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Transaxle Side

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  1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.
  2. Remove Protective Tape Wound Around Serrated Part Of Shaft.
    Fig 1: Installing boot On Taped Axle Shaft
    G04076444Courtesy 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 new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).

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

    Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring
    G04198687Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install new stopper ring to housing of 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.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all grease from surfaces.
  9. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the length specified 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" 

    5 A/T models: 167.9 mm (6.61 in) 

    4 A/T models: 191.9 mm (7.56 in) 

    Fig 3: Identifying Boot Installation Length
    G04198688Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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 large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown.
    CAUTION: Discard old boot bands and replace with new ones.
    Fig 4: Installing Boot Band
    G04076449Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
  12. After installing housing and shaft, make sure boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.
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