Transaxle Side
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX60. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.CAUTION:
- Cover drive shaft serration with tape (A) to prevent damage to boot during installation.
- Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
- Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
- Install new snap ring (1) using a suitable tool.CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
- Pack drive shaft with specified amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).
Grease quantity : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT . - Install new stopper ring to housing of slide joint assembly.CAUTION:
Do not reuse stopper ring.
- After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between slide joint assembly and stopper ring.
- Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown below.CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all grease from surfaces.
- Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified 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 break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
- Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of boot.
- Secure large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown below.CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot bands.
- Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
- After installing housing and shaft, make sure boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.