Nissan Frontier. Manual - part 312

DLN-150

< SYSTEM DESCRIPTION >

[PROPELLER SHAFT: 3S1310]

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING

NVH Troubleshooting Chart

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

×: Applicable

Reference page

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-15

1

 (rear)

DLN-151

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DL

N

-15

1

 (rear)

DLN-151

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DL

N

-15

1

 (rear)

DL

N-18

4, 

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DL

N-21

8, 

"NVH T

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les

ho

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ing

 Cha

rt"

FAX-4

, "NVH T

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ble

sh

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g Chart

"

RA

X-5, 

"NVH T

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ho

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R

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X-1

7

, "NVH T

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FSU-5,

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les

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art"

RS

U-4

, "

N

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WT

-4

4, 

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WT

-4

4, 

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ho

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ing

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DL

N-18

4, 

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les

ho

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BR-5, 

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ho

oti

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ST

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Possible cause and suspected parts

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Road wheel

Driv

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Brak

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S

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ring

Symptom

Noise

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Shake

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Vibration

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

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< BASIC INSPECTION >

[PROPELLER SHAFT: 3S1310]

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BASIC INSPECTION

PROPELLER SHAFT ASSEMBLY

Inspection

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APPEARANCE AND NOISE INSPECTION

Check the propeller shaft tube surface for dents or cracks. If damaged, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

PROPELLER SHAFT VIBRATION

If a vibration is present at high speed, inspect the propeller shaft runout first.
1. Measure the runout of the propeller shaft tube at several points

by rotating the final drive companion flange with your hands. 

2. If the runout exceeds specifications, disconnect the propeller shaft at the final drive companion flange;

then rotate the companion flange 90

°, 180° and 270° and reconnect the propeller shaft.

3. Check the runout again. If the runout still exceeds specifications, replace the propeller shaft assembly.
4. After installation, check for vibration by driving vehicle.

Propeller shaft runout limit
2WD Refer 

to 

DLN-158, "General Specification"

LDIA0161E

LDIA0121E

DLN-152

< UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[PROPELLER SHAFT: 3S1310]

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

Removal and Installation

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COMPONENTS

Model 3S1310

NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes/lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

ing.

REMOVAL

1. Remove under cover (if equipped). Refer to 

EXT-15, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Put the transmission in neutral and release the parking brake.
3. Put matching marks on the rear propeller shaft flange yoke and

the rear final drive companion flange as shown. 

CAUTION:

For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage the rear pro-

peller shaft flange yoke or the companion flange.

4. Remove the bolts, then remove the propeller shaft from the rear

final drive and transmission.

INSPECTION 

AWDIA1081ZZ

1.

Propeller shaft (1st shaft)

2.

Snap ring

3.

Journal bearing

4.

Sleeve yoke (5A/T)

5.

Journal

6.

Propeller shaft (2nd shaft)

7.

Flange yoke

8.

Sleeve yoke (5M/T)

Front

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REAR PROPELLER SHAFT

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< UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION >

[PROPELLER SHAFT: 3S1310]

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• Inspect the propeller shaft runout. If runout exceeds the limit,

replace the propeller shaft assembly. 

• While holding the flange yoke on one side, check axial play of the

joint as shown. If the journal axial play exceeds the specification,

repair or replace the journal parts. 

• Check the propeller shaft for dents or cracks. If damage is

detected, replace the propeller shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• After installation, check for vibration by driving the vehicle. Refer to 

DLN-150, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the bolts and nuts. Always install new ones.

Propeller shaft runout limit
2WD : Refer to 

DLN-158, "General 

Specification"

LDIA0121E

Journal axial play  : Refer to 

DLN-158, "General Spec-

ification"

LDIA0117E