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HOMESERVICE MANUALSNISSAN-DATSUN2003FRONTIER BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESREAR FINAL DRIVE (C200)REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYDISASSEMBLY OF DIFFERENTIAL CASE (WITH LSD)DISASSEMBLY

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, Standard

Disassembly Of Differential Case (With LSD): Disassembly

2003 Nissan-Datsun Frontier Base, StandardSECTION Disassembly

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Differential Case (With LSD)

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Remove side bearing inner cones.
- To prevent damage to bearing, engage puller jaws in groove.
  1. Tool number A: ST33051001 (J22888-20)
  2. Tool number B: ST33061000 (J8107-2)
Fig 2: Removing Side Bearing Inner Cones Using Tool
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Loosen ring gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.
Tap ring gear off gear case with a soft hammer.
- Tap evenly all around to keep ring gear from binding.
Fig 3: Tapping Ring Gear Off Gear Case With A Soft Hammer
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Remove couple bolts on differential cases A and B with a press.
1. Tool number: ST33081000 ( - )
Separate differential case A and B.
Remove component parts (discs and plates, etc.).
- Put matchmarks on gears and pressure rings so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they are removed.
Fig 4: Removing Couple Bolts On Differential Cases
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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.