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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.
  1. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
  2. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.

    Tool number : KV38108300 (J-44195) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Drive Pinion Lock Nut
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  3. 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.
  4. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 2: Identifying Companion Flange
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  5. 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.
    Fig 3: Pressing Drive Pinion Assembly Of Gear Carrier
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  6. Remove the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.

    Tool number : ST30031000 (J-22912-01) 

    Fig 4: Identifying Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
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  7. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
    Fig 5: Identifying Collapsible Spacer
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  8. Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
  9. Remove the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races by tapping them uniformly using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.
    Fig 6: Tapping Pinion Front/Rear Bearing Outer Races
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