Drive shafts — general information (Nissan Primera P10)

Each end of the drive shaft is fitted with a constant velocity joint. All vehicles have a closed joint at the outer end of the shaft that can be replaced but not repaired. Depending on the vehicle model, the shafts may or may not have thrust bearings. With a shaft without a thrust bearing, a separate shaft is used that has a tripod joint at the inner end. This shaft design can be found on both sides of the 1.6L engine and on the left side of the fuel-injected engine. On the thrust bearing design, a shaft is mounted between the outer constant velocity joint and the ball joint. The ball joint is in a separate joint with its own shaft that is guided by a thrust bearing and connected to the gearbox. This shaft is installed on the right side of the vehicle with a fuel-injected engine. The outer end of the drive shaft is splined and is attached to the front wheel hub. With the ABS system installed, the front end of the shaft has a toothed ring. The inner end of the shaft is retained by a splined connection and a retaining ring inside the differential gear unless a thrust bearing is installed. When a thrust bearing is installed, the connecting shaft is secured in the box in the same way.

The shafts are differently secured on the inside of the gearbox. Both constant velocity joints are protected on the outside by rubber seals and do not require regular maintenance.

Information copied from the website (Nissanbook.ru)