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Removal and Installation: Installation

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  1. Install new small boot band and new boot on shaft.
    GNSJPDIF09Z-009Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse boot and boot bands.
    • Cover drive shaft serration with protective tape (A) to prevent damage to boot during installation.
  2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
  3. Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly (1) aligned with matching mark applied during removal on shaft (2).
    GNSJPDIG04Z-004Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install snap ring (3) using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  5. Apply specified amount of Genuine NISSAN Grease into large diameter side opening of boot.

    Grease quantity

    : Refer to Drive Shaft .
    NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
  6. Install housing to shaft.
  7. Install new stopper ring to housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse stopper ring.
  8. Install new boot bands securely.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands.
    1. Install new large boot band in groove of boot and install boot band pawl (A) into hole (B). Then install pawl temporarily.
      GNSJSDIA6965Z-965Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    2. Pinch projections (B) on the band with Tool (A).

      Tool

      : KV40107310 (-)
      GNSJSDIA6966Z-966Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Inspect to make sure boot band pawls (A) are secured in holes (B).
      GNSJSDIA6968Z-968Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between housing and stopper ring.
  10. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
    GNSJPDIF0144Z-144Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) on shaft or housing, boot may come off. Clean all grease from surfaces.
  11. Make sure boot installation length (L) is length specified below. Insert a suitable tool into large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.

    Boot installation length (L)

    : Refer to Drive Shaft .
    CAUTION:
    • Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
    • Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of boot.
  12. Install new dust shield to housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse dust shield.
  13. Install new circular clip onto drive shaft assembly [housing (XD Models)].
    CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip.
  14. After installing housing and shaft, make sure boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands, then reposition boot and secure with new boot bands.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands.
  15. Install drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation. 
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