Drive shaft cover. Replacement
Caution: If noise or vibration occurs from the drive shaft, replace the drive shaft assembly.
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheels from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the ABS wheel sensors. See Chapter Brake system.
3. Disconnect the brake hose from the strut. See chapter Brake system.
4. Remove the ABS wheel sensor from the steering knuckle. See chapter Brake system.
Caution: Do not pull on the wheel sensor wiring.
5. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the brake disc and hang the cylinder body on the wire. See chapter Brake system.
6. Unscrew the lock nuts using a wrench (special tool).
7. Unscrew the bolt securing the steering knuckle and strut.
Caution: Do not bend the drive shaft joint more than 22°. Securely fix the steering knuckle so as not to overextend the sliding joint.
8. Remove the drive shaft from the steering knuckle using a puller (suitable special tool).
Attention:
- When removing the drive shaft, do not bend the joint to an angle greater than 22°. Also, do not overstretch the sliding joint.
- Do not lift the drive shaft with the axle shaft attached by grasping only the intermediate shaft.
- Do not allow the drive shaft to hang down when inserted into the transmission without support from the intermediate shaft, wheel joints, or other components.
9. Remove the boot clips, then remove the boot from the hinge assembly.
10. Screw on the drive shaft puller (suitable special tool) on the thread of the hinge assembly by at least 30 mm. Supporting the drive shaft with one hand, remove the hinge assembly using an impact puller (suitable special tool) from the shaft.
Attention:
- Align the impact puller and drive shaft and pull using firm, even pressure.
- If the joint assembly cannot be removed, try again after removing the drive shaft from the vehicle.
11. Remove the cover from the shaft.
12. Remove the ring clamp from the shaft.
13. Wipe off old grease from the hinge assembly with paper towels while rotating the collar.
Caution: Perform a visual inspection to ensure that there are no cuts, cracks, or breaks on the hinge assembly. Also check that no road debris or metal fragments have entered the grease. If any abnormalities are found, replace the hinge assembly as a set.
14. Fill with Nissan brand grease (see parts catalog) into the splined hole of the ball joint assembly until grease begins to flow out of the ball joint groove and splined hole.
After packing with grease, wipe off the old leaked grease with a napkin.
15. To avoid damaging the cover during installation, wrap the splined part of the drive shaft with electrical tape. Place the new cover on the shaft and secure with clamps.
Note: Place the clamp on the narrow side first.
Caution: Do not reuse clips and cover.
16. Remove the electrical tape wrapped around the splined portion of the shaft.
17. Place the ring clamp into the groove on the end of the shaft. Do not overstretch the clamp. Align the shaft and the joint assembly. Then insert the shaft with the ring clamp into the joint assembly.
It is recommended to install the ring clamp using a mounting device (suitable special tool).
Caution: Do not reuse the ring clamp.
18. Install the hinge assembly onto the shaft using a plastic hammer.
Caution: When turning the drive shaft, make sure the pivot assembly is properly engaged.
19. Add Nissan Genuine Lubricant (see parts catalog) to the required level, stuffing the cover with it from the inside on the wide side of the cover.
Amount of grease (on CR and HR16 engines): 45-55 g
20. Remove all grease from the contact surfaces of the boot and hinge.
21. Fix the cover firmly in the grooves (marked with *) and make sure the cover installation length ("L") is as shown below. To prevent the cover from shifting, hold the clamp on the side opposite to the bracket. Place the clamp on the narrow side as shown in the figure.
To avoid deforming the cover, insert a screwdriver or similar tool under the cover from the wide side and release the air from it.
Cover installation length:
From the wheel side:
AC1700i: 88.0 mm
AC2000i:91.0 mm
AC2300i: 94.0 mm
From the gearbox side:
GI1700i: 89.4 mm
GI2000i: 90.45 mm
GI2300i:91.5mm
Attention:
- If the installation length of the cover is different from the standard, the cover may break.
- Do not touch the inside surface of the case with the tip of the screwdriver.
Data posted on the website: NissanBook.ru
22. To prevent the cover from shifting, hold the clip on the side opposite the bracket. Secure the wide side of the cover with a new clip as shown in the picture.
23. Make sure that the cover clamp is in the correct position by rotating the cover. If not, reinstall the cover by installing a new clamp.
Note: Fix the cover clamp so that the gap "M" becomes equal to the one indicated below.
Wide side: 5mm
From the narrow side: 5 mm
24. Make sure the drive shaft is still engaged with the differential.
25. Insert the drive shaft into the steering knuckle and tighten the lock nut.
26. Tighten the bolts securing the steering knuckle to the strut. For tightening torques, see the "Front Suspension" section.
27. Secure the brake hose to the strut using the retaining plate.
28. Press the steering rod onto the steering knuckle. For tightening torques, see the "Front Suspension" section.
29. Install the ABS wheel sensor. See chapter Brake system.
30. Tighten the lock nut to the required torque using a wrench (special tool)
Tightening torque: 280 Nm (29 kg·m)
31. Install the wheels and lower the lift.