Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side): Assembly

Transaxle Side

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.
   Fig 1: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape
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2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
   Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring

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5. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).

   Grease amount: 155 - 175 g (5.47 - 6.17 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) as shown.
   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.
9. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
   Fig 3: Identifying Boot Installation Length

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   Boot installation length (L): 163.7 mm (6.44 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 large end of boot with new boot band as shown.
    1. Put boot band in groove of drive shaft boot. Then insert pawls (◦) into holes.
       NOTE: Insert projection (A) and guide slit (B).

       Fig 4: Identifying Groove Of Drive Shaft Boot

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       CAUTION: Discard old boot bands and replace with new ones.
    2. Pinch projection on boot band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
    3. Insert tip of band below end of pawl (◦).
       Fig 5: Identifying Boot Band

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11. Install new small boot band securely using Tool.
    Fig 6: Tightening Boot Band

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    Tool number: KV40107300 (-) 

    CAUTION: Discard old boot bands and replace with new ones.
    CAUTION:

    • Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown.
      Fig 7: Identifying Boot Band Dimension

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    Dimension "M": 7.0 mm (0.28 in) maximum 

12. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
13. 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.

Wheel Side

1. Add 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 8: Applying Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly

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2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
   CAUTION: Discard old boot and boot band; replace with new ones.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
   Fig 9: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape

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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. The circlip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.

   Use a suitable tool to press-fit.

   CAUTION: Discard old circlip and replace with new one.
   Fig 10: Attaching Circlip To Drive Shaft

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5. 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) 

6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
   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.
7. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the specified length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
   Fig 11: Identifying Boot Installation Length

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   Boot installation length "L": 163 mm (6.42 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.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
   Fig 12: Tightening Boot Band

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   Tool number: KV40107300 (-) 

   NOTE: Do not reuse boot bands.
   CAUTION:

   • Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown.
     Fig 13: Identifying Boot Band Dimension

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   Dimension "M": 7.0 mm (0.28 in) maximum 

9. 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.

Damper

1. Use new damper bands for installation.
2. Install damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.
   Fig 14: Checking Boot Band Installation Lengths

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   "A": 207-213 mm (8.15-8.39 in) 

   "B": 70 mm (2.76 in)