Removal and Installation: Installation

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.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the sealing lips of the side oil seal.
Press-fit the new side oil seal using Tool, until the front surface of the side oil seal is level with the end surface of the housing.
1. Tool number: ST35271000 ( - )
CAUTION:
- Keep the side oil seal even when installing, do not tilt the side oil seal when pressing it in.
- Discard the old side oil seal, always install a new side oil seal.
Fig 1: Press-Fitting The New Side Oil Seal Using Tool Until Front Surface Of Side Oil Seal Is Level With The End Surface Of The Housing
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install the side flange using Tool.
1. Attach Tool to the side oil seal as shown.
  1. Tool number: KV38107900 (J-39352)
2. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of the side gear has engaged the serrated part of the flange, remove Tool.
3. Position a suitable drift on the center of the side flange, then drive it in until the sound changes.
  NOTE: When the installation is complete, the driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
Fig 2: Installing The Side Flange Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Check measurement "A" after the side flange installation is complete as shown.
1. Measurement "A": approx. 339.5 mm (13.37 in)
Fig 3: Checking Measurement "A" After The Side Flange Installation Is Complete
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Connect the rear drive shafts to the rear final drive. Tighten the drive shaft inside flange bolts to specification.
1. Drive shaft inside flange bolts: 118 N.m (12 kg-m, 87 lb-ft)