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Wheel Side

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  1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze from the ball groove and serration hole. After inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that has oozed out.
    Fig 1: Inserting Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly
    G00727975Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
  3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft.
    Fig 2: After Installation Remove Protective Tape Wound Around Serrated Part Of Drive Shaft
    G00727976Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach the circlip to the drive shaft. The circlip must fit securely into the drive shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly. Use a soft hammer to press-fit the circlip.
    NOTE: Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
  5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly and the large end of the boot.
    1. Grease capacity : 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz) 
    Fig 3: Using Soft Hammer To Press-Fit Circlip
    G00727977Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by the *marks) of the drive shaft and joint sub-assembly, the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the drive shaft surfaces. 
  7. Check that the boot installation length "L" is the specified length. Insert a flat-tip screwdriver or similar tool into the smaller side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
    Fig 4: Preventing Boot Deformation
    G00727978Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Boot installation length "L" : 168.4 mm (6.63 in) 
    CAUTION:
    • The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length. 
    • Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver. 
  8. Secure the big and small ends of the boot using new boot bands as shown.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Boot Bands
    G00727979Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. After installing the joint sub-assembly to the drive shaft, rotate the boot to check that it 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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