Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 455
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
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6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as
shown.
CAUTION:
If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by *
marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove
all grease from surfaces.
7. Make sure boot installation length (L) is the specified length.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the large end
of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
CAUTION:
• Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
• Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Install new large and small boot bands securely using Tool.
NOTE:
Do not reuse boot bands.
CAUTION:
• Secure boot band so that dimension (M) meets specifica-
tion as shown.
9. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot
position is not correct, remove old boot bands then reposition the boot and secure with new boot bands.
Support Bearing
1. Press support bearing into retaining bracket using a suitable tool.
2. Install support bearing onto slide joint assembly.
3. Install snap ring.
4. Install dust shield.
Damper
Boot installation length (L)
: 163 mm (6.42 in)
Tool number
: KV40107300 (
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)
SDIA1505E
RAC1133D
Dimension (M)
: 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in)
DSF0047D