Note 1 (2004-2013) Micra 3 (2002-2010, petrol)

Disassembly and assembly of drive shafts (Nissan Micra K12)

Table of contents: Disassembly ↓ Assembly ↓

The components of the right drive shaft assembly are shown in the illustration below. The left drive shaft does not have a torsional vibration damper.

Right Drive Shaft Assembly Components

1, 10 - Dust cover; 2, 11, 13 - Retaining ring; 3, 12 - CV joint assembly; 4, 8 - Bandage tapes; 5 - Torsional vibration damper; 6 - Clamps; 7 - Drive shaft; 9 - Tripod joint

Disassembly

1. Remove the bandage tapes.

2. Clamp the shaft in a vice with soft metal jaws and remove the retaining ring and inner CV joint housing.

3. Apply paint marks to the shaft and tripod joint.

4. Remove the retaining ring and remove the tripod joint from the drive shaft.

5. Remove the dust cover from the shaft.

6. Remove the retaining tapes and slide the boot off the outer CV joint.

7. Remove the CV joint (see item 9) and clean the joint collar with paper towels from old grease. Check the condition of the joint and replace it if necessary.

8. Remove the dust cover and retaining ring from the drive shaft

9. If necessary, remove the torsional vibration damper from the right drive shaft, having first removed its clamps.

Assembly

1. To assemble the shaft from the wheel side, proceed according to paragraphs 13 to 20.

2. Wrap the splined portion of the shaft on the transmission side with tape to avoid damaging the boot when installing it. Install it on the shaft new anther and new boot bandage tapes.

3. Remove the protective tape and install the tripod garnish on the drive shaft, aligning the marks made during removal.

4. Secure the tripod garnish with a new retaining ring.

5. Pack the tripod garnish with grease and install the casing on it.

6. Fill the casing with 115±5 g of grease.

7. Install the boot securely into the grooves (* in the illustration), after removing any grease from the surfaces marked with *.

8. Make sure the boot length (L) is 96.5±1 mm. Bend the edge with a screwdriver (from the larger diameter side) boot and release air from it to prevent deformation of the boot.