Removal and Installation: Installation

Apply multi-purpose grease to side oil seal lips.
Install side oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, using the drift.

Fig 1: Installing Side Oil Seal Using Drift
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- When installing, do not incline oil seal.
Install side flange with the following procedure.
1. Attach the protector to side oil seal.
  Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
2. After the side flange is inserted and the serrated part of side gear has engaged the serrated part of flange, remove the protector.
  
  Fig 2: Attaching Protector To Side Oil Seal
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
3. Put a suitable drift on the center of side flange, then drive it until sound changes.
  NOTE: When installation is completed, driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole final drive.
4. Confirm that the dimension of the side flange installation (Measurement A) in the figure comes into the following.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Side Gear Serration Part Dimension
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Measurement A: 326 - 328 mm (12.83 - 12.91 in)
Install drive shaft. Refer to "REAR DRIVE SHAFT ".
Install rear wheel sensor. Refer to "WHEEL SENSORS ".
Install center muffler. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
When oil leaks while removing, check oil level after the installation. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ".