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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Remove the side flanges and side oil seals. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2S1330).
  4. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
    NOTE: Record the total preload torque measurement.
  5. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
  6. 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.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Lock Nut Using Tool
    G08166644Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange Using Tool
    G08166645Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front oil seal using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33290001 (J-34286) 

    Fig 3: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Tool
    G08166646Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.