Total Preload: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the oil.
- Remove electric controlled coupling assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING ASSEMBLY ".
- Rotate the drive pinion back and forth in 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
- Rotate the drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth operation of the bearing.
- Fit the drive pinion socket onto the drive pinion spline. Using a preload gauge, measure the total preload.
Tool number A: ST3127S000 (J25765-A)
B: KV38108500 ( - )
Total preload
:1.33 - 2.15 N.m (0.14 - 0.21 kg-m, 12 - 19 in-lb)
- If outside the standard, disassemble, check, and adjust each part. Adjust the pinion bearing and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
Side bearing preload
: 0.64-0.98 N.m (0.07 - 0.09 kg-m, 6 - 8 in-lb)
When the preload torque is large
On pinion bearings: Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings: Use thinner side bearing adjusting shims.
When the preload is small
On pinion bearings: Tighten the pinion nut.
On side bearings: Use thicker side bearing adjusting shims.