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FINAL DRIVE SIDE: Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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  1. Fix shaft with a vise.
    CAUTION: Protect shaft when fixing with a vise using aluminum or copper plates.
  2. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from housing.
  3. If plug needs to be removed, remove with following procedure. (Left side)
    • Remove screw and remove plug. (VQ37VHR)
    • Remove with plastic hammer. (VK50VE)
  4. Remove dust shield. (Right side)
  5. Put matching marks on housing and shaft, and then pull out housing from shaft.
    CAUTION: Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Never scratch the surfaces.
  6. Put matching marks (A) on the spider assembly and shaft.
    CAUTION: Use paint or similar substance for matching marks. Never scratch the surfaces.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spider Assembly And Shaft Matching Marks
    G05224276Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove snap ring (1), and then remove spider assembly from the shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Snap Ring
    G05224277Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove boot from the shaft.