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2. Install the pinion mate shaft into the differential case so that it
meets the lock pin holes.
3. Adjust the clearance between rear fa

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4. Install the side bearing caps in their original locations marked
during disassembly, and tighten the beari

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1. Thoroughly clean the drive gear and drive pinion teeth.
2. Lightly apply a mixture of powdered ferric oxide and oil or the
equivalent

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3. Apply genuine medium strength locking sealant or equivalent as
shown. Refer to GI-45, "
Recommended Chemic

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3. Install the selected pinion height adjusting washer in the drive
pinion. Using a suitable press and Tool, press-fit pinion rear
beari

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8. Tighten the drive pinion nut by very small increments until the
specified preload is achieved, when checki

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6. Measure the drive gear-to-drive pinion backlash with a dial indi-
cator at several points.
If the backlash is less than specificatio

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11. Install the rear cover on the gear carrier. Apply Genuine NISSAN
RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the rear c