FX35 RWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Axle Shaft Assembly: Service and Repair
Wheel Side
REAR DRIVE SHAFT
WHEEL SIDE : Disassembly and Assembly
DISASSEMBLY
1. Fix shaft with a vise.
CAUTION:
Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.
2. Remove dust shield from drive shaft.
3. Remove boot bands and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
4. Screw the drive shaft puller (commercial service tool) (A) 30 mm
(1.18 in) or more into the thread of joint sub-assembly, and pull joint sub-assembly from shaft.
CAUTION:
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If joint sub-assembly cannot be removed after five or more unsuccessful attempts, replace shaft and joint sub assembly as a set.
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Align sliding hammer and drive shaft and remove them by pulling directly.
5. Remove circular clip from shaft.
6. Remove boot from shaft.
ASSEMBLY
1. While rotating ball cage, clean old grease on joint sub-assembly with paper waste.
2. Fill serration slot joint sub-assembly (1) with NISSAN genuine grease or equivalent until the serration slot and ball groove become full to the
brim.
CAUTION:
After applying grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.