### CV-Joint Boot

#### REPLACEMENT

##### Altima and 1993-94 Sentra

NOTE: When installing the new boots, tape the splines of the axle shaft to protect the boots.

###### Transaxle Side Tripod Joint (TS79C and TS70C)

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Place the halfshaft securely in a soft-jawed vise.
3. Remove the boot bands.
4. Matchmark the slide joint housing to the halfshaft and remove the slide joint housing.
5. Remove the snapring and matchmark the spider assembly to the halfshaft.
6. Press the spider assembly from the halfshaft.
7. Remove the CV-joint boot.

   To install:

8. Install the boot and a new small clamp on the halfshaft.
9. Place the halfshaft in a soft-jawed vise.
10. Align the matchmarks and using a suitable driver, press the spider assembly onto the halfshaft. Install the spider assembly with the serrated chamfered edge facing the shaft.
11. Install a new snapring. The round surface should face the spider assembly.
12. Pack the slide joint housing with 7.94-8.29 oz. (225-235g) of grease.
13. Align the matchmarks and install the slide joint housing.
14. Slide the CV-joint boot over the slide joint housing and install the large boot clamp. Secure the boot with both clamps.
15. Install the halfshaft into the vehicle.

###### Transaxle Side Double Offset Joint (DS76, DS80, DS86 and DS90)

Fig. 1: Exploded view of halfshafts with Birfield and Double Offset CV-joints -- 1993-94 Sentra

1. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. Before separating the joint assembly from the halfshaft, matchmark the slide joint housing and inner race.
4. Pry off the outer snapring ( A) and pull out the slide joint housing.

   NOTE: Cover driveshaft serration with tape so not to damage the boot.

5. Place matchmarks on the inner race and the halfshaft.
6. Pry off the middle snapring ( C).
7. Remove the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit.
8. Pry off the rear snapring ( B) and remove the CV-joint boot.

   To install:

9. Install the boot and a new rear snapring ( B).
10. Install the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit. Be sure that the matchmarks on the inner race and halfshaft are aligned; install a new middle snapring ( C).
11. Pack the CV-joint housing and boot with the following specified amounts:
    1. 1993-94 Sentra -- 4.94-5.64 oz. (140-160g) of grease.
    2. 1993-97 Altima -- 5.11-5.82 oz. (145-164g) of grease.
12. Install the slide joint housing and align the matchmarks made during disassembly.
13. Install a new outer snapring ( A).
14. Install the boot and secure with the boot bands.
15. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel Side -- Rzeppa joint (ZF80, ZF90 and ZF100)

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the halfshaft and the joint assembly.
3. Separate the joint assembly from the halfshaft by placing the halfshaft securely in a vise and place the locknut on the end of the joint. Attach a slide hammer to the locknut and pull the joint from the halfshaft.
4. Remove the boot bands.

   To install:

5. Install the boot with new boot bands.
6. Pack CV-joint and boot with the following specified amounts:
   1. 1993-94 Sentra/NX Coupe -- 5.47-6.17 oz. (155-175g) of grease.
7. Align the matchmarks and lightly tap the joint assembly onto the shaft.
8. Install the boot and secure it with both boot band clamps.
9. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel Side -- Birfield Joint (BF76, BF80, BF86 and BF90)

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the halfshaft and the joint assembly.
3. Separate the joint assembly from the halfshaft by placing the halfshaft securely in a vise and place the locknut on the end of the joint. Attach a slide hammer to the locknut and pull the joint from the halfshaft.
4. Remove the boot bands.

   To install:

5. Install the boot with new boot bands.
6. Pack CV-joint and boot with the following specified amounts:
   1. 1993-94 Sentra -- 3.70-4.41 oz. (105-125g) of grease.
   2. 1993-97 Altima -- 3.53-4.23 oz. (100-120g) of grease.
7. Align the matchmarks and lightly tap the joint assembly onto the shaft.
8. Install the boot and secure it with both boot band clamps.
9. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

##### 1995-97 Sentra and 200SX (GA16DE) Engine

###### Transaxle Side -- Tripod Joint (TS79C)

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Place the halfshaft securely in a soft-jawed vise.
3. Remove the boot bands.
4. Matchmark the slide joint housing to the halfshaft and remove the slide joint housing.
5. Remove the snapring and matchmark the spider assembly to the halfshaft.
6. Press the spider assembly from the halfshaft.
7. Remove the CV-joint boot.

   To install:

8. Install the boot and a new small clamp on the halfshaft.

   NOTE: Cover the driveshaft serration with tape so as not to damage the new boot during installation.

9. Place the halfshaft in a soft-jawed vise.
10. Align the matchmarks and using a suitable driver, press the spider assembly onto the halfshaft. Install the spider assembly with the serrated chamfered edge facing the shaft.
11. Install a new snapring.
12. Pack the slide joint housing with 5.47-5.82 oz. (155-165g) of grease.
13. Align the matchmarks and install the slide joint housing.
14. Slide the CV-joint boot over the slide joint housing and install the large boot clamp. Secure the boot with both clamps.
15. Set the axle boot so that it does not swell or deform when stretched to a length of 4.00-4.07 inches.
16. Install the halfshaft into the vehicle.

###### Wheel Side -- Rzeppa Joint (ZF90)

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled, if defective it must be replaced.

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the halfshaft and the joint assembly.
3. Separate the joint assembly from the halfshaft by placing the halfshaft securely in a vise and place the locknut on the end of the joint. Attach a slide hammer to the locknut and pull the joint from the halfshaft.
4. Remove the boot bands.

   To install:

5. Install the boot with new boot bands to the axle shaft.

   NOTE: Cover the driveshaft serration with tape so as not to damage the new boot during installation.

6. Pack CV-joint and boot with 4.06-4.41 oz. (115-125g) of grease.
7. Align the matchmarks and lightly tap the joint assembly onto the shaft until the joint is locked on the circular clip.

   NOTE: Be sure to position the axle nut on the end of the CV-joint to protect the threads when tapping the joint on to the axle.

8. Install the boot and secure it with the boot band clamps.
9. Set the axle boot so that it does not swell or deform when stretched to a length of 3.78-3.86 inches.
10. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

##### 1995-97 200SX (SR20DE) Engine

###### Transaxle Side -- Tripod Joint (TS83)

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Place the halfshaft securely in a soft-jawed vise.
3. Remove the boot bands.
4. Matchmark the slide joint housing to the halfshaft and remove the slide joint housing.
5. Remove the snapring and matchmark the spider assembly to the halfshaft.
6. Press the spider assembly from the halfshaft.
7. Remove the CV-joint boot.

   To install:

8. Install the boot and a new small clamp on the halfshaft.

   NOTE: Cover the driveshaft serration with tape so as not to damage the new boot during installation.

9. Place the halfshaft in a soft-jawed vise.
10. Align the matchmarks and using a suitable driver, press the spider assembly onto the halfshaft. Install the spider assembly with the serrated chamfered edge facing the shaft.
11. Install a new snapring.
12. Pack the slide joint housing with 4.59-5.29 oz. (130-150g) of grease.
13. Align the matchmarks and install the slide joint housing.
14. Slide the CV-joint boot over the slide joint housing and install the large boot clamp. Secure the boot with both clamps.
15. Set the axle boot so that it does not swell or deform when stretched to a length of 3.90 inches.
16. Install the halfshaft into the vehicle.

###### Transaxle Side -- Double Offset Joint (DS83)

1. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the boot bands.
3. Before separating the joint assembly from the halfshaft, matchmark the slide joint housing and inner race.
4. Pry off the outer snapring and pull out the slide joint housing.
5. Place matchmarks on the inner race and the halfshaft.
6. Pry off the snapring that retains the ball cage.
7. Remove the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit.
8. Remove the boot and bands.

   To install:

9. Install the boot assembly with new bands.

   NOTE: Cover the halfshaft serration with tape so as not to damage the new boot during installation.

10. Install the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit. Be sure that the matchmarks on the inner race and halfshaft are aligned; install a new snapring.
11. Pack the CV-joint housing and boot with 4.59-5.29 oz. (130-150g) of grease.
12. Install the slide joint housing and align the matchmarks made during disassembly.
13. Install a new outer snapring.
14. Connect the boot and secure with the boot bands.
15. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel Side -- Birfield Joint (BF83)

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the halfshaft and the joint assembly.
3. Separate the joint assembly from the halfshaft by placing the halfshaft securely in a vise and place the locknut on the end of the joint. Attach a slide hammer to the locknut and pull the joint from the halfshaft.
4. Remove the boot bands.

   To install:

5. Install the axle boot with new boot bands.

   NOTE: Cover the halfshaft serration with tape so as not to damage the new boot during installation.

6. Pack CV-joint and boot with 3.70-4.41 oz. (105-125g) of grease.
7. Align the matchmarks and lightly tap the joint assembly onto the shaft until the joint is locked on the circular clip.

   NOTE: Be sure to position the axle nut on the end of the CV-joint to protect the threads when tapping the joint on to the axle.

8. Install the boot and secure it with both boot band clamps.
9. Set the axle boot so that it does not swell or deform when stretched to a length of 3.74 inches.
10. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

##### Maxima

###### Transaxle Side -- Double Offset Joint (DS90)

1. Remove the halfshaft assembly from the vehicle.
2. Remove the boot bands and pull the boot back to expose the CV-joint components.
3. Before separating the joint assembly from the halfshaft, matchmark the slide joint housing and inner race.
4. Pry off the outer snapring, then pull out the slide joint housing.

   NOTE: Cover driveshaft serration with tape so not to damage the boot.

5. Place matchmarks on the inner race and the halfshaft.
6. Pry off the middle snapring, then remove the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit.
7. Pry off the rear snapring, then remove the CV-joint boot.

   To install:

8. Install the boot and a new rear snapring.
9. Install the ball cage, the inner race, and the balls as a unit. Be sure that the matchmarks on the inner race and halfshaft are aligned; install a new middle snapring.
10. Pack the CV-joint housing and boot with 6.0 oz. (170g) of grease.
11. Install the slide joint housing and align the matchmarks made during disassembly.
12. Install a new outer snapring.
13. Install the boot and secure with the boot bands.
14. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel Side -- Rzeppa Joint (ZF100)

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Matchmark the halfshaft and the joint assembly.
3. Separate the joint assembly from the halfshaft by placing the halfshaft securely in a vise and place the locknut on the end of the joint. Attach a slide hammer to the locknut and pull the joint from the halfshaft.
4. Remove the boot bands.

   To install:

5. Install the boot with new boot bands.
6. Pack CV-joint and boot with 7.58 oz. (215g) of grease.
7. Align the matchmarks and lightly tap the joint assembly onto the shaft.
8. Install the boot and secure it with both boot band clamps.
9. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

##### 240SX

###### Differential side

1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
2. Remove the plug seal from the joint assembly by tapping lightly around the flange of the slide joint housing.
3. Remove the spring and spring cap.
4. Remove the CV-joint boot bands and slide the boot towards the center of the halfshaft.
5. Put matchmarks on the slide joint housing and the halfshaft before separating the joint assembly.
6. Put matchmarks on the spider assembly and the halfshaft.
7. Remove the snapring and pull the spider assembly from the halfshaft.

   NOTE: Do not disassemble the spider assembly.

8. Remove the slide joint housing from the halfshaft.
9. Remove the boot.

   To install:

10. Install the boot onto the halfshaft with the boot bands. Do not crimp the boot bands at this time.
11. Align the matchmarks during disassembly and install the slide joint housing onto the halfshaft.
12. Align the matchmarks made during disassembly and reinstall the spider assembly. Install the spider assembly into place with the chamfered edge facing the shaft. Install a new snapring.
13. Install the spring cap and spring.
14. Apply sealant to the mating surface of the plug seal.
15. Install the plug seal using a suitable press.
    1. When installing the plug seal into place, hold the seal horizontal so that the spring inside it does not tilt or fall down.
    2. Move the shaft in axial (right to left) direction to ensure that the spring is installed correctly. If the shaft drags, binds, or the spring is not installed properly, remove the plug seal and install a new one. Discard the plug seal after it is removed.
16. Pack the slide joint housing and spider assembly with the following amounts of grease:
    1. 6.52-6.88 oz. (185-195 g) of grease for 1993-94 vehicles.
    2. 5.47-5.82 oz. (155-165 g) of grease for 1995 vehicles.
    3. 3.60-3.77 oz. (102-107 g) of grease for 1997 vehicles.
17. Slide the boot over the slide joint housing. The small part of the boot should be firmly seated in the halfshaft groove.
18. Set the boot so the that it does not swell or be deformed when the measured length of the boot is as follows:
    1. 4.35-4.43 inches (110.5-112.5mm) for 1993-94 vehicles.
    2. 3.74-3.82 inches (95-97mm) for 1995-97 vehicles.
19. Place the boot bands in their proper location and crimp the boot bands at this time.
20. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel side

1. Remove the halfshaft from the vehicle.
2. Remove the CV-joint boot bands and pull the boot away from the joint housing.
3. Put matchmarks on the housing and the halfshaft.
4. Remove the snapring from the joint housing.
5. Remove the housing from the halfshaft.
6. Put matchmarks on the spider assembly and the halfshaft.
7. Remove the snapring from the spider assembly and remove the spider assembly from the halfshaft.

   Fig. 2: Removing the spider assembly snapring -- 240SX

8. Remove the boot.

   To install:

9. Install the new boot and new small boot clamp onto the driveshaft. Do not crimp the boot band at this time.
10. Align the matchmarks made during disassembly and install the spider assembly. Install a new snapring.
11. Pack the slide joint housing and spider assembly with the following amounts of grease:
    1. 5.11-5.47 oz. (145-155 g) of grease for 1993-94 vehicles.
    2. 4.76-5.11 oz. (135-145 g) of grease for 1995 vehicles.
    3. 4.06-4.41 oz. (115-125 g) of grease for 1997 vehicles.
12. Align the matchmarks made during disassembly and install the housing onto the driveshaft.
13. Install a new housing snapring.
14. Slide the boot onto the housing and verify that the small end of the boot is firmly seated in the halfshaft groove.
15. Set the boot so the that it does not swell or be deformed when the measured length of the boot is as follows:
    1. 4.35-4.43 in. (110-112mm) for 1993-94 vehicles.
    2. 3.74-3.82 in. (95-97mm) for 1995-97 vehicles.
16. Install the large boot band and make sure the small boot band is in the correct position. Crimp the CV-joint boot bands at this time.
17. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

##### 300ZX

NOTE: After it is removed from the vehicle, the actual halfshaft is referred to as a driveshaft during disassembly and reassembly.

###### Differential side

1. Remove the halfshaft assembly.
2. Remove the plug seal from the joint assembly by tapping lightly around the flange of the slide joint housing.
3. Remove the CV-joint boot bands and slide the boot towards the center of the driveshaft.
4. Put matchmarks on the slide joint housing and the driveshaft before separating the joint assembly.
5. Remove the large snapring from the outside of the slide joint housing.
6. Remove the slide joint housing from the driveshaft.
7. Put matchmarks on the ball and cage assembly and the driveshaft.
8. Remove the snapring and pull the ball and cage assembly from the driveshaft.

   NOTE: Do not disassemble the ball and cage assembly.

9. Remove the boot.

   To install:

   NOTE: Cover the driveshaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the new CV-joint boot.

10. Install the boot onto the driveshaft with the boot bands. Do not crimp the boot bands at this time.
11. Align the matchmarks made during disassembly and reinstall the ball and cage assembly. Install a new snapring to secure the ball and cage assembly.
12. Fill the slide joint housing with the following specified amount of grease:
    1. Non-Turbocharged vehicles -- 5.82-6.17 oz. (165-175 g)
    2. 1994-95 Turbocharged vehicles -- 6.35-7.05 oz. (180-200 g)
    3. 1996 Turbocharged vehicles -- 5.47-6.17 oz. (155-175 g)
13. Align the matchmarks during disassembly and install the slide joint housing onto the driveshaft.
14. Apply sealant to the mating surface of the plug seal.
15. Install the plug seal using a suitable press.
    1. When installing the plug seal into place, hold the seal horizontally so that the spring inside it does not tilt or fall down.
    2. Move the shaft in axial (right to left) direction to ensure that the joint is installed correctly. If the shaft drags or binds, it is not installed properly.
16. Slide the boot over the slide joint housing. The small part of the boot should be firmly seated in the driveshaft groove.
17. Set the boot so the that it does not swell or become deformed when the measured length of the boot is as follows:
    1. Non-Turbocharged vehicles -- 3.66-3.74 inches (93-95mm)
    2. 1994-95 Turbocharged vehicles -- 4.04-4.11 inches (102.5-104.5mm)
    3. 1996 Turbocharged vehicles -- 3.76-3.84 inches (95.5-97.5mm)
18. Place the boot bands in their proper location and crimp the boot bands at this time.
19. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.

###### Wheel side

After it is removed from the vehicle, the actual halfshaft is referred to as a driveshaft during disassembly and reassembly.

NOTE: The joint on the wheel side can not be disassembled. If defective it can only be replace.

1. Remove the driveshaft from the vehicle.
2. Position the driveshaft in a vise.
3. Remove the CV-joint boot bands and pull the boot away from the joint housing.
4. Put matchmarks on the housing and the driveshaft.
5. Install the axle shaft nut and position a slide hammer tool onto the nut. Remove the CV-joint using the hammer tool.
6. Remove the circular clip from the driveshaft.

   NOTE: The circular clips must be replace whenever the CV-joint is removed.

7. Remove the boot and discard the circular clips.

   To install:

   NOTE: Cover the driveshaft serration with tape to prevent damage to the new CV-joint boot.

8. Install the new boot and new clamps onto the driveshaft. Do not crimp the boot band at this time.
9. Install new circular clips.
10. Pack the CV-joint housing assembly with the following amount of grease:
    1. 1994 Non-Turbocharged vehicles -- 5.29-5.64 oz. (150-160 g)
    2. 1995 Non-Turbocharged vehicles -- 3.99-4.34 oz. (113-123 g)
    3. 1994-95 Turbocharged vehicles -- 6.00-6.70 oz. (170-190 g)
    4. 1996 Turbocharged vehicles -- 4.41-5.11 oz. (125-145 g)
11. Align the matchmarks made during disassembly and install the housing onto the driveshaft.
12. With the axle shaft nut on the CV-joint, tap on the end of the shaft to seat the joint.
13. Set the boot so the that it does not swell or be deformed when the measured length of the boot is as follows:
    1. Non-Turbocharged vehicles -- 3.78-3.86 inches (96-98mm)
    2. Turbocharged vehicles -- 3.98-4.06 inches (102.5-104.5mm)
14. Install the large boot band and make sure the small boot band is in the correct position. Crimp the CV-joint boot bands.
15. Install the halfshaft in the vehicle.