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Drive Pinion: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti QX80. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the side shaft. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
  2. Remove the differential assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY .
  3. Remove the drive pinion lock nut with a flange wrench (commercial service tool).
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  4. Put matching mark (B) on the end of drive pinion. The matching mark should be in line with the matching mark (A) on companion flange (1).
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    CAUTION:

    For matching, marks use paint. Never damage companion flange and drive pinion.

  5. Remove the companion flange with the puller (commercial service tool).
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  6. Press the drive pinion assembly.
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    CAUTION:

    Never drop drive pinion assembly.

  7. Remove the front oil seal with a suitable tool.
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    CAUTION:

    Never damage gear carrier.

  8. Remove the drive pinion front bearing inner race.
  9. Remove the collapsible spacer.
  10. Remove the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pinion height adjusting washer with the replacer (commercial service tool).
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  11. Remove the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races by tapping them uniformly with a suitable tool.
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    CAUTION:

    Never damage gear carrier.

  12. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to INSPECTION .
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