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Wheel Side

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  1. Press on the wheel sensor rotor to the joint sub-assembly using a suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Always use new wheel sensor rotor.
  2. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
    CAUTION: Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.
    Fig 1: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape
    G04876506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it as shown.
    NOTE: Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.
  4. Pack drive shaft joint with the specified amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent). Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
    Fig 2: Tapping Drive Shaft
    G04916293Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
    Fig 3: Identifying Boot Installation Length
    G04889266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
  6. Make sure boot installation length "L" is to specification, refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ". 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.
  7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely using Tool.

    Tool number :KV40107300( - ) 

    Fig 4: Crimping Large Boot Clamps
    G04902012Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Measure crimped area of boot bands after installation. Make sure dimension "M" meets specification. Refer to "BOOT BANDS ".
    Fig 5: Identifying Boot Band Dimension
    G04902013Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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