Nissan March K13. Manual - part 330

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FAX-19

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FAX

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 joint sub-assembly, boot may
be removed. Remove all grease from the boot mounting
surface.

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 the boot and discharging the inside air.

CAUTION:

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

11. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with boot bands

using the boot band crimping tool (SST: KV40107300) (A).

CAUTION:

• Never reuse boot band.

• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets the speci-

fication as shown in the figure.

12. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then check that they

are in the correct position when rotating boot. Reinstall them
using boot bands when boot installation positions become incor-
rect.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot band.

TRANSAXLE SIDE

TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly

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DISASSEMBLY

Fix shaft with a vise.

CAUTION:

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

Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.

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 surfaces.

: Refer to

FAX-23, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0230ZZ

JPDIF0012ZZ

: 1.0 – 4.0 mm (0.039 – 0.157 in)

DSF0047D

FAX-20

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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

CAUTION:

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

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

Remove boot from shaft.

Remove dust shield from housing.

Remove circular clip from housing.

Clean old grease on housing with paper towels.

10. Remove damper bands, then remove dynamic damper from

shaft. (RH)

ASSEMBLY

Install dynamic damper, follow the procedure described below. (RH)

Install dynamic damper to shaft.

Secure dynamic damper with bands in the following specified
position (A) when installing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse bands.

Install new boot and boot bands to shaft.

CAUTION:

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

damage.

• Never reuse boot and boot bands.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

JPDIF0006ZZ

JPDIF0014ZZ

: Refer to

FAX-23, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0178ZZ

JPDIF0009ZZ

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

FAX-21

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FAX

To install the spider assembly (1), align it with the matching
marks (A) on the shaft (2) during the removal, and direct the ser-
ration mounting surface (B) to the shaft.

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

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

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

Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.

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

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”
mark) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove
all grease from the surface.

10. To prevent the 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 of the boot.
• Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with the tip of tool.

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot bands.

12. Secure housing and shaft, and then check 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.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

14. Install circular clip to housing.

CAUTION:

Never reuse circular clip.

Inspection

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INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.
• Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial directions. Check for motion that is not smooth and for signifi-

cant looseness.

• Check boot for cracks, damage, and leakage of grease.

JPDIF0017ZZ

Grease amount

: Refer to

FAX-23, "Drive Shaft"

: Refer to

FAX-23, "Drive Shaft"

JPDIF0014ZZ

JPDIF0222ZZ

PDIA1188J

FAX-22

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Check the following items, and replace the part if necessary.

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

Dynamic Damper

Check damper for cracks or wear.

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.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to

XX-XX, "*****"

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