside surface of the case.
26. Using a crimping tool for case clamps (A) (special tool: KV40107300), secure the wide and narrow sides of the cover with new clips.
Note. Fix the clamp so that the size «M» was equal to that shown below.
Size «M» 1.0-4.0 mm.
27. Secure the hinge assembly and shaft, then make sure they are in the required position by rotating the boot. Otherwise, reinstall them by installing new boot clamps.
28. Insert the drive shaft into the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly, then tighten the hub locknut by hand.
Attention. The drive shaft has a press seal. When inserting the shaft, do not push on it, but pull on it by tightening the hub locknut until it is completely seated.
29. Install the wishbone to the steering knuckle. See below.
30. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. See chapter «Steering».
31. Install the brake disc.
Attention. If you are reusing the brake disc, align the marks made during removal.
32. Install the caliper bracket onto the steering knuckle. See chapter «Brake system».
33. Install the locking plate onto the stand. See chapter «Brake system».
34. Install the wheel sensor on the steering knuckle. See chapter «Brake system».
35. Tighten the hub locknut to the required torque.
36. Install the cotter pin.
Attention:
- Do not reuse the cotter pin.
- To avoid play, bend the cotter pin sufficiently at the base.
37. Install the wheels on the car.