Nissan Teana J32. Manual - part 615

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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Never reuse dust shield.

3.

Install circular clip.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

4.

Apply balance of the specified amount grease to housing assembly.

5.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on housing assembly, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface.

6.

To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) by inserting the suitable tool into the inside of boot
from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

7.

Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

a.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

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

b.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

c.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

8.

Secure housing assembly, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them with boot
bands when the mounting positions become incorrect.

9.

Assemble boot (wheel side). Refer to 

FAX-20, "WHEEL SIDE :

Disassembly and Assembly"

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Right Side

1.

Clean old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.

2.

Install support bearing, follow the procedure described below. 

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to 

FAX-35, "Drive Shaft"

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Standard

L

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FAX-35, "Drive Shaft"

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JPDIF0144ZZ

JPDIF0157ZZ

JPDIF0158ZZ

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a.

Press support bearing to bearing housing (1) with suitable drift
(A)

b.

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

c.

Install dust shield.

d.

Press bearing housing and support bearing to housing assem-
bly.

e.

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

f.

Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

3.

Apply balance of the specified amount grease to housing
assembly.

4.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on housing assembly, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the boot mounting surface.

5.

To prevent from deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion length (L) by inserting the suitable tool into the inside of boot
from the large diameter side of boot and discharging inside air.

JPDIF0151ZZ

JPDIF0177ZZ

JPDIF0073ZZ

Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to 

FAX-35, "Drive Shaft"

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JPDIF0127ZZ

JPDIF0144ZZ

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CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage in boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

6.

Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

a.

Put boot band in the groove on drive shaft boot. Then fit pawls
(

) into holes to temporary installation.

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

b.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

c.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

7.

Secure housing assembly, and then make sure that they are in
the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them with boot
bands when the mounting positions become incorrect.

8.

Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below. 

a.

Install dynamic damper to shaft.

b.

Assemble boot (wheel side) and joint sub-assembly. Refer to

FAX-20, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

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c.

Secure dynamic damper with band in the following specified
position (A) when installing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

Standard

L

: Refer to 

FAX-35, "Drive Shaft"

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JPDIF0157ZZ

JPDIF0158ZZ

Standard

A : 

Refer 

to 

FAX-35, "Drive Shaft"

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JPDIF0178ZZ

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• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.
• Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there

is a non-standard condition.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if necessary.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace if necessary.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:
• Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation and excessive axial looseness.
• The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
• Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks, and fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any non-standard conditions of components.

Housing or housing assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing assembly roller contact surface.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace if necessary.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace if necessary.

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