Nissan Leaf. Manual - part 687

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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b. Press support bearing (1) onto housing to using the suitable tool

(A).

CAUTION:

Never reuse support bearing.

c. Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

d. Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

2. Clean the old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.
3. 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. 

4. Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

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5. 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.

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

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

7. Apply the appropriate amount of grease to spider assembly and

sliding surface.

8. Assemble the housing onto spider assembly, and apply the bal-

ance of the specified amount grease.

9. Align matching marks put during the removal of housing.

10. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by “*” marks) shown

in the figure.

CAUTION:

If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with “*”

marks) on shaft or housing, boot may be removed. Remove

all grease from the surface.

11. To prevent the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot installa-

tion length to the value by inserting the suitable tool into the

inside of boot from the large diameter side of boot and discharg-

ing 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.

12. Install boot bands securely.

CAUTION:

Never reuse boot bands.

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 (A) and guide slit (B) at

first.

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

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Grease amount

: Refer to 

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: Boot installation length

Boot installation length : Refer to 

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c. Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl (marked with

dotted circle) as shown in the figure.

13. Check that displacement does not occur when boot is rotated

with the housing assembly fixed.

CAUTION:

• If displacement occurs, reinstall band.

• Never reuse boot band.

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.

• Check the support bearing bracket for cracks, deformation and other damage.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

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

Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

Joint Sub-Assembly

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

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)

Check 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 support bearing bracket, cracks, or damage. Replace support bearing bracket if there are any non-

standard conditions.

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-11, "Inspection"

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2. Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-70, "Work Procedure"

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Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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*: For measuring position, refer to 

FAX-23, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

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25, "REDUCTION GEAR SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

 (Reduction gear side).

Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Item

Standard

Wheel side

Reduction gear side

Grease quantity

88 – 108 g (3.11 – 3.80 oz)

153 – 166 g (5.40 – 5.85 oz)

Boots installed length

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95.4 mm (3.756 in)

94 mm (3.70 in)