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Final Drive Side

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  1. If the plug (1) has been removed, use Tool to press in a new one.

    Tool number (A): KV38100500 (-) 

    (B): KV38102200 (-) 

    NOTE: Discard the old plug (1) and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Final Drive Side Plug Using Tool
    G08697037Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Wrap the serrated part of the rear drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot to the rear drive shaft.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 2: Installing Boot Band And Boot To Rear Drive Shaft
    G04876506Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the rear drive shaft.
  4. Install the ball cage (1), steel ball, and inner race assembly on the rear drive shaft (2), and secure them tightly using the snap ring (3).
    NOTE: Discard the old snap ring (3) and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Drive Shaft Ball Cage, Steel Ball And Inner Race Assembly
    G08697039Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, onto the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it onto rear drive shaft. Refer to "FOR USA AND CANADA: FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

    Grease capacity: Refer to  "REAR DRIVE SHAFT ".

    Fig 4: Identifying Grease Applying Area On Housing
    G04876508Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the stopper ring onto the housing.
  7. After installation, pull on the rear drive shaft to check engagement between the joint sub-assembly and the stopper ring.
  8. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown below.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mating surfaces (indicated by* marks) of rear drive shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
  9. Check that the boot installation length (L) is the length indicated below. Insert a suitable tool into large side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent any boot deformation.

    Boot installation length (L): Refer to  "REAR DRIVE SHAFT ".

    Fig 5: Installing Boot Securely Into Groove
    G04902006Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified value.
    • Do not to touch the tip of the tool to the inside of the boot.
  10. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with the new boot bands (1) as shown below.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot bands (1) and use new ones for assembly.
    Fig 6: Securing Large And Small Ends Of Boot With Boot Band
    G08697042Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. After installing the housing and rear drive shaft, rotate the boot to check that the boot is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.
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