Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove needle bearing and bearing race from high and low reverse clutch hub.
- VQ40DE models
  
  Fig 1: Removing/Installing Needle Bearing And Bearing Race (VQ40DE Models)
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- VK56DE models
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Needle Bearing And Bearing Race (VK56DE Models)
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Remove snap ring from mid sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Do not excessively expand snap ring.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly Snap Ring Using Snap Ring Pliers
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Remove high and low reverse clutch hub from mid sun gear assembly.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Assembly High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub
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1. Remove needle bearing from high and low reverse clutch hub.
  
  Fig 5: Removing/Installing High And Low Reverse Clutch Hub Needle Bearing
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Remove rear sun gear assembly from mid sun gear assembly.

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Mid Sun Gear Rear Assembly
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1. Remove snap ring from rear sun gear using suitable tool.
  
  Fig 7: Removing/Installing Rear Sun Gear Snap Ring Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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2. Remove 1st one-way clutch from rear sun gear.
  
  Fig 8: Removing/Installing Rear Sun Gear 1st One-Way Clutch
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Remove seal rings from mid sun gear.

Fig 9: Identifying Mid Sun Gear Seal Rings
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