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Qashqai J11. Front axle - part 5

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

Clean the mating surfaces of the joint sub-assembly and the
wheel hub and bearing. Apply Molykote M77 lubricant to the sur-
face (A) of the joint sub-assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply lubricant to cover the entire flat mating surface of the
joint sub-assembly.

NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts
information.

Hold the wheel hub and bearing using a suitable tool. Tighten the wheel hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

• Since the drive shaft is assembled by press-fitting, use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub

lock nut. Do not use a power tool.

• Too much torque causes axle noise. Too little torque causes wheel bearing looseness. Tighten

the wheel hub lock nut to the specification.

Align the matching marks that have been made during removal when reusing the disc brake rotor.

When installing a cotter pin (1) and adjusting cap (2), securely
bend the cotter pin to prevent rattles.

CAUTION:

Never reuse cotter pin.

Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen conditions, which were removed when remov-
ing wheel hub and bearing and steering knuckle.

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there

is a non-standard condition.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.

Amount of lubricant

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Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing and Spider assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if
there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-standard condi-
tions.

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Exploded View

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LHD models

RHD models - MR20DD

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Circular clip

Dust shield

Housing

Snap ring

Spider assembly

Stopper ring

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

10. Damper band

11.

Dynamic damper

12. Circular clip

13. Joint sub-assembly

Wheel side

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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Joint sub-assembly

Circular clip

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

Damper band

Dynamic damper

Stopper ring

Spider assembly

10. Snap ring

11.

Housing assembly

12. Dust shield

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RHD models - R9M

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Transaxle Side

Housing on the side of transaxle cannot be disassembled. When removing boot, perform procedure 1 to 5
on the wheel side first. And then remove dynamic damper and band (left side).

Remove boot bands, then remove boots from housing assembly, and remove boot from shaft after the
above service.

Remove dust shield from housing assembly.

Remove circular clip from housing assembly (left side).

Clean old grease on housing assembly with paper towels.

Support Bearing

13. Support bearing

14. Snap ring

15. Dust shield

: Wheel side

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

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Joint sub-assembly

Circular clip

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

Stopper ring

Spider assembly

Snap ring

Housing assembly

10. Dust shield

11.

Support bearing

12. Plate

13. Support bearing bracket

: Wheel side

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols in the figure.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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Remove dust shields from housing assembly.

Remove snap ring (1).

Press out retainer and support bearing from housing assembly.

Remove snap ring.

Remove support bearing from retainer.

Dynamic Damper

Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from shaft.

Wheel Side

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

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Screw the drive shaft puller (A) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the
thread of joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assembly with a
sliding hammer (B) from shaft.

CAUTION:

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub
assembly as a set.

• Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by

pulling directory.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

Remove boot from shaft.

Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while
rotating ball cage.

ASSEMBLY

Transaxle Assembly Side

Wrap serration on housing assembly with tape to protect boot from damage. Install new boot and boot
bands to housing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot and boot band.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on housing assembly.

Apply specified amount grease to the housing assembly.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove
all grease from the surface.

To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length to the value shown below (L) by inserting the suitable
tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot
and discharging inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.

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Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to

FAX-73, "Drive Shaft"

Standard

Boots installed
length (L)

: Refer to

FAX-73, "Drive Shaft"

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Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

10. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in

the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new
boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

11. Install dust shield.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

12. Install circular clip to housing (left side).

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Support Bearing

Install dust shield on housing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

Install support bearing into retainer.

Install snap ring to retainer.

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Install retainer and support bearing to housing assembly.

Install snap ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

Dynamic Damper

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Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi-
tion when removing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Wheel Side

For further details, refer to the installation procedure of “

FAX-54, "WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation"

”

for the drive shaft boot.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there

is any non-standard condition.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Housing and Spider assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is any scratching or wear of housing on roller contact surface or
spider roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if
there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-standard condi-
tions.

Standard

Demission :

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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MR20DD

M/T models

CVT models

Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.0 mm (0.0 in)

Rotating torque

1.9 N.m (0.19 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less

Spring balance measurement

13.7 N (1.40 kg-f, 3.08 lb-f) or less

Joint

Wheel side

Transaxle assembly side

Grease quantity

Left side

115 – 135 g (4.06 – 4.76 oz)

200 – 220 g (7.05 – 7.76 oz)

Right side

Boots installed length (L)

Left side

133.5 mm (5.26 in)

189.6 mm (7.46 in)

Right side

177.6 mm (6.99 in)

Dynamic damper

Dimension

Right side

219 – 223 mm (8.62 – 8.78 in)

70 mm (2.76 in)

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Joint

Wheel side

Transaxle assembly side

Grease quantity

Left side

115 – 135 g (4.06 – 4.76 oz)

200 – 220 g (7.05 – 7.76 oz)

Right side

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M/T models

Boots installed length (L)

Left side

133.5 mm (5.26 in)

185.6 mm (7.31 in)

Right side

177.6 mm (6.99 in)

Dynamic damper

Dimension

Right side

238 – 242 mm (9.37 – 9.53 in)

70 mm (2.76 in)

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Joint

Wheel side

Transaxle assembly side

Grease quantity

Left side

175 – 205 g (6.17 – 7.23 oz)

165 – 175 g (5.82 – 6.17 oz)

Right side

Boots installed length (L)

Left side

163.4 mm (6.43 in)

173.1 mm (6.81 in)

Right side

181.1 mm (7.13 in)

Dynamic damper

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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CVT models

Boot Band Specification

Dimension

Left side

194 – 200 mm (7.64 – 7.87 in)

70 mm (2.76 in)

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Joint

Wheel side

Transaxle assembly side

Grease quantity

Left side

175 – 205 g (6.17 – 7.23 oz)

165 – 175 g (5.82 – 6.17 oz)

Right side

Boots installed length (L)

Left side

163.4 mm (6.43 in)

178.1 mm (7.01 in)

Right side

181.1 mm (7.13 in)

Dynamic damper

Dimension

Left side

236.8 – 242.8 mm (9.32 – 9.56 in)

70 mm (2.76 in)

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Unit: mm (in)

Dimension (A) - maximum

7.0 (0.28)

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