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Removal Of Drive Pinion Assembly

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  1. Put matching marks on companion flange and drive pinion with paint.
  2. Loosen drive pinion nut using Tool.
    1. Tool number: KV38108300 (J-44195) 
    Fig 1: Loosening Drive Pinion Nut Using Tool (KV38108300)
    G02383389Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove companion flange using a suitable puller.
    Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Puller
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  4. Remove drive pinion (together with rear bearing inner race, collapsible spacer.)
  5. Remove pinion front bearing inner race.
    Fig 3: Removing Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race
    G02383391Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Place a small hole in case, using suitable punch or drill.
    Fig 4: Placing Small Hole In Case, Using Suitable Punch Or Drill
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  7. Assemble Tool as shown and remove seal.
    1. Tool number: - (SP8P) 
    Fig 5: Assembling Tool (SP8P) And Removing Seal
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  8. Turn nose of gear carrier down. Remove drive pinion front bearing outer race using Tool. Locate driver on back edge of outer race, then drive outer race out.
    CAUTION: Do not nick gear carrier.
    1. Tool number A: - (C-4171) 
      1. B: - (D-103) 
    Fig 6: Removing Drive Pinion Front Bearing Outer Race Using Tool "A" And "B"
    G02383394Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Turn nose of gear carrier up. Remove drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tool. Locate driver on back edge of outer race, then drive outer race out.
    CAUTION: Do not nick gear carrier.
    1. Tool number A: - (C-4171) 
      1. B: - (C-4307) 
    Fig 7: Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Outer Race Using Tool "A" And "B"
    G02383395Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
    1. Tool number: ST30021000( - ) 
    Fig 8: Removing Drive Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer Using Tool (ST30021000)
    G02383396Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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