Infiniti FX35 / FX45. Manual - part 879
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
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1.
Insert the amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to
ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After insert grease,
use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
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 each new one.
3.
Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
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 amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equiva-
lent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.
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, 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.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
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Grease amount
VK45DE
: 140
−
160 g (4.93
−
5.64 oz)
VQ35DE
: 86
−
96 g (3.03
−
3.38 oz)
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Boot installation length “L”
L
1 (
VK45DE)
: 141.5 mm (5.57 in)
L
2 (
VQ35DE)
: 97 mm (3.82 in)
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