Nissan Qashqai (2007-2010). Manual - part 661

RAX-1

TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

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CONTENTS

REAR AXLE

2WD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING  .................

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Exploded View  ..........................................................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ..................................

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REAR WHEEL HUB  ............................................

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Exploded View  ..........................................................

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Removal and Installation ...........................................

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Inspection ..................................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ...................................................................

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Wheel Bearing ...........................................................

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4WD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

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NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

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NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

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PRECAUTION ...............................................

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PRECAUTIONS ..................................................

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Precautions for Drive Shaft .......................................

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PREPARATION ............................................

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PREPARATION ..................................................

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Special Service Tool .................................................

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ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .....................

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING  ................

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Exploded View ..........................................................

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Inspection .................................................................

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT ........................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR .................................

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING  ...............

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT ........................................

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Exploded View .........................................................

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Removal and Installation  .........................................

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Disassembly and Assembly .....................................

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Inspection ................................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

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Wheel Bearing  .........................................................

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Drive Shaft ...............................................................

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RAX-2

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[2WD]

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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: Applicable

Reference page

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NVH in RAX and RSU sections

NVH in WT 

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NVH in WT 

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NVH in BR 

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Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

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Symptom

RAER AXLE

Noise

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Shake

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Vibration

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Shimmy

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Judder

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Poor quality ride or handling

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

RAX-3

< ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE >

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REAR WHEEL HUB AND HOUSING

Exploded View

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Refer to 

RAX-4, "Exploded View"

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Inspection

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MOUNTING INSPECTION

Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, back lash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of

wheel bearing. 

• Rotate wheel hub, and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of

irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

RAX-5, "Wheel Bearing"

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RAX-4

< ON-VEHICLE REPAIR >

[2WD]

REAR WHEEL HUB

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

REAR WHEEL HUB

Exploded View

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly

1.

Remove tires from vehicle.

2.

Remove torque member mounting bolts. Hang torque member not to interfere with work. Refer to 

BR-42,

"BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

 (LHD), 

BR-86, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY :

Exploded View"

 (RHD).

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed. 

3.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

PB-7, "Removal and Installation"

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Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly.

INSTALLTION

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check wheel hub and bearing assembly for wear, cracks, and damage. Replace if there are.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Wheel Alignment Inspection"

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Suspension arm

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Back plate

3.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

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