Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the drive shaft inside flange bolts to disconnect the rear drive shafts from the rear final drive. Support the rear drive shafts using suitable wire.
NOTE: Disconnecting the rear drive shafts is necessary to measure the total preload accurately.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CAUTION: Do not damage the propeller shaft tube.
Check the total preload. Refer to "TOTAL PRELOAD ".
Put a mark on the end of the drive pinion corresponding to the position mark "B" on the companion flange as shown.
CAUTION:
- Use paint to make the matching mark "B" on the drive pinion. Never damage the drive pinion.
- The mark "B" on the companion flange indicates the maximum vertical runout position.
Fig 1: Placing Mark On End Of The Drive Pinion Corresponding To The Position Mark "B" On Companion Flange
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Remove drive pinion nut using Tool as shown.
1. Tool number: KV40104000 ( - )
- Discard the drive pinion nut and use a new drive pinion nut for installation.
Fig 2: Removing Drive Pinion Nut Using Tool (KV40104000)
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Use a suitable puller to remove the companion flange as shown.

Fig 3: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Puller
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Remove the front oil seal using Tool as shown.
1. Tool number: ST33290001 (J-34286)
Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Tool (ST33290001 {J-34286})
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