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Transaxle Side

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  1. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.
    1. Install dynamic damper to shaft.
    2. Secure dynamic damper with bands in the specified position.
      Fig 1: Dynamic Damper Installing Position
      G05892982Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      CAUTION:

      Do not reuse bands.

      Dimension (A) : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
  2. Remove any old grease that exists on the housing.
  3. Install dust shield.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse dust shield.

  4. Install circlip to housing.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse circlip.

  5. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.
    CAUTION:
    • Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from damage.
      Fig 2: Wrapping Serration On Shaft With Tape
      G05224303Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Do not reuse boot and boot bands.
  6. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
  7. To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks (A) on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the serration mounting surface (B) to the shaft.
    Fig 3: Aligning Spider Assembly With Matching Marks On Shaft
    G05224281Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Snap Ring
    G05224277Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse snap ring.

  9. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and sliding surface.
  10. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the balance of the specified amount grease.
    Grease quantity : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
  11. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.
  12. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by " * " marks).
    CAUTION:

    If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with " * " mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove all grease from the surface.

  13. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation length to the value shown below by inserting the suitable tool into the inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.
    Fig 5: Adjusting Boot Installation Length Using Suitable Tool
    G06933524Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Boot installation length (L) : Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
    CAUTION:
    • If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of the boot.
    • Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.
  14. Install large and smaller boot bands securely.
    CAUTION:

    Do not reuse boot bands.

    1. Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls into holes to temporary installation.
      Fig 6: Fit Projection And Guide Slit
      G05892973Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      MARU-H : Pawl

      NOTE:

      For the large diameter side, fit projection (A) and guide slit (B) at first.

    2. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
    3. Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl as shown.
      Fig 7: Inserting Tip Of Band Into Lower Part Of Pawl
      G05892974Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      MARU-H : Pawl

  15. Check that displacement does not occur when boot is rotated with the housing assembly fixed.
    CAUTION:
    • If displacement occurs, replace band.
    • Do not reuse boot band.
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