Nissan 39100-58G60 Shaft Assembly-Front Drive R

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Loosen wheel lug nuts, raise vehicle, and support on jackstands. Remove wheel, free-running hub, and snap-ring from axle shaft splines. Remove skid plate, if equipped. Have assistant apply brake as you loosen axle shaft-to-axle shaft flange bolts. Separate axle shaft from flange. Place floor jack under lower control arm and raise slightly. Separate tie-rod end from steering knuckle. Remove cotter pin and loosen nut from upper control arm ball joint. Break knuckle loose from ball joint. Remove nut and separate upper control arm from knuckle. Pull out on knuckle and push axle shaft through. Inspect needle bearing in knuckle and replace if necessary. Install thrust washer on axle shaft. Lubricate needle bearing and axle shaft splines. Connect inner end of axle shaft to axleshaft flange. Connect tie-rod end to steering knuckle. Install snap-ring in inner groove on axle shaft. Measure end play of axle shaft in hub. Install free-running hub assembly. Install wheel and lug nuts. Lower vehicle and tighten lug nuts.

Before removing the driveshaft, mark the relationship of the driveshaft to the differential companion flange. Then, unbolt the driveshaft from the flange and support it with a piece of wire from the underbody.

Complete the remainder of the installation process by following the reverse of the removal steps. Check the differential lubricant level and add some if necessary. Afterward, bleed the brakes, install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque.

Often, problems suspected to be related to the axle may actually stem from other causes. Therefore, it's crucial to perform a comprehensive examination of potential contributing factors before assuming that the axle is the root of the issue.

Start by loosening the rear wheel lug nuts. Then, raise the rear of the vehicle and make sure it's securely supported on jack stands placed under the frame rails. Additionally, block the front wheels to prevent any rolling off the stands.

It's important to inspect the boots on the drive axles periodically for any damage or signs of leaking lubricant. If either boot on a drive axle is damaged, that drive axle needs to be removed in order to replace the boot.

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