Drive Gear 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.

Remove the adapter case. Refer to "ADAPTER CASE ".
Remove the drive gear assembly from the transfer case.
Using a drift and replacer, remove the gear ring bearing inner race (adapter case side) on the gear ring.
Tool number: ST33200000 (J26082)

Fig 1: Removing Gear Ring Bearing Inner Race On Gear Ring
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Using a drift and puller, remove the gear ring bearing inner race (transfer case side) on the gear ring.
Tool number: ST33061000 (J8107-2)

Fig 2: Removing Gear Ring Bearing Inner Race On Gear Ring
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove the drive gear mounting bolts.
Using a plastic hammer, tap the drive gear to remove the drive gear from the gear ring.

Fig 3: Removing Drive Gear From Gear Ring
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Using a puller, remove the gear ring oil seal from the gear ring.
Tool number: KV381054S0 (J34286)

Fig 4: Removing Gear Ring Oil Seal From The Gear Ring
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.