Differential Case

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove side bearing inner cones.
To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in grooves.

Tool number:

A ST33051001 (J22888-20)

B ST33061000 (J8107-2)

Fig 1: Removing Side Bearing Inner Cones
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Be careful not to confuse the right and left hand parts. Keep bearing and bearing race for each side together.

Fig 2: Precaution For Mix Up Components
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Loosen ring gear bolts in a criss-cross pattern.
Tap ring gear off the differential case with a soft hammer.
Tap evenly all around to keep ring gear from binding.

Fig 3: Taping Ring Gear Off Differential Case With Soft Hammer
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Punch off pinion mate shaft lock pin from ring gear side.

Fig 4: Punching Off Pinion Mate Shaft Lock Pin
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