Side Flange

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.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to the circumference of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the gear carrier using Tool.
Tool number : KV38100200 (J-26233)
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse side oil seal.
- Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.
- Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to the circumference of the new side oil seal.
Fig 1: Identifying Drive Side Oil Seals
Install the side flange using Tool.
1. Install the Tool to the side oil seal as shown.
  Tool number : KV38107900 (J-39352)
2. Insert the side flange until the serrated part of the side flange has engaged the serrated part of the side gear and remove the Tool.
3. Drive in the side flange using suitable tool.
  NOTE: Installation is completed when the driving sound of the side flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole rear final drive assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Attaching Special Tool To Side Oil Seal