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Differential Assembly

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  1. Remove side shaft assembly. Refer to "SIDE SHAFT ".
  2. Remove rear cover bolts.
  3. Separate the rear cover from the gear carrier using Tool.

    Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the mating surface.
    • Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
      Fig 1: Removing Rear Cover
      G03608514Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the bearing cap.
    CAUTION:
    • For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage bearing caps and gear carrier.
    • Bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original positions.
      Fig 2: Identifying Matching Mark Bearing Caps
      G03608515Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove bearing caps using suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Removing Bearing Caps Using Suitable Tool
    G03608516Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Lift differential case assembly out using suitable tool.
    Fig 4: Lifting Differential Case Assembly Using Suitable Tool
    G03608517Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.
    • Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with bearings.
      Fig 5: Removing Differential Case Assembly
      G03608518Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove housing spacer.
  8. Remove side bearing inner races, using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST33051001 (J-22888-20) 

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION:
    • Place copper plates between the side bearing and drive gear and the vise to prevent damage.
    • Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being replaced.
      Fig 6: Removing Side Bearing Inner Races Using Tools
      G03608519Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. For proper reinstallation, paint matching mark on one side of differential case assembly.
    CAUTION: Use paint for matching mark. Do not damage differential case or drive gear.
  10. Remove drive gear bolts.
  11. Tap drive gear off differential case assembly using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
    Fig 7: Removing Drive Gear Bolts
    G03608520Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove lock pin of pinion mate shaft from drive gear side using suitable tool.
    Fig 8: Removing Lock Pin From Drive Gear Side Using Tool
    G03608521Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Pinion Shaft
    G03608522Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Turn pinion mate gear, then remove pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from differential case.
    Fig 10: Turning Pinion Gear
    G03608523Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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