Differential Case Installation

Install side bearing outer race into the carrier case with tool.
Tool number: KV31103000 (-)

CAUTION: Do not apply excessive force to the race.

Fig 1: Installing Side Bearing Outer Race Into Carrier Case With Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install side bearing outer race into the side retainer with tool.
Tool number: KV31103000 (-)

Fig 2: Installing Side Bearing Outer Race Into Side Retainer With Tool
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Apply oil to the bearing portion.
Install the deferential case assembly to the carrier case.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the carrier cover mating surface.
Install the side bearing adjusting shim to the side retainer, tighten the bolt to specified torque.
CAUTION: Install removed adjusting shim or same thickness shim.

NOTE: Do not install O-ring.
Turn the companion flange more than 20 times, measure the preload using preload gauge.
Tool number: ST3127S000 (see J25765-A)

Total preload standard (without oil seal)

: 1.56 - 2.65 N.m (0.16 - 0.27 kg-m, 14 - 23 in-lb)

Fig 3: Turning Companion Flange
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If the preload value is out of standard, adjust preload by changing adjusting shim thickness (side retainer side).
If preload too large, decrease side bearing adjusting shim thickness.

If preload too small, increase side bearing adjusting shim thickness.