Wheel Side

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Insert the amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.

Fig 1: Applying Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly
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Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
CAUTION: Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new one.
Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.

Fig 2: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape
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Attach new circlip to shaft. The circlip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a suitable tool to press-fit.

CAUTION: Discard old circlip and replace with new one.

Fig 3: Attaching Circlip To Drive Shaft
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Insert the amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
Grease amount : 170 - 190 g (6.00 - 6.70 oz.)
Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown in illustration.
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.

Fig 4: Identifying Boot Installation Length
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Make sure boot installation length "L" is the specified length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation length "L" : 163 mm (6.42 in)
CAUTION:
- Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
- Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
Tool number : KV40107300 ( - )

NOTE: Do not reuse boot bands.

Fig 5: Tightening Boot Band
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CAUTION:
- Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown in illustration.
Dimension "M" : 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in)

Fig 6: Identifying Dimension "M"
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After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.