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Differential Assembly

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  1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on the side gears.
    Fig 1: Identifying Side Gear Thrust Washers And Side Gears
    G03595693Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.
    CAUTION: Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gears.
  3. Align 2 pinion mate gears in diagonally opposite positions, then rotate and install them into differential case after installing thrust washer to pinion mate gear.
    Fig 2: Installing Side Gears And Thrust Washers Into Differential Case
    G03595694Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Align the lock pin holes on differential case with shaft, and install pinion mate shaft.
  5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate side gear thrust washers. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ".
    Fig 3: Aligning Lock Pin Holes On Differential Case With Shaft
    G03595695Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using suitable tool. Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse lock pin.
    Fig 4: Installing Lock Pin Into Pinion Mate Shaft
    G03595696Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Align the matching mark of differential case with the mark of drive gear, then place drive gear.
    Fig 5: Aligning Matching Mark Of Differential Case With Mark Of Drive Gear
    G03595697Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
    CAUTION: Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and decreased sufficiently.
    Fig 6: Applying Thread Locking Sealant Into Thread Hole Of Drive Gear
    G03595698Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install drive gear on the bolts, and then tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
    • After tightening the bolt to the specified torque, turn the bolt 31 to 36 more degrees.
      Fig 7: Installing Drive Gear
      G03595699Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST33230000 (J-25805-01) 

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
    Fig 8: Pressing Side Bearing Inner Races To Differential Case
    G03595700Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races into axle housing.
  12. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropriate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to "SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ".
    Fig 9: Identifying Correct Side Bearing Outer Races According To Label
    G03595701Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Insert selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers in place between side bearings and axle housing using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100600 (J-25267) 

    Fig 10: Placing Selected Left And Right Side Bearing Adjusting Washers
    G03595702Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Align matching mark on side bearing cap with that on axle housing.
  15. Install side bearing caps and tighten side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
  16. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to "DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ", "TOOTH CONTACT ", "BACKLASH ", "TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE ".

    Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.

    Fig 11: Aligning Matching Mark On Side Bearing Cap With Axle Housing
    G03595703Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
  18. Install carrier cover on axle housing and tighten bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 12: Applying Sealant To Carrier Cover
    G03595704Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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