Disassembly and Assembly: Disassembly

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.

Compress snap ring using 2 flat-bladed screwdrivers.
Remove front carrier assembly and input clutch assembly from rear internal gear.
Remove front carrier assembly from input clutch assembly.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Carrier Assembly
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1. Remove bearing race from front carrier assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Removing/Installing Front Carrier Assembly Bearing Race
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2. Remove needle bearing from front carrier assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Removing/Installing Front Carrier Assembly Needle Bearing
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3. Remove snap ring from front carrier assembly.
  CAUTION: Do not excessively expand snap ring.
  
  Fig 4: Removing/Installing Front Carrier Assembly Snap Ring
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Disassemble input clutch assembly.
1. Remove O-ring and seal rings from input clutch assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying O-Ring And Seal Rings
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2. Remove needle bearing from input clutch assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Removing/Installing Input Clutch Assembly Needle Bearing
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3. Remove snap ring from input clutch drum using suitable tool.
4. Remove drive plates, driven plates and retaining plate from input clutch drum.
  
  Fig 7: Removing/Installing Snap Ring From Input Clutch Drum Using Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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