2016 NISSAN NOTE boot

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter,
clean the mating surface.
17. Install the transverse link to the steering knuckle with the nut and bolt. Refer to FSU-10, "
Exploded View".
18. Hold the wheel hub using a Tool. Tighten the wheel hub lock nut. CAUTION:
• Since the drive shaft is assembled by press-fitting, use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel hub
lock nut. Do not use a power tool.
• Too much torque causes axle noise. Too little torque causes wheel bearing looseness. Tighten the wheel hub lock nut to the specification.
19. Install the cotter pin. Securely bend the cotter pin to prevent rattles. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the cotter pin.
20. Install the wheel sensor, the wheel sensor bolt, and the wheel sensor harness. Refer to BRC-140,
"FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and Installation".
21. Align the matching marks on the disc brake roto r and on the wheel hub. Install the disc brake rotor.
CAUTION:
Do not drop the disc brake rotor.
22. Remove the wire from the brake caliper. Install the brake caliper and the brake caliper torque member
bolts. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not twist the brake hose.
23. Install the wheel and tire. Refer to WT-48, "
Removal and Installation".
24. Complete the inspection. Refer to FAX-18, "
Inspection".
TRANSAXLE SIDE
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Remove boot after drive shaft is removed from the vehicle.
• For drive shaft removal and installation, refer to FAX-19, "
Removal and Installation".
• For drive shaft disassembly and assembly, refer to FAX-22, "
Disassembly and Assembly".
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INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Check the wheel sensor harness to be sure the connectors are fully seated.
2. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to FSU-7, "
Inspection".
Tool number : KV4010104000 ( — )
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Exploded ViewINFOID:0000000012431900
(LH)
(RH)
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1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft9. Damper band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip12. Joint sub-assembly
Wheel side
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1. Circular clip 2. Dust shield3. Slide joint housing
4. Snap ring 5. Spider assembly6. Boot band
7. Boot 8. Shaft9. Damper Band
10. Dynamic damper 11. Circular clip12. Joint sub-assembly
Wheel side
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Disassembly and Assembly
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DISASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise
and the drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a suitable tool (A) into the joint sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support the drive shaft
with one hand and pull out the joint sub-assembly from the shaft.
CAUTION:
• Align the suitable tool and the drive shaft. Remove thejoint sub-assembly by pulli ng firmly and uniformly.
• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more attempts, replace the shaft and the joint sub-assem-
bly as a set.
4. Remove the circular clip from the shaft.
5. Remove the outer boot from the shaft.
6. Inspect the components. Refer to FAX-8, "
Inspection".
DISASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION:
When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise
and the drive shaft.
2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Put matching marks on the slide joint housing and on the shaft. CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent for matchi ng marks. Do not scratch the surfaces.
4. Remove the slide joint housing from the shaft.
5. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and on the shaft.
CAUTION:
Use paint or an equivalent fo r matching marks. Do not
scratch the surfaces.
6. Remove the snap ring (1).
7. Remove the spider assembly from the shaft.
8. Remove the inner boot from the shaft.
9. Remove the dust shield from the slide joint housing.
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10. Remove the circular clip from the slide joint housing.
11. Clean the old grease from the slide joint housing with paper waste.
12. Remove the damper bands.
13. Remove the dynamic damper from the shaft.
14. Inspect the components. Refer to FA X - 8 , "
Inspection".
ASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)
1. Clean the old grease from the joint sub-assembly using paper waste.
2. Fill the serration slot on the joint sub-assembly (1) with NISSAN
genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball
groove become full to the brim.
CAUTION:
After applying the grease, use paper waste to wipe off the
grease that has oozed out.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts
information.
3. Install the outer boot and the boot bands to the shaft. CAUTION:
• Wrap the serration on the shaft with tape (A) to protect theboot from damage.
• Do not reuse the boot.
• Do not reuse the boot bands.
4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
5. Position the circular clip (1) on the groove at the shaft edge. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the circular clip.
NOTE:
A drive joint inserter is recommended when installing the circular
clip.
6. Align the shaft and the joint sub-assembly. Assemble the shaft with the joint sub-assembly while holding the circular clip.
7. Install the joint sub-assembly to the shaft using a suitable tool. CAUTION:
• Make sure the circular clip is properly positioned on the
groove of the joint sub-assembly.
• Confirm that the joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged
while rotating the drive shaft.
8. Apply the specified amount of grease to the inside of the large diameter side of the boot.
NOTE:
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
9. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by “*” marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on the shaft or the joint sub-assembly, the
boot may come off. Remove all grease from the boot
mounting surfaces.
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa- tion length to the specified value by inserting a suitable tool into
the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot
and discharging the inside air.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is not correct.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
11. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool (A). CAUTION:
Do not reuse the boot bands.
12. Secure the boot band so that dimension (A) meets the specifica- tion.
13. Attempt to rotate the boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not secure, remove
the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.
ASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)
1. Install the dynamic damper using the following procedure:
a. Install the dynamic damper to the shaft. Grease amount : Refer to
FAX-27, "
Drive Shaft".
Boot installation length (L) : Refer to FAX-27, "
Drive Shaft".
Tool number (A) : KV40107300 ( – )
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Dimension (A) : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".
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b. Secure the dynamic damper in the correct position with new
damper bands.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the damper bands.
2. Install the inner boot and the boot bands to the shaft. CAUTION:
• Wrap the serration on the shaft with tape (A) to protect theboot from damage.
• Do not reuse the boot.
• Do not reuse the boot bands.
3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on the shaft.
4. Align the matching mark (A) on the spider assembly (1) with the matching mark on the shaft (2). Install the spider assembly to
the shaft with the chamfer (B) facing the shaft.
5. Secure the spider assembly onto the shaft with the snap ring (1). CAUTION:
Do not reuse the snap ring.
6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to the spider assembly and to the sliding
surface.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts
information.
7. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack the balance of the specified amount grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent) into the slide joint housing.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
8. Align the matching marks on the slide joint housing and on the shaft. Dimension (A) : Refer to
FAX-27, "
Drive Shaft".
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Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
9. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by “*” marks)as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on the shaft or the joint sub-assembly, the
boot may come off. Remove all grease from the boot
mounting surfaces.
10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa- tion length to the specified value by inserting a suitable tool into
the inside of the boot from the large diameter side of the boot
and discharging the inside air.
CAUTION:
• The boot may break if the boot installation length is not correct.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
11. Install the boot bands securely. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the boot bands.
a. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls into holes for temporary installation. NOTE:
For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at
first.
b. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
c. Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl (marked with dotted circle) as shown.
12. Attempt to rotate the boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not secure, remove
the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.
13. Install the dust shield to the slide joint housing. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the dust shield.
14. Install the circular clip to the slide joint housing. CAUTION:
Do not reuse the circular clip.Boot installation length (L) : Refer to
FAX-27, "
Drive Shaft".
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)FAX-27
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000012431903
Drive Shaft Specifications
*Always check with the Parts Departme nt for the latest parts information.
Dynamic Damper Specifications
Item Standard
Axial end play 0.0 mm (0.0 in)
Rotating torque 1.9 N·m (0.19 kg-m, 17 in-lb) or less
Spring balance measurement 13.7 N (1.40 kg-f, 3.08 lb-f) or less
Wheel bearing press-fit load 44100 - 53900 N (4498.2 - 5497.8 Kg-f, 9913.7 - 12116.7 Ib-f)
Application M/T
Joint type Wheel side
Transaxle side
(LH) (RH) (LH)(RH)
Grease quantity* 90 - 100 g
(3.17 - 3.53 oz) 141.1- 157.1 g
(4.98 - 5.54 oz)
Boot installed length (L) 135.5 mm (5.33 in) 154 mm (6.06 in)
Molykote M77* 1.0 - 3.0 g (0.04 - 0.10 oz)
Application CVT
Joint type Wheel side
Transaxle side
(LH) (RH) (LH)(RH)
Grease quantity* 90 - 100 g
(3.17 - 3.53 oz) 132.7 - 148.7 g
(4.68 - 5.25 oz)
Boot installed length (L) 136.8 mm (5.39 in) 145.5 mm (5.73 in)
Molykote M77* 1.0 - 3.0 g (0.04 - 0.10 oz)
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