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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: Separating Rear Cover From Gear Carrier
    G04204491Courtesy 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 Paint Matching Marks On One Side Of Bearing Cap
    G04204492Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove bearing caps using suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Removing Bearing Caps
    G04204493Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Lift differential case assembly out using suitable tool.
    Fig 4: Lifting Differential Case Assembly Out
    G04204494Courtesy 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: Identifying Side Bearing Races
    G04204495Courtesy 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
    G04204496Courtesy 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: Identifying Paint Matching Mark On One Side Of Differential Case Assembly
    G04204497Courtesy 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 Of Pinion Mate Shaft From Drive Gear Side
    G04204498Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Remove pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 9: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft
    G04204499Courtesy 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 Mate Gear
    G04204500Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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