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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Separate the RH and LH drive shafts from the front final drive. Refer to "DRIVE SHAFT ".
  3. Measure the drive pinion bearing preload with front oil seal resistance using Tool.
    1. Tool number: ST3127S000 (J25765-A) 
    NOTE: Record the preload measurement.
  4. Loosen drive pinion nut while holding the companion flange using Tool.
    1. Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195) 
  5. Remove companion flange using a suitable puller.
    Fig 1: Loosening Drive Pinion Nut While Holding Companion Flange Using Tool (KV38108300)
    G02383362Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Place a small hole in seal case, using a suitable punch or drill.
    Fig 2: Placing Small Hole In Seal Case, Using Suitable Punch Or Drill
    G02383363Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Assemble Tool as shown and remove seal.
    1. Tool number: SP8P 
    Fig 3: Assembling Tool (SP8P) And Removing Seal
    G02383364Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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