Nissan Front Driver Side CV Axle Shaft TRQ CSA82132 - 1AACV00166

Specifications

• Brand new, not rebuilt CV Axle Shaft
• Fits LH (Driver Side) FRONT OUTER
• Overall Length: 26-3/16"
• Inboard Splines: 27
• Outboard Splines: 29

CV axles are designed to transmit the power from your vehicle's drivetrain to the wheels while being able to flex and pivot to the demands of the steering and suspension systems.  If your vehicle is making clicking noises at lower speeds or when making turns, it may be time to replace your CV axles with our 100% brand new assemblies.

For quality fit, finish, and easy installation.

For longer-lasting life and consistent performance under different road conditions.

And made of brand new components, held to tighter tolerances for better consistency than rebuilt parts.

Item Condition: New

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Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge.

step : Removing the Wheel (0:55)

• Loosen the 21mm lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
• Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
• Secure the vehicle on jack stands
• Remove the lug nuts
• Pull off the wheel

step : Removing the Hub Nut (1:31)

• Bend the cotter pin up straight with pliers
• Remove the cotter pin
• Leverage a 16mm wrench against the caliper by placing it on a stub
• Tighten a lug nut over the wrench
• Tighten a lug nut next to the wrench to protect the stud
• Break the 32mm axle nut loose
• Remove the lug nut and 16mm wrench
• Stick a punch in the center diver of the CV axle
• Tap the punch with a hammer to loosen the splines

step : Removing the CV Axle Shaft (2:53)

• Remove 19mm bolts from the brake caliper
• Pull the caliper aside and secure it with a bungee cord
• Remove the rotor
• Pry the ABS wire out of its bracket
• Remove both the nuts and bolts from the bottom of the strut plate
• Remove the two 13mm bolts on the lock plate for the CV axle
• Remove the lock plate
• Place a striking bar or long punch on front edge of the bearing on the engine side of the cv axle support bracket and hit it with a hammer to knock it out of its holder
• Remove the CV Axle

step : Installing the CV Axle Shaft (6:13)

• Reinstall the CV Axle into the differential
• Knock the joint in with a rubber mallet
• Reinstall the lock plate
• Reinstall the 13mm bolts to the lock plate without overtightening
• Reinstall the splines of the CV axle into the hub
• Install the 32mm axle nut by hand a few threads
• Reinstall the spindle into the strut
• Insert the bottom strut bolt
• Insert the top strut bolt
• Tighten the 21mm strut bolts
• Reinstall the ABS sensor into the holders

step : Installing the Rotor and Axle Nut (8:17)

• Reinstall the brake rotor
• Lower the caliper onto the rotor
• Reinstall the 19mm bolts by hand
• Install a 16mm wrench to the stud
• Leverage the wrench against the caliper
• Tighten a lug nut to the stud
• Tighten another lug nut to the thread closest to the wrench
• Tighten the 32mm axle nut
• Insert the cotter pin into place
• Bend the cotter pin down
• Tighten the 10mm bolt to the ABS sensor

step : Reattaching the Wheel (9:31)

• Slide the wheel into place
• Start the lug nuts by hand
• Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
• Lower the vehicle to the ground
• Tighten the lug nuts to 80 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern

step : Refilling the Transmission Fluid (10:10)

• If you lost transmission fluid, follow this step
• Use a small flat blade screwdriver to depress the tab on the dipstick
• Remove the transmission dipstick
• Insert a transmission fluid funnel into the hose
• Replace the amount of fluid lost with the appropriate transmission fluid
• Check the new fluid level with the vehicle running in park and at operating temperature