Transaxle Side

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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
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Install the spider assembly securely, making sure the marks which were made during disassembly are properly aligned.

Fig 2: Identifying Snap Ring
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Install a new snap ring using a suitable tool.
Pack the drive shaft joint with the specified amount of grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent). Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
Install the slide joint housing.
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. Clean all grease from surfaces.

Fig 3: Identifying Boot Installation Length
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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.
Secure large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown.
CAUTION: Discard old boot bands and replace with new ones.

Fig 4: Locating Boot Bands Ends
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