2001 NISSAN ALMERA boot

SFA898A
2. Remove brake caliper assembly and rotor.
Brake hose need not be disconnected from brake caliper. In
this case, suspend caliper assembly with wire so as not to
stretch brake hose. Be careful not to depress brake pedal, or
piston will pop out.
Make sure brake hose is not twisted.
SFA372-A
3. Separate tie-rod from knuckle with Tool.
Install stud nut on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.
SFA181A
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is
hard to remove, use a puller.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them when
removing drive shaft.
SFA153B
5. Remove strut lower mounting bolts.
SFA113AC
6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.
7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool.
8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Cont'd)
AX-6

Drive Shaft
COMPONENTS=NJAX0016
NAX018
1. Joint assembly
2. Boot
3. Boot band
4. Circular clip
5. Drive shaft
6. Dynamic damper band (where fit-
ted)
7. Dynamic damper (where fitted)
8. Boot
9. Boot band
10. Stopper ring11. Inner race
12. Cage
13. Ball
14. Snap ring
15. Slide joint housing
16. Circular clip
17. Spider assembly
18. Snap ring
19. Slide joint housing
20. Circular clip21. Slide joint housing with extension
shaft
22. Dust shield
23. Snap ring
24. Support bearing
25. Support bearing retainer
26. Bracket
27. Snap ring
28. Dust shield
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft
AX-10

SFA090A
REMOVALNJAX00141. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
Brake caliper need not be disconnected. Do not twist or
stretch brake hose when moving components.
SFA153B
2. Remove strut lower mount bolts.
3. Remove brake hose clip.
SFA499A
4. Separate drive shaft from knuckle by lightly tapping it. If it is
hard to remove, use a puller.
Cover boots with shop towel so as not to damage them
when removing drive shaft.
Refer to ªWheel Hub and Knuckleº, ªFRONT AXLEº, AX-5.
5. Remove right drive shaft from transaxle.
SAX012
6. Remove left drive shaft from transaxle.
Ð For M/T models Ð
+Pry off drive shaft from transaxle as shown at left.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-11

SFA476
DISASSEMBLYNJAX0017Transaxle Side (DS90 and DS83 types)NJAX0017S011. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race,
before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove stopper ring with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint
housing.
SFA514A
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage, inner race and balls
as a unit.
6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to damage the
boot.
SFA963
Transaxle Side (TS70C, TS79C, TS83, GI2000I and
GI2300I types)
NJAX0017S041. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and drive shaft
before separating joint assembly.
3. Put matching marks on spider assembly and drive shaft.
SFA612
4. Pry off snap ring, then remove spider assembly.
CAUTION:
Do not disassemble spider assembly.
5. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the
boot.
SFA092A
Wheel SideNJAX0017S02CAUTION:
The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
ZF90F type joint assembly cannot be disassembled because
a plastic boot and special boot band are used. Do not use
other drive shaft boots. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace
the drive shaft assembly.
1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive
shaft and joint assembly.
2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-13

3. Remove boot bands.
4. Draw out boot.
SFA442B
Support BearingNJAX0017S031. Remove dust shield.
SFA692
2. Remove snap ring.
SFA693
3. Press support bearing assembly off of drive shaft.
SFA617
4. Separate support bearing from retainer.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-14

INSPECTIONNJAX0018Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with
compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or
other damage.
Drive ShaftNJAX0018S01Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
BootNJAX0018S02Check boot for fatigue, cracks or wear. Replace boot with new boot
bands.
Joint Assembly (Transaxle side)NJAX0018S03+Check spider assembly for needle bearing and washer dam-
age. Replace if necessary. (Tripod type)
+Check roller surfaces for scratches, wear or other damage.
Replace if necessary. (Tripod type)
+Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of
scorching, rust, wear or excessive play. (Double offset type)
+Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
+Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if neces-
sary.
SRA121A
+When replacing only spider assembly, select a new spider
assembly from among those listed in table below. Ensure the
number stamped on sliding joint is the same as that stamped
on new part.
Housing alone cannot be replaced. It must be replaced
together with spider assembly.
TS70C
Stamped number Part No.
00 39720-51E00
01 39720-51E01
02 39720-51E02
03 39720-51E03
TS79C
Stamped number Part No.
01 39720-61E01
02 39720-61E02
03 39720-61E03
04 39720-61E04
05 39720-61E05
06 39720-61E06
07 39720-61E07
Joint Assembly (Wheel side)NJAX0018S04Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-15

Support BearingNJAX0018S05Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks,
pitting or wear.
Support Bearing BracketNJAX0018S06Check support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnetic explora-
tion or dyeing test.
ASSEMBLYNJAX0019+After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it
moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
+Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE or equivalent after every
overhaul.
SFA800
Wheel SideNJAX0019S011. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
SFA942A
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were
made during disassembly are properly aligned.
SFA592B
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease:
AC2300I type 40 - 50 g (1.41 - 1.76 oz)
AC2000I type 118 g (4.16 oz)
ZF80 type 75 - 85 g (2.65 - 3.00 oz)
BF83 type 80 - 100 g (2.82 - 3.53 oz)
BF90 type 100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 oz)
4. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove.
Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length
is ªL
1º.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-16

Length ªL1º:
AC2300I type 94 - 96 mm (3.70 - 3.78 in)
AC2000I type 90 mm (3.54 in)
ZF80 type 91.4 - 91.6 mm (3.598 - 3.606 in)
BF83 type 95 mm (3.74 in)
BF90 type 85.5 mm (3.366 in)
SFA443B
5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suit-
able tool.
SFA313B
Dynamic Damper (Where Fitted)NJAX0019S021. Use new damper bands when installing.
2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding
it securely.
Length:
Refer to AX-21, SDS.
SFA800
Transaxle Side (TS70C, TS79C, TS83, DS90, DS83,
GI2000I and GI2300I types)
NJAX0019S031. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot
during installation.
SFA514A
2. Install ball cage, inner race and balls or spider assembly as a
unit, making sure the marks which were made during disas-
sembly are properly aligned.
3. Install new snap ring.
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Cont'd)
AX-17