Murano FWD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2004)
6. Remove snap ring from drive shaft assembly and press out it.
CAUTION: When removing snap ring, be careful not to damage drive shaft assembly.
7. Using a screwdriver, remove oil seal for body assembly.
8. Remove O-ring from body assembly.
9. Loosen eye bolt and remove joint and washer, then pull out flow control valve and spring from body assembly.
10. Remove suction pipe from body assembly.
11. Remove O-ring for suction pipe.
INSPECTION AFTER DISASSEMBLY
Body Assembly and Rear Cover Inspection
Check body assembly and the inside of rear cover for damage. If any damage is found, replace with new part for rear cover, and replace with new power
steering pump assembly for body assembly.
Cartridge Assembly Inspection
Check cam ring, side plate, rotor and vane for damage. If any damage is found, replace cartridge assembly with new one.
Relief Valve Assembly Inspection
Check relief valve assembly for damage. If any damage is found, replace it with new one.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Fix oil pump in vise as vise occasion demands.
CAUTION: When retaining drive shaft in a vise, always use copper or aluminum plates between vise and shaft.
1. Apply a coat of Nissan PSF II or equivalent to oil seal lip and to the circumference of oil seal. Using proper tool, such as hand press machine,
install it to body assembly.
NOTE: Do not reuse oil seal.