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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
    G04204942Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wrap the serrated part of the 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 shaft.
    Fig 2: Installing boot On Taped Axle Shaft
    G04076444Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach the circlip to the shaft. The circlip must fit securely into the shaft groove. Attach the nut to the joint sub-assembly. Use a soft hammer to press-fit the circlip.
    NOTE: Discard the old circlip and use a new one for assembly.
    Fig 3: Attaching Nut To Joint Sub-Assembly
    G04204944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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: 115 - 135 g (4.01 - 4.76 oz) 

    CAUTION: If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated by * marks) on shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
    Fig 4: Identifying Grease Applying Area
    G04204945Courtesy 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 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 flat-tip screwdriver or similar tool into the large end of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.

    Boot installation length "L": 135.1 mm (5.32 in) 

    Fig 5: Installing Boot Securely Into Grooves
    G04204946Courtesy 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 screwdriver.
  8. Secure large and small ends of the boot using new boot bands using tool as shown.

    Tool number: KV40107300 ( - ) 

    NOTE: Do not reuse boot bands.
    Fig 6: 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) 

  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.
Fig 7: Identifying Boot Band Dimension
G04204948Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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