boot NISSAN VERSA 2006 Workshop Service Owner's Manual

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5. Remove snap ring using a suitable tool, then remove spider
assembly from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
7. Clean the old grease off of the slide joint assembly.
Wheel Side
1. Mount the front drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION:
When mounting shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
2. Remove boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a sliding hammer or suitable tool 30 mm (1.18 in) or more
into threaded part of joint sub-assembly. Pull joint sub-assembly
out of shaft.
CAUTION:

Align sliding hammer or suitable tool and drive shaft then
remove joint sub-assembly by pulling directly.

If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or
more unsuccessful attempts, replace the entire drive
shaft assembly.
4. Remove circlip from shaft.
5. Remove boot from shaft.
6. While rotating ball cage, clean the old grease off of the joint sub-assembly.
Support Bearing
1. Remove dust shield from slide joint assembly using a suitable
tool.
2. Remove dust shield, then remove snap ring using a suitable
tool.
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3. Press support bearing assembly off slide joint assembly using a
suitable tool.
4. Remove dust shield.
Damper

Remove damper bands, then remove damper from shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Shaft
Replace shaft if there is bending, cracking, or other damage.
Joint Sub-Assembly

Make sure there is no rough rotation or unusual axial looseness.

Make sure there is no foreign material inside joint sub-assembly.

Check joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks or fractures.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-
assembly.
Slide Joint Housing and Spider Assembly
Make sure there are no compression scars, cracks, fractures or unusual wear of housing or spider roller con-
tact surface.
CAUTION:
If there are any irregular conditions of the slide joint housing and spider assembly components,
replace them as a set.
Support Bearing
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear.
Support Bearing Bracket
Check for bending, cracks, or damage.
Damper
Check damper for cracks or wear. Replace as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
Transaxle Side
1. Install new boot and new small boot band on shaft.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot or boot band.

Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage
to boot during installation.
2. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
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3. Align matching mark on spider assembly with matching mark on
shaft and install spider assembly with chamfer facing shaft.
4. Install new snap ring using a suitable tool.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse snap ring.
5. Apply recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) to spider assembly and sliding surface.
6. Install the slide joint housing onto the spider assembly and pack
with the balance of recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN
Grease or equivalent).
7. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Clean all
grease from surfaces.
8. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the length specified
below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the
large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deforma-
tion.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
9. Secure large end of boot with new boot band.
1. Set boot band onto boot and insert first pawl on boot band into the first groove on opposite end of boot
band.
2. Pull and tighten the boot band using suitable tool until both
pawls of boot band are secured in the boot band grooves.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot band.
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Grease amount : 130 – 140 g (4.6 – 4.9 oz)
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A/T models : 178 mm (7.01 in)
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10. Install new small boot band securely using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot band.

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets specifica-
tion as shown.
11. Rotate the slide joint and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct, remove
the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
Wheel Side
1. Insert recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or
equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease
begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert-
ing grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has
oozed out.
2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot band and
new boot to shaft.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse boot or boot band.
3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint sub-
assembly and press fit using suitable tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse circlip.

Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from
large end of boot.Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
Dimension “M” : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
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6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length “L” is the specified length indi-
cated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into
the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot defor-
mation.
CAUTION:

Boot may break if boot installation length is outside the standard value.

Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse boot bands.

Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets specifica-
tion as shown.
9. Rotate the joint sub assembly and confirm that the boot position is correct. If boot position is not correct,
remove the boot bands, reposition the boot and install new boot bands.
Support Bearing
1. Install new dust shield on drive shaft
CAUTION:
Do not reuse dust shield.
2. Press support bearing onto drive shaft.Boot installation length “L” : 142 mm (5.59 in)
Tool number : KV40107300 ( — )
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Dimension “M” : 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)
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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)PFP:00030
Drive ShaftEDS003QW
Dynamic DamperEDS003QX
Joint type Wheel side Transaxle side
Grease quantity 70 - 90 g (2.5 - 3.2 oz) 130 - 140 g (4.6 - 4.9 oz)
Boots installed lengthLeft side
142 mm (5.59 in)181.2 mm (7.13 in) (M/T models)
176 mm (6.93 in) (Except for M/T models)
Right side178 mm (7.01 in) (A/T models)
168 mm (6.61 in) (Except for A/T models)
Dimension AExcept for CVT models 230 – 236 mm (9.06 – 9.29 in)
CVT models 225 – 231 mm (8.86 – 9.09 in)
Dimension B70 mm (2.76 in)
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THE LARGE ILLUSTRATIONS are exploded views (see the following) and contain tightening torques,
lubrication points, section number of the PA R T S C ATA L O G (e.g. SEC. 440) and other information neces-
sary to perform repairs.
The illustrations should be used in reference to service matters only. When ordering parts, refer to the
appropriate PA R T S C ATA L O G .
Components shown in an illustration may be identified by a circled number. When this style of illustration
is used, the text description of the components will follow the illustration.
SYMBOLS
1. Union bolt 2. Copper washer 3. Brake hose
4. Cap 5. Bleed valve 6. Sliding pin bolt
7. Piston seal 8. Piston 9. Piston boot
10. Cylinder body 11. Sliding pin 12. Torque member mounting bolt
13. Washer 14. Sliding pin boot 15. Bushing
16. Torque member 17. Inner shim cover 18. Inner shim
19. Inner pad 20. Pad retainer 21. Pad wear sensor
22. Outer pad 23. Outer shim 24. Outer shim cover
1: PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease
or silicone-based grease2: Rubber grease : Brake fluid
Refer to GI section for additional symbol definitions.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
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WORK STEPS
When removing instrument panel & pad, cluster lid A, cluster lid C, passenger air bag module assembly and
center console assembly, follow steps in the order shown.
CAUTION:

Disconnect both battery cables.

Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.

Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Instrument upper mask 2. Instrument upper panel assembly 3. Instrument side panel (LH)
4. Combination meter 5. Instrument finisher E 6. Cluster lid A
7. Instrument side mask (LH) 8. Instrument panel & pad 9. Side ventilator assembly (LH)
10. Instrument side finisher 11. Instrument lower finisher 12. Steering column cover upper
13. Fuse block lid 14. Steering column cover lower 15. Steering lock escutcheon
16. Instrument lower cover (LH) 17. Console rear finisher (with armrest) 18. Console body assembly (with arm-
rest)
19. Center console 20. Console mask cover (with armrest) 21. Console mask
22. A/T console finisher / M/T console
boot / CVT console finisher23. Console rear finisher (without armrest) 24. Console body assembly (without
armrest)
25. Rear cup holder (without armrest) 26. Instrument lower cover (RH) 27. Instrument finisher D
28. Controller 29. Cluster lid C 30. Audio unit
31. Glove box assembly 32. Side ventilator assembly (RH) 33. Instrument side mask (RH)
34. Passenger air bag module assem-
bly35. Instrument side panel (RH) Pawl
Clip Metal clip
PartsReference
pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter
console
assembly
Instrument finisher EIP-12
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Cluster lid CIP-18
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Audio unitAV-4 3
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Front pillar garnish (LH/RH)EI-32
[ 4 ] [ 2 ] [ 1 ]
Instrument side panel (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 5 ] [ 3 ] [ 2 ]
Instrument side mask (LH/RH)IP-10
[ 6 ] [ 4 ] [ 3 ]
Instrument side finisherIP-10
[ 7 ] [ 5 ]
Side ventilator assembly (LH)IP-10
[ 8 ] [ 6 ]
Steering lock escutcheonIP-10
[ 9 ]
Steering column cover upperIP-10
[ 10 ] [ 7 ]
Steering column cover lowerIP-10
[ 11 ]
Cluster lid AIP-16
[ 12 ] [ 8 ]
Combination meterDI-23
[ 13 ]
Instrument lower finisherIP-21
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Glove box assemblyIP-21
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Side ventilator assembly (RH)IP-10
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Passenger air bag module assemblySRS-46
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Instrument upper maskIP-10
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Instrument finisher DIP-10
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Controller MTC-61
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Instrument upper panel assembly IP-10
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Pull instrument finisher E backward by approximately 30
degrees while disengaging the instrument finisher E metal clips
and pawl.
2. Remove cluster lid C.
a. Remove cluster lid C screws.
b. Pull back and disengage pawls and cluster lid C metal clips.
c. Disconnect harness connector and then remove cluster lid C.
3. Remove audio unit. Refer to AV- 4 3 , "
Removal and Installation" .
4. Remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-32, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
Console maskIP-22[ 22 ] [ 1 ]
CVT, A/T console finisherIP-25
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M/T console bootIP-25
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Console rear finisherIP-25
[ 24 ] [ 3 ]
Console mask cover (with arm rest)IP-25
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Rear cup holder (without arm rest)IP-25
[ 25 ] [ 4 ]
Console body assemblyIP-25
[ 26 ] [ 5 ]
Instrument lower cover (LH/RH)IP-21
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Center console assemblyIP-22
[ 28 ] [ 7 ]
Fuse block lidIP-10
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Lighting and turn signal switchLT- 6 5
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Wiper & washer switchWW-28
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Instrument panel & padIP-10
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pageInstrument
panel and padCluster lid A Cluster lid C Passenger air
bag module
assemblyCenter
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assembly
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CENTER CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Insert a suitable tool into front side space of console mask, and
disengage metal clips.
2. Disconnect harness connector, and then remove console mask.
3. Place the selector lever in "D" position (A/T and CVT only).
4. Remove selector lever knob (A/T and CVT only). Refer to CVT-
191, "Removal and Installation" (CVT), AT-229, "Control Device
Removal and Installation" (A/T).
5. Pull up and disengage A/T and CVT console finisher metal clips
(A/T and CVT only).
6. Remove A/T and CVT console finisher (A/T and CVT only).
7. Remove shift knob (M/T only). Refer to MT-48, "
SHIFT CONTROL" .
8. Pull up and disengage M/T console boot metal clips (M/T only).
9. Remove M/T console boot (M/T only).
10. Disengage console rear finisher metal clips and pawl.
11. Remove console rear finisher.
12. Disengage console mask cover metal clips and pawls, and then
remove console mask cover (with armrest).
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