Main Shaft: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Infiniti EX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Separate front case and rear case, then remove main shaft assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
Remove snap ring (1) from main shaft.

Fig 1: Identifying Main Shaft Snap Ring
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Remove spacer (1) and steel ball (2) from main shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the steel ball.

Fig 2: Identifying Main Shaft Spacer And Steel Ball
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Using a press, remove electric controlled coupling from main shaft.

Fig 3: Removing Electric Controlled Coupling From Main Shaft Using Press
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Remove circlip (1) from notch (A) of electric controlled coupling.
CAUTION:
- Never remove the circlip from the electric controlled coupling rear side.
- Never damage electric control coupling spline, bush, etc.
Remove snap ring from main shaft.

Fig 4: Identifying Circlip
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Remove spacer (1) and steel ball (2) from main shaft.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop the steel ball.
Remove sprocket from main shaft.
Remove needle bearing from main shaft.
Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to "INSPECTION ".

Fig 5: Identifying Main Shaft Spacer And Steel Ball

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