Nissan Versa Sedan. Manual - part 438

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PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tools

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KV40107300
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Boot band crimping tool

Installing boot band

KV40107500
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Drive shaft attachment

Removing drive shaft

KV38107900
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Differential side oil seal protector

Installing drive shaft
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

Tool number 
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ZZA1229D

ZZA1230D

PDIA1183J

Tool name

Description

Drive shaft puller

Removing drive shaft joint sub-assembly

Sliding hammer

Removing drive shaft

Ball joint remover

Removing wheel stud 

JPDIG0152ZZ

ZZA0023D

NT146

PREPARATION

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Drift

• Installing wheel bearing
• Installing splash guard
a: 68 mm (2.68 in) dia.

Drift

Installing splash guard
a: 95 mm (3.74 in) dia.

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

Tool name

Description

ZZA0898D

JPDIC0679ZZ

PIIB1407E

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

×: Applicable

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Shudder

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Poor quality ride or han-
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FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Inspection

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• Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.

• Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play as shown.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

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

specification. 

• Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.

• Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not

turn smoothly. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

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CAUTION:

The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,

replace the wheel hub assembly.

• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.

• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.

SMA525A

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-24, "Wheel Bearing"

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