Final Drive: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove final gear.

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear
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Press out differential side bearings.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearings (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearings (2 Of 2)
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Remove speedometer drive gear.

Fig 4: Removing Speedometer Drive Gear
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Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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Draw out pinion mate shaft from differential case.

Fig 6: Removing Pinion Mate Gears & Side Gears
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Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.