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  1. Insert the amount grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
    Fig 1: Inserting Amount Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly Serration Hole
    G02368173Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Wind serrated part of shaft with tape. Install boot band and boot to shaft. Be careful not to damage boot.
    NOTE: Discard old boot band and boot; replace with new ones.
  3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Protective Tape Wound Around Serrated Part Of Shaft
    G02368174Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly. Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
    NOTE: Discard old circular clip; replace with new one.
  5. Insert the specified amount of grease (Nissan genuine grease or equivalent) listed below into boot from large end of boot.
    1. Grease amount: 95 - 115 g (3.35 - 4.06 oz) 
    Fig 3: Attaching Circular Clip To Shaft
    G02368175Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) shown in the figure.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by* marks) of shaft and housing of joint sub assembly, boot may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
  7. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into smaller side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
    1. Boot installation length "L": 136 mm (5.35 in) 
    Fig 4: Installing Boot Securely Into Grooves
    G02368176Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Boot may brake if boot installation length is less than standard value.
    • Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
  8. Install new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a suitable tool.
    NOTE:
    • Discard old boot bands; replace with new ones.
      Fig 5: Installing Larger And Smaller Boot Bands
      G02368177Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Secure boot band so that dimension "M" shown bellow right satisfies the following:
    1. Large diameter side: 3.0 mm (0.118 in) 
    2. Small diameter side: 2.0 mm (0.079 in) 
  9. After installing joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct, secure boot with new boot bands again.
    Fig 6: Securing Boot Band (Dimension - M)
    G02368178Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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