Disassembly and Reassembly
CAUTION:
- Circular clips should be properly meshed with differential side gear (transaxle side) and with joint assembly (wheel side). Make sure they will not come out.
- Be careful not to damage boots. Use suitable protector or cloth during removal and installation.
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove snap ring "A" with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint housing.
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring "C", then remove ball cage, inner race and balls as a unit.
6. Remove snap ring "B".
7. 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.
1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly.
2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
- Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.
3. Remove boot bands.
4. Remove the sensor rotor using suitable puller and bearing replacer.
Support bearing
1. Remove dust shield.
2. Remove snap ring.
3. Press support bearing assembly off drive shaft.
4. Separate support bearing from retainer.
INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, then 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 (Transaxle side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed, damaged or operates abnormally.
Joint assembly (Wheel side)
Replace joint assembly if it is deformed, damaged or operates abnormally.
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
CAUTION:
- 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. Make sure joint assembly matching marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
3. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease: 100 - 120 g (3.53 - 4.23 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 "L1": 84.5 - 86.5 mm (3.327 - 3.406 inch)
5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.
6. Install the sensor rotor. For front sensor rotor, use hammer and wooden block. For rear sensor rotor, use suitable drift. and press.
- Always replace sensor rotor with new one.
Dynamic damper
1. Use new damper bands when installing.
2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.
Length:
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 new snap ring "B", then securely 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 "C".
4. Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.
Specified amount of grease: 145 - 165 g (5.11 - 5.82 oz)
5. Install slide joint housing, then install new snap ring "A".
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 "L2".
Length "L2": 97 - 99 mm (3.82 - 3.90 inch)
7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with suitable tool.
Support bearing
1. Install bearing into retainer.
2. Press drive shaft into bearing.
3. Install snap ring.
4. Install new dust shield.