REAR AXLE — Drive Shaft — Inspection (Cont'd) and Assembly

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Inspection (Cont'd)

JOINT ASSEMBLY

Check spider assembly for bearing, roller and washer damage. Replace spider assembly if necessary.

Check housing for any damage. Replace housing set and spider assembly, if necessary.

When replacing only spider assembly, select a new spider assembly from among those listed in table below. Ensure the number stamped on sliding joint is the same as that stamped on new part.

IMPORTANT

Housing alone cannot be replaced. It must be replaced together with spider assembly.

Spider-assembly part number by stamped match-number

Stamped number	Part No.
00	39720 10V10
01	39720 10V11
02	39720 10V12

Part No.39720 10V10

Part No.39720 10V11

Part No.39720 10V12

Assembly

IMPORTANT

After drive shaft has been assembled, make sure it moves smoothly over its entire range without binding. Use Nissan Genuine Grease or equivalent after every overhaul.

FINAL DRIVE SIDE

Final-drive-side assembly

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Install new small boot band, boot and slide joint housing to drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape to prevent damage to boot during installation.
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