Nissan Note E12. Manual - part 519

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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RAX-6

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Symptom

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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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 in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within specification. 

• Check that the wheel bearing operates smoothly.

• Replace the wheel bearing 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 bearing does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted,

replace the wheel bearing.

• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel bearing during operation.

• Wheel bearing drags or turns roughly.

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Axial end play

: Refer to 

RAX-10, "Wheel Bearing"

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RAX-6

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

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 using power tool. Refer to 

WT-8, "Removal and Installation"

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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 depress brake pedal while rear drum is removed.

• 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 spindle bolts. Separate back plate and spindle from rear suspension beam.

CAUTION:

Do not remove rear brake components. Support the rear brake components using wire.

5. If required, remove the wheel studs from brake drum using a suitable press.

CAUTION:

• Do not hammer the wheel stud and avoid impact to the brake drum.

• Press the wheel stud straight out to avoid damage.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

1.

Rear suspension beam

2.

Rear brake components

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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If required, position the wheel stud (1) to the brake drum. Place

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 the

wheel stud after installation. 

• Do not reuse wheel stud.

Insert brake drum in a straight line onto the spindle.

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.

• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damaged, replace wheel bearing with new one.

Using the Tool, install hub cap on brake drum as shown.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse hub cap.

• Do not reuse wheel hub lock nut. 

• Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque. Refer

to 

RAX-6, "Exploded View"

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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.

2. Remove snap ring (1).

Wheel stud press-fit load

: Refer to 

RAX-10, "Wheel 

Hub"

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Tool number : ST30720000 ( — )

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