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Transaxle Side

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  1. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot and boot band onto shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
    CAUTION:
    • Discard old boot and boot band; replace with new ones.
  2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
    Fig 1: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape
    G04876506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install spider assembly securely, making sure the matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
  4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
  5. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).

    Grease amount : 134 - 144 g (4.73 - 5.08 oz.) 

    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G04889265Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install new stopper ring to slide joint assembly.
  7. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between slide joint assembly and stopper ring.
  8. 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 3: Identifying Boot Installation Length
    G04889266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the 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" : 189.30 mm (7.45 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.
  10. Secure big and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown in illustration.
    CAUTION: Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
  11. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
  12. 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.
    Fig 4: Identifying Boot Bands
    G04876510Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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