4WD models — on-vehicle repairs (Nissan X-Trail T31)

Removal

Wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly.

1. Remove the wheels from the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel sensor from the steering knuckle. See chapter "Brake system".

Caution: Do not pull on the wheel sensor wiring.

3. Remove the locking plate from the stand. See chapter "Brake system".

4. Remove the mounting bolts from the caliper bracket. Hang the caliper bracket so that it does not interfere with your work. See Chapter "Brake system".

Caution: Do not press the brake pedal after removing the brake caliper.

5. Remove the brake disc.

Attention:

• Before removing the brake disc, make alignment marks on the brake disc and on the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly.
• Do not drop the brake disc.

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6. Remove the cotter pin, then loosen the hub lock nut.

7. Separate the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly from the drive shaft by lightly tapping the end with a hammer using a wooden block, then unscrew the hub lock nut.

Attention:

• Do not bend the drive shaft joint to a large angle. Also, do not overstretch the sliding joint.
• Do not allow the drive shaft to hang without support from the housing (or hinge assembly), shaft and other components.

Note: If after following the above procedure you are unable to separate the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly from the drive shaft, use a suitable puller.

8. Remove the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly.

Steering knuckle

1. Remove the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly, then the mud shield.

2. Separate the wishbone from the steering knuckle.

3. Remove the steering knuckle from the strut assembly.

4. Loosen the outer tie rod end nut.

5. Using a ball joint puller, remove the outer tie rod end (1) from the steering knuckle (2) without damaging the ball joint boot (3).

Caution: To avoid damaging the threads and the ball joint puller coming off, tighten the nut by hand.

6. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal, taking into account the following:

Attention:

• If you are reusing the brake disc, align the marks made during removal.
• Perform final tightening of all components removed together with the wheel hub and wheel bearing assembly and steering knuckle with the vehicle unloaded.

Check after removal

Check for deformation, cracks or other damage to the components. Replace if necessary.

Checking the ball joint

Check whether the wishbone and ball joint boots of the outer tie rod ends are broken, whether there is any play in the axial direction, and also check the tightening torque. See below and chapter "Steering".

Post-installation check

• Check the front wheel alignment angles. See below.
• After checking the front wheel alignment angles, perform the steering angle sensor neutral position adjustment. See Chapter "Brake system".