Front Final Drive Side

When installing each plug, refer to the figure and following.
- If plug (1) has been removed. Install a plug to a housing (2) with a screw. (Left side: VQ35HR)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Housing
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- If plug (1) has been removed use a drift to press in a new one. (Left side: VK45DE)
  
  Fig 2: Installing Plug
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Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from damage. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

Fig 3: Installing Boot To Shaft
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To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks (A) that were on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the serration mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

Fig 4: Identifying Matching Marks Of Spider Assembly And Shaft
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Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).
Apply the appropriate amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the balance of the specified amount grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent).
Grease amount Right side : Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".

Left side : Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
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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.
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.

Fig 6: Identifying Boot Installation Length (Right Side)
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Fig 7: Identifying Boot Installation Length (Left Side)
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Boot installation length (L) Right side : Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".

Left side : Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
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.
Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely.
1. For one-touch clamp band
  1. Secure the large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown in the figure.
    
    Fig 8: Securing Boot Bands
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2. For low profile type band
  1. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls (<=) into holes to temporary installation.
    NOTE: For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at first.
    
    Fig 9: Locating Pawls Installation Position
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  2. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
  3. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
Align matching marks painted when housing was removed.
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.
Install dust cover to housing. (Right side)

Fig 10: Installing Boot Band
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