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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT BOOT
INSTALLATION
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 NISSANgenuine 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 to protect the
boot 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 (1) 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:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
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Grease amount : Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".
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9. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by “*” marks) as shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the bo ot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on the shaft or the joint sub-assembly, the
boot may come off. Remo ve 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 in stallation 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.
14. Clean the mating surfaces of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub. CAUTION:
Do not apply lubricating oil to these mating surfaces.
15. Clean the mating surfaces of the drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel bearing. Apply Molykote M77 lubricant to the surface (A)
of the joint sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
Apply Molykote M77 to cover the entire flat mating surface
of the joint sub-assembly.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts
information.
16. Install the drive shaft to the wheel hub. Temporaril y install, but do not tighten, the wheel hub lock nut.
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace wheel bearing.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.
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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Molykote M77 quantity Refer to FAX-27, "Drive Shaft".
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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
TRANSAXLE SIDE : Removal and InstallationINFOID:0000000012431896
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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NOTE:
When removing components such as hoses, tubes, lines, etc. , cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-
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REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to WT-48, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to BRC-140, "
FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and
Installation".
3. Remove brake lock plate from strut.
4. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brake hose connected. Reposition brake caliper aside with wire. Refer to BR-37, "
BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation".
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Put matching marks on disc brake rotor and wheel hub, then remove disc brake rotor. CAUTION:
• Put matching marks on the wheel hub and the disc brake rotor before removing the disc brake
rotor.
• Do not drop disc brake rotor.
6. Remove and discard cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut, using Tool.
7. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a suitable tool and a wood block.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.
• Do not allow drive shaft to ha ng down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the
other parts.
NOTE:
Use suitable puller if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro-
cedure.
8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the steering knuckle from strut. Refer to FA X - 9 , "
Removal and
Installation".
10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub.
1. Drive shaft 2. Cotter pinA. Apply Molykote M77
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Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )
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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
11. Insert the Tool (A) between the drive shaft and the transaxle.
Insert the suitable tool (B) to the Tool (A). Remove the drive
shaft from the transaxle.
CAUTION:
• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend
slide joint.
• Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive shaft.
12. Remove the differential side oil seal. Refer to TM-18, "
Removal
and Installation" (5MT:RS5F91R), or TM-249, "Removal and Installation" (CVT:RE0F11A).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Transaxle Side
• Install a new differential side oil seal. Refer to TM-18, "Removal and Installation" (5MT:RS5F91R), or TM-
249, "Removal and Installation" (CVT:RE0F11A).
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the differential side oil seal.
• Place the Tool (A) onto transaxle to prevent damage to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap
with a hammer to install securely.
CAUTION:
• Check that circular clip is completely engaged.
• Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to TM-17, "
Inspection"
(5MT), or TM-228, "Inspection" (CVT).
Wheel Hub Side
CAUTION:
• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace wheel bearing with a new
one.
• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.
• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean
the mating surface.
• Clean the mating surfaces of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub.
CAUTION:
Do not apply lubricatin g oil to the mating surface of the wh eel hub lock nut and the wheel hub.
• Clean the mating surfaces of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel
bearing. Apply Molykote M77 to surface (A) of joint sub-assembly.
CAUTION:
Apply Molykote M77 to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-
assembly.
NOTE:
Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts infor-
mation.
When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the cotter pin to prevent
rattles.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse cotter pin. Tool number (A) : KV40107500 ( — )
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Tool number (A) : KV38107900 ( — )
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Molykote M77 quantity : Refer to
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(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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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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