Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Nissan Armada. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear drive shafts from the rear final drive assembly and support them using suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Drive Shaft Using Suitable Wire
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
Measure the total preload torque. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ".
NOTE: Record the total preload torque measurement.
Remove the drive pinion lock nut using suitable tool.
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 2: Removing Drive Pinion Lock Nut Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

Fig 3: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove the front oil seal using Tool.
Tool number: ST33290001 (J-34286)

Fig 4: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Tool
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.