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Disassembly and Assembly: Assembly

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  1. Install the inner sockets.
  2. Install the large-diameter side of the boots to the gear housing assembly.
  3. Install the small-diameter side of the boots to the groove of the inner sockets.
    Fig 1: Installing Small-Diameter Side Of Boots To Groove Of Inner Sockets
    G04175630Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install the boot clamps to the boots, as shown.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse the large boot clamps.
    Fig 2: Installing Boot Clamps To Boots
    G04175631Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Crimp the large boot clamps, using Tool.

    Tool number : KV40107300 ( - ) 

  6. Install the cylinder tubes to the gear housing assembly.
  7. Install the lock nuts and outer sockets to the inner sockets.
    Fig 3: Clamping Boot Band
    G04076454Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Thread the outer sockets onto the inner sockets to the specified length "L", then tighten the lock nuts to the specified torque. Refer to , "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ". Reconfirm that the tie-rod length "L" is within specification.

    Maximum inner socket length "L" : 84.0 mm (3.31 in) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Tie Rod Components And Rod Length Measurement Area
    G04076779Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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