Wheel Side

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Insert the amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole 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.

Fig 1: Inserting Grease Into Joint
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot and boot band onto shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION: Discard old boot and boot band; replace with new ones.
Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

Fig 2: Installing Boot & Boot Band Onto Shaft
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Attach new circlip to shaft. The circlip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.

CAUTION: Discard old circlip; replace with new ones.

Fig 3: Attaching Circlip To Shaft
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Insert the amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
- Grease amount: 170 - 190 g (6.00 - 6.70 oz.)
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. Remove all grease from surfaces.
Make sure boot installation length "L" is the specified length. 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": 163 mm (6.42 in)
Fig 4: Bleeding Air From Boot
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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.
Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

Fig 5: Installing Boot Bands
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CAUTION:
- Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown.
  Dimension "M": 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in)
  
  Fig 6: Inspecting Boot Band Dimension
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.