Nissan Murano Z51. Manual - part 1164

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ii.

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

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that they are in the correct position when rotat-

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

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, and then pull out housing from shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never scratch the surface.

4.

Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Never
scratch the surface.

5.

Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from
shaft.

6.

Remove boot from shaft.

7.

Remove circular clip housing.

8.

Remove dust shield to housing.

9.

Remove old grease on housing with paper waste.

ASSEMBLY

1.

Install boot and boot band to shaft.

CAUTION:

• Wrap serration on shaft with tape to protect boot from damage.
• Never reuse boot and boot band.

2.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

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3.

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.

4.

Secure spider assembly onto shaft with snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

5.

Apply the appropriate amount of grease onto housing and slid-
ing 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 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 boot mounting surfaces (*).

9.

To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-
tion 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 exceeds the standard, it may cause breakage of boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

10. Install boot bands securely. 

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

a.

For one-touch clamp band
• Install boot bands securely as shown in the figure.

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Standard

Grease amount

: Refer to 

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Shaft"

.

Standard

L

: Refer to 

RAX-22, "Drive 

Shaft"

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b.

For low profile type band

i.

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.

ii.

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

iii.

Insert tip of band below end of the pawl.

11. 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.

12. Install dust shield to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

13. Install circular clip to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

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.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage. Replace if there are any abnormal condition.

Joint Sub-Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following:

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• 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 (Final Drive 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.