Wheel Side
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Nissan Versa. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Secure shaft in a vise.CAUTION:
Protect shaft when securing it in a vise using aluminum or copper plates.
- Remove boot bands, then remove boot from joint sub - assembly.
- Screw a suitable tool (A) into joint sub - assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub - assembly from shaft.
CAUTION:
- Align drive shaft puller and drive shaft, remove by pulling firmly and uniformly.
- If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-assembly as a set.
- Remove circlip from shaft.
- Remove boot from shaft.