Altima L4-2.5L (QR25DE) Hybrid (2007)
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Move joint up/down, left/right, and in axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
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Check boot for cracks or other damage, and for grease leakage.
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If damaged, disassemble drive shaft to verify damage, and repair or replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
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Refer to FAX-9, "Removal and Installation (Left Side)" for tightening torque.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool "A" onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft into
slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
Tool number: KV38106700 (J-34296)
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Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side.
CAUTION:
Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.
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After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.
Right Side
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Removal and Installation (Right Side)