Assembly

DRIVE SHAFT / Front Axle:

ASSEMBLY / Drive Shaft
After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.
Use NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent after every overhaul.






Final Drive Side (TS82F)
1. Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging boot during installation.






2. Install spider assembly securely, making sure marks are properly aligned.
Press-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing shaft.

3. Install new snap ring.






4. Pack with grease.

Specified amount of grease:....................95 - 105 grams (3.35 - 3.70 ounces)

5. Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its length is "L1".

Length "L1":..............................95 - 97 mm (3.74 - 3.82 inch)






6. Lock new large boot band securely with a suitable tool, then lock new small boot band.
7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
Apply suitable sealant to mating surface of plug seal.



Wheel Side (ZF100)

CAUTION: The ZF100 type (wheel side) joint assembly has two types of boot material; one is made of rubber and the other is made of plastic.
Do not disassemble the joint assembly with the plastic boot. If the boot or joint is damaged, replace the drive shaft assembly.






The procedures for the joint with the rubber boot are as follows:
1. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging boot during installation.






2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Install joint assembly securely, ensuring that marks, which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.






3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.

Specified amount of grease:........................115 - 125 grams (4.06 - 4.41 ounces)

4. Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its length is L2

Length "L2":..........................96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 inch)






5. Lock new large boot band securely with a suitable tool, then lock new small boot band.