Driveshaft - Center Bearing Replacement Procedure

Classification:
PD99-002

Reference:
TB00-025

Date:
March 10, 2000

1998-2000 FRONTIER AND 2000 XTERRA PROPELLER SHAFT CENTER BEARING REPLACEMENT

APPLIED VEHICLES:
1998-2000 Frontier (D22)
2000 Xterra (WD22)

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the propeller shaft center bearing must be replaced on a 1998-2000 Frontier or 2000 Xterra, center bearing kits are now available as shown in the PARTS INFORMATION Section of this bulletin.

Use the appropriate Service Manual for details on disassembly and re-assembly of the propeller shaft, but be sure to align the shaft as shown in Propeller Shaft Alignment instructions below.

NOTE:
This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.

Propeller Shaft Alignment:

It is very important that alignment be marked when disassembling the two parts of the propeller shaft. Failure to ensure propeller shaft alignment throughout the service procedure may affect balance of the propeller shaft.





1. When disassembling the propeller shaft, place an alignment mark on the propeller shaft and yoke (see Figure 1).





2. To confirm proper assembly after the replacement center bearing is installed, check the alignment of the front and middle u-joints (see Figure 2).

If there is vibration after the propeller shaft is re-assembled, re-check the propeller shaft alignment (Figure 2, above).





PARTS INFORMATION

CLAIMS INFORMATION

NOTE:
This is the ONLY approved repair procedure for this incident. A claim to Nissan for the repair of this incident may be denied if the repair is not performed exactly as outlined in this bulletin.





Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line using the claims coding as shown.

1. Reference the "Parts Information" table above and use the indicated "Center Bearing Kit" P/N as the PFP.

2. As indicated by the customer complaint.

3. As indicated by the technician's diagnosis.