Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2006)
7. Remove drive shaft from transaxle.
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Set an drive shaft attachment (SST) and a drive shaft puller (suitable tool) between drive shaft (slide joint side) and transaxle as shown in the
figure and remove drive shaft.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
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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 also for grease leakage.
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If a trouble is found, disassemble drive shaft, and then replace with new one.
INSTALLATION
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: Refer to component parts location and do not reuse non-reusable parts.
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Push drive shaft, then press-fit circular clip on the drive shaft into circular clip groove of side gear.
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After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly meshed with the side gear.