Output Shaft, Idler Gear, Reduction Pinion Gear And Bearing Retainer: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove seal rings from output shaft and bearing retainer.

Fig 1: Disassembly (1 Of 8)
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Remove output shaft bearing with screwdrivers.
- Always replace bearing with a new one when removed.
- Do not damage output shaft.
  
  Fig 2: Disassembly (2 Of 8)
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Remove snap ring from bearing retainer.
- Do not expand snap ring excessively.
  
  Fig 3: Disassembly (3 Of 8)
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Remove needle bearing from bearing retainer.

Fig 4: Disassembly (4 Of 8)
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Remove idler gear bearing inner race from idler gear.

Fig 5: Disassembly (5 Of 8)
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Remove idler gear bearing outer race from transmission case.

Fig 6: Disassembly (6 Of 8)
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Press out reduction pinion gear bearing inner race from reduction pinion gear.

Fig 7: Disassembly (7 Of 8)
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Remove reduction pinion gear bearing outer race from transmission case.

Fig 8: Disassembly (8 Of 8)
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