2001 Nissan Xterra Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2001 Nissan Xterra

  • 2001 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2389, Fuel Injection
  • 2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS, CC:3275, Fuel Injection

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts using suitable tool.
  • Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.Do not pull on wheel sensor harness during removal of ABS sensor. Carefully feed ABS wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
  • Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using suitable tool. Position brake caliper aside and attach using mechanics wire.Do not press down on brake pedal while caliper is re...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Xterra 2.4 L4 GAS

Front

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline shaft flange yoke and companion flange of front final driveline. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage flange yoke and companion flange of front final drive.
  • Remove bolts and then remove front driveline from front final drive and transfer case from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs.
    • Torque driveline to pinion flange bol...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
  • Remove engine undercover bolts using suitable tool.
  • Remove ABS sensor harness from mount on knuckle, then disconnect wheel sensor harness connector.Do not pull on wheel sensor harness during removal of ABS sensor. Carefully feed ABS wheel sensor harness through hole in splash shield.
  • Remove brake caliper torque member bolts using suitable tool. Position brake caliper aside and attach using mechanics wire.Do not press down on brake pedal while caliper is re...

CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO 2001 Nissan Xterra DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Nissan Xterra AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported 2001 Nissan Xterra cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Nissan Xterra 3.3 V6 GAS

Front

  • Place vehicle in neutral.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
  • Place reference mark on front driveline shaft flange yoke and companion flange of front final driveline. Paint is recommended for match marks. Never damage flange yoke and companion flange of front final drive.
  • Remove bolts and then remove front driveline from front final drive and transfer case from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs.
    • Torque driveline to pinion flange bol...

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