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Disassembly and Assembly (LH): Assembly

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Transaxle Side 

  1. 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.
  2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
  3. Align matching mark (A) on spider assembly (1) with matching mark on shaft (2). Install spider assembly to shaft with chamfer (B) facing shaft.
    GNSJPDIF0017Z-017Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Install new snap ring (1) using a suitable tool.
    GNSJPDIF0014Z-014Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  5. Assemble housing onto spider assembly making sure to align matching marks made during disassembly, and fill with specified amount of new Genuine NISSAN Grease.

    Grease quantity

    : Refer to Drive Shaft .
    NOTE: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
  6. Install new stopper ring to housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse stopper ring.
  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, below.
    GNSJPDIF0144Z-144Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) on 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 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.
  10. Install new boot bands securely.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot band.
    1. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls (SYMBOL ) into holes for temporary installation.
      G05227713Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at first.
    2. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
      G05227714Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
  11. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse dust shield.
  12. Install new circular clip to housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip.
  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.
    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. Insert specified amount of new Genuine NISSAN Grease listed below into housing from large end 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, below.
    GNSJPDIF0144Z-144Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) on 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 and small boot bands securely using Tool.
    G04076454Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Tool number

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

    Dimension (M)

    : Refer to Boot Bands .
  9. 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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