Pathfinder LE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1997)
7. Install new plug seal to slide joint housing by lightly tapping it.
NOTE: Apply sealant to mating surface of plug seal.
Wheel Side (ZF100)
1. Install new small boot band and boot on drive shaft.
CAUTION: Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.
2. Set joint assembly onto drive shaft by lightly tapping it. Install joint assembly securely, ensuring marks which were made during disassembly
are properly aligned.
3. Pack drive shaft with 135 - 145 grams (4.76 - 5.11 ounce) of grease.
4. Make sure that boot is properly installed on the drive shaft groove. Set boot so that it does not swell and deform when its length is "L2".
Length "L2": 96 - 98 mm (3.78 - 3.86 inch)
5. Lock new larger boot band securely with a suitable tool.
6. Lock new smaller boot band.
NOTE:
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After drive shaft has been assembled, ensure that it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding.