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Wheel Side

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  1. Secure the rear drive shaft in a vise.
    CAUTION: When securing the rear drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the rear drive shaft.
  2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly.
  3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into the threaded part of the joint sub-assembly. Pull the joint subassembly out of the rear drive shaft as shown below.
    CAUTION:
    • If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more attempts, replace the rear drive shaft and joint subassembly as a set.
    • Align the sliding hammer and rear drive shaft and remove the joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.
    Fig 1: Pulling Joint Subassembly Out Of Rear Drive Shaft Using Suitable Tool
    G04876504Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the boot from the rear drive shaft.
  5. Remove the circlip from the rear drive shaft.
  6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels.
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