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REAR AXLE &
REAR SUSPENSION
I
SECTION RA
CONTENTS
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION ..................................... RA- 2
REAR AXLE . Shaft ..................................................
Axle RA- 4
DRIVE SHAFT ........................................................... RA- 6
DRIVE SHAFT . "Tripod-Tripod" Type ....................................... RA- 7
DRIVE SHAFT ."Double 0ffset.Birfield"Type ................................. RA-12
REAR SUSPENSION ...................................................... RA-15
REAR SUSPENSION . Adjustable Shock Absorber ............................... RA-20
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.). ............................. RA-22
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RA-25
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
.
Wheel alignment
Camber cannot be adjusted.
Vehicle requires only toe-in adjustment.
-1.5 to 2.5 m m 1-0.059 to 0.098 id. - 8 ' t o 14' (Total toe-in)
Refer t o section MA for checking wheel alignment.
(0198 - 118 110~12.72.87)
Differential mounting
11.6.2.1. 12. 15)
Shock absorber
(01 98-118110-12.72.87)
Surpenrion member stay
Wheel bearing -
20.25 (2.0.2.6, 14 19)
Axle shaft end play: 0.3 mm 10.012 in1 or l e u
e Bearing preload: 0.7 N.m 1 kg-cm, 6.1 in-lbl or less
7
At hub bolt: 12.06 N (1.23 kg, 2.71 Ibl or l e u
(01: N m 1kgm.ft-lb)
SRA788
RA-2
REAR AXLE AND REAR SUSPENSION
Removal and Installation
: Removing and installing points
Disconnect brake hydraulic line and parking Remove stabilizer fixing bolt.
brake cable. Remove rear exhaust tube (Refer to Section
CAUTION: FE for removal).
When removing or installing brake tubes, use Tool. Remove propeller shaft (Refer to Section
PD for removal).
RA-3
REAR AXLE-Axle Shaft
n 6 9 . 7 8 17.0.8.0.51 - 581
Drive shaft
"Double offset-airfield" tvPe
[9) 3 9 . 4 9 14.0 - 5 . 0 , s . 36)
Locknut. 0206-284(21-29,152.210~
Companion flange
Drive shaft
"Tripod-Tripod.' tvpe
09 8 - 118 ( 1 0 . 1 2 , 7 2 - 8 7 ) '
* Always replace when disasemblsd
PJ); N.m Ikg-m. ft-lb)
Removal Inspection
Disconnect drive shaft. Refer to Drive Shaft for Check rear axle shaft for cracks, wear or
removal a n d installation. deformation. Replace if necessary.
Remove wheel bearing lock nut with parking
brake engaged or brake pedal depressed.
Remove brake caliper a n d rotor. Refer t o
Section BR.
D r a w out rear axle shaft with Tool.
Rear axle shaft
Suitable tool
SRA444
RA-4
REAR AXLE-Axle Shaft
lnsti
Companion flan
Bearing housing Dimension of distance
Distance piece
(Suspension arm) piece mm (in)
Rear axle shaft-' -
55.82 - 55.88 SRA885
A A
(2.1976. 2.2000)
No mark
I I 55.92.55.98
(2.2016-2.2039) Measure rear wheel bearing preload after in-
stalling rear axle shaft.
56.02.56.08
C C Rear wheel bearing preload:
(2.2055 2.2079)
-
Less than 0.7 N m (7 kg-cm, 6.1 in-lb)
A t hub bolt:
Less than 12.06 N (1.23 kg, 2.71 Ib)
SRA445
When a distance piece is reused, make sure that
both ends are not collapsed or deformed.
When installing, make sure that larger side faces
axle shaft flange.
Fill recommended multi-purpose grease to the
portions indicated below.
CAUTION:
Keep grease away from lock nut thread portion
and seating surface.
RA-5
DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation
Remove spring seat stay.
Extract drive shaft from differential carrier by
prying it with a suitable steel bar.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage oil seal o differential
f
carrier.
RA-6
DRIVE SHAFT-'"Tripod-Tripod" Type
Circular dip:
Make sure circulm
Hold joint boot arrernbly*J 'Always replace when dirarternbled.
Boot band' SRA448
Disassembly
WHEEL SIDE DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SIDE
*
Remove plug and boot bands. Place drive shaft assembly in a vise.
Be careful not to damage drive shaft assembly.
Cut off hold joint boot assembly with a metal
saw blade and remove housing sub-assembly.
When cutting, ensure that drive shaft is pushed into
3 housing sub-assembly to prevent spider assembly
from being scratched.
SRA450
RA-7
___ _ _ _ ~ ~ ~
DRIVE SHAFT- "Tripod-Tripod"Type
Disassembly (Cont`d)
a Remove spider assembly. Refer to WHEEL 2) Detach spider assembly with press.
SIDE. Do not attempt to directly touch contact surface
a Cut off remaining part of hold joint boot of drive shaft end. Use a suitable tool.
assembly with a metal saw blade and remove Be careful not to drop drive shaft.
housing ring.
Be careful not to scratch housing sub-assembly and
housing ring.
Hold ioint
7
boot arremblv
Housing ring
,0
,
: Surface which must not\ rub,
be scratched. assembly
SRA451 SFA392
a Remove spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble spider assembly.
1) Inscribe matching mark as shown below.
SFA391
RA-8
DRIVE SHAFT-`"Tripod-Tripod" Type
Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT 2) Install spider assembly, ensuring marks are
Check for cracks or other damage. Replace if properly aligned.
necessary.
TRIPOD JOINT
0 Check spider assembly for bearing and washer
*\
damage. Replace spider assembly i f necessary.
0 Check slide joint housing and housing sub- Suitable tool
assembly for any damage. Replace i f necessary.
Chamfer
Assembly
.
Ensure that drive shaft moves smoothly over i t s
3) Stake serration portion evenly a t three places.
Avoid areas which have been previously staked.
entire range without binding after assembling. Always stake two or three teeth a t each place.
0 Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equiva- Stake more than 1 mm (0.04 in)
lent after every overhaul.
WHEEL SIDE
Be careful not to scratch boot with drive shaft
serration.
Install spider assembly.
1) Place drive shaft in a vise with soft cushioning
pads.
w\/""
I Spider assembly
SFA422
RA-9
DRIVE SHAFT-'"Tripod-Tripod" Type
Assembl :Cont'd)
Install hold joint boot assembly. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SIDE
CAUTION:
When replacing housing ring or housing sub-
assembly, always replace them as a set.
Bend the edge over along the entire circumfer-
ence.
Bend the edge at two positions (180' apart) and
ensure that housing cover does not rattle.
Place a board on housing cover so as not t o damage
it.
SFA395
Pack with grease.
Specified amount of grease:
185 - 195 g (6.52 - 6.88 04
Set boot so that it does not swell or deform
when i t s length is "L".
SRA340
Length "L": 111.5 mm 14.39 in)
Install new boot band and hold joint boot
assembly on drive shaft.
Be careful not t o scratch boot with serration of
drive shaft.
Install spider assembly. Refer t o WHEEL SIDE.
Pack with grease.
Specified amount o f grease:
SUA452
-
155 165 4 (5.47 - 5.82 021
0 Place hold joint boot assembly so that its
flange is in vise.
Do not place any other part o f hold joint boot
assembly on a vise.
Insert housing sub-assembly into hold joint
boot assembly.
Bend the edge over along the entire circumfer-
ence.
RA-1 0
DRIVE SHAFT- "Tripod-Tripod"Type
Assembl Cont'd)
Bend the edge at two positions (180" apart) and Set boot so that it does not swell or deform
ensure that housing sub-assembly does not rattle. when its length is "L".
Place a board on housing sub-assembly so as not Length "L": 92.5 mm 13.642 in)
to damage it.
rL1
SRA453
SRA341
Apply sealant.
SRA342
RA-11
DRIVE SHAFT--"Double Offset-Birfield" Type
Circular clip: Differential carrier side
Make sure circulai clip " A ' is Properly meshed with ride gear and that
circular clip "E" ii also meshed with ioint arrPrnblv. and will not come
out.
(Birfield joint)
..
Drive shaft joint: Boot band'
Use NISSAN G E N U I N E GREASE or equivalent after every overhaul. :-..
. .I
USEsuitable protector or cloth
during removal and installation.
Snap ring A '
Inner race\
Ball
Be careful not t o damage b o t s
housing Use suitable protector o cloth
r
during removal and installation.
Slide joint,
p; I
J
warher
-
68 78 N.m ( 7 . 8 kpm, 51 . 5 8 it-hl
'Always replace when disassembled.
Wheel side (Double offset joint)
SRA562
Disas rnbly
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SIDE
-Joint -
CAUTION:
The joint on the differential carrier side employs a
nondisassernbling design.
Before separating joint assembly, put matching
marks on drive shaft and joint assembly.
Separate joint assembly by lightly tapping it.
(Use new joint assembly if i t is damaged.)
SFA465
RA-12
~~ ~
DRIVE SHAFT--"Double Offset-Birfield" Type
Disassembly (Cont'd) Inspection
- Boot - DRIVE SHAFT
When replacing only boot, draw it t o the double Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
offset joint side after disassembling the double off-
set joint. Refer t o Wheel side for disassembly. JOINT ASSEMBLY (Wheel side)
Check joint assembly for burns, rust, wear or
WHEEL SIDE excessive play. Replace if necessary.
1. Remove boot bands. Check groove of slide joint housing for cracks,
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and wear or deformation. Replace if necessary.
inner race, before separating joint assembly.
3. Pry off snap ring "A" with a screwdriver, and JOINT ASSEMBLY (Transaxle side)
pull out slide joint housing. Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or dam-
aged.
BOOT
Replace the boot if it is fatigued, cracked or worn.
Assembly
SRA563
After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure
that it moves smoothly over its entire range
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive without binding.
shaft. Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equiva-
lent after every overhaul.
5. Pry off snap ring "C", then remove ball cage,
inner race and balls as a unit.
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER SIDE
Boot
When installing only boot, install it sliding from
wheel side.
Joint
1. Install boot and new small boot band t o drive
shaft.
Be careful not t o damage boot on the edge of drive
' y-\\\ shaft.
SFA701
6. Pry off snap ring "B".
7. Draw out boot.
RA-13
DRIVE SHAFT--"Double Offset-Birfield" Type
[ Cont'd)
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft (with new 4. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform
circular clip) by lightly tapping it. when its length is "L".
b SFA456
Length "L": 90.8 mm (3.575 i n )
SFA125
Install joint assembly, ensuring matching marks
are properly aligned. 5. Lock new smaller diameter boot band.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of
grease. WHEEL SIDE
0 Pack with grease.
Specified amount:
115 - 155 g (4.06 - 5.47 02) Specified amount of grease:
Lock band securely with a suitable tool. 115-155g(4.06-5.470~)
Fasten boot bands.
Refer t o Differential carrier side" joint.
SFA472
Length "L": 90.4 mm 13.559 in)
SRA564
RA-14
REAR SUSPENSION
Final tightening requires to ba
carried out with tires o n ground.
- -
12.0 2.8, 14 20)
Upper spring seat rubber
lnrulatOr cover
Shockabsorber
Lower spring reat rubber
Shack absorber
mounting insulator
R 5 9 - 7 8 16.8.43 - 5 8 )
Differential mounting insulator
Member insulator
Suspension member
Member insulator - 39 (3.4.22 - 29)
Member mounting Rubber bushing
R 1 6 - 2 1 11.6-2.1, 12-15)
059.78 16.8.43 - 58)
23.311 Bushing
(91: N m Ikg-m,ft-lb)
23.311
SRA769
RA-15
REAR SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Disconnect shock absorber lower end.
Remove stabilizer bar.
SRA459
SRA458
Final tightening requires t o be carried out a t
curb weight with tires on ground.
Final tightening requires t o be carried out a t
curb weight with tires on ground.
INSPECTION
INSPECTION Check all rubber parts for wear, cracks, defor-
mation or other damage. Replace if necessary.
Check stabilizer bar for deformation or cracks.
If oil leakage occurs, replace shock absorber
Replace if necessary.
assembly.
Check rubber bushings for deterioration or
Check threads for cracks or other damage.
cracks. Replace if necessary.
Replace if necessary.
Check piston rod for cracks, deformation or
other damage. Replace shock absorber assem-
bly if necessary.
Shock Absorber
(Non - adjustable type)
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Cover piston rod with tape so as not t o damage
Remove upper end nut of shock absorber. it when tightening lock nut.
\
\
.
Insulator cover
Taping
RA-16
REAR SUSPENSION
wing
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION
0 Jack up vehicle after setting spring compressor. Check coil spring for yield, deformation or
Then remove coil spring. cracks. Replace if necessary.
When installing, correctly place coil spring in Check upper and lower spring seat rubbers for
both spring seat rubbers. (Flat face of spring is wear, cracks or damage. Replace if necessary.
..
on toD.1
Upper spring
seat rubber
(Flat face)
Coil spring
Lower spring
seat rubber
SRA462
Suspen: i n Arm
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
; Removing and installing points SRA770
RA-17
REAR SUSPENSION
Suspension Arm (Cont'd) Suspension Member and
Differential Mounting Insulator
Remove drive shaft from companion flange.
Remove axle shaft assembly. Refer to Axle INSPECTION
Shaft for removal. Check differential mounting insulator for
Remove stabilizer bar fixing bolt from rear deformation or cracks. Replace if necessary.
arm. Check suspension member for deformation or
Remove lower end of shock absorber fixing cracks. Replace if necessary.
bolt.
a. I f member insulator is deformed or cracked,
Remove suspension arm pin.
replace it with a suitable tool.
Before removing, put matching mark on pin.
SRA565
When installing, tighten pin nut of suspension
arm t o specified torque after installing wheels
SRA455
and placing vehicle on ground under the curb
weight.
Refer to Section MA for toe-in adjustment. b. Install member insulator with a suitable tool.
Be sure t o install in its proper place.
INSPECTION
Check suspension arm for deformation or
cracks. Replace if necessary.
Check rubber bushings for wear or other
damage.
Replace rubber bushing with a suitable tool if
necessary.
I
SRA456
SRA465
RA-I a
REAR SUSPENSION
-Suspension Member and
Differential Mounting Insulator
(Cont'd)
Front
View A
SRA457
RA-19
REAR SUSPENSION-Adjustable Shock Absorber
connector
14.7 . . ,34. 461
63
Washer
with bu Insulator cover
Shock absorber
-
mnuntina insulator
Shock absorber
assembly Shock abrorber
mounting bracket
c"1
: N m lkgm,ft-lb)
Front
U
\ \1 SRA466
Removal an Installation
Remove luggage side trim. Then disconnect Remove upper end nut of shock absorber.
connector.
Disconnect connector gripping both sides of sub-
harness connector.
SRA467
Disconnect lower end nut of shock absorber.
CAUTION:
Keep water and dust away from connector.
RA-20
Inspection Assembly
Refer to Non-adjustable Shock Absorber. Cover piston rod with tape so as not to damage
it when assembling.
e Connect sub-harness t o connector within
piston rod using guide. Be careful not to
damage connector.
Trouble Diagnosis
Refer to FRONT AXLE AND FRONT SUSPEN-
SION.
RA-21
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
General Specifications
SUSPENSION
Spring constant
33.0 13.36. 188.21 24.5 (2.5. 140)
N/mm lkg/mm. Ib/inl
Purple x 1 Pink x 1 White x 1 Green x 1
Identification color
Yellow x 2 White x 2 Yellow x 2 Yellow x 2
I 1 I I
Shock absorber
Gar-filled double acting hydauic
Type
Adjustable Non-adiustable
Piston diameter mm lin) 32 .32.1 (1.260. 1.264) -
25 25.1 (0.984.0.988)
Piston rod diemeter mm lid 22 (0.871 12.5 10.492)
Stroke
mm l i n l 599.3 (23.591/384.5 (15.141 609.3 123.99)/392.5 115.451
MaximumIMinimum
Cylinder diameter mm (in1 48.6 (1.9131 38.1 (1.500)
Damping force
Firm Normal soft
[at 0.3 m 11.0 fNrec.1
Expansion N (kg, Ib) 181 .109. -
6 6 74. (37.49, 588 (60,132)
-
179 2401 123 - 1631 -
82 1081
481 .637 382.500 157-216
Compression N Ikg, Ib) 149 - 65, 139.51. 116-22. 294 130,661
108.143) 86-112) -
35 491
Stabilizer tube diameter
Outer mm lid 24 10.941 22.2 10.874)
Inner mm (in) 17.0 10.6691
RA-22
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
-General Specifications (Cont'd)- Inspection and Adjustment -
DRIVE SHAFT Wheel alignment (Unladen'l)
Engine I VG30E I VG30ET
Camber degree -1'55'10 -25'
mm lid -15 t o 2 5 (-OD59 t o 0.0981
Model 2T82S EF90DSW Toe-in
degree - 0 t o 1 ' [Total toe-in1
4
Joint type
Differential carrier side Tripod Eirfield '1: Tankful of fuel. radiator coolant and engine oil full.
Spare tire, jack. hand tools. mats in designed position.
Wheel side Tripod Double offset
Maximum winding degree
Differential carrier side 18.3" 40" Rear axle shaft
Wheel ride 15" 2'
3
Wheel bearing preload
N m (kgcm. in-lbl 0.7 17.6.11or less
Length "L" mm l i n l
464.5 118.2911 449.5 117.7011
Maximum ILeftIRightl Wheel bearing preload at hub bolt
475.5 118.721 461.5 118.171 12,0611.23,
2,711 1861
or
N Ikg, Ibl
407 116.0211 409.5 116.1211
Minimum lLeft1Rightl Rear axle shaft end play
418 116.461 421.5 116.591 Less than 0.3 (0.0121
mm linl
VG30E
A 55.82.55.88
(2,1976.2.20001
Distance piece length B 55.92. 55.98
mm l i n l 12.2016 -2.2039)
C 56.02 .56.08
12.2055 - 2.2079)
SRA473
VG30ET
SRA561
GIREU0
Name
I Nisian genuine grease
or equivalent
Capacity
Wheel side
s(oz' I 185-195
16.52.6.881
1 115.
~
155 ~~
14.06.5.471
155.165
Differential carrier ride
15.47 - 5.821
RA-23
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (S.D.S.)
Tightening Torque
Item Nm kgm ft-ib Item N-m ka-m ft-lb
Wheel nut 98-118 10-12 72-87 Rear disc brake
Three-way connector Baffle plate fixing bolt -
3.2 4.3 0.33.0.44 2.4.3.2
Connector mounting 5-7 0.5 -0.7 -
3.6 5.1 Torque member fixing 38 - 52 -
3.9 5.3 28.38
bolt bolt
Connectarto brake 1 5 - 18 1.5-1.8 11-13 Differential carrier
tube Differential carrier t o 9 8 . 118 10. 12 72.87
Brake tube connector 15 - 18 1.5-1.8 11-13 mounting insulator
flare nut Mounting bracket to
Shock absorber body
Lower end fixing bolt 59 - 78 6.8 43.58 Bolt 29-39 3-4 22.29
Upper end fixing bolt 31 . 4 2 3.2 - 4.3 23.31
Nut 59-78 6-8 -
43 58
Differential carrier t o -
59 78 6.8 -
43 58
Piston rod seif-locking suspension member
nut
Adiwtable 46 - 6 2 4.7 -6.3 34 - 4 6 Stabilizer
Stabilizer bar to 16-21 1.6-2.1 12-15
Non-adjustable 20-27 2.0-2.8 14-20 suspension arm .
Suspension member Stabilizer bar clamp to 31 . 4 2 3.2 - 4.3 -
23 31
Suspension member to 78 108 - 8 - 11 58.80 suspension member
suspension member stay
Drive shaft
Suspension member stay 2 0 . 2 5 -
2.0 2.6 14 - 19 Drive shaft t o companion
t o body flange
Suspension member to 98.118 10 - 12 72.87 Turbo 69-78 7.0-8.0 51 - 5 8
suspension arm Non-turbo 39-49 4.0-5.0 29-36
Sprint seat stay
Stay to suspension arm
Wheel bearing lock nut 206 284 - 21 .29 152 210-
Front 59-78 6-8 43 . 5 8
Rear 69-88 7-9 51 - 6 5
Stay t o parking cable 16 - 2 1 1.6-2.1 12-15
clamp
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS
Tool number
Tool name
(Kent-MooreNo.)
GG943100W Flare nut torque wrench
I - )
ST36230000 Slide hammer
(525840-A)
RA-25
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