Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Measure the total preload torque. Refer to
"TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE ".NOTE: Record the total preload torque measurement.
- Remove the drive pinion lock nut using Tool.
Tool number : KV40104000 ( - )
- Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
- Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
- Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
Tool number : KV381054S0 (J-34286)