Quest V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2009)
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 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 "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. Refer to See: Disassembly And Assembly (Left 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.