Procedure D: Axle Shaft Re-Assembly
Requires: Axle Grease Seal Kit P/N 43252-0W025
1. Install the new axle shaft seal in the axle housing (see Figure D1):
^ Use "Seal Installer (Inner)" special tool # J-341 15 to install the seal.
^ Make sure the seal is fully seated in the axle housing and the face of the seal is facing outwards.
2. Apply a coat of suitable grease on the new 0-ring. Then install the 0-ring on the axle housing (see Figure D2).
3. Insert the "Axle Installation Seal Protector" special tool # J-34296-1 into the new axle shaft seal.
^ Make sure the split ends of the protector butt up to each other and do not overlap (see Figure D3).
^ Leave the protector in place during axle installation to protect the grease seal.
4. Re-install the axle shaft assembly (see Figure D4) making sure:
^ The axle shaft does not damage the new grease seal.
^ You remove the "Axle Installation Seal Protector" once the axle shaft is approximately "90%" inserted.
^ The axle shaft is fully seated into the axle housing and the bearings turn smoothly.
5. Install the new nuts (contained in the kit) on the backing plate studs (see Figure D5):
^ Do NOT use old or previously installed nuts.
^ Tighten the nuts to 50 ft-lbs.
6. Remove the Plastic Plug from the wheel cylinder threaded hole (see Figure D6) and remove any dust or debris (from the hole) with a clean, lint-free shop rag.
7. Remove the rubber dust cap from the brake line (see Figure D6).
8. Re-install the brake line to the wheel cylinder using a flare nut wrench.
9. Re-install the parking brake cable.
^ For 2001 Frontier/Xterra, make sure you install the new clip (contained in the kit) to hold on the parking brake rod pin.
Do Not reuse the old clip.
10. Re-install the brake drum and wheel.
11. Bleed the hydraulic brake system:
^ Refer to the "BR" section of the applicable Service Manual for brake bleeding.
^ Then, re-install the rubber dust cap on the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
12. Return to the "Repair Flow Chart" for further instructions.