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Transaxle Side

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  1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse boot or boot band.
    • 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: Identifying Protective Tape Around Serrated Part Of Shaft
    G04876506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
    Fig 2: Identifying Matching Mark On Spider Assembly
    G04921465Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
  5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
  6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).

    Grease amount : 153 - 166 g (5.39 - 5.85 oz) 

    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
    G04889265Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. 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.
  8. 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) 

    M/T models : 180.8 - 182.8 mm (7.12 - 7.20 in) 

    CVT models : 175.7 - 177.7 mm (6.92 - 7.00 in) 

    Fig 4: Inserting Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Into Large End Of Boot
    G04927172Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.
    • Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
  9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band.
    1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot band.
    2. Pull and tighten the boot band using suitable tool until both pawls of boot band are secured in the boot band grooves.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot band.
    Fig 5: Tightening Boot Band Using Suitable Tool
    G04902012Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install new small boot band securely using Tool.

    Tool number : KV40107300 ( - ) 

    Fig 6: Identifying Boot Band Clearance
    G04902013Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse boot band.
    • Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specification as shown.

    Dimension (M) : 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in) 

  11. Rotate the slide joint and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
  12. Install new dust shield to slide joint housing.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse dust shield.
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