Pinion Sleeve Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Select the pinion sleeve shim. Refer to "SELECTING ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
Install dust cover.
Using a drift, install the pinion rear bearing outer race.
Tool number: KV38100300 (J25523)

Fig 1: Installing Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Using a drift, install the pinion front bearing outer race.
Tool number A: ST33400001 (J26082)

B: ST30901000 (J26010-01)

Fig 2: Installing Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply gear oil to pinion front bearing inner race and mating position on the drive pinion. Using a drift, install pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion.
Tool number: ST30901000 (J26010-01)
Install a collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the collapsible spacer.
Apply gear oil to pinion rear bearing inner race and install it to the pinion sleeve.

Fig 3: Installing Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race To The Drive Pinion
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Using a drift, install pinion sleeve oil seal to the pinion sleeve.
Tool number: ST33400001 (J26082)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of the oil seal.
Fig 4: Installing Pinion Sleeve Oil Seal To The Pinion Sleeve
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Using a drift and press in the companion flange.
Tool number: ST33200000 (J26082)

Fig 5: Pressing Companion Flange
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Apply anti-corrosion oil onto threads and seat of the pinion lock nut and adjust the pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion bearing preload torque (P'1), using a preload gauge.
Pinion lock nut tightening torque

: 128 - 294 N.m (13 - 29 kg-m, 95 - 216 ft-lb)

Pinion bearing preload torque (P'1)

: 0.40 - 0.78 N.m (0.04 - 0.08 kg-m, 4 - 6 in-lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the pinion lock nut.
- Adjust the lower limit of the pinion lock nut tightening torque first.
- While confirming the preload torque, tighten pinion lock nut by 5° to 10°. Because preload will increase suddenly.
- If specified preload torque is exceeded, replace the collapsible spacer and tighten again. Never loosen the pinion lock nut for further preload torque adjustment.
- After the adjustment, rotate the companion flange back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction, and other malfunctions.
Apply multi-purpose grease lightly and evenly onto an O-ring, and install it to the pinion sleeve.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the old O-ring.
Assemble the selected pinion sleeve shim.
Install the pinion sleeve assembly, and apply anti-corrosive oil onto threads and seats on the mounting bolts. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Check backlash, preload torque, tooth contact and companion flange runout. Refer to "ASSEMBLY INSPECTION ".
The Total preload torque is as follows:

Total preload torque

With all oil seals installed: P'1 + 0.45 - 0.47 N.m (0.045 - 0.048 kg-m, 3.9 - 4.1 in-lb)

Without transfer case oil seal and adapter case oil seal

: P'1 + 0.35 - 0.37 N.m (0.035 - 0.038 kg-m, 3.1 - 3.2 in-lb)