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Differential Assembly

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  1. Remove the side flanges. Refer to DISASSEMBLY for the Side Flange  .
  2. Remove the carrier cover bolts.
  3. Remove the carrier cover bolts and separate the carrier cover from the gear carrier using Tool.

    Tool number: KV10111100 (J-37228) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not damage the mating surface.
    • Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the mating surface.
    Fig 1: Removing Carrier Cover Bolt Using Tool
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  4. Mount the carrier on the Tool using two 45 mm (1.77 in) spacers.

    Tool number: KV38100800 (J-25604-01) 

    Fig 2: Mounting Carrier On Tool Using Spacers
    G04876336Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on one side of the side bearing cap and gear carrier.
    CAUTION:
    • For matching marks, use paint. Do not damage side bearing cap or gear carrier.
    • Side bearing caps are line-board during manufacture. The matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original positions.
    Fig 3: Identifying Matching Marks On Side Bearing Cap And Gear Carrier
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  6. Remove the side bearing caps.
    Fig 4: Removing Side Bearing Caps Using Tool
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  7. Lift the differential case assembly out using Tool.

    Tool number: HT72400000 (-) 

    Fig 5: Lifting Out Differential Case Assembly Using Tool
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    CAUTION:
    • Keep side bearing outer races together with inner race. Do not mix them up.
    • Keep side bearing adjusting washers together with side bearings.
    Fig 6: Installing Side Bearing Adjusting Washers With Bearings
    G04876422Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove the side bearing inner races using Tools.

    Tool number (A): ST3306S001 (-) 

    (B): ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    Fig 7: Removing Side Bearing Inner Races Using Tools
    G04876341Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION:
    • Engage Tool jaws in bearing groove to prevent damage.
    • Place copper plates between the side bearing and drive gear and the vise to prevent damage.
    • Do not remove side bearing inner race unless it is being replaced.
  9. For proper reinstallation, paint matching marks on the differential case and drive gear.
    CAUTION: Use paint for matching marks. Do not damage differential case or drive gear.
  10. Remove the drive gear bolts (<==).
  11. Tap the drive gear off the differential case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Tap evenly all around to keep drive gear from bending.
    Fig 8: Removing Drive Gear Bolts
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  12. Remove the lock pin of the pinion mate shaft from the drive gear side using suitable tool.
    Fig 9: Removing Lock Pin Of Pinion Mate Shaft From Drive Gear Side Using Suitable Tool
    G04901953Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Remove the pinion mate shaft.
    Fig 10: Removing Pinion Mate Shaft
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  14. Turn the pinion mate gear, then remove the pinion mate gear, pinion mate thrust washer, side gear and side gear thrust washer from the differential case.
    Fig 11: Turning Pinion Mate Gear
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