Nissan Titan A60. Manual - part 332

REAR FINAL DRIVE

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3. Remove sensor connector bolts and disconnect differential lock

solenoid connector.

4. For proper reinstallation, paint matching mark on one side of

side bearing cap.

CAUTION:

• Side bearing caps are line-board for initial assembly. The

matching marks are used to reinstall them in their original

positions.

• For matching mark, use paint. Do not damage side bear-

ing cap.

5. Remove adjuster lock plates.
6. Remove side bearing caps.

7. Loosen side bearing adjusters using Tool.

8. Remove differential lock position switch.
9. Remove differential lock position switch bracket.

SDIA2585E

SDIA2583E

PDIA0331E

Tool number

:  —  (C - 4164)

PDIA0337E

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10. Remove the differential case assembly. Label side bearing outer

races to keep them together with inner races. Do not mix them

up.

Drive Pinion Assembly

1. Put matching marks on the companion flange at location (A) and

drive pinion using paint as shown.

CAUTION:

Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the

companion flange or drive pinion.

2. Remove drive pinion lock nut and washer using suitable tool.

3. Remove companion flange using a suitable tool.

4. Remove oil seal/dust shield and discard.

SDIA2588E

PDIA0675E

PDIA0314E

PDIA0315E

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5. Remove front oil seal using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage gear carrier.

6. Remove drive pinion front bearing thrust washer.

7. Remove drive pinion assembly (with rear inner bearing race and

collapsible spacer) out of gear carrier.

CAUTION:

Do not drop drive pinion assembly.

8. Remove collapsible spacer from drive pinion assembly and discard collapsible spacer.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the collapsible spacer.

INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY

Clean the disassembled parts. Then inspect the parts for wear or damage. If wear or damage are found, follow

the measures below.

Drive Pinion and Drive Gear

• If the gear teeth do not mesh or line-up correctly, replace with new rear final drive assembly. Refer to 

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263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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• If the gears are worn, cracked, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably, replace with new rear final

drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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Bearings

• If bearings are chipped (by friction), pitted, worn, rusted, scratched mark, or unusual noise from the bearing,

replace with new rear final drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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Differential Case Assembly

• If the gears are worn, cracked, damaged, pitted or chipped (by friction) noticeably, replace with new rear final

drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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• If the movement is not smooth when pushing cam ring of differential case assembly by hand. Replace with

new rear final drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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Differential Lock Solenoid

• If the operating part of differential lock solenoid is not smooth, perform component inspection. Refer to 

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Companion Flange

• If any chips [about 0.1mm (0.004 in)] or other damage on the companion flange surface which contacts the

front oil seal lips are found, replace with new one. Refer to 

DLN-263, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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ASSEMBLY

Drive Pinion Assembly

1. Install drive pinion front bearing thrust washer.

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J-34286)

SDIA2586E

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2. Apply multi-purpose grease to new front oil seal lip. Install new

front oil seal into gear carrier using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse front oil seal.

• Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil

seal.

3. Install new collapsible spacer on drive pinion assembly. And

then install drive pinion assembly into gear carrier.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse collapsible spacer.

• Do not damage front oil seal.

4. Install a new oil seal/dust shield.
5. Install the companion flange onto the drive pinion while aligning

the matching marks. Then tap the companion flange using suit-

able tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage companion flange or front oil seal.

Tool number

: ST15310000 ( — )

PDIA0326E

SDIA2595E

PDIA0328E