How do you replace a transmission differential seal?
Use a large socket (around 34 mm) to press the new seal in place (or use a bearing press tool like this one ). Apply gentle taps on the socket to press the seal and observe the progress. The seal should be flush with the transmission differential housing. Do not allow the seal to recess beyond the housing. If it does, pry it out with your fingers.
How do you take an axle shaft out of a car?
Wiggle and twist the steering knuckle free from the strut. When the two have separated, the axle shaft should have slid partially out. Pull the shaft out with your hands. Removal of this shield will allow pry bar access to the “ears” (pry bar leverage points) of the axle’s inner bearing cup.
How do you remove an axle shaft cotter pin?
Remove the axle shaft cotter pin with pliers. Remove the axle shaft nut cotter pin alignment cover. Remove the axle shaft nut. Draining the fluid before removing the shaft will avoid transmission fluid gushing out the differential after the shaft has been pulled out. The drain plug can be removed with a Hex socket.
How to remove the front drive shaft on a Nissan Sentra?
Remove the nut retainer from the wheel hub lock nut. Hold the wheel hub and bearing using Tool (A). Loosen the wheel hub lock nut. Using a piece of wood and a suitable tool, tap on the wheel hub lock nut to disengage the drive shaft from the wheel hub and bearing. Do not place the drive shaft joint at an extreme angle.
Wiggle and twist the steering knuckle free from the strut. When the two have separated, the axle shaft should have slid partially out. Pull the shaft out with your hands. Removal of this shield will allow pry bar access to the “ears” (pry bar leverage points) of the axle’s inner bearing cup.
Use a large socket (around 34 mm) to press the new seal in place (or use a bearing press tool like this one ). Apply gentle taps on the socket to press the seal and observe the progress. The seal should be flush with the transmission differential housing. Do not allow the seal to recess beyond the housing. If it does, pry it out with your fingers.
Remove the axle shaft cotter pin with pliers. Remove the axle shaft nut cotter pin alignment cover. Remove the axle shaft nut. Draining the fluid before removing the shaft will avoid transmission fluid gushing out the differential after the shaft has been pulled out. The drain plug can be removed with a Hex socket.