Drive Pinion Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove differential assembly. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY ".
Put matching marks on companion flange and drive pinion with paint.
Loosen drive pinion nut using Tool.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J-44195)

Fig 1: Loosening Drive Pinion Nut
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Remove companion flange using a suitable puller.

Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange Using Puller
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Remove drive pinion (together with rear bearing inner race, collapsible spacer).
Remove pinion front bearing inner race.

Fig 3: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race
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Place a small hole in seal case, using a suitable punch or drill.

Fig 4: Placing Small Hole In Seal Case
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Install slide hammer tool as shown and remove seal.

Fig 5: Removing Seal
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Turn nose of gear carrier down. Remove drive pinion front bearing outer race using Tool. Locate driver on back edge of outer race, then drive outer race out.
Tool number A: - (C-4171)

Tool number B: - (D-103)

CAUTION: Do not nick gear carrier.

Fig 6: Removing Drive Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race
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Turn nose of gear carrier up. Remove drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tool. Locate driver on back edge of outer race, then drive outer race out.
Tool number A: - (C-4171)

Tool number B: - (C-4307)

CAUTION: Do not nick gear carrier.

Fig 7: Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race
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Remove drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
Tool number: ST30021000 ( - )

Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer
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