Procedure C: Inspect For Corrosion In Axle Bearing Housing

1. Inspect the ABS Sensor hole, inside the axle housing. Look for a trail of corrosion, leading down from the ABS Sensor hole.





A. If a trail of corrosion from the ABS sensor hole cannot be seen inside the axle housing as shown in Figure C1:

^ Make a note on your Repair Order which judgement was made here.

^ The rear axle bearing does NOT need to be replaced.

^ Continue with step 2, below.





B. If a trail of corrosion can be seen inside the axle housing as shown in Figure C2:

^ Make a note on your Repair Order which judgement was made here.

^ The rear axle bearing will have to be replaced.

^ Continue with step 2, below.

2. Clean out all residual debris from the axle housing with a lint-free shop rag.

3. If needed, remove all corrosion from the ABS sensor hole using suitable methods. You can use a wire brush, Emery cloth, an 18 mm ball hone, etc. to do this.





4. Apply some Nissan Brake Cleaner to a clean, lint-free shop rag and clean the ABS sensor mounting surface (see Figure C3)

NOTE:
If needed, clean the flange/O-ring sealing surface on the axle housing with a wire brush ONLY.

5. Return to the "Repair Flow Chart" for further instructions.