Removal and Installation: Installation

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.

Apply a 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface of the carrier cover as shown.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
CAUTION: Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to the application and mating surfaces.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Cover Sealant Applying Surface
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
Install the rear final drive assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
CAUTION: Fill the rear final drive assembly with recommended differential gear oil. Refer to "CHANGING DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ".