Removal and Installation: Installation

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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)

Fig 1: Installing Side Oil Seal Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
Install the side flange using Tool.
1. Install the Tool to the side oil seal as shown.
  Tool number: KV38107900 (J-39352)
  
  Fig 2: Driving Side Flange Using Tool
  Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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.
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION: Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to "CHECKING DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL ".