Removal Of Drive Pinion Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti M45. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Put matching marks on companion flange and drive pinion with paint.
- Loosen drive pinion nut with tool.
- Tool number : KV40104000 ( - )
- Remove companion flange using the suitable puller.
- Take out drive pinion (together with rear bearing inner race, pinion bearing adjusting spacer).
- Remove front oil seal. Refer to FRONT OIL SEAL .
- Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
- Remove side oil seal. Refer to SIDE OIL SEAL .
- Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.
- Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer with Tool.
- Tool number : ST30031000 (J22912-01)