Owner's Manual

FINAL DRIVE
MT-59
[RS5F51A]
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Revision: March 2005 2005 Altima
4. Remove the differential side bearing (transaxle case side) using
the pullers and Tool as shown.
5. Pull out the lock pin and pinion mate shaft using a pin punch.
6. Rotate pinion mate gears, and remove pinion mate gears, pinion mate thrust washers, side gears, and
side gear thrust washers from the differential case.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Gear, Washer, Shaft and Case
● Check side gears, side gear thrust washers, pinion mate shaft,
pinion mate gears, pinion mate thrust washers and differential
case. If necessary, replace with a new one.
Bearing
● Check for bearing damage and rough rotation. If necessary,
replace with a new one.
CAUTION:
When replacing tapered roller bearing, replace outer and inner
races as a set.
ASSEMBLY
1. Apply gear oil to sliding area of differential case, each gear, and thrust washer.
Tool number A: Commercial service tool
B: Commercial service tool
C: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)
WCIA0303E
SCIA0908E
MTK0135D
SPD715