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Removal Of Drive Pinion Assembly

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  1. Apply match marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.
  2. Loosen the 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 1: Loosening The Drive Pinion Nut Using Tool (KV40104000)
    G02383475Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove the drive pinion together with the rear bearing inner race and the bearing adjusting spacer.
  4. Remove the front oil seal. Refer to "FRONT OIL SEAL ".
  5. Remove the pinion front bearing inner race.
  6. Remove the side oil seal. Refer to "SIDE OIL SEAL ".
    Fig 2: Removing Drive Pinion Front Bearing Inner Race
    G02383476Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the pinion bearing outer races using a suitable brass drift.
    Fig 3: Removing Pinion Bearing Outer Races Using A Suitable Brass Drift
    G02383477Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove the pinion rear bearing inner race and the drive pinion height adjusting washer using Tool.
    1. Tool number: ST30021000 ( - ) 
    Fig 4: Removing Pinion Rear Bearing Inner Race And Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer Using Tool
    G02383478Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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