Nissan Frontier D22. Manual - part 719

DRIVE SHAFT

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6.

Separate drive shaft from knuckle spindle by slightly tapping end
of drive shaft.

Disassembly

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FINAL DRIVE SIDE (TS82F)

1.

Remove plug seal from slide joint housing by lightly tapping
around slide joint housing.

2.

Remove boot bands.

3.

Move boot and slide joint housing toward wheel side, and apply
matching marks.

4.

Remove snap ring.

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SFA880

SFA963

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5.

Detach spider assembly with press.

6.

Draw out boot.

CAUTION:

Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging
the boot.

WHEEL SIDE (ZF100)

CAUTION:

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The ZF100 type (wheel side) joint assembly has two types of boot material; one is made of rubber
and the other is made of plastic.

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Do not disassemble the joint assembly with the plastic boot. If the boot or joint is damaged,
replace the drive shaft assembly.

The procedures for the joint with the rubber boot are as follows:

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Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on drive shaft and joint assembly.

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Separate joint assembly with suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage threads on drive shaft.

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Remove boot bands.

Inspection After Disassembly

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Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, and dry with compressed air. Check parts for evidence of defor-
mation and other damage.

DRIVE SHAFT

Replace drive shaft if it is twisted, cracked or bent.

BOOT

Check boot for fatigue, cracks and wear. Replace boot and boot bands with new ones.

JOINT ASSEMBLY (FINAL DRIVE SIDE)

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Replace any parts of double offset joint which show signs of scorching, rust, wear or excessive play.

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Check serration for deformation. Replace if necessary.

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Check slide joint housing for any damage. Replace if necessary.

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JOINT ASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)

CAUTION:

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The ZF100 type (wheel side) joint assembly has two types of boot material; one is made of rubber
and the other is made of plastic.

●

Do not disassemble the joint assembly with the plastic boot. If the boot or joint is damaged,
replace the drive shaft assembly.

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Replace joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.

Assembly

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After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without
binding.

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Use NISSAN Genuine Grease or equivalent after every overhaul.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE(TS82F)

1.

Install new small boot band, boot and side joint housing to drive
shaft.

CAUTION:

Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging
boot during installation.

2.

Install spider assembly securely, making sure marks are prop-
erly aligned.

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Press-fit with spider assembly serration chamfer facing shaft.

3.

Install new snap ring.

4.

Pack with grease.

5.

Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its
length is “L

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SFA800

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Specified amount of 
grease

: 95 - 105 g (3.35 - 3.70 oz)

Length “L

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: 95 - 97 mm (3.74 - 3.82 in)

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6.

Lock new large boot band securely with a suitable tool, then lock
new small boot band.

7.

Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.

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Apply suitable sealant to mating surface of plug seal.

WHEEL SIDE(ZF100)

CAUTION:

●

The ZF100 type (wheel side) joint assembly has two types of boot material; one is made of rubber
and the other is made of plastic.

●

Do not disassemble the joint assembly with the plastic boot. If the boot or joint is damaged,
replace the drive shaft assembly.

The procedures for the joint with the rubber boot are as follows:
1.

Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.

CAUTION:

Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damaging
boot during installation.

2.

Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it.
Install joint assembly securely, ensuring that marks which were
made during disassembly are properly aligned.

3.

Pack drive shaft with specified amount of grease.

4.

Make sure that the boot is properly installed on the drive shaft
groove. Set the boot so that it does not swell or deform when its
length is “L

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Specified amount of 
grease

: 115 - 125 g (4.06 - 4.41 
oz)

Length “L

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: 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 in)

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