2008 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Wheel Side

  1. Insert recommended grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) into joint sub-assembly serration hole until grease begins to ooze from ball groove and serration hole. After inserting grease, use a shop cloth to wipe off old grease that has oozed out.
    Fig 1: Applying Grease Into Joint Sub-Assembly
    G04876511Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Cover serrated part of shaft with tape. Install new boot band and new boot to shaft.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse boot or boot band.
  3. Remove protective tape wound around serrated part of shaft.
    Fig 2: Covering Drive Shaft Serration With Tape
    G04876506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Attach new circlip to shaft. Thread nut onto end of joint subassembly and press fit using suitable tool.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse circlip.
    • Circlip must fit securely into shaft groove.
      Fig 3: Attaching Circlip To Drive Shaft
      G04876513Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Insert the balance of new grease (Genuine NISSAN Grease or equivalent) listed below into housing from large end of boot.

    Grease amount : 70 - 90 g (2.5 - 3.2 oz.) 

  6. Install boot securely into grooves (indicated by * marks) as shown.
    CAUTION: If there is grease on boot mounting surfaces (indicated by * marks) of shaft and housing, boot may come off. Remove all grease from surfaces.
  7. Make sure boot installation length "L" is the specified length indicated below. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver or similar tool into the large end of boot. Bleed air from boot to prevent boot deformation.

    Boot installation length "L" : 142 mm (5.59 in) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Boot Installation Length
    G04889266Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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