Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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

CAUTION:

Parts which can be disassembled are strictly limited. Never disassemble parts other than those specified.
Disassemble in as clean a place as possible.
Clean your hands before disassembly.
Do not use rags; use nylon cloths or paper towels.
Refer to "PRECAUTIONS FOR STEERING SYSTEM ".
When disassembling and reassembling, do not let foreign matter enter or contact the parts.
Remove snap ring, then press the drive shaft out.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop drive shaft.

Fig 1: Removing Snap Ring, Then Press Drive Shaft Out
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Remove oil seal using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front housing.

Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
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Remove connector and flow control valve with spring.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop flow control valve.

NOTE: Do not disassemble flow control valve.

Fig 3: Removing Connector And Flow Control Valve With Spring

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