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REAR DRIVE SHAFT RAX-9 C E F G H I J K L M A B RAX
2005 Pathfinder 4. Remove the stopper ring with a flat-bladed screwdriver as 5. Remove the snap ring, then remove the ball cage, steel ball and 6. Remove the boot from the drive shaft. 7. Remove any old grease on the housing using paper towels. Wheel Side 1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise. CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the 2. Remove the boot bands, then remove the boot from the joint sub-assembly. 3. Screw a suitable drive shaft puller 30 mm (1.18 in) or more into CAUTION: ● If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or ● Align the sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove the 4. Remove the boot from the drive shaft. 5. Remove the circlip from the drive shaft. 6. While rotating the ball cage, remove any old grease on the joint sub-assembly using paper towels. INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY ● Replace the drive shaft if there is any runout, cracking, or other damage. Joint Sub-assembly ● Check for any rough rotation or unusual axial looseness. ● Clean any foreign material from inside the joint sub-assembly. ● Check for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures. SRA249A SFA514A SDIA0606E |