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Side Bearing Preload Torque

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  1. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the differential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into the gear carrier.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse side bearing outer race when replacing side bearing inner race (replace as a set).
    Fig 1: Installing Side Bearing Adjusting Washers With Bearings
    G04876340Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Insert the left and right original side bearing adjusting washers in place between side bearings and gear carrier.
    Fig 2: Inserting Adjusting Washers Between Side Bearings And Gear Carrier
    G04876436Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Align the matching mark on the side bearing cap with the matching mark on the gear carrier.
  4. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque.
  5. Turn the differential assembly several times to seat the side bearings.
    Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Side Bearing Cap And Gear Carrier
    G04876337Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. To determine side bearing preload torque, measure the pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt using Tool.

    Tool number: - (J-8129) 

    Specification: Refer to  "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".

    Fig 4: Measuring Pulling Force Of Differential Assembly At Drive Gear Bolt Using Tool
    G04876357Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: If pulling force of the differential assembly at the drive gear bolt is within specification, side bearing preload torque will also be within specification. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".
  7. If the pulling force is outside the specification, use a thicker or thinner side bearing adjusting washer to adjust. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".

    If the pulling force is less than the specification: Use a thicker side bearing adjusting washer. 

    If the pulling force is greater than the specification: Use a thinner side bearing adjusting washer. 

    Fig 5: Identifying Weight For Washer Selection
    G04876358Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Select a side bearing adjusting washer for right and left individually.
  8. Record the total amount of washer thickness required for the correct side bearing preload torque.
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