Pathfinder 2WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2009)
CAUTION:
If there is grease on the boot mounting surfaces (indicated by the * marks) of the shaft and housing, the boot may come off. Remove all
grease from the shaft surfaces.
7. Check that the boot installation length "L" is the specified length.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the larger side of the boot. Bleed the air from the boot to prevent boot deformation.
Boot installation length "L" : 143 mm (5.63 in)
CAUTION:
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The boot may break if the boot installation length is less than the specified length.
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Do not contact inside surface of boot with the tip of the screwdriver.
8. Secure large and small ends of the boot using new boot bands using Tool as shown.
Tool number : KV40107300 ( - )
NOTE:
Discard the old boot bands and use new ones for assembly.
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Secure boot band so that dimension "M" meets specification as shown.
Dimension "M" : 1.0 - 4.0 mm (0.039 - 0.157 in)
9. After installing the joint sub-assembly and shaft, rotate the boot to check that it is positioned correctly. If the boot is not positioned correctly,
reposition the boot and secure the boot using a new boot band.