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Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Remove mounting bolts. Then, separate the final gear from differential case.
  2. Remove speedometer drive gear.
  3. Remove the differential side bearing (clutch housing side) using a puller and Tool (drift) as shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Bearing (Clutch Housing Side)
    G02160499Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the differential side bearing (transaxle case side) using a puller and Tool (drift) as shown.
    Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearing (Transaxle Case Side)
    G02160500Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Pull out the lock pin and pinion mate shaft using a pin punch.
    Fig 3: Pulling Out Lock Pin And Pinion Mate Shaft
    G02160501Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Rotate pinion mate gears, and remove pinion mate gears, pinion mate thrust washers, side gears, and side gear thrust washers from the differential case.
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