Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLYTransaxle Side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race, before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove stopper ring with a screwdriver, and pull out slide joint housing.
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft.
5. Remove 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.
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. Draw out boot.
Support Bearing
1. Remove dust shield.
2. Remove snap ring.
3. Press support bearing assembly off of drive shaft.
4. Separate support bearing from 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 (Transaxle side)
^ Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.
^ Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.
Joint Assembly (Wheel side)
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 grams (4.76 - 5.11 ounces)
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": 103 mm (4.06 inch)
5. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.
Dynamic Damper
1. Use new damper bands when installing.
2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.
Length:
"A": 205 - 215 mm (8.07 - 8.46 inch)
"B": 50 mm (1.97 inch) (Except M/T model with LSD)
70 mm (2.76 inch) (M/T model with LSD)
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 grams (5.82 - 6.17 ounces)
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 "L2".
Length "L2": 98 mm (3.86 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.