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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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Final Drive Side 

  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 the specified amount of Genuine NISSAN Grease into housing.

    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. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between housing and stopper ring.
  9. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
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    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.
  10. 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.
  11. Install new boot bands.
    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.
  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.

Wheel Side 

  1. Insert Genuine NISSAN Grease into joint sub-assembly (1) serration hole until grease begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole.
    GNSJPDIF08Z-008Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: After inserting grease, use a paper shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
    NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
  2. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
    GNSJPDIF09Z-009Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse the boot and boot bands.
    • Cover drive shaft serration with protective tape (A) to prevent damage to boot during installation.
  3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
  4. Attach new circular clip to shaft. Circular clip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
    G04076452Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Use a suitable tool to press-fit.

    CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip.
  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 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) 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 suitable tool into the 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.
  8. Install new large boot band securely.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot band.
    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).
      GNSJSDIA6966Z-966Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Tool

      : KV40107310 (-)
    3. Inspect to make sure boot band pawls (A) are secured in holes (B).
      GNSJSDIA6968Z-968Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Install new small boot bands securely using Tool.
    G04076454Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Tool

    : KV40107300 (J-51751)
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands.
    NOTE: Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specification as shown.
    G04076455Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Dimension (M)

    : Refer to Boot Bands .
  10. Attempt to rotate boot to check whether or not boot bands are securing it. If boot is not secure, remove boot bands, reposition boot, and install new boot bands.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot bands.
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