Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove drain plug and drain gear oil from transaxle.
Remove drive shafts. Refer to REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION .
Remove differential oil seal using Tool.

Fig 1: Pulling Differential Oil Seal
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Install differential oil seal with a suitable tool.

Fig 2: Installing Differential Oil Seal
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- Apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip of oil seal before installing.
Install drive shafts. Refer to REMOVAL, OVERHAUL & INSTALLATION .
- Install differential oil seal that dimension "A" and "B" are within specifications.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Differential Oil Seal Dimensions A & B
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  Fig 4: Dimension A & B Specifications
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