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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONDRIVELINE/AXLESMAP - DRIVE TRAIN & TRANSMISSIONDRIVETRAIN AND TRANSMISSIONCV JOINTS
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, Standard
CV Joints
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION CV Joints
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Bearing, bushing or seal surface worn, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Boot clamp broken | A | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot clamp loose | A | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot clamp missing | C | Require repair or replacement of clamp |
| Boot leaking | A | Require replacement of CV boot |
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NOTE:
Further inspection of joint required before replacing boot.
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| Boot surface cracked, not leaking | 2 | Suggest replacement of CV boot |
| Cage broken | A | Require repair or replacement of CV joint |
| Housing damaged to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function | A | Require repair or replacement of CV joint |
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NOTE:
Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
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| Housing worn to the extent that it no longer performs its intended function | A | Require repair or replacement |
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NOTE:
Housing assembly may appear blue in color from normal manufacturing process of heat treating the housing.
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| Internal parts binding | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Internal parts worn | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Lubricant missing | C | Require cleaning, inspection, and repacking of CV joint |
| Mounting holes elongated | A | Require replacement |
| Threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.