Front Final Drive: Removal & Installation Nissan Armada I

REMOVAL

1. Remove front final drive. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-233279-S27019604112006052500000) .
2. Drain gear oil. Refer to «CHANGING FINAL DRIVE OIL»(ref-233319-S21997828612006052500000) .
3. Remove rear cover.

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1. Apply 3.2 mm (0.126 in) bead of sealant to the rear cover. Use Genuine Silicone RTV sealant or equivalent. Refer to «RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS»(ref-233237-S23907478682006052500000) .
2. Install rear cover and tighten rear cover bolts in the order as shown in «COMPONENTS»(ref-233281-S19583054682006052500000) .
3. Fill final drive with recommended gear oil. Refer to «RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS»(ref-233237-S23907478682006052500000) .
4. Install front final drive. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-233279-S24913720712006052500000) .

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1. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-233278-S23417333772006052500000) . CAUTION: Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and front oil seal when removing propeller shaft.
2. Separate LH and RH drive shafts from front final drive. Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-233279-S27019604112006052500000) .
3. Remove front cross member.
4. Disconnect the vent hose.
5. Support the front final drive with suitable jack and remove the front final drive bolts. Carefully remove front final drive.

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1. Install front final drive assembly. Front final drive bolts: 182.5 N.m (19 Kg-m, 135 ft-lb)
2. Connect the vent hose.
3. Install the front cross member.
4. Install LH and RH drive shaft. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-233279-S24913720712006052500000) .
5. Install front propeller shaft. Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-233278-S13581978012006052500000) .

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