Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 650

FAX-22

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi-
tion when removing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Wheel Side

For further details, refer to the installation procedure of “

FAX-11, "Replacement"

” for the drive shaft boot.

HR16DE MODELS : Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there

is a non-standard condition.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing and Spider assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if
there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-standard condi-
tions.

MR20DE MODELS

MR20DE MODELS : Exploded View

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Standard

Demission : 

FAX-40, "Drive Shaft"

.

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SDIA1190J

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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REMOVAL

Left side

Right side

DISASSEMBLY

PDIA1192J

1.

Drive shaft

2.

Cotter pin

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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1.

Cotter pin

2.

Drive shaft

3.

Plate

4.

Support bearing bracket

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Left side

Right side

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1.

Circular clip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Housing

4.

Snap ring

5.

Spider assembly

6.

Stopper ring

7.

Boot band

8.

Boot

9.

Shaft

10. Damper band

11. Dynamic damper

12. Circular clip

13. Joint sub-assembly

: Wheel side

: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

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1.

Joint sub-assembly

2.

Circular clip

3.

Boot band

4.

Boot

5.

Shaft

6.

Damper band

7.

Dynamic damper

8.

Stopper ring

9.

Spider assembly

10. Snap ring

11. Housing

12. Dust shield

13. Support bearing

14. Snap ring

15. Dust shield

: Wheel side

: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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MR20DE MODELS : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Left Side

1.

Refer to the procedure from 1 to 11 in 

FAX-11, "Replacement"

.

2.

Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
• Use the drive shaft attachment (A) (SST:KV40107500) and a

sliding hammer (B) while inserting tip of the drive shaft attach-
ment between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when
removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.

Right Side

1.

Refer to the procedure from 1 to 11 in 

FAX-11, "Replacement"

.

2.

Remove plate bolts and plate.

3.

If necessary, remove the support bearing bracket bolts and the support bearing bracket.

4.

Remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.
• Use the drive shaft attachment (SST:KV40107500) and a sliding hammer while inserting tip of the drive

shaft attachment between housing and transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not
to overextend slide joint.

INSTALLATION

Left Side

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to 

TM-341,

"2WD : Exploded View"

 (CVT). 

• Place the protector (A) (SST:KV38107900) onto transaxle assem-

bly to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft.
Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap with a hammer to install
securely.

CAUTION:

Make sure that circular clip is completely engaged.

Right Side

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to 

TM-341,

"2WD : Exploded View"

 (CVT). 

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