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Side Shaft Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti FX45 and 2005 Infiniti FX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Hold extension tube retainer with puller, then press out side shaft using a press.
    Fig 1: Removing Side Shaft
    G02367984Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Remove side shaft oil seal from extension tube retainer with a flat- blade screwdriver.
  3. Remove side shaft bearing from extension tube retainer.
  4. Remove O-ring from extension tube retainer.
  5. Remove dust sealed from side shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Shaft Oil Seal From Extension Tube Retainer
    G02367985Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.