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Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Fix shaft with a vise.
    CAUTION:

    Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.

  2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
  3. Screw drive shaft puller (A) (commercial service tool) 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the thread of joint sub-assembly, and remove joint sub-assembly from shaft.
    G05915131Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub assembly as a set.
    • Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by pulling directory.
  4. Remove circular clip from shaft.
  5. Remove boot from shaft.
  6. Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste while rotating ball cage.