Final Drive: Disassembly

Remove final gear.

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Press out differential side bearings.

Fig 2: Pressing Out Differential Side Bearings
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
Remove differential side bearing outer race, and side bearing adjusting shim from transmission case.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.

Fig 5: Driving Out Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 6: Drawing Out Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.