Nissan Ariya: Removal and Installation

Nissan Ariya (FE0) 2023-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Transmission & Driveline / Front Axle / Removal and Installation

Front Wheel Hub and Knuckle
Front Drive Shaft Boot
Front Drive Shaft

Front Wheel Hub and Knuckle

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE : Exploded View

Steering knuckle	Splash guard	Hub bolt
Wheel hub and bearing assembly	Disc rotor	Wheel hub lock nut
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Nissan Ariya Vehicle front
: Always replace after every disassembly.

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE : Removal & Installation

Removal and Installation

Remove tires. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Remove front wheel sensor. Refer to Removal & Installation.

CAUTION:

Never pull wheel sensor harness.

Remove lock plate from strut. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove torque member and brake caliper and hang them in a place where it will not interfere with work.

CAUTION:

Never depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

Remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:

Put align marks on wheel hub assembly and disc rotor before removing disc rotor.

Never drop disc rotor.

Using lock nut chisel (SST: KV40108800) (A), release staked area of wheel hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

Released area (A) is 31 mm (1.22 in) of wheel hub lock nut.

Loosen wheel hub lock nut, using a hub lock nut wrench (SST: KV40104000) (A).

CAUTION:

Never use a power tool.

When rotation of locknut does not turn smoothly, release staked area more.

Remove steering outer socket. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove transverse link. Refer to Removal & Installation.

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

CAUTION:

Pay attention to the following points and fix drive shaft to Nissan Ariya vehicle side with a rope or the like.

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle.

Also be careful not to overextend slide joint of drive shaft.

NOTE:

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

Remove wheel hub lock nut.

Remove wheel hub assembly.

Remove splash guard.

Separate the connection of strut and steering knuckle as the following procedure.

CAUTION:

Be sure to keep the following procedure because steering knuckle may be damaged when the gap of steering knuckle is enlarged too much.

Remove connecting bolts and nuts between strut steering knuckle. Measure the gap (A) of the steering knuckle and determine sharpness (B) of flat chisel, and then put mark

on flat chisel as depth limit (B) to enlarge gap.

Sharpness (B) = gap (A) + 2.5 mm (0.098 in)

NOTE:

Standard of gap: 6.9 ± 0.5 mm (0.272 ± 0.020 in)

Enlarge the gap of the steering knuckle with the chisel (A) (commercial service tool) not to surpass sharpness as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

When lubricant is used during disassembly, degrease it with brake cleaner before connecting strut and knuckle.

Be careful not to damage the projection and strut with flat chisel.

Never enlarge the gap more than 2.5 mm (0.098 in).

Separate the connection of strut assembly and steering knuckle.

CAUTION:

Pay attention to the following points and fix drive shaft to Nissan Ariya vehicle side with a rope or the like.

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle.

Also be careful not to overextend slide joint of drive shaft.

Remove steering knuckle.

Remove hub bolt from wheel hub assembly with ball joint remover (commercial service tool) (A).

CAUTION:

Remove hub bolt, only when necessary.

Never hammer the hub bolt to avoid impact to the wheel bearing.

Pull out the hub bolt in a direction perpendicular to the wheel hub.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.

Wheel hub

When suspension component parts and steering component parts are removed, perform final tightening under unladen condition with tires on level ground after installation of the component parts.
Place washer to hub bolt and install hub bolt with tightening force of nut .

CAUTION:
When replacing wheel hub assembly , clean the matching surface of drive shaft and then install drive shaft to wheel hub assembly.
Tighten wheel hub nut to the specified tightening torque. Refer to Exploded View
When reuse wheel hub assembly and disc rotor, install both to align with align marks put during removal.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

Drive shaft

Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub.

CAUTION:
Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.
Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub. And then apply the following amount of paste [service parts (440037S000)] to surface of joint sub-assembly .

CAUTION:
Apply paste to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assembly.

Amount of paste : 1.0 – 3.0 g (0.04 – 0.10 oz)
When installing drive shaft to wheel hub, never align drive shaft staked area and one of hub bolts.
Use the following torque range for tightening the wheel hub lock nut.
Specified tightening torque :205–230 N·m (21–23 kg-m)

CAUTION:
NOTE:
When wheel hub lock nut tightening torque is above the specified range, abnormal axle noise may occur. And when the tightening torque is below the specified range, loosening may occur.
Using lock nut crimp punch (SST: KV40108700) (A), stake wheel hub lock nut to drive shaft.

NOTE:
Wheel hub lock nut is staked within the following range.

A : 6.2 mm (0.244 in)

B : 26.4 – 27.8 mm (1.039 – 1.094 in)

Disc rotor

Align the marks put during removal when reusing the disc rotor.
Never drop disc rotor.

Strut Assembly and Steering Knuckle Connection

CAUTION:

When lubricant is used to separate connection of strut and steering knuckle, remove lubricants with brake cleaner before connecting both again.

Align the gap of steering knuckle to the projection part of strut.
Tighten the mounting bolt and nut with pushing up the steering knuckle until it contacts lower end of stopper bracket end face, using a suitable jack.

CAUTION:
Check the stable condition when using a jack.

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE : Inspection

Inspection after removal

Check the following item and if there is abnormality, replace malfunction parts.

Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage.
Check transverse link and ball joint of outer socket.
- Transverse link: Refer to Inspection.
- Outer socket: Refer to Inspection.

Inspection after disassembly

Wheel hub

Check wheel hub for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If there is abnormality, replace malfunction parts.

Splash guard

Check splash guard for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If there is abnormality, replace malfunction parts.

Steering knuckle

Check steering knuckle for deformation, cracks, and other damage. If there is abnormality, replace malfunction parts.

Inspection after installation

When replacing disc rotor, check disc rotor for runout. Refer to Periodic Maintenance Operation.

Check front wheel sensor harness for proper connection and installation. Refer to Exploded View.

Check wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Work Procedure.

Front Drive Shaft Boot

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT : Exploded View

Left side

	Circular clip	Dust shield	Housing
	Snap ring	Spider assembly	Stopper ring
	Boot band	Boot	Shaft
	Joint sub-assembly
	: Wheel side
1	: Nissan genuine designated grease (Refer to parts catalog)
2	: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)]
	: Always replace after every disassembly.

RIGHT side

	Dust shield	Joint sub-assembly	Circular clip
	Boot band	Boot	Shaft
	Stopper ring	Spider assembly	Snap ring
	Housing
	: Wheel side
1	: Nissan genuine designated grease (Refer to parts catalog)
2	: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)]
	: Always replace after every disassembly.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (WHEEL SIDE) : Removal & Installation

REMOVAL

Remove tires. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Release staked of wheel hub lock nut. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Loosen wheel hub lock nut. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Remove transverse link. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Patch temporarily installed wheel hub lock nut with a piece of wood. Hammer the wood to disengage wheel hub from drive shaft.

NOTE:

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

Remove wheel hub lock nut. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Separate steering outer socket from steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.

Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle.

Be careful not to overextend slide joint.

Remove boot bands, and then separate boot from joint sub-assembly.

Screw drive shaft puller (A) (commercial service tool) 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 from shaft.

CAUTION:

Align drive shaft puller 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 Nissan Ariya vehicle. Refer to Disassembly & Assembly.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

Remove boot from shaft.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

When suspension component parts and steering component parts are removed, perform final tightening in the grounded state without load after installation of the component parts.

While rotating steel ball in the joint sub-assembly, clean the old grease adhering to the joint sub- assembly using a paper cloth.

Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying grease, use a paper cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

Install boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot and boot band.

Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

Position the circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip with tip of screw driver.

Push joint sub-assembly into shaft using plastic hammer.

WARNING:

Ensure that circular clip is properly engaged, otherwise the joint sub-assembly could pull away from shaft of housing assembly during Nissan Ariya vehicle operation resulting in loss of drive force and possible drive shaft damage, which may cause a crash and serious injury or damage the drive shaft.

Pull the joint sub-assembly in the axial direction away from transaxle assembly. Confirm that the joint sub assembly cannot be pulled out from shaft of housing assembly.

Fill into the joint sub-assembly inside with the remaining amount of grease from large diameter side of boot.

Specified value
Total grease amount	: Refer to Service Data.

Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*”marks) shown in the figure.

Specified value
Boot mounting length (L)	: Refer to Service Data.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint subassembly. boot may be removed. Clean all grease from the boot mounting surface.

To prevent boot from deformation adjust boot installation length (L) to the specified value by inserting suitable tool into the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.

Specified value
Length of boot (L)	: Refer to Service Data.

CAUTION:

If the boot mounting length exceeds the specified value, it may cause breakage of the boot.

Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.

Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands using the boot band crimp tool (A) (SST: KV40107300).

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Boot band claw (A) must be behind the drive direction () after assembling.

Install boot band so that staked area is as shown in the figure.

Specified value:

M : 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.04 - 0.16 in)

Check that misalignment does not occur when boot is rotated after fixing joint sub-assembly and shaft fixed.

CAUTION:

Reinstall when misalignment occurs.

Never reuse boot band.

Clean the matching surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub assembly.

CAUTION:

Never apply lubricating oil to these matching surface.

Clean the matching surface of drive shaft and wheel hub assembly. And then apply specified amount of paste [service parts (440037S000)] to surface of joint sub-assembly of drive shaft.

CAUTION:

Apply paste to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-assembly.

Specified value
Amount paste	: 1.0 – 3.0 g (0.04 – 0.10 oz)

Insert drive shaft to wheel hub, and then temporarily tighten hub lock nut.

CAUTION:

Never align drive shaft staked area and wheel hub bolts .

Install transverse link. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Install steering outer socket to steering knuckle. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Tighten wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque.

Specified tightening torque

: 205 – 230 N·m (21 – 23 kg-m, 151 – 170 ft–lb)

CAUTION:

Since the drive shaft is assembled by press-fitting, use the tightening torque range for the wheel hub lock nut.

Be sure to use torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub lock nut. Never use a power tool.

Never reuse wheel hub lock nut.

NOTE:

When wheel hub lock nut tightening torque is above the specified range, abnormal axle noise may occur. And when the tightening torque is below the specified range, loosening may occur.

Use the locknut crimping punch (A) (special tool: KV40108700) to crimp wheel hub locknut onto the drive shaft.

NOTE:

Wheel hub lock nut is staked within the following range.

A	: 6.2 mm (0.244 in)
B	: 26.4 – 27.8 mm (1.039 – 1.094 in)

Install tires to Nissan Ariya vehicle. Refer to Removal & Installation.

Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT (REDUCTION GEAR SIDE) : Removal & Installation

Remove boot after drive shaft is removed from the vehicle.

For drive shaft removal and installation, Refer to Removal and Installation.

For drive shaft disassembly and assembly, refer to Disassembly and Assembly.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT : Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Check boots for deformation, cracks, grease leakage and other damage.
Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to Exploded View.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Inspection.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Work Procedure.

Front Drive Shaft

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT : Exploded View

LEFT SIDE

	Circular clip	Dust shield	Housing
	Snap ring	Spider assembly	Stopper ring
	Boot band	Boot	Shaft
	Joint sub-assembly
	: Wheel side
1	: Nissan genuine designated grease (Refer to parts catalog)
2	: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)]
	: Always replace after every disassembly.

RIGHT side

	Dust shield	Joint sub-assembly	Circular clip
	Boot band	Boot	Shaft
	Stopper ring	Spider assembly	Snap ring
	Housing
	: Wheel side
1	: Nissan genuine designated grease (Refer to parts catalog)
2	: Apply paste [service parts (440037S000)]
	: Always replace after every disassembly.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: Removal & Installation

REMOVAL

Remove tires. Refer to Removal & Installation.
Drain oil from the reducer. Refer to Draining.
Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to Removal & Installation.

CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
Remove lock plate from strut. Refer to Exploded View.
Remove torque member mounting bolts, and hang torque member and brake caliper in a place that does not interfere with the work.

CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while removing brake caliper.
Remove disc rotor.

CAUTION:
Using lock nut chisel (SST: KV40108800) (A), release staked area of wheel hub lock nut.

NOTE:
Released area (A) of wheel hub lock nut is 31 mm (1.22 in) or more.
Loosen wheel hub lock nut, using a hub lock nut wrench (SST: KV40104000) (A).

CAUTION:
Move steering knuckle and then separate connection of drive shaft and wheel hub assembly.

CAUTION:
Use the drive shaft attachment (SST: KV40107500) (A) and a sliding hammer (commercial service tool) (B) while inserting tip of the drive shaft attachment between shaft and reduction gear assembly, and then remove drive shaft from reduction gear assembly.

CAUTION:
Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of the removal.

Replace side oil seal of reducer. Refer to Removal & Installation.
When inserting drive shaft, attach a protector (special tool: KV38107900) (A) to oil seal to prevent damage to the side oil seal of the reducer. Then, insert drive shaft and slide the slide joint of drive shaft like a hammering to securely install it.

WARNING:
Check that circlip is properly engaged. Improper engagement can cause housing assembly to remove from the reducer while Nissan Ariya vehicle is running, leading to damage to drive shaft, loss of driving force, accidents, and serious injury.

CAUTION:
Insert drive shaft to wheel hub, and then temporarily tighten hub lock nut.

CAUTION:
Install transverse link. Refer to Removal & Installation.
Install steering outer socket to steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.
Install disc rotor.

CAUTION:
When reuse disc rotor, install disc to align with align mark put during removal.
Install torque member and brake caliper to steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.
Install lock plate to strut. Refer to Exploded View.
Install wheel sensor to steering knuckle. Refer to Exploded View.
Tighten wheel hub lock nut to the specified torque.

Specified tightening torque : 205 – 230 N·m (21 – 23 kg-m)

CAUTION:
NOTE:
Wheel hub lock nut tightening torque is above the specified range, abnormal axle noise may occur. And when the tightening torque is below the specified range, loosening may occur.
Use the locknut crimping punch (A) (special tool: KV40108700) to crimp wheel hub locknut onto the drive shaft.

NOTE:
Wheel hub lock nut is staked within the following range.

A : 6.2 mm (0.244 in)

B : 26.4 – 27.8 mm (1.039 – 1.094 in)
When reuse disc rotor, install disc to align with align mark put during removal.
When suspension component parts and steering component parts are removed, perform final tightening in the grounded state without load after installation of the component parts.
Refill oil in reducer. Refer to Refilling.
Perform inspection after installation. Refer to Inspection.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT: Disassembly & Assembly

Wheel Side

Disassembly

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.

Screw drive shaft puller (A) (commercial service tool) into screw part of joint sub-assembly to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Pull out joint sub-assembly from shaft during hammering.

CAUTION:

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace drive shaft assembly.

Align drive shaft puller and drive shaft and remove them by pulling firmly and uniformly.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

Remove boot from shaft.

Perform inspection after removal. Refer to Inspection.

Assembly

While rotating steel ball in the joint sub-assembly, clean the old grease adhering to the joint sub- assembly using a paper cloth.

Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying grease, use a paper cloth to wipe off old grease that oozed out.

Install boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.

Never reuse boot bands and boot.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

Position the circular clip on groove at the shaft edge.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Align both center axles of the shaft edge and joint sub-assembly. Then assemble shaft with joint sub-assembly holding circular clip with tip of screw driver.

Push joint sub-assembly into shaft using plastic hammer.

WARNING:

Pull the joint sub-assembly in the axial direction away from transaxle assembly. Confirm that the joint sub assembly cannot be pulled out from shaft.

Fill into the joint sub-assembly inside with the remaining amount of grease from large diameter side of boot.

Total grease amount

: Refer to Service Data.

Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*”marks) shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by “*” mark) on the shaft or joint subassembly. boot may be removed. Clean all grease from the boot mounting surface.

Specified Value
Length of boot (L)	: Refer to Service Data.

CAUTION:

If the boot mounting length exceeds the specified value, it may cause breakage of the boot.

Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of tool.

Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands using the boot band crimp tool (A) (SST: KV40107300).

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Boot band claw (A) must be behind the drive direction () after assembling.

Install boot band so that staked area is as shown in the figure.

Specified value
M	: 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.04 - 0.16 in)

Check that misalignment does not occur when boot is rotated after fixing joint sub-assembly and shaft fixed.

CAUTION:

Reinstall when misalignment occurs.

Never reuse boot band.

Reducer Side

Disassembly

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.

Remove stopper ring from housing.

Put align mark on housing and shaft and then remove housing from shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint for align mark to prevent damage.

Put align mark on spider assembly and shaft and then remove housing from shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint for align mark to prevent damage.

Remove snap ring and the remove spider assembly from shaft.

Remove boot from shaft.

Remove dust shield from housing assembly.

Preform inspection after disassembly. Refer to Inspection.

Assembly

Clean old grease adhered on housing with paper cloth.

Install dust shield to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

Install circle clip to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circle clip.

Install boot bands and boot to shaft.

CAUTION:

Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect the boot from damage.

Never reuse boot bands and boot.

Remove tape around serration of shaft.

Align both marks on shaft and serration that are put during removal of spider assembly and then assemble them so that the chamfered part of serration part is on shaft side.

Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and sliding surface.

Fill spider assembly and housing inside with the following amount of NISSAN genuine grease (Refer to - "Parts Catalogue)

Specified Value
Specified amount of grease	: Refer to Service Data.

Align both marks put during removal of housing and then install to shaft.

Install stopper ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse stopper ring.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*”marks) shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by “*” mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the surface.

To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the value shown below (L) by inserting the suitable tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.

Specified Value
Boot installation length (L)	: Refer to Service Data.

CAUTION:

If the boot installation length exceeds the specified, it may cause breakage in boot.

Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

Secure the small end of the boot with boot bands using the boot band crimping tool (SST: KV40107300) (A) as shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Boot band claw (A) must be behind the drive direction () after assembling.

Install boot band so that staked area is as shown in the figure.

Specified value
M	: 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.04 - 0.16 in)

Secure the large end of the boot with boot band the boot band crimping tool (SST: KV40107310) (A).

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Set boot band to the drive shaft boot groove and temporarily fix pawl of boot band to of boot band.
Pull protrusion of boot band tighten with boot band crimping tool (SST: KV40107310) (A) in the direction shown by arrows ().

CAUTION:

Securely install boot band to boot band pawl .

Check that misalignment between housing and shaft does not occur when boot is rotated after fixing.

CAUTION:

If there is misalignment, reassemble them.

Never reuse boot bands.

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT : Inspection

INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following item and if there is abnormality, replace malfunction parts.

Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check motion of joint for smoothness and significant looseness.
Check boot for crack, damage and grease leakage