jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
I agree that normal servicing will not catch a damaged bearing or a bearing that is on its way out UNLESS you specifically ask them to check the bearings at every service or when grinding noises are present.
I had mine checked yesterday and it wasn't only a visual check. They had the car on the hoist and attached two clamp-on wires to the wheels, these wires were connected to some device and ear-phones for the mechanic to hear any grinding noises if they won't be heard during a test drive.
In my case the grinding noise turned out to be the brake pads not liking the slotted DBA discs (I'll expand on that in the corresponding thread on the forum)
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22/Nov/2007, 9:24 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
Yes Paul, to be on the safe side, change the bearings at 110,000km or so or have them inspected for abnormal wear and noise.
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18/Jan/2008, 10:20 am
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gs76
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 03-2008
Location: Melbourne, Australia.
TOTAL POSTS: 9
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
Well guys I can confirm that my Exy has done its left front wheel bearing and hub/stub axle. Took the Exy in today to get a service and to get the grinding noise inspected from the left front. I'ts confirmed that the wheel bearing is shot and has irrepairably damaged the hub/stub axel. Only been making a grinding noise for the last couple of days.
Reading the previous posts above is like an echo of what the Nissan Service guy just told me.
I must say for a car thats only just ticked over 83,000ks and never seen any off road action it is a bit of a worry. Not cheap to fix either. I am still trying to calm the wife down.
--- Glenn
2002 X-Trail - ST
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12/Mar/2008, 2:44 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
Am sorry to hear that Glenn, I suspected you had a shot bearing, but I was hoping you'd catch it in time before the bigger damage
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12/Mar/2008, 3:22 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
Rich,
The problem with shot bearings is that Nissan assume everything is right, unless the owner complains about the noise. I don't think it's practical for them to check every exy for shot bearings, although it sounds like a good idea given the fact that it proved to be the weakest point and a cause of serious damage.
Rockdale Nissan stated to me that they have no problems checking the bearings everytime I drop the car for service, so I guess the same can be requested by all owners, so if nothing else, it goes on record and the invoice that the bearings inspection was done.
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12/Mar/2008, 3:29 pm
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gs76
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 03-2008
Location: Melbourne, Australia.
TOTAL POSTS: 9
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Re: HUB Separating from Axle
quote: jalalski wrote:
Am sorry to hear that Glenn, I suspected you had a shot bearing, but I was hoping you'd catch it in time before the bigger damage
Yeah I hoped so too but I did have my doubts after reading about other owners experiences. From what I have read and heard from Nissan you prettty much should not drive the car at the first sign of any noise! Like I said mine has just started doing it in the last couple of days.
I will certainly be asking for a wheel bearing check at each service from now on. It would be interesting to see if the new X-Trail has a similar setup with the hub nut and pin.
--- Glenn
2002 X-Trail - ST
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12/Mar/2008, 3:54 pm
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