
TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE
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SECTION RAX REAR AXLE
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C
RAX
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTION .............................................. 2
. Component .............................................................. 6
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PRECAUTIONS .................................................. 2
. REAR DRIVE SHAFT ......................................... 7
Caution ..................................................................... 2
. Component .............................................................. 7
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Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect .................................... 2 . REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ............... 8
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PREPARATION ........................................... 3
. WHEEL HUB ...................................................... 8 H
Removal and Installation ......................................... 8
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PREPARATION .................................................. 3
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Special Service Tool ................................................ 3
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REAR DRIVE SHAFT ......................................... 9
Removal and Installation ......................................... 9
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Commercial Service Tool ......................................... 3
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS .............................. 4
. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ............. 10
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NOISE, VIBRATION, AND HARSHNESS REAR DRIVE SHAFT ........................................ 10
Disassembly and Assembly ....................................10
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(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ............................ 4
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NVH Troubleshooting Chart ..................................... 4
. SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS K
ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................... 5
. (SDS) ........................................................... 15
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WHEEL HUB ...................................................... 5
. SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS L
On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .......................... 5
. (SDS) ................................................................. 15
Wheel Bearing ........................................................15
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ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ................................. 6
. Drive Shaft ..............................................................15
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Boot Bands .............................................................15
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WHEEL HUB ...................................................... 6
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Revision: October 2008 RAX-1 2009 Pathfinder
PRECAUTIONS
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PRECAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
Caution INFOID:0000000003938792
Observe the following precautions when disassembling and servicing drive shaft.