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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Separate the (RH) and (LH) drive shafts from the front final drive assembly. Properly support the drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " for companion flange bolt torque specification.
  2. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  3. Measure the total preload torque. Refer to "GENERAL SPECIFICATION ".
    NOTE: Record the total preload torque measurement.
  4. Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
  5. Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.
    CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.
    Fig 1: Removing Drive Pinion Lock Nut Using Suitable Tool
    G04901826Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 2: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
    G04901827Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Place a small hole in the front oil seal case using suitable tool.
    Fig 3: Identifying Small Hole On Front Oil Seal
    G04901828Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool as shown below.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G04901829Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.