Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1261

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

RIGHT SIDE (M/T)

MR20DD : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Left Side

1.

Remove tires. Refer to 

WT-61, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-212, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal

and Installation"

.

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Dust shield

Joint sub-assembly

Circular clip

Boot band

Boot

Shaft

Damper band

Dynamic damper

Stopper ring

Spider assembly

Snap ring

Housing

Dust shield

Support bearing

Retainer

Support bearing bracket

: Wheel side

1: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

2: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)].

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

: Always replace after every disassembly.

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3.

Remove lock plate 

 from strut assembly.

• LHD: Refer to 

BR-24, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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• RHD: Refer to 

BR-88, "FRONT : Exploded View"

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4.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work.
• LHD (1 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-51, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• LHD (2 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-56, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• RHD (1 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-111, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• RHD (2 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-116, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

FAX-11, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove cotter pin, adjusting cap and then loosen wheel hub
lock nut, using a hub lock nut wrench (A) (SST: KV40104000).

7.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the
wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive
shaft.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive
shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro-
cedure.

8.

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

9.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle and front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Removal

and Installation"

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10. Separate steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-22, "Removal and Installation"

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11. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. 
• Be careful not to overextend slide joint.

12. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

• Use the drive shaft attachment (A) (SST: KV40107500) and a

sliding hammer (B) (commercial service tool) while inserting
tip of the drive shaft attachment between housing and tran-
saxle assembly.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when

removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.

• Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive

shaft.

Right Side

1.

Remove tires. Refer to 

WT-61, "Removal and Installation"

.

2.

Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to 

BRC-212, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal

and Installation"

.

3.

Remove lock plate 

 from strut assembly.

• LHD: Refer to 

BR-24, "FRONT : Exploded View"

.

• RHD: Refer to 

BR-88, "FRONT : Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly in a place where it will not interfere with work.
• LHD (1 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-51, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• LHD (2 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-56, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• RHD (1 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-111, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

• RHD (2 PISTON TYPE): Refer to 

BR-56, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Removal

and Installation"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

FAX-11, "Removal and Installation"

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6.

Remove cotter pin, adjusting cap and then loosen wheel hub
lock nut, using a hub lock nut wrench (A) (SST: KV40104000).

7.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the
wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive
shaft.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive
shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro-
cedure.

8.

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

9.

Remove transverse link from steering knuckle and front suspension member. Refer to 

FSU-17, "Removal

and Installation"

.

10. Separate steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-22, "Removal and Installation"

.

11. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. 
• Be careful not to overextend slide joint.

12. Remove retainer mounting bolts and retainer.
13. Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

• Use the drive shaft attachment (SST: KV40107500) and a sliding hammer while inserting tip of the drive

shaft attachment between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not
to overextend slide joint.

14. If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket mounting bolts and the support bearing bracket.

INSTALLATION

Left Side

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft.
• M/T: Refer to 

TM-38, "Removal and Installation"

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• CVT: Refer to 

TM-429, "Removal and Installation"

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