Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 Tools.
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

B: ST27863000 ( - )
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.
  
  Fig 1: Tapping Side Oil Seal
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 ".