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Wheel Side

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  1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ". After inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that has oozed out.
    Fig 1: Inserting Grease Or Equivalent Into Joint Sub Assembly
    G02383559Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wind the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
  3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Protective Tape From Shaft
    G02383560Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach the circlip to the shaft. The circlip must fit securely into the shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly.

    Use a soft hammer to press-fit the circlip.

    NOTE: Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
  5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the housing from the large end of the boot. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

    Grease capacity: 140 - 160 g (4.93 - 5.64 oz.) 

    Fig 3: Using A Soft Hammer To Press-Fit The Circlip
    G02383561Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by the * marks) of the shaft and housing, the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the shaft surfaces.
  7. Check that the boot installation length"L"is the specified length. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the smaller side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.

    Boot installation length"L": 134.5 mm (5.30 in) 

    Fig 4: Installing The Boot Securely Into Grooves Using Proper Tool
    G02383562Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
    • Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver.
  8. Secure the big and small ends of the boot using new boot bands as shown.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
    Fig 5: Securing Big And Small Ends Of Boot Using New Boot Bands
    G02383563Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. After installing the joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate the boot to check that it 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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