Differential side shaft
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the differential gear oil if necessary.
- Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J-37228)
- Remove side oil seal.CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
- Remove snap ring (hole side) using suitable tool.
- Remove differential side shaft assembly out of gear carrier using suitable tool.NOTE: Tap on differential side shaft assembly from side gear side.
- Remove snap ring (differential side shaft side).
- Press differential side shaft out of differential side shaft bearing.CAUTION: Do not drop differential side shaft.