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Thrust Washer Selection

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  1. Apply gear oil to contact surfaces of each gear, thrust washers and differential case.
  2. Install the removed thrust washer or same thickness washer to side gear.
    Fig 1: Installing Removed Thrust Washer Or Same Thickness Washer To Side Gear
    G02383406Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Install the side gears, thrust washers and pinion mate gears and thrust washers into differential case.
    Fig 2: Installing Side Gears, Thrust Washers And Pinion Mate Gears Into Differential Case
    G02383407Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Install pinion mate shaft to differential case so that it meets lock pin holes.
    Fig 3: Installing Pinion Mate Shaft To Differential Case, Meeting Lock Pin Holes
    G02383408Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Adjust clearance between rear face of side gear and thrust washer by selecting side gear thrust washer. Refer to "SIDE GEAR ADJUSTMENT ".

    Use two feeler gauges to prevent leaning of side gear as showing figure.

    1. Clearance between side gear thrust washer and differential case 
      1. : 0.20 mm (0.0079 in) or less 
    Fig 4: Using Two Feeler Gauges To Prevent Leaning Of Side Gear
    G02383409Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Make sure lock pin is flush with case, using a suitable punch.
    Fig 5: Making Sure Lock Pin Is Flush With Case Using A Suitable Punch
    G02383410Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Apply gear oil to gear tooth surfaces and thrust surfaces and check to see they turn properly.
  8. Install differential case assembly on drive gear.
    • Tighten bolts in a crisscross pattern, lightly tapping bolt head with a hammer.
    Fig 6: Applying Gear Oil To Gear Tooth Surfaces And Thrust Surfaces
    G02383411Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Place differential case on drive gear. Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
    Fig 7: Placing Differential Case On Drive Gear
    G02383412Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Press-fit side bearing inner race on differential case using Tools.
    1. Tool number A: KV38100300 (J-25523) 
    2. Tool number B: ST33081000( - ) 
    Fig 8: Press-Fitting Side Bearing Inner Race On Differential Case Using Tools "A" And "B"
    G02383413Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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