Infiniti FX35, FX50 (S51). Manual - part 1554

REAR DRIVE SHAFT

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Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks)
shown in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on the shaft or housing, boot may come off.
Remove all grease from the surfaces.

10. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-

tion length (L) to the specified value shown below by inserting
the suitable tool into inside of the boot from the large diameter
side of boot and discharging the inside air.

CAUTION:

• If the boot installation length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

11. Secure the ends of the boot with boot bands using the boot band

crimping tool (A) [SST: KV40107300 (

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CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

NOTE:
Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets the specification
as shown in the figure.

12. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that

they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them
with boot band when boot installation positions become incor-
rect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

13. Install dust shield to drive shaft.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE

FINAL DRIVE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

1.

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

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

2.

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.

3.

Put matching marks on housing and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Never scratch the surface.

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REAR DRIVE SHAFT

4.

Remove stopper ring with suitable tool, and pull out housing.

5.

Put matching marks on ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly
and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Never
scratch the surface.

6.

Remove snap ring, then remove ball cage/steel ball/inner race
assembly from shaft.

7.

Remove boot from shaft.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Remove old grease on housing with paper waste.

2.

Install boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration shaft with tape (A) to protect the boot from

damage.

• Never reuse boot and boot band.

3.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

4.

Install ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly (1), align it with
the matching marks on shaft (2) put during the removal.

5.

Secure ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly onto shaft with
snap ring (3).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

6.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease onto housing and slid-
ing surface.

7.

Install stopper ring to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse stopper ring.

8.

After installed, pull shaft to check engagement between housing and stopper ring.

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9.

Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown
in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surfaces (indicated
by “*” marks) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the surfaces.

10. To prevent deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installation

length (L) to the value shown below 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 is outside the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

11. Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure. 

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in

the correct position when rotating boot. Install them with boot
band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant loose-

ness.

• Check boot for cracks or other damage, and also for grease leak-

age.

• If a malfunction is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace

with new one.

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Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Joint

Wheel side

Final drive side

Grease quantity

110 – 130 g (3.88 – 4.58 oz)

140 – 160 g (4.94 – 5.64 oz)

Boots installed length

136.1 mm (5.36 in)

145.0 mm (5.71 in)

Joint

Wheel side

Final drive side

Grease quantity

140 – 160 g (4.94 – 5.64 oz)

160 – 180 g (5.65 – 6.34 oz)

Boots installed length

145.0 mm (5.71 in)

148.7 mm (5.85 in)