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Wheel Side

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  1. Insert the amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly (1) until grease begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
    G05224307Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape (A), then install a new boot and boot band onto shaft.
    G05224303Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse boot and boot bands.

  3. Remove protective tape wrapped around the serration part on shaft.
  4. Attach new circlip to shaft. The circlip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly. Use a suitable tool to press-fit.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse circular clip.

  5. Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer.
    G04076452Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating drive shaft.

  6. Insert the specified amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from large diameter side of boot.
    Grease quantity : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
  7. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by " * " marks) shown below.
    G05915122Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    If there is grease on the boot mounting surface (indicated by " * " mark) of the shaft or joint sub-assembly, boot may come off. Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface.

    • To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length (L) to the specified value indicated below. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
      Boot installation length (L) : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
      CAUTION:
      • Boot may be damaged if the installation length exceeds or is less then standard value.
      • Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of boot.
  8. Install new large and small boot bands securely to specification and using Tool.
    G04076454Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Tool number : KV40107300 (J-51751)
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse boot bands.

    • Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specification as shown below.
      G04076455Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Dimension (M) : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
  9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse boot bands.

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