Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 681

PREPARATION

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Commercial Service Tools

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Tool name

Description

Drive shaft puller

Removing drive shaft joint sub assembly

Sliding hammer

Removing drive shaft

Ball joint remover

Removing hub bolt 

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

JPDIG0152ZZ

ZZA0023D

NT146

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

Reference

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FSU-9

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BR-479

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Symptom

DRIVE 
SHAFT

Noise

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Shake

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FRONT 
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Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Shudder

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Poor quality ride or handling

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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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COMPONENT PART

Check that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions

(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY (BEARING-INTEGRATED TYPE)

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Move wheel hub assembly in the axial direction by hand. Check there is no looseness of wheel bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub assembly and check there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any

of irregular conditions, replace wheel hub assembly.

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-32, "Wheel Bearing"

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

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Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

• Check boot for cracks and other damage.