Nissan Murano Z51 (2011 year). Manual - part 26

EX-4

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

EXHAUST SYSTEM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006259083

Check exhaust pipes, muffler, and mounting for improper attach-
ment, leakage, cracks, damage or deterioration.
• If anything is found, repair or replace damaged parts.

SMA211A

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

EXHAUST SYSTEM

EX-5

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

EX

N

P

O

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

EXHAUST SYSTEM

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000006259084

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000006259085

REMOVAL

Disconnect each joint and mounting using power tool.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• If exhaust front tube stud bolts were removed, and install them and tighten to the specified torque below.

CAUTION:

• Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
• If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat

insulator, remove them.

• When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each

exhaust pipe.

1.

Main muffler

2.

Mounting rubber

3.

Gasket

4.

Mounting rubber

5.

Center muffler

6.

Dynamic damper

7.

Mounting rubber

8.

Gasket

9.

Mounting rubber

10. Exhaust front tube

11. Gasket

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPBIA2686GB

: 14.7 N·m (1.5 kg-m, 11 ft-lb)

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

EX-6

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

EXHAUST SYSTEM

• Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid

gases leakage. 

• Temporarily tighten mounting nuts and bolts. Check each part for unusual interference, and then

tighten them to the specified torque. 

• When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/left

directions.

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006259086

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

• Check clearance between tail tube and rear bumper is even.
• With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
• Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue

stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration. 

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-1

TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

SECTION 

FAX

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

CONTENTS

FRONT AXLE

2WD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ...............................

3

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  .............................

3

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ......................................

3

PRECAUTION ...............................................

4

PRECAUTIONS ...................................................

4

FOR USA AND CANADA ............................................

4

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution for Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and 
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" ..............................

4

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precautions for Drive 
Shaft ..........................................................................

4

FOR MEXICO  ..............................................................

4

FOR MEXICO : Precaution for Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER" ...................................................

4

FOR MEXICO : Precautions for Drive Shaft  .............

5

PREPARATION ............................................

6

PREPARATION ...................................................

6

Special Service Tool  .................................................

6

Commercial Service Tool  ..........................................

7

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................

8

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  ..............

8

Inspection ..................................................................

8

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ........................................

9

Inspection ..................................................................

9

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

10

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

10

Exploded View  ........................................................

10

Removal and Installation  .........................................

10

Inspection ................................................................

11

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT  ..........................

12

Exploded View .........................................................

12

WHEEL SIDE  .............................................................

13

WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation  ................

13

TRANSAXLE SIDE  ....................................................

16

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation  .......

16

Inspection ................................................................

16

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT  .....................................

17

Exploded View .........................................................

17

LEFT SIDE  .................................................................

18

LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation  ....................

18

RIGHT SIDE  ...............................................................

19

RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation ..................

19

WHEEL SIDE  .............................................................

20

WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly  ...........

21

TRANSAXLE SIDE  ....................................................

22

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly 

....

22

Inspection ................................................................

27

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ............................................................

28

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

28

Wheel Bearing  .........................................................

28

Drive Shaft ...............................................................

28

AWD

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS  ..............................

29

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS 
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING  ...........................

29

NVH Troubleshooting Chart  ....................................

29

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-2

PRECAUTION .............................................

30

PRECAUTIONS  .................................................

30

FOR USA AND CANADA  .........................................

30

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution for Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and 
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER" ...........................

30

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precautions for Drive 
Shaft .......................................................................

30

FOR MEXICO  ............................................................

30

FOR MEXICO : Precaution for Supplemental Re-
straint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER" .................................................

30

FOR MEXICO : Precautions for Drive Shaft  ...........

31

PREPARATION ...........................................

32

PREPARATION  .................................................

32

Special Service Tool  ...............................................

32

Commercial Service Tool  .......................................

33

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................

34

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

34

Inspection ...............................................................

34

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT  ......................................

35

Inspection ...............................................................

35

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ...............

36

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE  .............

36

Exploded View  ........................................................

36

Removal and Installation  ........................................

36

Inspection ................................................................

37

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT  ..........................

38

Exploded View  ........................................................

38

WHEEL SIDE .............................................................

39

WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation  ...............

39

TRANSAXLE SIDE ....................................................

42

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and Installation .......

42

Inspection ................................................................

42

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT ......................................

43

Exploded View  ........................................................

43

LEFT SIDE .................................................................

44

LEFT SIDE : Removal and Installation  ...................

44

RIGHT SIDE  ..............................................................

45

RIGHT SIDE : Removal and Installation  .................

45

WHEEL SIDE .............................................................

47

WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ...........

47

TRANSAXLE SIDE ....................................................

48

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly ...

48

Inspection ................................................................

52

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) ..........................................................

53

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS 
(SDS) .................................................................

53

Wheel Bearing  ........................................................

53

Drive Shaft  ..............................................................

53

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

FAX-3

< SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

INFOID:0000000006258398

Use chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.

×

: Applicable

Reference page

—

F

AX-27

—

F

AX-10

—

F

AX-8

NV

H in

 F

A

X

 an

d 

FSU s

e

c

tio

ns

Re

fe

r to

 FRONT AXL

E i

n

 t

h

is cha

rt

NVH in WT 

section

NVH in WT 

section

Ref

e

r t

o

 DRIVE

 SHAFT

 in this 

chart

NVH in BR 

section

NVH in S

T

 section

Possible cause and SUSPECTED PARTS

Ex

ce

ss

iv

e joi

nt an

gl

e

Jo

in

t sl

id

in

g

 re

si

st

a

n

c

e

Im

ba

la

nc

e

Imp

rop

er i

ns

ta

lla

ti

o

n,

 lo

os

en

es

s

Part

s interf

erence

Whe

e

l be

ari

n

g

 da

ma

ge

FRONT A

X

LE 

AND FRONT SUSP

ENSION

FRONT A

XLE

TI

RE

ROAD WHEE

L

DRIVE SHAFT

BRAKE

STE

E

RING

Symptom

DRIVE 
SHAFT

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

FRONT 
AXLE

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shimmy

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Judder

×

×

×

×

×

×

Poor quality ride or handling

×

×

×

×

×

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-4

< PRECAUTION >

[2WD]

PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS

FOR USA AND CANADA

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR 
BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

INFOID:0000000006258399

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS
system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front
air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.
Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT” of this
Service Manual.

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

FOR USA AND CANADA : Precautions for Drive Shaft

INFOID:0000000006258401

• Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
• Never disassemble joint sub-assembly because it is non-overhaul parts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Clean the parts, before disassembling and assembling.
• Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly of the service location.
• Reassemble disassembled parts carefully in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be

placed over parts.

• Use paper waste. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.
• Clean disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with

air or wiping with paper waste.

FOR MEXICO

FOR MEXICO : Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and 
"SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER"

INFOID:0000000006258402

The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along
with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain
types of collision. Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the “SRS AIR BAG” and
“SEAT BELT” of this Service Manual.

WARNING:

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

PRECAUTIONS

FAX-5

< PRECAUTION >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision that would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by
an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag
Module, see “SRS AIR BAG”.

• Never use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this Ser-

vice Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or harness
connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

Always observe the following items for preventing accidental activation.
• When working near the Air Bag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Air Bag System sensors with the

ignition ON or engine running, never use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with
a hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing
serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

FOR MEXICO : Precautions for Drive Shaft

INFOID:0000000006258404

• Observe the following precautions when disassembling and assembling drive shaft.
• Never disassemble joint sub-assembly because it is non-overhaul parts.
• Perform work in a location which is as dust-free as possible.
• Clean the parts, before disassembling and assembling.
• Prevent the entry of foreign objects during disassembly of the service location.
• Reassemble disassembled parts carefully in the correct order. If work is interrupted, a clean cover must be

placed over parts.

• Use paper waste. Fabric shop cloths must not be used because of the danger of lint adhering to parts.
• Clean disassembled parts (except for rubber parts) with kerosene which shall be removed by blowing with

air or wiping with paper waste.

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-6

< PREPARATION >

[2WD]

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

Special Service Tool

INFOID:0000000006258405

The actual shapes of Kent-More tools may differ from those of special service tools illustrated here.

Tool number 
(Kent-More No.)
Tool name

Description

KV40107300
(

—

)

Boot band crimping tool

Installing boot band

KV40107500
(

—

)

Drive shaft attachment

Removing drive shaft

KV38107900
(

—

)

Protector
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

Installing drive shaft

ST35271000
(

—

)

Drift
a: 72 mm (2.83 in) dia.
b: 63 mm (2.48 in) dia.

Installing support bearing

ST17130000
(

—

)

Drift
a: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.
b: 60 mm (2.36 in) dia.

Removing support bearing

ZZA1229D

ZZA1230D

PDIA1183J

ZZA0701D

ZZA0836D

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

PREPARATION

FAX-7

< PREPARATION >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

Commercial Service Tool

INFOID:0000000006258406

Tool name

Description

Power tool

Loosening bolts and nuts

PBIC0190E

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-8

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[2WD]

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006258407

MOUNTING INSPECTION

Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.

WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

• Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of

wheel bearing.

• Rotate wheel hub and bearing assembly and make sure there is no unusual noise or other irregular condi-

tions. If there is any of irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly.

Standard

Axial end play

: Refer to 

FAX-28, "Wheel Bearing"

.

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FAX-9

< PERIODIC MAINTENANCE >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006258408

• Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.
• Check boot for cracks and other damage.

CAUTION:

Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occurs from drive shaft.

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-10

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000006258409

Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000006258410

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-119, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

.

3.

Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to 

BR-21, "FRONT : Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to 

BR-35, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

6.

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.

7.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other

parts.

NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.

8.

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

9.

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Exploded View"

.

10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly, suspend the drive shaft with suitable wire.

Refer to 

FAX-17, "Exploded View"

.

11. Temporarily tighten strut assembly and steering knuckle.

1.

Steering knuckle

2.

Splash guard

3.

Wheel hub and bearing assembly

4.

Wheel hub lock nut

5.

Cotter pin

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols in the figure.

JPDIF0274GB

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE

FAX-11

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

12. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then remove splash guard.

13. Remove steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to 

ST-44, "Exploded View"

.

14. Remove steering knuckle from transverse link.

15. Remove steering knuckle from strut assembly.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.
• Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

• Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)] to cover entire flat
surface (A) of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft.

• Never use a power tool to tighten the wheel hub lock nut.
• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen condi-

tions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and bearing
assembly and axle housing. 

• Never reuse cotter pin.

Inspection

INFOID:0000000006258411

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if necessary.

Ball Joint Inspection

Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to

FSU-12, "Inspection"

 and 

ST-54, "Inspection"

.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-119, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

. 

2.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-8, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-9, "ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING ANGLE

SENSOR NEUTRAL POSITION : Special Repair Requirement"

.

Amount paste

: 1.0 – 3.0 g (0.04 – 0.10 oz)

JPDIG0122ZZ

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FAX-12

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

Exploded View

INFOID:0000000006258412

LEFT SIDE

RIGHT SIDE

1.

Circular clip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Housing assembly

4.

Boot band

5.

Boot

6.

Circular clip

7.

Joint sub-assembly

: Wheel side

1: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

2: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)].

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIF0243ZZ

1.

Joint sub-assembly

2.

Circular clip

3.

Boot band

4.

Boot

5.

Damper band

6.

Dynamic damper

7.

Housing assembly

8.

Dust shield

9.

Snap ring

10. Support bearing

11.

Baring housing

12. Support bearing bracket

JPDIF0254GB

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT

FAX-13

< REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[2WD]

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

FAX

N

O

P

WHEEL SIDE

WHEEL SIDE : Removal and Installation

INFOID:0000000006258413

REMOVAL

1.

Remove tires with power tool.

2.

Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-119, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Exploded

View"

.

3.

Remove lock plate from strut assembly. Refer to 

BR-21, "FRONT : Exploded View"

.

4.

Remove caliper assembly. Hang caliper assembly not to interfere with work. Refer to 

BR-35, "BRAKE

CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View"

.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5.

Remove disc rotor. Refer to 

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

.

6.

Remove cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut with power tool.

7.

Patch wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub and bearing
assembly from drive shaft.

CAUTION:

• Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Never allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, housing assembly

and the other parts.

NOTE:
Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and bearing assembly and drive shaft cannot be separated even after
performing the above procedure.

8.

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

9.

Remove strut assembly from steering knuckle. Refer to 

FSU-9, "Exploded View"

.

10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
11. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

12. Screw drive shaft puller (A) into joint sub-assembly screw part to

a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support drive shaft with one
hand and pull out joint sub-assembly with a sliding hammer (B)
from housing assembly.

CAUTION:

• Align a sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them

by pulling firmly and uniformly.

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be pulled out, try after

removing drive shaft from vehicle.

13. Remove circular clip (1) from housing assembly.
14. Remove boot from housing assembly.

: Wheel side

1: Fill NISSAN Genuine grease or equivalent.

2: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)].

Refer to 

GI-4, "Components"

 for symbols not described on the above.

JPDIF0022ZZ

JPDIF0007ZZ

Revision: 2011 November

2011 MURANO