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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
2. Pull and tighten the boot band using suitable tool until both pawls of boot band are secured in the boot band grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band.
10. Install new small boot band securely using Tool. CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot band.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica-
tion as shown.
11. Rotate the slide joint and confirm that the boot posit ion is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove
the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
Wheel Side
1. Insert recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease
begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert-
ing grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has
oozed out.
2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot band and new boot to shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot or boot band.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft. RAC1133D
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
Dimension (M) : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in) DSF0047D
SDIA1127E
SFA800
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4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub-
assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse circlip.
• Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.
6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the specified length indi- cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation le ngth is outside the standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot bands.
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica- tion as shown.
9. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands. RAC0049D
Grease amount : 70 – 90 g (2.5 – 3.2 oz)
Boot installation length (L) : 142 mm (5.59 in)
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — ) SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M) : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
DSF0047D
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Wheel Bearing INFOID:0000000004683860
Drive Shaft INFOID:0000000004305850
Dynamic Damper INFOID:0000000004305851
Boot Bands INFOID:0000000004683861
Unit: mm (in)
Axial end play limit
0.05 mm (0.002 in) or lessJoint type Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease quantity 70 - 90 g (2.5 - 3.2 oz) 130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
Boots installed length Left side
142 mm (5.59 in) 181.2 mm (7.13 in) (M/T models)
176 mm (6.93 in) (Except for M/T models)
Right side 178 mm (7.01 in) (A/T models)
168 mm (6.61 in) (Exc ept for A/T models)Dimension A
Except for CVT models 230 – 236 mm (9.06 – 9.29 in)
CVT models 225 – 231 mm (8.86 – 9.09 in)
Dimension B 70 mm (2.76 in)FAC0156D
Dimension "M" 1.0 - 4.0 (0.039 - 0.157) DSF0047D
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FUEL SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
PREPARATION .............................................. .....3
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......3
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......3
FUEL SYSTEM ............................................... .....4
Checking Fuel Line ............................................. ......4
General Precaution ............................................. ......4 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER
AND FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ......................... 5
Component .......................................................... .....5
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....5
FUEL TANK ..... ................................ ..................9
Component .......................................................... .....9
Removal and Installation ..................................... .....9
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 14
Standard and Limit .............................................. ....14
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Special Service Tool INFOID:0000000004305252
The actual shapes of the Kent-Moore tools may differ from those of the special tools illustrated here.
Commercial Service Tool INFOID:0000000004305253
Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name Description
KV991J0090
(J-46214)
Fuel tank lock ring tool Removing and installing fuel tank lock ring LBIA0353E
Tool name Description
Power tools Loosening bolts and nuts PBIC0190E
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FUEL TANK
Disconnect electrical connector (A) and fuel feed hose quick connec-
tor (B).
• Fuel feed hose (1)
• ⇐ : Vehicle front
• Disconnect the quick connector using the following procedure.
- Hold the sides of the connector, push in tabs and pull out the tube.
- If quick connector and tube on fuel pump assembly are stuck, push
and pull several times until they move. Disconnect them by pulling.
CAUTION:
• The tube can be removed when the tabs are completely depressed. Do not twist it more than necessary.
• Do not use any tools to remove the quick connector.
• Keep resin tube away from h eat. Be especially careful when
welding near the resin tube.
• Prevent acid liquid such as ba ttery electrolyte, from getting
on resin tube.
• Do not bend or twist resin tube during installation and removal.
• To keep the connecting portion clean, free of foreign materi-
als and to avoid damage, cover them completely with plastic
bags or something similar.
• Do not insert plug to prevent damage to O-ring in quick con-
nector.
6. Remove center exhaust tube. Refer to EX-9 .
7. Remove exhaust heat shields.
8. Disconnect parking brake cables (1) from the lower surface of
fuel tank and axle and position the parking brake cables (1) out
of the way. WBIA0782E
SFE562A
PBIC0163E
PBIC3786E
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FRONT SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION .. ..........................2
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. .....2
Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT PRE-TEN-
SIONER" ............................................................. ......
2
Precaution Necessary fo r Steering Wheel Rota-
tion After Battery Disconnect ............................... ......
2
Precaution for Procedure without Cowl Top Cover ......3
Cautions .............................................................. ......3
PREPARATION .............................................. .....4
Special Service Tool ........................................... ......4
Commercial Service Tool .................................... ......4
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS
(NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING ........................ .....6
NVH Troubleshooting Chart ................................ ......6
FRONT SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY .............. .....7 On-Vehicle Inspection and Service .....................
.....7
Wheel Alignment Inspecti on .....................................7
Component .......................................................... ....10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....11
COIL SPRING AND STRUT .............................. 12
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....12
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ....12
TRANSVERSE LI NK ......................................... 15
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....15
STABILIZER BAR ............................................. 16
Removal and Installation ..................................... ....16
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
(SDS) ................................................................. 17
Wheel Alignment (Unladen*) ............................... ....17
Ball Joint .............................................................. ....18
Wheelarch Height (Unladen*) .............................. ....19
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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the
″LOCK ″ position before connecting
the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)
6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of al l control units using CONSULT-III.
Precaution for Procedur e without Cowl Top Cover INFOID:0000000004305858
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover
the lower end of windshield.
Cautions INFOID:0000000004305859
• When installing rubber bushings, the final tightening mu st be carried out under unladen conditions with tires
on ground. Oil might shorten the life of rubber bushings. Be sure to wipe off any spilled oil.
- Unladen conditions mean that fuel, engine coolant and l ubricant are full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and
mats are in designated positions.
• After servicing suspension parts, be sure to check wheel alignment.
• Self-lock nuts are not reusable. A lways use new ones when installing. WEIA0178E