Removal and Installation (Right Side): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

CAUTION: Be sure to replace the differential side oil seal with a new one every time drive shaft is removed on 4 A/T models.

Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (RIGHT SIDE) " for tightening torque. Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Do not reuse non-reusable parts.
In order to prevent damage to differential side oil seal, place Tool onto oil seal before inserting drive shaft as shown. Slide drive shaft into slide joint and tap with a hammer to install securely.
Install new circlip on drive shaft in the circular clip groove on transaxle side. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (LEFT SIDE) ".
CAUTION: Make sure the new circlip on the drive shaft is securely fastened.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint by hand. If it pulls out, the circlip is not properly meshed with the transaxle side gear.