Nissan Frontier D22. Instruction — part 718

KNUCKLE SPINDLE

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KNUCKLE SPINDLE

PFP:40014

Removal

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1.

Remove auto-lock free-running hub assembly (4WD models).
Refer to

FAX-11, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove wheel hub and rotor disc.
Refer to

FAX-14, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Separate drive shaft from knuckle spindle by slightly tapping
drive shaft end (4WD models).

4.

Separate tie-rod from knuckle spindle with Tool.

CAUTION:

Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt so as not to damage
stud bolt.

5.

Separate knuckle spindle from ball joints.

a.

Loosen (do not remove) upper and lower ball joint tightening
nuts.

SFA828B

SFA844-A

AFA139

SFA829B

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KNUCKLE SPINDLE

b.

Separate knuckle spindle from upper and lower ball joint studs
with Tool.

CAUTION:

During above operation, never remove ball joint nuts which
are loosened in step (a) above.

c.

Remove ball joint tightening nuts.

CAUTION:

Support lower link with jack.

d.

Remove knuckle spindle from upper and lower links.

Inspection

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KNUCKLE SPINDLE

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Check knuckle spindle for deformation, cracks and other damage by using a magnetic exploration or dye-
ing test.

BEARING SPACER (2WD MODELS)

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Check bearing spacer for damage.

NEEDLE BEARING (4WD MODELS)

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Check needle bearing for wear, scratches, pitting, flaking and burn marks.

Installation

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1.

Install needle bearing into knuckle spindle (4WD models).

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Make sure that needle bearing is facing in the proper direc-
tion.

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Apply multi-purpose grease.

2.

Install knuckle spindle to upper and lower ball joints with lower
link jacked up.

CAUTION:

Make sure that oil and grease do not come into contact with
tapered areas of ball joint, knuckle spindle and threads of
ball joint.

3.

Connect tie-rod to knuckle spindle.

4.

Install wheel hub and rotor disc. Refer to

FAX-14, "Removal and

Installation"

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Tool:

2WD Models

ST29020001 (J24319-01)

4WD Models

HT72520000 (J25730-B)

SFA079

SFA830B

SFA962-C

SFA831B

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5.

After installing knuckle spindle, adjust wheel bearing preload.
Refer to

FAX-5, "PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (2WD MODELS)"

or

FAX-6, "PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT (4WD MODELS)"

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6.

After installing drive shaft, check drive shaft axial end play.
Refer to

FAX-25, "Installation"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse snap ring once it has been removed.

7.

Install auto-lock free-running hub assembly (4WD models).
Refer to

FAX-11, "Removal and Installation"

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SFA369BC

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DRIVE SHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT

PFP:39100

Removal and Installation

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CAUTION:

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The ZF100 type (wheel side) joint assembly has two types of boot material; one is made of rubber
and the other is made of plastic.

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Do not disassemble the joint assembly with the plastic boot. If the boot or joint is damaged,
replace the drive shaft assembly.

Removal

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1.

Remove auto-lock free-running hub or drive flange and snap
ring. Refer to

FAX-11, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove torsion bar spring. Refer to

FSU-17, "Removal"

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3.

Remove shock absorber lower bolt.

4.

Remove lower link bolts.

CAUTION:

Support lower link with jack.

5.

Remove drive shaft to final drive bolts.

SFA874-B

SFA832B

SFA236