Transaxle Side

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Set Tool along the inner circumference of oil seal.
Tool number: KV38106800 (J-34297)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (KV38106800)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install a new circular clip on the drive shaft.
CAUTION: Always use a new circular clip for installation.
Insert drive shaft into transaxle. Be sure to properly align the serrations and then withdraw Tool.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (KV38106700)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number: KV38106700 (J-34296)
Push drive shaft, then press-fit the circular clip on the drive shaft into circular clip groove of side gear.
After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly meshed with the side gear.
Installation of the remaining components in the reverse order of removal.