Nissan Versa Note. Manual - part 448

FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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NOTE:

When removing components such as hoses, tubes, lines, etc., cap or plug openings to prevent fluid from spill-

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to 

WT-45, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove wheel sensor and sensor harness. Refer to 

BRC-105, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR : Removal and

Installation"

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3. Remove brake lock plate from strut.
4. Remove brake caliper using power tool, leaving brake hose connected. Reposition brake caliper aside

with wire. Refer to 

BR-36, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

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NOTE:

Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.

5. Put matching marks on disc brake rotor and wheel hub, then remove disc brake rotor.

CAUTION:

• Put matching marks on the wheel hub and the disc brake rotor before removing the disc brake

rotor.

• Do not drop disc brake rotor.

6. Remove and discard cotter pin, and then loosen wheel hub lock nut, using Tool.

7. Separate the drive shaft from the wheel hub by lightly tapping the end of the drive shaft using a suitable

tool and a wood block.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be careful not to overextend slide joint.

• Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for joint sub-assembly, shaft and the

other parts.

NOTE:

Use suitable puller if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the above pro-

cedure.

8. Remove wheel hub lock nut.
9. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the steering knuckle from strut. Refer to 

FAX-9, "Removal and

Installation"

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10. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub.

1.

Drive shaft

2.

Cotter pin

A. Apply Molykote M77

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Tool number : KV40104000 ( — )

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11. Insert the Tool (A) between the drive shaft and the transaxle.

Insert the suitable tool (B) to the Tool (A). Remove the drive

shaft from the transaxle.

CAUTION:

• Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle when

removing drive shaft. Also be careful not to overextend

slide joint.

• Confirm that the circular clip is attached to the drive shaft.

12. Remove the differential side oil seal. Refer to 

TM-18, "Removal

and Installation"

 (5MT:RS5F91R), or 

TM-245, "Removal and Installation"

 (CVT:RE0F11A).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Transaxle Side

• Install a new differential side oil seal. Refer to 

TM-18, "Removal and Installation"

 (5MT:RS5F91R), or 

TM-

245, "Removal and Installation"

 (CVT:RE0F11A).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the differential side oil seal.

• Place the Tool (A) onto transaxle to prevent damage to the oil seal

while inserting drive shaft. Slide drive shaft sliding joint and tap

with a hammer to install securely.

CAUTION:

• Check that circular clip is completely engaged.

• Check the transaxle fluid level. Refer to 

TM-17, "Inspection"

(5MT), or 

TM-226, "Inspection"

 (CVT).

Wheel Hub Side

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the wheel bearing seal. If damage has occurred, replace wheel bearing with a new

one.

• Do not allow paint to adhere to the wheel bearing seal.

• Check each mating surface for water and foreign matter. If there is any water or foreign matter, clean

the mating surface.

• Clean the mating surfaces of wheel hub lock nut and wheel hub.

CAUTION:

Do not apply lubricating oil to the mating surface of the wheel hub lock nut and the wheel hub.

• Clean the mating surfaces of drive shaft, wheel hub, and wheel

bearing. Apply Molykote M77 to surface (A) of joint sub-assembly.

CAUTION:

Apply Molykote M77 to cover entire flat surface of joint sub-

assembly.

NOTE:

Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts infor-

mation.

When installing a cotter pin, securely bend the cotter pin to prevent

rattles.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse cotter pin.

Tool number : KV40107500 ( — )

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Tool number : KV38107900 ( — )

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Molykote M77 quantity : Refer to 

FAX-27, "Drive 

Shaft"

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1.

Circular clip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Slide joint housing

4.

Snap ring

5.

Spider assembly

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Damper band

10. Dynamic damper

11. Circular clip

12.

Joint sub-assembly

Wheel side

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1.

Circular clip

2.

Dust shield

3.

Slide joint housing

4.

Snap ring

5.

Spider assembly

6.

Boot band

7.

Boot

8.

Shaft

9.

Damper Band

10.

Dynamic damper

11.

Circular clip

12.

Joint sub-assembly

Wheel side

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DISASSEMBLY (WHEEL SIDE)

1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise

and the drive shaft.

2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Screw a suitable tool (A) into the joint sub-assembly screw part

to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in) or more. Support the drive shaft

with one hand and pull out the joint sub-assembly from the shaft.

CAUTION:

• Align the suitable tool and the drive shaft. Remove the

joint sub-assembly by pulling firmly and uniformly.

• If the joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or

more attempts, replace the shaft and the joint sub-assem-

bly as a set.

4. Remove the circular clip from the shaft.
5. Remove the outer boot from the shaft.
6. Inspect the components. Refer to 

FAX-8, "Inspection"

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DISASSEMBLY (TRANSAXLE SIDE)

1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.

CAUTION:

When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, always use aluminum or copper plates between the vise

and the drive shaft.

2. Remove the boot bands and slide the boot back.
3. Put matching marks on the slide joint housing and on the shaft. 

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not scratch the surfaces.

4. Remove the slide joint housing from the shaft.
5. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and on the

shaft.

CAUTION:

Use paint or an equivalent for matching marks. Do not

scratch the surfaces.

6. Remove the snap ring (1).
7. Remove the spider assembly from the shaft.
8. Remove the inner boot from the shaft.

9. Remove the dust shield from the slide joint housing.

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