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Differential Assembly

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  1. Align the matching mark of differential case assembly with the mark of drive gear, then install drive gear.
    Fig 1: Aligning Matching Mark Of Differential Case Assembly With Mark Of Drive Gear
    G03595898Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
    • Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  ". 
      CAUTION: Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are clean.
      Fig 2: Applying Thread Locking Sealant Into Thread Hole Of Drive Gear
      G03595899Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the drive gear bolts, and then tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse the bolts.
    • Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
      Fig 3: Installing Drive Gear Bolts
      G03595900Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Press side bearing inner races to differential case assembly using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33081000 (-) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse side bearing.
    Fig 4: Pressing Side Bearing Inner Races To Differential Case Assembly Using Tool
    G03595901Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install differential lock solenoid and washer.
  6. Press side bearing inner races to differential case assembly using Tools.

    Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523) 

    B: ST33081000 (-) 

    Fig 5: Pressing Side Bearing Inner Races To Differential Case Assembly Using Tools
    G03595902Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Apply sealant to threads of differential lock position switch.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  ". 
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to axle housing and differential lock position switch. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and axle housing and differential lock position switch.
  8. Install differential lock position switch on axle housing and tighten differential lock position switch bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 6: Installing Differential Lock Position Switch
    G03595903Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install side bearing adjusters into axle housing.
    Fig 7: Installing Side Bearing Adjusters Into Axle Housing
    G03595904Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Apply gear oil to side bearings. Install differential case assembly with side bearing outer races into axle housing.
  11. Apply multi-purpose grease to sensor connector.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse sensor connector.
    Fig 8: Installing Differential Case Assembly With Side Bearing Outer Races Into Axle Housing
    G03595905Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Connect differential lock solenoid harness and sensor connector. Then install it to axle housing, tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 9: Connecting Differential Lock Solenoid Harness And Sensor Connector
    G03595906Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Align paint matching mark on side bearing caps with that on axle housing and install side bearing caps on axle housing.
    CAUTION: Do not tighten at this point. This allows further tightening of side bearing adjusters.
    Fig 10: Aligning Paint Matching Mark On Side Bearing Caps
    G03595907Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Tighten each side bearing adjusters using Tool.

    Tool number: - (C-4164) 

  15. Adjusting backlash of drive gear and drive pinion. Refer to "BACKLASH ".
  16. Check total preload. Refer to "TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE ".
  17. Check tooth contact. Refer to "TOOTH CONTACT ".
    Fig 11: Tightening Each Side Bearing Adjusters Using Tool
    G03595908Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  ". 
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mating surfaces.
      Fig 12: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Carrier Cover
      G03595909Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install carrier cover on axle housing and tighten carrier cover bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
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