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Differential side shaft

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  1. Press differential side shaft bearing to differential side shaft.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse differential side shaft bearing.
  2. Install snap ring (differential side shaft side).
  3. Install differential side shaft assembly into gear carrier.
  4. Install snap ring (hole side).
    Fig 1: Pressing Differential Side Shaft Bearing To Side Shaft
    G08711197Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Apply multipurpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to the circumference of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the gear carrier using Tools.

    Tool number (A): ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    (B): ST27863000 (-) 

    Fig 2: Driving Side Oil Seal Into Gear Carrier
    G08711198Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse side oil seal.
    • Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.
    • Apply multipurpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to the circumference of the new side oil seal.