Nissan Versa Sedan. Manual - part 441

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7. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing assem-

bly by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a suitable

tool and a wood block.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be

careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for

joint sub-assembly, shaft and the other parts.

NOTE:

Use suitable puller, if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be sepa-

rated even after performing the above procedure.

8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the steering knuckle from strut assembly. Refer to 

FSU-8,

"Removal and Installation"

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10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub.
11. Use the Tool (A) and a suitable tool (B) while inserting tip of the

drive shaft attachment between shaft and transaxle assembly,

and then remove drive shaft from transaxle assembly.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when

removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend

slide joint.

• Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive shaft.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle Side

• Always replace differential side oil seal with new one when installing drive shaft. Refer to 

TM-21, "Removal

and Installation"

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• Place the protector (A) onto transaxle assembly to prevent dam-

age to the oil seal while inserting drive shaft. Slide drive shaft slid-

ing joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.

CAUTION:

Check that circular clip is completely engaged.

Wheel Hub Side

CAUTION:

• During the installation, do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace

wheel bearing with a new one.

• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.

• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean

the mating surface.

• Clean the mating surface of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub.

CAUTION:

Do not apply lubricating oil to the mating surface of the wheel hub lock nut and the wheel hub.

Tool number : KV40107500 ( — )

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Tool number : KV38107900 ( — )

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• Clean the mating surface of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel

bearing. And then apply Molykote M77 to surface (A) of joint sub-

assembly of drive shaft.

CAUTION:

Apply Molykote M77 to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-

assembly of drive shaft.

• Perform the final tightening of each of parts under unladen condi-

tions, which were removed when removing wheel hub and axle

housing. 

• When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the end portion to pre-

vent rattles.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

Molykote M77 quantity : 1.0 – 3.0 g (0.04 – 0.10 oz)

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UNIT DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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DISASSEMBLY

Transaxle Side

1. Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft using aluminum or copper plates when fixing with a vise.

2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.
3. Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft. 

CAUTION:

Use paint for matching marks.

4. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint for matching marks.

1.

Circlip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Slide joint housing

4.

Snap ring

5.

Spider assembly

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Damper band

10. Dynamic damper

11. Circlip

12. Joint sub-assembly

Wheel side

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5. Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from

shaft.

6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Remove dust shield from housing.
8. Remove circlip from housing.
9. Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from

shaft.

Wheel Side

1. Secure shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

Protect shaft when securing it in a vise using aluminum or copper plates.

2. Remove boot bands, then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
3. Screw a suitable tool (A) into joint sub-assembly screw part to a

length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support drive shaft with one

hand and pull out joint sub-assembly from shaft.

CAUTION:

• Align drive shaft puller and drive shaft, remove by pulling

firmly and uniformly.

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub-

assembly as a set.

4. Remove circlip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear.

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 and spider assembly (Transaxle Side)

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

roller contact surface.

NOTE:

Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

ASSEMBLY

Transaxle Side

1. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.
a. Install dynamic damper to shaft.

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