M45x AWD V8-4.5L (VK45DE) (2008)
4. Attach circular clip to shaft. At this time, circular clip must fit securely into shaft groove. Attach nut to joint sub-assembly.
Use a wooden hammer to press-fit.
CAUTION: Do not reuse circular clip.
5. Apply the specified amount of grease (NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent) into housing from large end of boot.
Grease amount: Refer to RAX-15, "Drive Shaft". See: Specifications/Rear Axle
6. 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.
7. 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 the boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation Length "L": Refer to RAX-15, "Drive Shaft". See: Specifications/Rear Axle
CAUTION:
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Boot may brake if boot installation length is less than standard value.
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Be careful that screwdriver tip does not contact inside surface of boot.
8. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot bands using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300 ( - )] as shown in the
figure.