2000 Nissan Xterra replace rear axle

2000 NISSAN XTERRA
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MARY CARROL
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how to replace my rear axle took old one off but cant get new one in says to go from back of shaft but mine is flat on the back someone said I had to get it pressed off and on is that true or can I do this myself
Jun 21, 2013 at 6:03 AM
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HMAC300
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we don't have good pic of rear axle shafts at all but normally they are bolted in and then the wheel bearing has to be presed off and back on or it is pressed into axle.
Jun 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM
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HMAC300
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forgot pic arrows point to where axles go into differential
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Jun 21, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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