Nissan X-Trail 32. Manual - part 1263

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

3.

Screw drive shaft puller (A) (commercial service tool) into joint
sub-assembly screw part to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more.
Support drive shaft with one hand and pull out joint sub-assem-
bly from shaft.

CAUTION:

• If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub
assembly as a set.

• Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by

pulling directory.

4.

Remove circular clip from shaft.

5.

Remove boot from shaft.

6.

Clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper towels while rotating ball cage.

ASSEMBLY

Transaxle Assembly Side

1.

Wrap serration on shaft with tape 

 to protect boot from dam-

age. Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot and boot band. 

2.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

3.

To install the spider assembly 

, align it with the matching

marks 

 on the shaft 

 put during the removal, and direct the

serration mounting surface 

 to the shaft.

4.

Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring 

.

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

5.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and
sliding surface.

6.

Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-
ance of the specified amount grease.

7.

Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.

8.

Install stopper ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse stopper ring.

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Grease amount

: Refer to 

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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 surface (indicated
by “*” mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed.
Remove all grease from the surface.

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

tion length to the value shown below (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.

11. Install new boot bands securely. 

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

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 

 and guide slit 

 at

first.

b.

Pinch projection on the band with suitable pliers to tighten band.

c.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

12. Secure housing and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotating boot.

Install them with new boot band when the mounting positions become incorrect.

13. Install dust shield (left side).

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

14. Install circular clip to housing (left side).

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Support Bearing

1.

Install dust shield on housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

L

: Refer to 

FAX-62, "Drive Shaft"

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

2.

Press support bearing 

 onto housing to using the suitable tool

(A).

3.

Install snap ring.

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

4.

Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

Dynamic Damper

• Install damper bands securely as shown in the figure.

• Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified posi-

tion when removing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Wheel Side

For further details, refer to the installation procedure of “

FAX-19, "MR20DD : Removal and Installation"

” for the

drive shaft boot.

MR20DD : Inspection

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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.

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Refer 

to 

FAX-62, "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 there are.

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 and Spider assembly (Transaxle Side)

Replace housing and spider assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider
roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and spider assembly are used in a set.

Support Bearing (Right Side)

Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise, cracks, pitting or wear. Replace support bearing if
there are any non-standard conditions.

Support Bearing Bracket (Right Side)

Check for bending, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-standard condi-
tions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection.  Refer to 

BRC-212, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

.

2.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-8, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-99, "Work Procedure"

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