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Differential Assembly

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  1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the ones installed prior to disassembly or reinstall the old ones on the side gears.
    Fig 1: Installing Side Gear Thrust Washers
    G04121470Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install side gears and thrust washers into differential case.
    Fig 2: Installing Side Gears And Thrust Washers Into Differential Case
    G04121471Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse circular clip.
    • Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gear (side retainer side).
  3. Align 2 pinion mate gears in diagonally opposite positions, then rotate and install them into differential case after installing thrust washer to pinion mate gear.
  4. Align the lock pin holes on differential case with shaft, and install pinion mate shaft.
  5. Measure side gear end play. If necessary, select the appropriate side gear thrust washers. Refer to "DIFFERENTIAL SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE ".
    Fig 3: Aligning Lock Pin Holes On Differential Case With Shaft
    G04121472Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Drive a lock pin into pinion mate shaft, using a punch.

    Make sure lock pin is flush with differential case.

    Fig 4: Installing Lock Pin Into Pinion Mate Shaft
    G04121473Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse lock pin.
  7. Align the matching mark of drive gear with the mark of differential case, then place drive gear.
    Fig 5: Aligning Matching Mark
    G04121474Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole of drive gear.
    Fig 6: Applying Thread Locking Sealant Into Thread Hole Of Drive Gear
    G04121475Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  "  .
      CAUTION: Drive gear back and threaded holes shall be cleaned and degreased sufficiently.
  9. Install drive gear on the mounting bolts, and then tighten to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 7: Installing Drive Gear On Mounting Bolts
    G04121476Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Tighten bolts in a crisscross fashion.
  10. Press side bearing inner races to differential case, using the drift and the base.
    Fig 8: Pressing Side Bearing Inner Races To Differential Case
    G04121477Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number A: ST33230000 (J-25805-01) 

    B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse side bearing inner race.
  11. Press-fit side bearing outer race into side retainer with the drift and the drift bar.
    Fig 9: Pressing Side Bearing Outer Race
    G04121478Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number A: KV31103000 (J-38982) 

    B: ST30611000 (J-25742-1) 

    CAUTION:
    • At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it becomes flat to side retainer.
    • Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
  12. Press-fit side bearing outer race into gear carrier with the drift and the drift bar.
    Fig 10: Pressing Side Bearing Outer Race Into Gear Carrier
    G04121479Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number A: KV31103000 (J-38982) 

    ST30611000 (J-25742-1) 

    CAUTION:
    • At first, using a hammer, tap bearing outer race until it becomes flat to gear carrier.
    • Do not reuse side bearing outer race.
  13. Place the differential case assembly into gear carrier.
  14. Measure side bearing preload. If necessary, select the appropriate side bearing adjusting shim. Refer to "SIDE BEARING PRELOAD ".
    Fig 11: Placing Differential Case Assembly Into Gear Carrier
    G04121480Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install selected side bearing adjusting shim.
    Fig 12: Installing Selected Side Bearing Adjusting Shim
    G04121481Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Apply multi-purpose grease to O-ring, and install it to side retainer.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  17. Install side retainer assembly to gear carrier.
  18. Install side retainer mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 13: Identifying Side Retainer Mounting Bolts
    G04121482Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes face to face with the end surface of the side retainer.
    Fig 14: Pressing Side Oil Seal
    G04121483Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number : ST33400001 (J-26082) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline oil seal.
    • Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
  20. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes face to face with the end surface of gear carrier.
    Fig 15: Pressing Side Oil Seal
    G04121484Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number : KV38102100 (J-25803-01) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • When installing, do not incline oil seal.
    • Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
  21. Apply multi-purpose grease to O-ring, and install it to gear carrier.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse O-ring.
  22. Check and adjust drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total preload torque. Refer to "DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT ", "TOOTH CONTACT ", "BACKLASH ", "TOTAL PRELOAD TORQUE ".

    Recheck above items. Readjust the above description, if necessary.

  23. Apply sealant to mating surface of carrier cover.
    Fig 16: Applying Sealant To Mating Surface Of Carrier Cover
    G04121485Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to " RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS  "  .
      CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mounting surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
  24. Install carrier cover on gear carrier and tighten mounting bolts with the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 17: Identifying Tightening Mounting Bolts
    G04121486Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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