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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSERVICE AND REPAIRDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYREMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE)
Removal of Drive Pinion Assembly
2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier 2WD L4-2.4L (KA24DE)SECTION Removal of Drive Pinion Assembly
REMOVAL OF DRIVE PINION ASSEMBLY
1. Remove pinion nut while holding the companion flange using Tool.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
2. Remove companion flange with puller.
3. Remove ABS sensor and sensor rotor.
4. Remove drive pinion with soft hammer.
5. Remove front oil seal and pinion front bearing inner cone.
6. Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.
7. Remove pinion rear bearing inner cone and pinion height adjusting washer.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)
1. Remove pinion nut while holding the companion flange using Tool.
Tool number: KV38108300 (J44195)
2. Remove companion flange with puller.
3. Remove ABS sensor and sensor rotor.
4. Remove drive pinion with soft hammer.
5. Remove front oil seal and pinion front bearing inner cone.
6. Remove pinion bearing outer races with a brass drift.
7. Remove pinion rear bearing inner cone and pinion height adjusting washer.
Tool number: ST30031000 (J22912-01)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.