Titan 2WD V8-5.6L (VK56) (2004)
CAUTION:
^ The axle shaft bearing cup may stay in place in the axle shaft housing. Remove the cup carefully so as not to damage the inner surface of the axle shaft
housing.
^ If gear lubricant contacts brake shoe material, clean immediately using a Nissan approved brake cleaner.
6. Remove the back plate, torque member, and parking brake assembly.
7. Check the exterior and inner machined surfaces of the axle shaft housing for deformation and cracks. Clean/replace, if necessary.
8. Reinstall the back plate and torque member.
9. Install the new axle shaft assembly listed in the Parts Information table into the axle shaft housing.
10. Reinstall the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
Technical Service Bulletin # 10-032
Date: 100226
Drivetrain - Rear Axle Oil Seals Leaking
Classification: RA09-005
Reference: NTB10-032
Date: February 26, 2010
2004-2008 TITAN; REAR AXLE SEAL LEAKS
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2008 Titan (A60)
IF YOU CONFIRM
The rear axle assembly is leaking gear oil from the right and/or left hand axle seal,
AND
No noise or vibration is coming from the rear final drive gears and side bearings.
ACTION
Install the new axle shaft assembly - which includes a new retainer, axle bearing, oil seal, bearing cage, and ABS rotor - listed in the Parts Information
table.