Journal Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Titan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Put matching marks on the front propeller shaft tube and flange yoke as shown.
CAUTION: For matching marks, use paint. Never damage the front propeller shaft or flange yoke.

Fig 1: Putting Matching Marks On The Front Propeller Shaft Tube And Flange Yoke
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Remove the snap ring.

Fig 2: Removing The Snap Ring
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Push out and remove the journal bearing by lightly tapping the yoke with a hammer, taking care not to damage the journal or yoke hole.

Fig 3: Removing The Journal Bearing
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Remove the bearing at the opposite side in above operation.

NOTE: Put marks on the disassembled parts so that they can be reinstalled in their original positions from which they were removed.

Fig 4: Removing The Bearing At The Opposite Side

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