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Drive Pinion Assembly

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  1. Remove side shaft assembly. Refer to "SIDE SHAFT ".
  2. Remove differential assembly. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
  3. Remove drive pinion lock nut using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38108300 (J-44195) 

    Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Lock Nut
    G04204501Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Put matching mark on the end of drive pinion. The matching mark should be in line with the matching mark A on companion flange.
    CAUTION: Use paint for matching mark. Do not damage companion flange or drive pinion.
    NOTE: The matching mark A on the final drive companion flange indicates the maximum vertical runout position. When replacing companion flange, matching mark is not necessary.
    Fig 2: Identifying Matching Mark A On Companion Flange Of Drive Pinion
    G04204502Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Removing Companion Flange
    G04204503Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Press drive pinion assembly out of gear carrier. (Together with collapsible spacer.)
    CAUTION: Do not drop drive pinion assembly.
    Fig 4: Pressing Drive Pinion Assembly Out Of Gear Carrier
    G04204504Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.

    Tool number: ST30031000 (J-22912-01) 

    Fig 5: Removing Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
    G04204505Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove front oil seal using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
  9. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
  10. Remove collapsible spacer.
    Fig 6: Removing Front Oil Seal
    G04204506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Tap pinion front/rear bearing outer races uniformly to remove them, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
    Fig 7: Tapping Pinion Front/Rear Bearing Outer Races
    G04204507Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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