boot NISSAN TEANA 2008 Owner's Guide

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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6. Install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks
(A) on the shaft (2) put during the removal, and direct the serra-
tion mounting surface (B) to the shaft.
7. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.
8. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and
sliding surface.
9. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.
10. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
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Standard
Grease amount : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
Standard
L : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
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b. Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.
c. Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.
14. 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.
Right side
1. Clean old grease on housing with paper waste.
2. Install support bearing, follow the procedure described below.
a. Install dust shield on housing.
CAUTION:
Never reuse dust shield.
b. Press support bearing (1) onto housing to using the suitable tool
(A).
c. Install snap ring (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.
d. Install dust shields.
CAUTION:
Never reuse dust shield.
3. Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below.
a. Install dynamic damper to shaft.
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b. Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified
position (A).
c. Install damper bands securely as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Never reuse damper band.
4. Wrap serration on shaft with tape (A) to protect boot from dam-
age. Install boot and boot bands to shaft.
CAUTION:
Never reuse boot and boot band.
5. Install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching marks
(A) on the shaft (2) put during the removal, and direct the serra-
tion mounting surface (B) to the shaft.Standard
A : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
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6. Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).
CAUTION:
Never reuse snap ring.
7. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and
sliding surface.
8. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.
9. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
ASSEMBLY (VQ35DE)
Left side
1. Clean old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.
2. Install dust shield.
CAUTION:Standard
Grease amount : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
Standard
L: Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
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JPDIF0144ZZ
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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".
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".
Standard
L : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
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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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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".
c. Secure dynamic damper with band in the following specified
position (A) when installing.
CAUTION:
Never reuse bands.
InspectionINFOID:0000000003811088
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".
JPDIF0157ZZ
JPDIF0158ZZ
Standard
A : Refer to FAX-35, "
Drive Shaft".
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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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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
Wheel BearingINFOID:0000000003811089
Drive ShaftINFOID:0000000003811090
VQ25DE
VQ35DE
Item Standard
Axial end play0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
Item Left side Right side
Grease quantityWheel side 88 – 108 g (3.11 – 3.80 oz)
Transaxle side 153 – 166 g (5.40 – 5.85 oz)
Boots installed lengthWheel side 186.7 mm (7.35 in)
Transaxle side 153.4 mm (6.04 in)
Dimension of dynamic damper 207 – 213 mm (8.15 – 8.39 in)
Item Left side Right side
Grease quantityWheel side 170 – 190 g (6.00 – 6.70 oz)
Transaxle side 155 – 175 g (5.47 – 6.17 oz)
Boots installed lengthWheel side 158.6 mm (6.24 in)
Transaxle side 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
Dimension of dynamic damper — 202 – 208 mm (7.95 – 8.19 in)

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MOUNTING INSPECTION
Make sure the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
BALL JOINT AXIAL END PLAY
1. Set front wheels in a straight-ahead position.
CAUTION:
Never depress brake pedal when measuring.
2. Place an iron bar or equivalent between transverse link and steering knuckle.
3. Measure axial end play by prying it up and down.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage ball joint boot. Never damage the installation position by applying exces-
sive force.
STRUT ASSEMBLY
Check for oil leakage and damage. Replace if necessary.Standard
Axial end play : Refer to FSU-18, "
Ball Joint".