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1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
CAUTION:
• Do not reuse boot or boot band.
• Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to
boot during installation.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. 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. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
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.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band. 1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot band. SFA800
SDIA2629E
Grease amount : 130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
SFA023A
Boot installation length (L)
A/T models : 178 mm (7.01 in)
Except for A/T models : 168 mm (6.61 in) SDIA3285E
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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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Precaution for Fuel
(Unleaded Regular Gasoline Recommended) " .
• Before removing fuel line parts, perform the following procedures:
- Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-574, " Fuel Pressure Check " .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
• Always replace O-rings and clamps with new ones.
• Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
• Perform work on level surface.
• Do not tighten hose clamps excessi vely to avoid damaging hoses.
• After connecting fuel tube quick connect ors, make sure quick connectors are secure.
Ensure that connector and resin tube do not contact any adjacent parts.
• After installing tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at connections in the following steps.
- Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines by turning ignition switch ON (without starting the engine). Then
check for fuel leaks at the fuel tube connections.
- Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at connections.
• Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacemen t. If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the
MIL may come on.
• For servicing “Evaporative Emi ssion System” parts, refer to EC-527 .
• For servicing "On Board Refueling Vapo r Recovery (ORVR)" parts, refer to EC-533 .
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Make sure that the fuel level sensor
unit, fuel filter and fuel pump is free from defects and foreign materials.
INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Fuel Level Sensor Unit, Fuel Filter and Fuel Pump Assembly 1. Install O-ring to fuel tank without twisting.
2. Install fuel level sensor unit with aligning mating marks (A) on fuel tank and fuel level sensor unit as shown.
• ⇐ : Front
• Turn the lock ring (1) until the lock ring is fully rotated into the fuel tank lock tabs (A) as shown.
Quick Connector Connect fuel feed tube qui ck connector using the following procedure.
1. Check the connection for damage or any foreign materials.
2. Align the connector with the tube, then insert the c onnector straight into the tube until a “click” sound is
heard.
3. After connecting, make sure that the connection is secure using the following procedure. • Visually confirm that the two retainer tabs are secured to the connector.
• Pull the tube and the connector to make sure they are securely connected.
4. Connect electrical harness connector.
Inspection Hole Cover • Before installing inspection hole cover, confirm that there are no fuel leaks. Refer to "INSPECTION AFTER
INSTALLATION" .
1. Install inspection hole cover with the front mark (arrow) facing front of vehicle.
2. Lock clips by turning counterclockwise.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks. WBIA0783E
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1. Check connections for damage or foreign material.
2. Align the matching quick connector (A) with the center of EVAP hose (1), and insert quick connector (A) straight until it clicks.
3. After connecting, pull on quick connector (A) and EVAP hose (1) by hand. Make sure connections are secure.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION Use the following procedure to check for fuel leaks.
1. Turn ignition switch “ON” (without starting the engi ne), to check the connections for fuel leaks with the
electric fuel pump applying pressure to the fuel piping.
2. Start the engine and let it idle to check that ther e are no fuel leaks at the fuel system connections.
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1. Install Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut att achment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage.
2. Using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between strut mounting bearing and spring lower
seat (on strut) until coil spring is free.
CAUTION:
Be sure the spring compressor is securely attached to the
coil spring before co mpressing coil spring.
3. Make sure coil spring with spring compressor between strut mounting bearing and spring lower seat (strut) is free. Then
remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so
that piston rod does not turn.
4. Remove strut mounting insulator, strut mounting bearing, and bound bumper from strut.
5. Remove coil spring with spring compressor, and then gradually release a spring compressor. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
6. Remove the strut attachment from strut.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Strut Inspection Check the following:
• Strut for deformation, cracks or damage, and replace it if necessary.
• Piston rod for damage, uneven wear or di stortion, and replace it if necessary.
• For oil leakage, and replace it if necessary.
Strut Mounting Insulator and Rubber Parts Inspection Check strut mounting insulator for cracks and rubber part s for wear. Replace it if malfunction is detected.
Coil Spring Inspection Check coil spring for cracks, wear or damage, and replace it if necessary.
ASSEMBLY CAUTION:
Do not damage strut piston rod when installing components to strut.
1. Install the Tool (A) to strut and secure it in a vise.
CAUTION:
When installing the strut att achment to strut, wrap a shop
cloth around strut to protect it from damage. Tool number : ST35652000 ( — )
SEIA0297E
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COIL SPRING AND STRUT
2. Compress coil spring using a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and install it onto strut.
CAUTION:
• Face tube side of coil spri ng downward. Align the lower
end to spring lower seat as shown.
• Be sure spring compressor is securely attached to coil
spring. Compress coil spring.
3. Apply soapy water to bound bumper. Insert bound bumper into strut mounting insulator.
CAUTION:
Do not use machine oil.
4. Attach strut mounting bearing and strut mounting insulator. • Installation position of strut mounting insulator as shown.
5. Secure piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, then tighten piston rod lock nut to specified torque.
6. Gradually release a spring compressor, and remove coil spring. CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure co il spring attachment position
does not move.
7. Remove the strut attachment from strut. SEIA0297E
MEIA0016E
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