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Differential Assembly

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  1. Drain gear oil, if necessary.
  2. Remove carrier cover bolts.
  3. Separate the carrier cover from the axle housing using Tool.

    Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
    • Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
      Fig 1: Removing Carrier Cover
      G03595651Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the side bearing cap.
    CAUTION:
    • For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage side bearing caps and axle housing.
    • Side bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original positions.
      Fig 2: Identifying Paint Matching Marks On One Side Of Side Bearing Cap
      G03595652Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove side bearing caps.
    Fig 3: Removing Side Bearing Caps
    G03595653Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove differential case assembly with using suitable tool.
    Fig 4: Removing Differential Case Assembly
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    • Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.

      Also, keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bearings.

      Fig 5: Identifying Correct Side Bearing Outer Races According To Label
      G03595655Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove side bearing inner race using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20) 

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION:
    • Engage puller jaws in groove to prevent damage.
    • To prevent damage to the side bearing and drive gear, place copper plates between these parts and vise.
    • It is not necessary to remove side bearing inner race except if it is replaced.
      Fig 6: Removing Side Bearing Inner Race
      G03595656Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. For proper reinstallation, paint matching mark on one differential case assembly.
    CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage differential case and drive gear.
  9. Remove drive gear bolts.
  10. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
    Fig 7: Tapping Drive Gear Off Differential Case Assembly
    G03595657Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft with punch from drive gear side.
    Fig 8: Removing Lock Pin Of Pinion Mate Shaft
    G03595658Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft
    G03595659Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from differential case.
    Fig 10: Removing Side Gear
    G03595660Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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