Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

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

Inspection

• Check the axle and suspension parts for excessive play, wear, or damage.
• Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play as shown.

FRONT WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure the axial end play is within specification.

Axial end play : Refer to FAX "Wheel Bearing".

• Check that the wheel hub bearing operates smoothly.
• Replace the wheel hub assembly if the axial end play exceeds specification, or if the wheel bearing does not turn smoothly. Refer to FAX "Removal and Installation".

CAUTION: The wheel hub assembly does not require maintenance. If any of the following symptoms are noted, replace the wheel hub assembly.

• Growling noise is emitted from the wheel hub bearing during operation.
• Wheel hub bearing drags or turns roughly.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage. Replace or repair components as necessary. Refer to FAX "Removal and Installation", FAX "Disassembly and Assembly".

  CAUTION: Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Precautions

Front wheel hub and knuckle

Front wheel hub and knuckle

Front drive shaft

Front drive shaft