Nissan 39241-73L28 Repair Kit-Dust Boot,Outer

Keep checking the steering linkage and other parts of the suspension. Worn or defective suspension and steering linkage components can lead to excessive and irregular tire wear, poor ride quality, reduced vehicle handling as well as fuel economy. To check the shock absorbers: Park your car on level ground, switch off the engine and set the parking brake. Push down at one corner of the vehicle and release it, noting what happens to the body next. Any upward or downward movement of the vehicle even after releasing it indicates that a weak or worn-out shock absorber is responsible for this state of affairs. If there is any bounce in a vehicle when depressed at one corner, this indicates a worn-out or weak shock absorber. Repeat this procedure for each remaining corner of the car. Lift up your car and support it with jackstands securely to inspect shocks for fluid leakage or other damage while assuring they are not only securely fastened but also are leak-free. Visually examine components such as seals, boots, bushings and leaks for damage and distortion. Check out where control arms meet chassis for bushings; these should be intact without any signs of corrosion. Clean the lower end of the steering knuckle while an assistant wiggles wheel in and out looking for play at the steering knuckle-to-control arm ball joint if there is any replace suspension ball joint(s). Grasp each front tire while pushing in towards front then pull outwards towards rear to determine if there is play in any parts constituting steering system; if you note any freeplay-check idler arm as well as tie-rod ends for looseness. Lastly, remember to assess CV boots which prevent dirt water etc from ruining CV-joints by tearing cracking losing clamps; replace them when cracks are noticed or lubricants leak.

For reassembly, insert the inner race into the cage, ensuring that matchmarks align. Press the balls into the cage windows with your thumbs. Wrap the axle shaft splines with tape to protect the boot, then slide the small boot clamp and boot onto the axle shaft, removing the tape. Install the inner race and cage assembly on the axle shaft with the large diameter side facing the axle shaft end. Install the snap-ring, fill the boot with CV joint grease, pack the inner race and cage assembly with grease by hand, and slide the outer race onto the inner race. Install the wire ring retainer, wipe excess grease from the boot groove on the outer race, seat the small end of the boot on the axle shaft, and install the clamp. Position the CV joint midway through its travel and equalize the pressure in the boot with a screwdriver. Finally, install the boot clamps using the appropriate tool.