Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Transmission & driveline » Front axle (FAX) » Front wheel hub and knuckle
Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove wheel hub, using Tool.
2. Remove splash guard from steering knuckle

Tool number : ST33710000 ( - )

3. Remove wheel bearing inner race (outer side) from wheel hub, using Tools.
4. Remove snap ring from steering knuckle, using suitable tool.

   CAUTION: Do not damage steering knuckle.

Tool number : ST33710000 ( - )

Tool number : ST30031000 ( - )

    5.   Remove wheel bearing using Tool from steering knuckle.

Tool number : ST35321000 ( - )

ASSEMBLY

1. Install wheel bearing to steering knuckle, using the Tool (A) and a suitable tool (B).

Tool number : ST35271000 ( - )

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse wheel bearing.
• Do not apply a cleaning agent or anticorrosive to the mounting surface of the wheel bearing of steering knuckle.
• Install wheel bearing with the wheel sensor rotor rubber part (C) faced to the steering knuckle inner side.
• The wheel sensor rotor of the wheel bearing must be kept free of foreign matter.
• The press-fit load must be applied to the wheel bearing outer race and the steering knuckle.
• Do not apply press-fit load to the wheel bearing inner race, the seal (C) on the rubber surface side (wheel sensor rotor side), and the seal (D) on the metallic surface side. If a press-fit load is applied, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one.
• Wheel bearing press-fit load must be 49 kN (5,000 kg-f, 11,015 lb-f).

    2.   Install snap ring to steering knuckle.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal.
• The snap ring must be installed evenly into the groove.

    3.   Press splash guard (1) into the steering knuckle using suitable tools (A and B).

CAUTION: Do not reuse splash guard.

    4.   Install wheel hub, using Tools.

Tool number (A) : ST33061000 ( - )

Tool number (B) : ST35321000 ( - )

CAUTION:

• Do not apply lubricating oil to the press-fit surface of the wheel hub bearing.
• Set wheel hub and wheel bearing horizontally and insert them vertically.
• The press-fit load must be applied to the wheel hub and the wheel bearing inner race.
• Do not apply press-fit load to the steering knuckle and the wheel bearing, the seal. If a press-fit load is applied, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one.
• Apply a press-fit load of 49 kN (5,000 kg-f, 11,015 lb-f) and maintain the loaded state for 30 seconds.
• If the inserted wheel hub is removed again, the wheel bearing must be replaced with a new one.

Removal and Installation

Disassembly and Assembly

Inspection