Output Shaft, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear and Bearing Retainer: Disassembly

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.

Remove seal rings from output shaft and bearing retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Seal Rings From Output Shaft & Bearing Retainer
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Remove output shaft bearing with screwdrivers.
CAUTION:
- Always replace bearing with a new one when removed.
- Do not damage output shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Output Shaft Bearing With Screwdrivers
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Remove snap ring from bearing retainer.
CAUTION: Do not expand snap ring excessively.

Fig 3: Removing Snap Ring From Bearing Retainer
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Remove needle bearing from bearing retainer.

Fig 4: Removing Needle Bearing From Bearing Retainer
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Remove idler gear bearing inner race from idler gear.

Fig 5: Removing Idler Gear Bearing Inner Race From Idler Gear
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Remove idler gear bearing outer race from transaxle case.

Fig 6: Removing Idler Gear Bearing Outer Race From Transaxle Case
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Press out reduction pinion gear bearing inner race from reduction pinion gear.

Fig 7: Pressing Out Reduction Pinion Gear Bearing Inner Race From Reduction Pinion Gear
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Remove reduction pinion gear bearing outer race from transaxle case.

Fig 8: Removing Reduction Pinion Gear Bearing Outer Race From Transaxle Case
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