Drive Pinion Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Titan. 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.

Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Lock Nut Using Tool
Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange Using 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.

Fig 3: Pressing Drive Pinion Assembly
Remove the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
Tool number : ST30021000 ( - )

Fig 4: Pressing Drive Pinion Assembly
Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.

Fig 5: Identifying Small Hole In Side Oil Seal Case
Remove the front oil seal using Tool as shown.
Tool number : SP8P

Fig 6: Removing Side Oil Seal Using Tool
Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
Remove the drive pinion front bearing outer race using Tool as shown. Locate the driver on the back edge of the drive pinion front bearing outer race, then drive the drive pinion front bearing outer race out.
Tool number A: C-4171

B: D-103

CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.

Fig 7: Removing Drive Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race
Remove the drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tool as shown. Locate the driver on the back edge of the drive pinion rear bearing outer race, then drive the drive pinion rear bearing outer race out.
Tool number A: C-4171

B: C-4307

CAUTION: Do not damage gear carrier.

Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race