Final Drive: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove final gear.

Fig 1: Removing Final Gear
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Press out differential side bearings.
- Be careful not to mix up the right and left bearings.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Differential Side Bearings
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Remove differential side bearing outer race and side bearing adjusting shim from transaxle case.

Fig 3: Removing Differential Side Bearing Outer Race And Side Bearing Adjusting Shim
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Drive out pinion mate shaft lock pin.

Fig 4: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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Draw out pinion mate shaft.
Remove pinion mate gears and side gears.

Fig 5: Removing Pinion Mate Gears And Side Gears
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