Nissan Quest E52. Manual - part 675

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

ASSEMBLY

1.

Install dust shield to housing assembly.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shield.

2.

Install support bearing, follow the procedure described below.

a.

Press support bearing to bearing housing (1), using the drift (A)
[SST: ST35271000 (J-26091)].

b.

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

c.

Press bearing housing and support bearing to housing assem-
bly.

d.

Install snap ring (1).

CAUTION:

Never reuse snap ring.

e.

Install dust shields.

CAUTION:

Never reuse dust shields.

3.

Clean the old grease on housing assembly with paper waste.

4.

Install boot and boot bands to shaft of housing assembly.

CAUTION:

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

from damage.

• Never reuse boot and boot band.

5.

Remove the tape wrapped around the serration on shaft.

6.

Apply NISSAN genuine grease (refer to parts catalog) to hous-
ing assembly.

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

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.

c.

Insert the tip of band into the lower part of pawl (marked with
dotted circle) as shown in the figure.

10. 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.

11. Install boot to the wheel side. Refer to 

FAX-22, "WHEEL SIDE :

Disassembly and Assembly"

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Grease amount

: Refer to 

FAX-31, "Drive Shaft"

.

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L

: Boot installation length

Boot installation length

: Refer to 

FAX-31, "Drive Shaft"

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JPDIF0144ZZ

JPDIF0157ZZ

JPDIF0158ZZ

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FRONT DRIVE SHAFT

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.

Dynamic Damper (Left Side)

Check damper for cracks or wear.

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 assembly

• Replace housing assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing assembly roller contact surface.
• Check shaft for runout, cracks, or other damage.

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.

Bearing Housing (Right Side)

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

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.

Check wheel sensor harness for proper connection. Refer to 

BRC-119, "FRONT WHEEL SENSOR :

Exploded View"

. 

2.

Check the wheel alignment. Refer to 

FSU-7, "Inspection"

.

3.

Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to 

BRC-49, "Work Procedure"

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

Wheel Bearing

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Drive Shaft

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*: For measuring position, refer to 

FAX-22, "WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly"

 (Wheel side), 

FAX-

24, "TRANSAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly (Left Side)"

 [Transaxle side (Left side)], 

FAX-26, "TRAN-

SAXLE SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly (Right Side)"

 [Transaxle side (Right side)].

Item

Standard

Axial end play

0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Item

Standard

Left side

Right side

Grease quantity

Wheel side

170 – 190 g (6.00 – 6.70 oz)

Transaxle side

155 – 175 g (5.47 – 6.17 oz)

Boots installed length

*

Wheel side

158.6 mm (6.24 in)

Transaxle side

163.67 mm (6.44 in)

Dimension of dynamic damper

*

237 – 243 mm (9.33 – 9.57 in)

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