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Old 06-29-2009, 08:06 PM   #1
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Nissan 240sx S13 Axle Shafts: removal, disassembly, reassembly and installation

Click on the link to see the complete article with images check it out here: Nissan 240sx Axle Shafts. Garage411.com


AXLE SHAFTS

Removal
1. Raise and support your Nissan 240sx. Remove wheels. Cover axle shaft boots with shop towel to prevent damage. To separate inboard side of axle shaft, remove slide flange-to-differential bolts. Separate slide joint housing from differential.
2. To separate outboard side of axle shaft, loosen but do not remove axle shaft lock nut. Tap lock nut lightly with soft hammer to drive out axle shaft. Remove axle shaft lock nut. Remove axle shaft.

Disassembly (Outboard Side)
1. Remove boot bands. Paint matching marks on housing, spider assembly and axle shaft.
2. Remove snap ring from inboard side of spider assembly. Remove housing. Remove snap ring from end of shaft. Remove spider assembly. DO NOT disassemble spider assembly. Cover axle shaft serrations with tape to prevent damage to boot. Remove boot.

Disassembly (Inboard Side)
1. Install axle shaft in vise. Using a hammer, tap lightly around slide joint housing to remove plug seal. Remove boot bands.Paint matching marks on slide joint housing, spider assembly and axle shaft.
2. Pull housing off of spider assembly, toward center of axle shaft. Remove snap ring from end of shaft. Remove spider assembly. DO NOT disassemble spider assembly. Cover axle shaft serrations with tape to prevent damage to boot. Remove boot.

Reassembly (Outboard Side)
1. Cover axle shaft serrations with tape to prevent damage to boot. Install NEW small boot band and boot onto axle shaft. Install spider assembly, ensuring chamfered side of spider assembly faces axle shaft. Ensure marks made during disassembly are aligned. Lightly tap spider assembly to seat it on shaft.
2. Install NEW snap ring at outboard end of shaft. Pack CV joint with grease. Install housing. Install NEW snap ring on inboard side of spider assembly. Set boot to specified length. Ensure boot is fully installed on axle shaft groove. Lock boot bands securely with punch.

Reassembly (Inboard Side)
1. Cover axle shaft serrations with tape to prevent boot damage. Install NEW small boot band and boot onto axle shaft. Install slide joint housing onto shaft. Install spider assembly, ensuring marks made during disassembly are aligned and chamfered edge of assembly faces axle shaft.
2. Install NEW snap ring. Apply sealer to outer edge of NEW plug seal. Install spring cap, spring and plug seal, holding plug seal horizontally to ensure spring remains in position. After plug seal is installed, move shaft in axial direction to ensure spring stayed in position. If shaft drags or spring did not remain in position, remove plug seal, correctly position spring and install NEW plug seal.
3. Pack CV joint with grease. Install slide joint housing. Set boot to specified length. Ensure boot is properly installed on axle shaft groove. Lock boot bands securely using punch.

Click on the link to see the complete article with images check it out here: Nissan 240sx Axle Shafts. Garage411.com
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This would be great if the garage411 links worked....
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