Nissan Titan. Manual - part 173

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REAR FINAL DRIVE

CAUTION:

Do not change the side bearing side bearing adjusters by

different amounts as it will change the side bearing preload

torque.

d. Tighten side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque.
e. Install adjuster lock plate and tighten to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Check tooth contact and total preload torque after adjusting

side bearing adjuster. Refer to 

DLN-271, "Inspection and

Adjustment"

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Companion Flange Runout

1. Rotate companion flange and check for runout on the compan-

ion flange face (inner side of the bolt holes) and companion

flange inner side (socket diameter) using suitable tool. Refer to

DLN-271, "General Specification"

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2. If the runout is outside the runout limit, follow the procedure

below to adjust.

a. Rotate the companion flange on the drive pinion by 90

°, 180°

and 270

° while checking for the position where the runout is

minimum.

b. If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after the companion

flange has been rotated on the drive pinion, possible cause

could be an assembly malfunction of drive pinion and drive pin-

ion bearing or a malfunctioning drive pinion bearing.

c.

If the runout is still outside of the runout limit after replacing the companion flange. Replace the rear final

drive assembly. Refer to 

DLN-259, "Removal and Installation"

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DISASSEMBLY

Differential Assembly

1. Remove carrier cover bolts.
2. Remove carrier cover using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage the mating surface.

• Do not insert flat-bladed screwdriver, this will damage the

mating surface.

If the backlash is greater than specification:

Loosen side bearing adjuster (A) and tighten side 
bearing adjuster (B) by the same amount.

If the backlash is less than specification:

Loosen side bearing adjuster (B) and tighten side 
bearing adjuster (A) by the same amount.

PDIA0330E

PDIA0331E

SDIA2078E

Tool number

: KV10111100 (J-37228)

PDIA1041E

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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.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse the differential oil seal. 

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 

DLN-

261, "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-261, "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-261, "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-261, "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-261, "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 

DLN-

214, "CONSULT Function (DIFF LOCK)"

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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-261, "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

PDIA0316E