Nissan Rogue. Manual - part 1004

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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ASSEMBLY

Final Drive Side

1. Install new boot and new small boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Cover drive shaft serration with tape (A) to prevent dam-

age to boot during installation.

• Do not reuse boot or boot band.

2. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.
3. Align the matching marks (A) on the spider assembly (1) with

the matching mark on the shaft (2). Install the spider assembly

to the shaft with the chamfer (B) facing the shaft.

4. Install new snap ring (1) using suitable tool onto shaft.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse snap ring.

5. Apply the appropriate amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease) onto the spider assembly and the

sliding surface of the slide joint housing.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and apply the balance of the specified amount of

grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease) into the slide joint housing.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

7. Align the matching mark on the slide joint housing with the matching mark on the shaft.

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Grease quantity

: Refer to 

RAX-27, "Drive Shaft"

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8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) as

shown.

CAUTION:

If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by

“*” marks) on shaft or slide joint housing, the boot may

come off. Clean all grease from the boot mounting sur-

faces.

9. Make sure the boot installation length (L) is correct. Insert a suit-

able tool into large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent

boot deformation.

CAUTION:

• The boot may break if boot installation length is not correct.

• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of suitable tool.

10. Install new boot bands securely. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot band.

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

( ) into holes for 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 pawl.

11. Attempt to rotate boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not

secure, remove the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.

12. Install dust shield to slide joint housing.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse dust shield.

13. Install circular clip to slide joint housing.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse circular clip.

Wheel Side

Boot installation 
length (L)

: Refer to 

RAX-27, "Drive Shaft"

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1. Install sensor rotor (1) using Tool (A), Tool (B) and a press.

2. Fill the serration slot on the joint sub-assembly (1) with grease

(Genuine NISSAN Grease) until the serration slot and ball

groove become full to the brim.

CAUTION:

After applying the grease, use a paper shop cloth to wipe

off the grease that has oozed out.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts

information.

3. Install new boot and new small boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Cover drive shaft serration with tape (A) to prevent dam-

age to boot during installation.

• Do not reuse boot and boot band.

4. Remove protective tape wrapped around the serration part on

shaft.

5. Install a new circular clip to shaft. Position the circular clip in the shaft groove.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse circular clip.

NOTE:

A drive joint inserter is recommended when installing the circular clip.

6. Align the center axle with the shaft edge and the joint sub-assembly. Assemble the shaft with the joint-sub

assembly while holding the circular clip.

CAUTION:

Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while rotating drive shaft.

7. Install the joint sub-assembly to the shaft using a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

• Make sure the circular clip is properly positioned on the

groove of the joint sub-assembly.

• Confirm that the joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged

while rotating the drive shaft.

Tool (A) number

: KV38100500 ( — )

Tool (B) number

: KV40101840 ( — )

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8. Apply the balance of the specified amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease) to the inside of the boot

from the large diameter side of the boot.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.

9. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) as

shown.

CAUTION:

If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated

by “*” marks) on the shaft or joint sub-assembly, the boot

may come off. Remove all grease from the boot mounting

surfaces.

10. Make sure boot installation length (L) is correct. Insert a suitable

tool into the large end of the boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent

boot deformation.

CAUTION:

• The boot may break if the boot installation length is not correct.

• Be careful not to touch the boot with the tip of the suitable tool.

11. Install new boot bands securely. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot band.

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

( ) into holes for 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 pawl.

12. Attempt to rotate boot to check whether or not the boot bands are securing the boot. If the boot is not

secure, remove the boot bands, reposition the boot, and install new boot bands.

Grease quantity

: Refer to 

RAX-27, "Drive 

Shaft"

.

Boots installation length (L)

: Refer to 

RAX-27, "Drive Shaft"

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