Drive Pinion Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the differential assembly. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
- Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
Tool number : KV38108300 (J-44195)
- Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
- Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
- Press the drive pinion assembly (with rear inner bearing race and collapsible spacer) out of the gear carrier.CAUTION: Do not drop drive pinion assembly.
- Remove the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
Tool number : ST30031000 (J-22912-01)
- Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
- Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
- Remove the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races by tapping them uniformly using suitable tool.CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.