2. Check the shaft for cracks and dents. If any damage is found, replace the shaft.
3. Check for leaks from the secondary shaft seals of the gearbox and the rear axle gearbox.
4. While turning the wheel, check for noise and play in the cardan joints.
5. To check for play in the joints, rotate the shaft with the wheel fixed, or. rock the shaft in the transverse direction. Any play indicates wear of the cardan joints.
17.9 Damage to axle shaft covers (indicated by arrows) leads to rapid wear of CV joints
6. Check the tightening of the propeller shaft flange mounting bolts.
(Data taken from this portal: nissanbook.ru)
7. Similarly, check the condition of the front hinge shaft (on 4x4 vehicles).
8. Check that the transfer case oil seal is not leaking.
9. Check the condition of the CV joints, covers and axle shaft seals (photo), and the condition of the cover clamps. A leak on the front gearbox indicates damage to the internal seal, and a leak near the wheel indicates damage to the front hub seal.