Nissan Versa Sedan. Manual - part 661

RAX-4

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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.

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Reference page

RAX-6,

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BRAKE

Symptom

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

×

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×

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Shudder

×

×

×

×

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Poor quality ride or handling

×

×

×

×

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REAR WHEEL HUB

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

REAR WHEEL HUB

Inspection

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

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

REAR 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 

RAX-6, "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 

RAX-10, "Wheel Bearing"

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RAX-6

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REAR WHEEL HUB

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR WHEEL HUB

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool. Refer to 

WT-39, "Adjustment"

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2. Remove hub cap from brake drum, using a suitable tool.
3. 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.

4. Remove wheel sensor. Refer to 

BRC-105, "REAR WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation"

.

5. Remove brake shoe assembly. Refer to 

BR-41, "Removal and Installation"

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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.

• Pull the stud straight out to avoid damage to the stud.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

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

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REAR WHEEL HUB

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CAUTION:

• During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damaged, replace wheel bearing

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

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.

CAUTION:

• Check that no clearance exists between brake drum, and

stud after installation. 

• Do not reuse stud.

•  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-

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.

• Using the Tool, install hub cap on brake drum.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse hub cap.

• Do not reuse wheel lock nut. 

• Tighten the wheel lock nut to the specified torque.

• Check the rear wheel alignment. Refer to 

RSU-6, "Inspection"

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Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove sensor rotor, using a suitable tool (A).

CAUTION:

Do not damage the brake drum.

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Tool number : ST30720000 ( — )

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