INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

  • Move joint up/down, left/right, and in the axial direction. Check for motion that is not smooth and for significant looseness.
  • Check boot for cracks, damage and grease leakage.
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  • Disassemble drive shaft and exchange malfunctioning part if there is abnormal condition.
 
 INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
 
 Shaft

Check shaft for runout, cracks and other damage. Replace it if necessary.
 
 Joint-Sub Assembly (Wheel Side)

Check the following items, replace the parts if necessary.
  • Joint sub-assembly for rough rotation or excessive axial looseness.
  • The inside of the joint sub-assembly for entry of foreign material.
  • Joint sub-assembly for compression scars, cracks or fractures inside of joint sub-assembly.
Replace joint sub-assembly if there are any abnormal conditions of components.
 
 Housing and Ball Cage/Steel Ball/Inner Race Assembly

Replace housing and ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly if there is scratching or wear of housing roller contact surface or spider roller contact surface.
NOTE:
Housing and ball cage/steel ball/inner race assembly are used in a set.
 
 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

    1.Adjust parking brake operation (stroke). Refer to Inspection and Adjustment.
    2.Check wheel alignment. Refer to Adjustment.
    3.Adjust neutral position of steering angle sensor. Refer to Special Repair Requirement (GT-R certified NISSAN dealer).