M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2007)
8. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by *marks) shown in the figure.
CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by* marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the surfaces.
9. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into inside of boot from the
large diameter side of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation Length "L"
VQ35DE model: 145 mm (5.709 in)
VK45DE model: 148 mm (5.827 in)
CAUTION:
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Boot may break if boot installation length is less than standard value.
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Take care not to touch the tip of screwdriver to inside of boot.
10. Secure large and small ends of boot with new boot bands as shown in the figure.
CAUTION: Do not reuse boot band.
11. After installing housing and shaft, rotate boot to check whether or not the actual position is correct. If boot position is not correct, secure boot with
new boot band again.
Wheel Side
1. Apply the specified amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to ooze
from ball groove and serration hole. After applying grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.