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  1. Insert the Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly serration hole until the grease begins to ooze from the ball groove and serration hole. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ". After inserting the grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off the grease that has oozed out.
    Fig 1: Inserting Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly Serration Hole
    G04186952Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wrap the serrated part of the drive shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot onto the shaft. Do not damage the boot.
    NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
  3. Remove the protective tape wound around the serrated part of the drive shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Protective Tape Wound Around Serrated Part Of Shaft
    G04076444Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach the circlip to the drive shaft making sure circlip fits securely into groove on drive shaft. Then install drive shaft nut to end of joint sub-assembly, and press-fit the circlip using a suitable tool as shown.
    NOTE: Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
  5. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the joint sub-assembly and the large end of the boot. Refer to "RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".

    Grease capacity: 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz) 

    Fig 3: Attaching Circlip To Drive Shaft
    G04186954Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the boot securely into the grooves (indicated by the * marks) as shown.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by the * marks) of the drive shaft and joint sub-assembly, the boot may come off. Remove all grease from the drive shaft surfaces.
  7. Check that the boot installation length "L" is the specified length. Insert a suitable tool into the large end of the boot, as shown. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.

    Boot installation length "L": 168.4 mm (6.63 in) 

    Fig 4: Installing Boot Securely Into Grooves
    G04186955Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
    • Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the suitable tool.
  8. Secure large and small ends of the boot using new boot bands using tool as shown.

    Tool number: KV40107300 ( - ) 

    NOTE: Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
    Fig 5: Clamping Boot Band
    G04076454Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown.

      Dimension "M": 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.39 - 1.57 in) 

      Fig 6: Identifying Boot Band Dimension
      G04186957Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. After installing the housing to the shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly, remove the old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure the boot with new boot bands.
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