
D DRIVELINE/AXLE
A
B
SECTION
REAR AXLE C
RAX
E
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 2
. On-Vehicle Service .................................................. 5
. F
Precautions ............................................................. 2
. REAR WHEEL BEARING .................................... 5 .
PREPARATION .......................................................... 3
. Removal and Installation ......................................... 6
.
Commercial Service Tools ....................................... 3 . REMOVAL ............................................................ 6
. G
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL ........................ 7 .
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 4 . INSTALLATION .................................................... 7
.
NVH Troubleshooting Chart .................................... 4 . SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ....... 8 .
H
WHEEL HUB ............................................................. 5
. Wheel Hub Assembly (Rear) ................................... 8 .
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J
K
L
M
Revision: July 2005 RAX-1 2005 Maxima
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS PFP:00001
Precautions EDS001EW
q When installing each rubber part, the final tightening must be carried out under unladen condi-
tion* with the tires on the ground.
* Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated posi-
tions.
q After installing the suspension components, check the wheel alignment.
q Do not jack up the vehicle at the rear lower link, front lower link, or the radius rod.
Revision: July 2005 RAX-2 2005 Maxima
PREPARATION
PREPARATION PFP:00002
A
Commercial Service Tools EDS001EX
Tool name Description
Power tool Loosening bolts and nuts B
C
PBIC0190E
RAX
E
F
G
H
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J
K
L
M
Revision: July 2005 RAX-3 2005 Maxima
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING PFP:00003
NVH Troubleshooting Chart EDS001EY
Use the chart below to help you find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
WT-2, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"
RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"
RAX-6, "Removal and Installation"
RAX-5
Reference page
Improper installation, looseness
Wheel bearing damage
Parts interference
Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS
ROAD WHEEL
TIRES
Noise