Nissan Pathfinder (2008 year). Manual - part 529

WHEEL HUB

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

WHEEL HUB

On-Vehicle Inspection and Service

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Inspect the components for any looseness or backlash. Inspect each component for any excessive wear or
damage. Replace any components as necessary.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand to check the axial end play.

Check that the axial end play is with specification. Replace the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly as
necessary.

• Rotate the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly to check that there are no unusual noises or other abnor-

mal conditions. Replace the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly as necessary.

Axial end play

: 0 mm (0 in)

RAX-6

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WHEEL HUB

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

WHEEL HUB

Component

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Rear Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

WDIA0229E

1.

Back plate

2.

Rear wheel hub and bearing assembly

3.

Wheel stud

4.

Rear disc rotor

5.

Cotter pin

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Component

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Rear Drive Shaft Assembly

WDIA0230E

1.

Rear final drive assembly

2.

Rear drive shaft

3.

Rear wheel hub and bearing assembly

4.

Rear disc rotor

5.

Cotter pin

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WHEEL HUB

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WHEEL HUB

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.

2.

Remove the rear brake caliper, without disconnecting the hydraulic hose, using power tool. Reposition the
rear brake caliper aside using suitable wire. Refer to 

BR-29, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper

and Disc Rotor"

.

NOTE:
Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed. 

3.

Remove the rear disc rotor.

4.

Remove the cotter pin, then remove the rear drive shaft nut using power tool.
• Discard the cotter pin, use a new one for installation.

5.

Remove the rear drive shaft. Refer to 

RAX-9, "Removal and Installation"

.

6.

Remove the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts using power tool.
• Discard the four rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts, use new ones for installation.

7.

Remove the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Use a new cotter pin for installation.
• Use new rear wheel hub and bearing assembly bolts for installation.

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly using power tool.

2.

Remove the cotter pin and discard, then remove the lock nut from the drive shaft.
• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.

3.

Remove the six rear drive shaft bolts from the rear final drive assembly flange using power tool.
• Do not reuse the rear drive shaft bolts, discard after removal and use new bolts for installation.

4.

Separate the rear drive shaft from the rear wheel hub and bearing assembly by lightly tapping the end of
the rear drive shaft with a suitable hammer and wood block. If it is difficult to separate, use a suitable
puller.

5.

Remove the rear drive shaft.

CAUTION:

• When removing the rear drive shaft, do not bend at an excessive angle to the rear drive shaft

joint.

• Do not excessively extend the slide joint.

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direc-

tion. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.

• Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease

leakage.

• If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and

washers for installation.

• Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.

RAA0030D

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Final Drive Side

1.

Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.

2.

Remove the boot bands.

3.

If the plug needs to be removed, move the boot to the wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable
plastic hammer.

4.

Remove the stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver as
shown, and pull the housing out.

1.

Plug

2.

Housing

3.

Snap ring

4.

Ball cage, steel ball and liner race assembly

5.

Stopper ring

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Circlip

10. Joint sub-assembly

WDIA0221E

SRA249A

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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5.

Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball and
inner race assembly from the drive shaft.

6.

Remove the boot from the drive shaft.

7.

Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels.

Wheel Side

1.

Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the
drive shaft.

2.

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

3.

Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into
the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint sub-
assembly out of the drive shaft as shown.

CAUTION:

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

more attempts, replace the drive shaft and joint sub-
assembly as a set.

• Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the

joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.

4.

Remove the boot from the drive shaft.

5.

Remove the circlip from the drive shaft.

6.

While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Drive Shaft

• Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage.

Joint Sub-assembly

• Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.
• Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly.
• Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

CAUTION:

If any defective conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint
sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Install a new housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race as a set.

• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
• Check for any damage to the drive shaft screws.
• Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.

Ball Cage

• Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.

Steel Ball

• Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.

Inner Race

SFA514A

SDIA0606E

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

• Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
• Check for any damage to the serrated part.

ASSEMBLY

Final Drive Side

1.

If the plug has been removed, use Tool to press in a new one.

NOTE:
Discard the old plug and use a new one for assembly.

2.

Wrap the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot
band and boot to shaft.
NOTE:
Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for
assembly.

3.

Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.

4.

Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the
shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
NOTE:
Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.

5.

Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it
onto shaft. Refer to 

MA-10, "Fluids and Lubricants"

.

6.

Install the stopper ring onto the housing.

7.

After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the joint sub-assembly and the stopper
ring.

Tool number

: KV38100500 (

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: KV38102200 (

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)

SDIA1153E

SFA800

SDIA1125E

Grease capacity

: 155 

−

 175 g (5.47 

−

 6.17 oz)

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