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Final Drive: Disassembly

  1. Remove final gear.
    Fig 1: Removing Final Gear
    G02063281Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Press out differential side bearings.
    • Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings. 
      Fig 2: Pressing Out Differential Side Bearings
      G02063282Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove differential side bearing outer race, and side bearing adjusting shim from transmission case.
    Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race, And Side Bearing Adjusting Shim From Transmission Case
    G02063283Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove speedometer drive gear.
    Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
    G02063284Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
    Fig 5: Driving Out Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
    G02063285Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
  7. Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.
    Fig 6: Removing Pinion Mate Gears And Side Gears
    G02063286Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.