Disassembly
The details of the drive shaft are shown in Here and Here.
Gearbox Side (types TS70C, TS79C, TS83):
1. Remove the protective boot straps.
2. Before disassembling the inner joint, apply alignment marks to the joint housing and drive shaft.
3. Mark the 3-stud and shaft.
4. Remove the retaining ring and remove the three-stud.
WARNING: Do not disassemble the three-stud.
5. Pull off the protective cover. Pre-wrap the splines of the shaft with electrical tape so as not to damage the cover.
Gearbox Side (type DS83):
1. Remove the protective boot straps.
2. Before disassembling the inner hinge, apply alignment marks to the body and hinge cage.
3. Remove retaining ring A with a screwdriver and remove the hinge housing.
4. Apply alignment marks to the cage and drive shaft.
5. Remove circlip C, then remove race and cage with balls as a unit.
6. Pull off the protective cover. Pre-wrap the splines of the shaft with electrical tape so as not to damage the cover.
Wheel side:
WARNING: The wheel side pivot is non-separable.
1. Before removing the outer joint, apply alignment marks to the joint housing and drive shaft.
2. Remove the hinge using an appropriate tool. Be careful not to damage the threads on the joint shank.
Thrust bearing:
1. Remove the mudguard.
2. Remove the retaining ring.
3. Press the thrust bearing off the drive shaft along with the holder.
4. You press the support bearing out of the holder.
Examination
Thoroughly clean all parts in solvent and dry with compressed air, then check for deformation or other damage.
Drive shaft. Replace the shaft if it is bent or cracked.
Protective cases. Covers must be free of cracks, signs of wear and tear. When installing covers, use new clamps.
Internal constant velocity joint. Check the three-stud for damage to the bearings, rollers and washers. If necessary, replace the three-stud assembly.
Check the hinge housing for damage. If necessary, replace the body along with three spikes and a lump.
When replacing only three studs and ka, it is necessary to install the parts with the numbers given below. The numbers stamped on the old and new three-stud must match.
Replacement of only the hinge body is not allowed. It must be replaced along with the three-stud.
External constant velocity joint. Replace the outer joint assembly if it is deformed or damaged.
Assembly
After reassembly, make sure that there is no binding throughout the entire operating range of the drive shaft. Use NISSAN GENUINE GREASE grease or equivalent.
Outer Hinge:
1. Put the protective boot over the new small collar on the drive shaft. Wrap the splines of the shaft with electrical tape so as not to damage the cover during its installation.
1. Press the outer joint onto the shaft by tapping lightly on the joint body with a hammer. When installing, ensure the alignment of the marks made during disassembly.
3. Put the specified amount of grease into the hinge body and protective cover:
- ZF80 - 15 g
- ZF90 - 115-135 g
- BF83 - 85-115 g
4. Make sure that the protective boot is correctly installed in the groove of the drive shaft. The cover must not be twisted or deformed.
Distance L1:
- ZF80 - 90.5-92.5 mm
- ZF90 - 96-98 mm
- BF83 - 94-95 mm
5. Secure the large and small clamps using suitable tools.
Dynamic Damper:
1. When installing, use new clamps
2. Install the damper from the side of the inner hinge.
Mounting dimensions, mm:
External hinge (type TS70C, TS79C, TS83):
1. Put on a protective cover and a new small collar on a power shaft. Wrap the splines of the shaft with electrical tape so as not to damage the cover during its installation.
2. Put the three-stud on the shaft, aligning the marks made during disassembly.
3. Install a new retaining ring.
4. Put the specified amount of grease into the hinge body and protective boot:
- TS70C - 110-120g
- TS79C - 155-165g
- TS83 - 130-150 g
5. Install the hinge housing.
6. Put on the protective cover. The cover must be installed without twisting or deformation.
Distance L2:
- TS70C - 95.5-97.5mm
- TS79C - 101.5-103.5mm
- TS83 - 98-100mm
Make sure the boot is properly seated in the driveshaft groove.
7. Fix the large and small clamps using suitable tools.
Internal hinge (type DS83):
1. Put on a protective cover and a new small collar on a power shaft. Wrap the splines of the shaft with electrical tape so as not to damage the cover during its installation.
2. Install cage, cage and balls as a unit, matching marks made during disassembly.
3. Install a new circlip C.
4. Put the specified amount of grease into the hinge body and protective boot:
- DS83 - 115-135 g
5. Install the hinge housing and put on a new circlip A.
6. Make sure that the protective boot is correctly installed in the groove of the drive shaft. The cover must not be twisted or deformed.
Distance L2:
- DS83 - 97-99 mm
7. Fix the large and small clamps using suitable tools.
Thrust bearing:
1. Press the bearing into the holder.
2. Press the drive shaft into the bearing.
3. Install retaining ring.
4. Install a new mudguard.