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Reassembly (Outer Joint)

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  1. Mount axle shaft into soft-jaw vise, with outer joint facing up.
  2. Wrap vinyl tape around shaft splines to prevent damage to boot.
  3. Install boot and clamp onto shaft. See Figure , Figure and Figure .
  4. Drive joint assembly onto shaft by tapping on wheel hub nut with hammer. Install joint securely, aligning marks that were made during disassembly. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Installing Joint Assembly
    G00310005Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Pack joint with specified amount of grease. See BOOT GREASE CAPACITY  .
  6. Ensure outer joint boot is properly install on axle shaft groove. Position boot to correct length. See AXLE SHAFT STANDARD LENGTH  . See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Installing Wheel Side Boot
    G00310006Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Lock boot clamps securely with appropriate tool. See Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Tightening Outer Boot Clamps
    G00310014Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Press in NEW speed sensor rotor, if equipped, to axle shaft using drift.
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