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Front Final Drive Side

  1. If plug has been removed, use a drift [SST] to press in a new one. (LH side)
    Fig 1: Identifying Plug
    G04144302Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect boot from damage. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
  3. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing boot On Taped Axle Shaft
    G04076444Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Align matching marks painted when spider assembly was removed. Install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
    Fig 3: Aligning Matching Marks
    G04144304Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring.
  6. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
  7. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the balance of the specified amount grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent).

    Grease amount RH side: 113 - 123 g (3.99 - 4.34 oz) 

    LH side: 95 - 105 g (3.35 - 3.70 oz) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04144305Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with * mark) on shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from the surface.
  9. To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the value shown below (L) by inserting a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.
    BOOT INSTALLATION REFERENCE

    RH side LH side
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    Boot installation length (L ) RH side: 158 mm (6.22 in) 

    LH side: 150.9 - 152.9 mm (5.94 - 6.02 in) 

    CAUTION:
    • If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
    • Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
  10. Secure the large and small ends of a boot with new boot bands as shown in the figure.
  11. Align matching marks painted when housing was removed.
  12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with new boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.
  13. Install dust cover to housing. (right side)
Fig 5: Installing Boot Band
G04076449Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Do not reuse dust cover.
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