Final Drive: Disassembly

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

Remove final gear.

Fig 1: Disassembly (1 Of 6)
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Press out differential side bearings.
- Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
  
  Fig 2: Disassembly (2 Of 6)
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Remove differential side bearing outer race and side bearing adjusting shim from transmission case.

Fig 3: Disassembly (3 Of 6)
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Remove speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Disassembly (4 Of 6)
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Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.

Fig 5: Disassembly (5 Of 6)
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Draw out pinion mate shaft lock pin.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 6: Disassembly (6 Of 6)
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