Pathfinder 4WD V6-4.0L (VQ40DE) (2006)
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Move the joint up and down, left and right, and in the axial direction. Check for any rough movement or significant looseness.
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Check the boot for cracks or other damage, and for any grease leakage.
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If necessary, disassemble the drive shaft, and repair as necessary.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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Do not reuse the drive shaft inside flange bolts and washers, discard after removal and use new bolts and washers for installation.
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Do not reuse the cotter pin, discard after removal and use a new cotter pin for installation.
Disassembly and Assembly
DRIVE SHAFT
DISASSEMBLY
Final Drive Side
1. Mount the drive shaft in a vise.
CAUTION: When mounting the drive shaft in a vise, use copper or aluminum plates between the vise and the driveshaft.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. If the plug needs to be removed, move the boot to the wheel side, then drive the plug out using a suitable plastic hammer.