Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
CAUTION: If any irregular conditions are found in the joint sub-assembly components, replace the entire joint sub-assembly.
Housing
NOTE: Housing, ball cage, steel ball, and inner race are in a set.
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Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear on the ball rolling surface.
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Check for any deformation of the boot installation components.
Ball Cage
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Check the sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures of sliding surface.
Steel Ball
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Check for any compression scars, cracks, fractures, or unusual wear.
Inner Race
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Check the ball sliding surface for any compression scars, cracks, or fractures.
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Check for any damage to the serrated part.
ASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Wrap the serrated part of the shaft with tape. Install the boot band and boot to shaft.
NOTE: Discard the old boot band and boot and use a new one for assembly.
2. Remove the tape wound around the serrated part of the shaft.
3. Install the ball cage, steel ball, and inner race assembly on the shaft, and secure them using the snap ring.
NOTE: Discard the old snap ring and use a new one for assembly.
4. Insert the specified quantity of Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent, into the housing (indicated by * marks), and install it onto shaft.
Grease capacity: 120 - 140 grams (4.23 - 4.94 ounces)