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Final Drive Side

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  1. If the plug has been removed, use Tool to press in a new one.
    NOTE: Discard the old plug and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 1: Installing New Plug Into Housing Using Specified Tool
    G02383553Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wrap the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot to shaft.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 2: Wrapping The Serrated Part Of The Shaft With Tape
    G02383554Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.
  4. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the shaft, and secure them tightly using the snap ring.
    NOTE: Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Ball Cage, Snap Ring, And Shaft
    G02383555Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it onto shaft. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

    Grease capacity: 175 - 195 g (6.17 - 6.88 oz.) 

    Fig 4: Inserting Grease Or Equivalent Onto Housing
    G02383556Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.
  7. After installation, pull on the shaft to check engagement between the joint sub-assembly and the stopper ring.
  8. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by* marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
  9. Check that the boot installation length"L"is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller side of boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent any boot deformation.

    Boot installation length"L": 147.9 mm (5.82 in) 

    CAUTION:
    • The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified value.
    • Do not to touch the tip of the screwdriver to the inside of the boot.
    Fig 5: Installing Boot Securely Into Grooves Using Flat Bladed Screwdriver
    G02383557Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Secure the big and small ends of the boot with the new boot bands as shown.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
    Fig 6: Securing Big And Small Ends Of Boot With New Boot Bands
    G02383558Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. After installing the housing and shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.
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