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Differential Assembly

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  1. Remove differential side shaft assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Remove side seal from gear carrier using suitable tool.
  3. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
    CAUTION:
    • For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage side bearing cap or gear carrier.
    • Side bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original positions.
    Fig 1: Identifying Matching Marks
    G08711149Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Remove the side bearing caps.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Bearing Caps
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  5. Lift the differential case assembly out of the gear carrier.
    CAUTION:
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing inner races. Do not mix them up.
    • Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side bearings.
    Fig 3: Lifting Differential Case Assembly Out Of Gear Carrier
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  6. Remove housing spacer.
  7. Remove side bearing inner race using Tools as shown below.

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

    (B): ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being replaced.
    • Place copper plates between the vise and the side bearing inner race and drive gear to prevent damage.
      Fig 4: Removing Side Bearing Inner Race Using Tools
      G08711152Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with side bearing inner races. Do not mix them up.
    Fig 5: Identifying Side Bearing Outer And Inner Races
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  8. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on the differential case and drive gear.
    CAUTION: Use paint for matching marks. Do not damage differential case or drive gear.
    Fig 6: Tapping Drive Gear Off Differential Case
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  9. Remove the drive gear bolts.
  10. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
  11. Remove the lock pin of the pinion mate shaft from the drive gear side using suitable tool.
    Fig 7: Removing Lock Pin Of Pinion Mate Shaft From Drive Gear Side
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  12. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 8: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft
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  13. Turn the pinion mate gear, then remove the pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from the differential case.
    Fig 9: Turning Pinion Mate Gear
    G08711157Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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