Overhaul

DISASSEMBLY

Transaxle Side (TS79C Type)

1. Remove boot bands.

2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and drive shaft before separating joint assembly.





3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and drive shaft.





4. Remove snap ring, then remove spider assembly.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble spider assembly.

5. Draw out boot.
^ Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the boot.

Wheel Side

CAUTION: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks or drive shaft and joint assembly.





2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
^ Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.

3. Remove boot bands.

INSPECTION

Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, then dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation and other damage.

Drive Shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.

Boot
Check boot for fatigue, cracks and wear. Replace boot with new boot bands.

Joint Assembly (Transaxle Side)

TS79C Type

^ Check spider assembly for needle bearing and washer damage. Replace if necessary.
^ Check roller surfaces for scratches, wear and other damage. Replace if necessary.
^ Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
^ Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.





^ When replacing only spider assembly, select a new spider assembly from among those listed in table shown. Ensure that the number stamped on slide joint is the same as that stamped on new part.

Housing alone cannot be replaced. It must be replaced together with spider assembly.

Stamped Number Part No.
01 39720-61E01
02 39720-61E02
03 39720-61E03
04 39720-61E04
05 39720-61E05
06 39720-61E06
07 39720-61E07

Joint Assembly (Wheel Side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.


ASSEMBLY

^ After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
^ Use Nissan Genuine Grease, or equivalent, after every overhaul.

Wheel Side





1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
^ Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.





2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
^ Ensure that marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.

3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
115 - 125 grams (4.06 - 4.41 oz)





4. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove.
Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L1".
Length "L1":
96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 inch)





5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

Dynamic Damper

1. Use a new damper band when reinstalling.





2. Install dynamic damper from stationary joint side while holding it securely.

Transaxle Side (TS79C Type)





1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
^ Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.





2. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.

3. Install new snap ring.

4. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
155 - 165 grams (5.47 - 5.82 ounce)

5. Install slide joint housing.





6. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L2".
Length "L2":
101.5 - 103.5 mm (4.00 - 4.07 inch)

^ Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove.





7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with suitable tool.