Nissan Pathfinder. Manual - part 973

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8. Install new large and small boot bands securely to specification

and using Tool. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot bands.

• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specification

as shown.

9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating

boot. If boot position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new

boot bands.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot bands.

Final Drive Side

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

CAUTION:

• Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.

• Do not reuse boot or boot band.

2. Remove protective tape wrapped around serrated part of shaft.

3. Install the spider assembly (1). 

• Align it with the matching marks (A) on the shaft (2) made dur-

ing disassembly and direct the serration mounting surface (B)

onto the shaft.

Tool number

: KV40107300 ( — )

RAC1133D

Dimension (M)

: Refer to 

RAX-17, "Drive Shaft"

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DSF0047D

SFA800

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

CAUTION:

Do not reuse snap ring.

5. Pack housing with the specified amount of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent).

6. Align matching marks made during disassembly and install the housing onto spider assembly.
7. After installation, pull shaft to check engagement between slide joint assembly and circular clip.
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 housing, boot may come off. Clean

all grease from the boot mounting surfaces (*).

9. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the length specified

below. Insert a suitable tool into large end of boot. Bleed air from

boot to prevent boot deformation.

CAUTION:

• Boot may break if boot installation length exceeds or is less then the standard value.

• Be careful that suitable tool does not contact inside surface of the boot.

10. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool. 

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot band.

• Secure boot band so the dimension (M) meets specifications

as shown. 

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Grease amount

: Refer to 

RAX-17, "Drive Shaft"

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Boot installation 
length (L)

: Refer to 

RAX-17, "Drive Shaft"

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Tool number

: KV40107300 ( — )

JPDIF0224ZZ

RAC1133D

Dimension (M)

: Refer to 

RAX-17, "Drive Shaft"

.

DSF0047D

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11. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to validate position is correct. If boot position is incorrect,

remove boot bands and reposition the boot, then secure with new boot bands.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot band.

12. Install a new dust shield.
13. Install a new circular clip.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse circular clip.

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

INFOID:0000000009177870

Drive Shaft

INFOID:0000000009177871

* : Boot installation grooves

Boot Bands

Unit: mm (in)

Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Application

Standard

Joint type

Wheel side

Final drive side

Grease quantity

55 

± 10 g

(1.94 

± 0.35 oz)

60 

± 10 g

(2.12 

± 0.35 oz)

Boots installed length

113.5 mm (4.47 in)

118.2 mm (4.65 in)

JPDIF0142ZZ

JPDIF0144ZZ

Dimension (M)

1.0 - 4.0 (0.039 - 0.157)

DSF0047D