Nissan 38164-2Z560 Shaft Assy-Rear Axle

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Unbolt the inner ends of the drive axles and support them with pieces of wire from the underbody.

Yes, there is an optional locking limited-slip rear axle available. This feature allows normal operation until one wheel loses traction. It incorporates multi-disc clutch packs that slow down the rotation of the differential case when one wheel is on a slippery surface and the other is on a firm one.

After raising and securing the vehicle, remove the rear wheels. Position a jack under the rear axle differential housing. Proceed to disconnect the driveshaft from the rear axle pinion flange. Disconnect the shock absorbers at their lower mounts. Also, disconnect the vent hose from the fitting on the axle housing and secure it out of the way. Unbolt the brake line fittings from the brake hose junction block, and then remove the brake hose junction block from the axle housing, plugging the hose to prevent fluid leakage. Don't forget to disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor electrical connector(s).

Check the axleshaft end play using a dial indicator. For four-cylinder, 2WD Frontier, and Xterra models, the end play should be 0.0008 to 0.0059 inches (0.02 to 0.15 mm), while for other models, the end play should be 0.0 inches (0.0 mm).

The inner ends of the drive axles are equipped with sliding constant velocity (CV) joints, while the outer ends have "ball-and-cage" type CV joints.

To separate the drive axle from the axleshaft flange, you need to connect a floor jack under the outer end of the lower control arm and raise it slightly. This helps with maneuvering the drive axle. Then, disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.