New Brake Discs (stuck) Hub Nut?

[rayf3262]

It is the same setup on my 3.0L Terrano.
The only other thing I would point out is that when the drive shaft is loose be careful how you let it move around as it possible to damage the ABS sensor.

 

[Smiler AS]

Hi Ray,

Do you mean that you tube video link is the same as your Terrano?
Or same as the mechanics description with this awkward nut?

Great if it is the same as video - just means I picked a plomker of a mechanic.

 

[rayf3262]

Hi Ray,

Do you mean that you tube video link is the same as your Terrano?
Or same as the mechanics description with this awkward nut?

Great if it is the same as video - just means I picked a plomker of a mechanic.

It was a couple of years ago when I stripped down one side, and from what I can remember it all looks very similar to the video.

From memory it went something like this:

remove wheel
remove brake caliper
remove dust cap from drive flange
remove clip from drive shaft
remove 6 bolts from drive flange
undo two M4 lock nut retaining screws
remove lock nut
remove thrust nut
remove hub

As said earlier, ensure the loose drive shaft does not damage the ABS sensor.

 

[cncfabs]

Terrano is similar to video the nut in question is normally not much more than finger tight as seen in vid it just spins off

 

[perelaar]

How did it end? I'm asking because I recently changed the brake disc on my 97 T2, and had big difficulties separating the old discs from the hub/gearing case.

Did work in the end, with proper combination of lube and force. Once the bolts were out, it took quite some force (and a big hammer / chisel) to get the actual discs off. Rusted in place...

 

[solarman216]

the bearing assembly is the same for fixed hubs and auto hubs, the only difference is the shaft circlip on auto hub is on the inner groove and holds the fixed brake ring, and on the fixed hub it is on the outer groove and fitted after the hub is in place and of course the fixed brake ring and washers are not fitted, so the two screws/locking ring and adjusting nut are the same and as Rustic says the nut should undo easily, if it has needed a chisel to get it off then it sounds like the stub axle thread is damaged and the axle should be replaced, Rick

 

[Banshee]

the bearing assembly is the same for fixed hubs and auto hubs, the only difference is the shaft circlip on auto hub is on the inner groove and holds the fixed brake ring, and on the fixed hub it is on the outer groove and fitted after the hub is in place and of course the fixed brake ring and washers are not fitted, so the two screws/locking ring and adjusting nut are the same and as Rustic says the nut should undo easily, if it has needed a chisel to get it off then it sounds like the stub axle thread is damaged and the axle should be replaced, Rick

By this logic, I presume driveshafts from all years are interchangeable?

 

[solarman216]

By this logic, I presume driveshafts from all years are interchangeable?

correct as far as I know, did not think to do a direct compare when I did Alex 04 shaft but see no reason for them to be different, Rick

 

[micktheshed]

As I have this job coming up soon I've found this thread very instructive. My only question (untill I actualy start it LOL) is why is a 'special Nissan tool' is required. When I did my Frontera (similar set-up) I made a tool to do-up the bearing nut. Here's hoping that tool can be adapted, but forwarned etc.....

 

[perelaar]

I did not need a special tool - the lock nut was easy to turn with a screwdriver once the two retaining screws were out.
It shouldn't be difficult to make a tool with a piece of wood and 2 large nails...

 

[firebobby]

When I changed my discs last year (I think) I followed the download on here and all went swimmingly :thumb2

 

[perelaar]

Same for me, only getting the discs of the hub/gearing house was a pain. Rusted on...