Shop manual ô tô NISSAN 2000 Xterra CONTENTS FRONT AXLE 2 Precautions 2 PRECAUTIONS .2 Preparation 2 SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 2 COMMERCIAL SERVICE TOOLS 2
PROPELLER SHAFT &DIFFERENTIAL CARRIERSECTIONPDCONTENTSPROPELLER SHAFT 3Preparation 3SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 3Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)Troubleshooting .4NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 4Components .5FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .5REAR PROPELLER SHAFT .6On-vehicle Service .7PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION .7APPEARANCE CHECKING 7Removal and Installation .7Inspection .7Disassembly .8CENTER BEARING 8JOURNAL .9Assembly .9CENTER BEARING 9JOURNAL .10Service Data and Specifications (SDS) .11GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS .11SERVICE DATA .11R200AFRONT FINAL DRIVE .12Preparation 12SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 12Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)Troubleshooting .14On-vehicle Service .14FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .14REAR COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT 15Components .16Removal and Installation .17REMOVAL .17INSTALLATION 17Disassembly .18PRE-INSPECTION .18FINAL DRIVE HOUSING 18DIFFERENTIAL CASE 21DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT .21Inspection .22RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION .22DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY .23BEARING 23Adjustment .23SIDE BEARING PRELOAD .23PINION GEAR HEIGHT AND PINION BEARINGPRELOAD .25TOOTH CONTACT .29Assembly .30DIFFERENTIAL SIDE SHAFT .30DIFFERENTIAL CASE 31FINAL DRIVE HOUSING 32Service Data and Specifications (SDS) .36R200A .36C200REAR FINAL DRIVE .38Preparation 38SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 38Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)Troubleshooting .40On-vehicle Service .40REAR COVER GASKET REPLACEMENT 40Components .41Removal and Installation .42REMOVAL .42INSTALLATION 42Disassembly .42PRE-INSPECTION .42DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 43DIFFERENTIAL CASE 45Inspection .46RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION .46DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY .46BEARING 46Adjustment .46SIDE BEARING PRELOAD .47GIMAEMLCECFECLMTATTFAXSUBRSTRSBTHASCELIDX PINION GEAR HEIGHT 48TOOTH CONTACT .52Assembly .53DIFFERENTIAL CASE 53DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 54Service Data and Specifications (SDS) .58C200 .58H233BREAR FINAL DRIVE .60Preparation 60SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS 60Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)Troubleshooting .62On-vehicle Service .62FRONT OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT .62Components .64Removal and Installation .65REMOVAL .65INSTALLATION 65Disassembly .65PRE-INSPECTION .65DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 66DIFFERENTIAL CASE 68Inspection .69RING GEAR AND DRIVE PINION .69DIFFERENTIAL CASE ASSEMBLY .69BEARING 69Limited Slip Differential 70PREPARATION FOR DISASSEMBLY 70DISASSEMBLY 70INSPECTION .71ADJUSTMENT .72ASSEMBLY .74Adjustment .75PINION GEAR HEIGHT 75TOOTH CONTACT .78Assembly .79DIFFERENTIAL CASE 79DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER 81Service Data and Specifications (SDS) .84H233B .84CONTENTS(Cont’d)PD-2 PreparationSPECIAL SERVICE TOOLSNGPD0001The actual shapes of Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.Tool number(Kent-Moore No.)Tool nameDescriptionKV38108300(J44195)Companion flangewrenchNT771Removing and installing propeller shaft lock nut,and drive pinion lock nutST3090S000(—)Drive pinion rear innerrace puller set1 ST30031000(J22912-01)Puller2 ST30901000(J26010-01)BaseNT527Removing and installing drive pinion rear innerconea: 79 mm (3.11 in) dia.b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.c: 35 mm (1.38 in) dia.GIMAEMLCECFECLMTATTFAXSUBRSTRSBTHASCELIDXPROPELLER SHAFTPreparationPD-3 Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)Troubleshooting=NGPD0049NVH TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTNGPD0049S01Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.Reference page—PD-6———PD-7PD-7PD-22, 69PD-29, 78PD-22, 69PD-18, 65——Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT in this chart.Refer to DIFFERENTIAL in this chart.NVH, AX-3NVH, AX-3NVH, SU-3NVH, SU-3NVH, SU-3NVH, BR-5NVH, ST-5Possible cause andSUSPECTED PARTSUneven rotation torqueCenter bearing improper installationExcessive center bearing axial end playCenter bearing mounting (insulator) cracks, damage or deteriorationExcessive joint angleRotation imbalanceExcessive runoutRough gear toothImproper gear contactTooth surfaces wornIncorrect backlashCompanion flange excessive runoutImproper gear oilPROPELLER SHAFTDIFFERENTIALDRIVE SHAFTAXLESUSPENSIONTIRESROAD WHEELBRAKESSTEERINGSymptomPROPEL-LERSHAFTNoise ××××××× ××××××××Shake × × ×××××××Vibration ××××××× ×××× ×DIFFER-ENTIALNoise ××××××× ××××××××: ApplicablePROPELLER SHAFTNoise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) TroubleshootingPD-4 ComponentsNGPD0002FRONT PROPELLER SHAFTNGPD0002S01APD028GIMAEMLCECFECLMTATTFAXSUBRSTRSBTHASCELIDXPROPELLER SHAFTComponentsPD-5 REAR PROPELLER SHAFTNGPD0002S02APD029WPD017PROPELLER SHAFTComponents (Cont’d)PD-6 SPD356AOn-vehicle ServicePROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATIONNGPD0003If vibration is present at high speed, inspect propeller shaft runoutfirst.1. Raise rear end of vehicle until wheels are clear of the ground.2. Measure propeller shaft runout at several points along propel-ler shaft by rotating final drive companion flange with hands.Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)3. If runout exceeds specifications, disconnect propeller shaft atfinal drive companion flange; then rotate companion flange180 degrees and reconnect propeller shaft.4. Check runout again. If runout still exceeds specifications,replace propeller shaft assembly.5. Perform road test.APPEARANCE CHECKINGNGPD0004¼ Inspect propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks.If damaged, replace propeller shaft assembly.¼ If center bearing is noisy or damaged, replace center bearing.SPD103Removal and InstallationNGPD00051) Put match marks on flanges and separate propeller shaft fromfinal drive.SPD3592) Remove propeller shaft.Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing rear propellershaft.SPD106InspectionNGPD0006¼ Inspect propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds specifications,replace propeller shaft assembly.Runout limit: 0.6 mm (0.024 in)GIMAEMLCECFECLMTATTFAXSUBRSTRSBTHASCELIDXPROPELLER SHAFTOn-vehicle ServicePD-7 SPD874¼ If the play exceeds specifications, replace propeller shaftassembly.Journal axial play:0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or lessSPD109DisassemblyNGPD0007CENTER BEARINGNGPD0007S011. Put match marks on flanges, and separate 2nd tube from 1sttube.SPD1102. Put match marks on the flange and shaft.SPD170A3. Remove locking nut with Tool.Tool number:KV38108300 (J44195)4. Remove companion flange with puller.SPD475A5. Remove center bearing with Tool and press.Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)PROPELLER SHAFTInspection (Cont’d)PD-8 SPD128JOURNALNGPD0007S021. Put match marks on shaft and flange or yoke.APD0112. Remove snap ring.SPD7323. Remove pushed out journal bearing by lightly tapping yokewith a hammer, taking care not to damage journal and yokehole.SPD1314. Remove bearing at opposite side in above operation.Put marks on disassembled parts so that they can be rein-stalled in their original positions from which they wereremoved.SPD114AssemblyNGPD0008CENTER BEARINGNGPD0008S01¼ When installing center bearing, position the “F” mark on cen-ter bearing toward front of vehicle.¼ Apply a coat of multi-purpose lithium grease containingmolybdenum disulfide to the end face of the center bear-ing and both sides of the washer.GIMAEMLCECFECLMTATTFAXSUBRSTRSBTHASCELIDXPROPELLER SHAFTDisassembly (Cont’d)PD-9 SPD117¼ Stake the nut. Always use new one.¼ Align match marks when assembling tubes.SPD133JOURNALNGPD0008S021. Assemble journal bearing. Apply recommended multi-purposegrease on bearing inner surface.When assembling, be careful that needle bearing does not falldown.APD0122. Install new snap rings.SPD7323. Adjust thrust clearance between bearing and snap ring to zeroby tapping yoke.SPD8744. Check to see that journal moves smoothly and check for axialplay.Axial play: 0.02 mm (0.0008 in) or lessPROPELLER SHAFTAssembly (Cont’d)PD-10 [...]... (0.1024) 38453-N3100 38453-N3101 38453-N3102 38453-N3103 38453-N3104 38453-N3105 38453-N3106 38453-N3107 38453-N3108 38453-N3109 38453-N3110 38453-N3111 38453-N3112 *Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information Total Preload Adjustment Total preload NGPD0026 N·m (kg-cm, in-lb) Ring gear backlash 1.4 - 1.7 (14 - 17, 12 - 15) mm (in) 0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059) PD-36 ... (6.9 to 8.9 kg-m, 50 to 64 ft-lb) Tighten bolt D to the torque of 68 to 87 N·m(6.9 to 8.9 kg-m, 50 to 64 ft-lb) Tighten bolt A to the torque of 68 to 87 N·m (6.9 to 8.9 kg-m, 50 to 64 ft-lb) Tighten bolt B to the torque of 68 to 87 N·m (6.9 to 8.9 kg-m, 50 to 64 ft-lb) Tighten bolt E to the torque of 68 to 87 N·m (6.9 to 8.9 kg-m, 50 to 64 ft-lb) Install drive shaft Refer to “Drive Shaft”, AX-19 Install... J3430 9-2 gauge anvil using torque wrench J25765A Turning torque specification: 1.0 - 1.3 N·m (10 - 13 kg-cm, 8.7 - 11.3 in-lb) SPD234A 7 Place the J3430 9-1 “R200A” pinion height adapter onto the gauge plate and tighten it by hand CAUTION: Make sure all machined surfaces are clean SPD208A PINION BEARING PRELOAD WASHER SELECTION 8 Place the solid pinion bearing spacer, small end first, over the J3430 9-2 ... and tighten the cap bolts Specification: 88 - 98 N·m (9 - 10 kg-m, 65 - 72 ft-lb) SU BR ST RS SPD212A 13 Select the correct standard pinion height adjusting washer thickness by using a standard gauge of 3.0 mm (0.118 in) and your J3430 9-1 01 feeler gauge Measure the gap between the J3430 9-1 1 “R200A” pinion height adapter and the arbor BT HA SC EL SPD204A PD-27 IDX FRONT FINAL DRIVE R200A Adjustment (Cont’d)... number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A) Pinion bearing preload: 1.1 - 1.4 N·m (11 - 14 kg-cm, 9.5 - 12.2 in-lb) When pinion bearing preload is outside the specifications, replace pinion bearing adjusting washer and spacer with a different thickness BT HA SC EL SPD664 PD-33 IDX FRONT FINAL DRIVE R200A Assembly (Cont’d) 10 Select side bearing adjusting washer Refer to “SIDE BEARING PRELOAD”, PD-23 11 Install differential... (0.0307) (0.0319) (0.0331) (0.0343) (0.0354) (0.0366) 38424-N3110 38424-N3111 38424-N3112 38424-N3113 38424-N3114 38424-N3115 38424-N3116 *Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information Side Bearing Adjustment NGPD0025 Differential carrier assembly turning resistance N (kg, lb) 34.3 - 39.2 (3.5 - 4.0, 7.7 - 8.8) Thickness mm (in) 2.00 2.05 2.10 2.15 2.20 2.25 2.30 2.35 2.40 2.45 2.50... SPD743 PD-17 IDX FRONT FINAL DRIVE R200A Disassembly Disassembly PRE-INSPECTION SPD664 NGPD0018 NGPD0018S01 Before disassembling final drive, perform the following inspection ¼ Total preload a) Turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers b) Check total preload with Tool Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A) Total preload: 1.4 - 1.7 N·m (14 - 17 kg-cm, 12 - 15 in-lb) ¼ Ring... bearing cap on final drive housing SPD526 15 Apply multi-purpose grease to cavity at sealing lips of oil seal Install side oil seal Tool number: KV38100200 (J26233) SPD560 PD-34 FRONT FINAL DRIVE R200A Assembly (Cont’d) 16 Measure ring gear to drive pinion backlash with a dial indicator Ring gear-to-drive pinion backlash: 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in) ¼ If backlash is too small, decrease thickness... LC SPD513 17 Check total preload with Tool When checking preload, turn drive pinion in both directions several times to set bearing rollers Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A) Total preload: 1.4 - 1.7 N·m (14 - 17 kg-cm, 12 - 15 in-lb) EC FE CL MT SPD664 ¼ If preload is too great, remove the same amount of shim from each side ¼ If preload is too small, add the same amount of shim to each side Never... in a criss-cross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head with a hammer BT HA SC EL SPD554 PD-31 IDX FRONT FINAL DRIVE R200A Assembly (Cont’d) 8 Press-fit side bearing inner cones on differential case with Tool Tool number: A KV38100300 (J25523) B ST33061000 (J810 7-2 ) PD353 FINAL DRIVE HOUSING NGPD0021S03 1 Press-fit front and rear bearing outer races with Tools Tool number: A ST30611000 (J2574 2-1 ) B ST30621000 . page—PD-6———PD-7PD-7PD-22, 69PD-29, 78PD-22, 69PD-18, 65——Refer to PROPELLER SHAFT in this chart.Refer to DIFFERENTIAL in this chart.NVH, AX-3NVH, AX-3NVH,. set bear-ing rollers.b) Check total preload with Tool.Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)Total preload:1.4 - 1.7 N·m (14 - 17 kg-cm, 12 - 15 in-lb)SPD513¼