Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Apply transfer fluid to rear oil seal, install it with the drifts within the dimension (L) shown as follows.

Fig 1: Installing Rear Oil Seal With Drifts Within Specified Dimension
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

L: 6.7 - 7.3 mm (0.264 - 0.287 in)
CAUTION:
- Never reuse rear oil seal.
- Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal lip.
- When installing, never incline rear oil seal.
Align the matching mark (A) of main shaft with the mark (B) of companion flange, then install the companion flange.

Fig 2: Aligning Matching Mark Of Main Shaft With Mark Of Companion Flange
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Using a flange wrench (A) (commercial service tool), install the self-lock nut of companion flange and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
CAUTION: Never reuse self-lock nut.
Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Check fluid level. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Fig 3: Tightening Self-Lock Nut Of Companion Flange Using Special Service Tool & Flange Wrench

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.