Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Titan XD and 2018 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Measure the total preload torque. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .NOTE: Record the total preload torque measurement.
- Check companion flange runout. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly .
- Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tools (A) and (B).CAUTION: Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.
- Put matching mark (B) on the end of the drive pinion that aligns with mathcing mark (A) on companion flange (1).CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
- Remove companion flange using suitable tool (A).
- Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool (A).