Removal Of Drive Gear And Differential Case Assembly

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

Remove differential side shaft with a soft hammer.

Fig 1: Removing Differential Side Shaft
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Remove differential side flange with a soft hammer.

Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Flange
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Remove extension tube and O-ring.

Fig 3: Removing Extension Tube & O-Ring With Torque Specifications
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Using a punch or drill, place a small hole in case.

Fig 4: Placing A Small Hole In Case
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Assemble Tool as shown and remove seal.
Tool number : SP8P

Fig 5: Removing Seal With Tool
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Remove rear cover from gear carrier.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Cover
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For proper reinstallation, paint matching mark on one side bearing cap.
NOTE: Bearing caps are line-board for initial assembly. The matching marks are used to replace them in their original positions.

Fig 7: Painting Matching Mark On One Side Bearing Cap
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Remove side bearing caps.

Fig 8: Removing Side Bearing Caps
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Remove side bearing adjust nuts.

Fig 9: Removing Side Bearing Adjust Nuts
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Keep the side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.

Fig 10: Identifying Inner & Outer Races

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