Disassembly and Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

Transaxle Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matchmarks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly.





3. Pry off snap ring with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint housing.
4. Put matchmarks on inner race and drive shaft.





5. Pry off snap ring, then remove ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit.
6. Draw out boot.
Cover drive shaft serrations with tape so as not to damage the boot.

Wheel Side

CAUTION: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

- Before separating joint assembly, put matchmarks on drive shaft and joint assembly.





- Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.

- Remove boot bands.

Support Bearing





- Remove dust shield.





- Pry off snap ring.





- Press support bearing assembly out of drive shaft.





- Press support bearing out of retainer.

INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or other damage.

Drive Shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.

Boot
Check boot for fatigue, cracks, or wear. Replace boot with new boot bands.

Joint Assembly
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.

Support Bearing
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.

Support Bearing Bracket
Check Support bearing bracket for cracks with a magnetic exploration or dyeing test.

ASSEMBLY
- 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.

Wheel Side
1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.





Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.





2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.

Specified amount of grease: 135 - 145 g (4.76 - 5.11 oz)





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

Length "L,": 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 inch)





5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

Dynamic Damper
1. Use new damper band when reinstalling.





2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.

Length (Left side only):
"A": 205 - 215 mm (8.07 - 8.46 inch)
"B": 50 mm (1.97 inch)

Transaxle Side
1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.





Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.





2. Install ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
3. Install new snap ring.
4. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.

Specified amount of grease: 165 - 175 g (5.82 - 6.17 oz)

5. Install slide joint housing, then install new snap ring.





6. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove.
Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L-2".

Length "L2": 97 - 99 mm (3.82 - 3.90 inch)

7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.

Support Bearing





- Press bearing into retainer.





- Press drive shaft into bearing.





- Install snap ring.
- Install new dust shield.