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Transaxle Side

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  1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.
  2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
    Fig 1: Removing Protective Tape Wound Around Serrated Part Of Shaft
    G02447435Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
  4. Install new snap ring.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
    G02447436Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).
    • Grease amount: 134 - 144 g (4.73 - 5.08 oz.) 
  6. Install new stopper ring to housing of slide joint assembly.
  7. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between slide joint assembly and stopper ring.
  8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
    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.
    Fig 3: Installing Boot
    G02447437Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the length specified below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
    • Boot installation length "L" 
    • 5 A/T models: 167.9 mm (6.61 in) 
    • 4 A/T models: 191.9 mm (7.56 in) 
    CAUTION:
    • Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
    • Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
  10. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown.
    CAUTION: Discard old boot bands and replace with new ones.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Boot Bands
    G02447438Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
  12. 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.
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