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Final Assembly

  1. Install C-rings to mainshaft rear bearing.
    Fig 1: Installing C-Rings To Mainshaft Rear Bearing
    G02209672Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Check speedometer drive gear teeth for abnormal wear. Set speedometer drive gear properly on mainshaft, and secure it with snap ring.
    • Do not reuse snap ring 
      Fig 2: Securing Speedometer Drive Gear With Snap Ring
      G02209673Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent to the entire center case mounting surface of front case as shown in Fig 3.
    CAUTION: Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil and grease from center case and front case mating surface.
    Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket To Center Case Mounting Surface Of Front Case
    G02209674Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Make sure the two claws of oil gutter are securely attached to slots in center case.
    Fig 4: Attaching Claws Of Oil Gutter To Slots In Center Case
    G02209675Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. With the claws of oil gutter held by a finger, install center case assembly to front case assembly.
    CAUTION: Pay careful attention so that mainshaft end does not damage radial needle bearing in sun gear assembly.
  6. Tap center case lightly with a rubber hammer or the like and press-fit front drive shaft bearing into front case.
    Fig 5: Installing Center Case Assembly To Front Case Assembly
    G02209676Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Make sure oil gutter rear end protrudes from point "A" in Fig 6.
    Fig 6: Locating Bolts For Installation
    G02209677Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 42 - 48 N.m (4.2 - 4.9 kg.m, 31 - 35 ft.lb) 

    • Be sure to install air breather hose clamp, connector bracket and harness clip 

  9. Fit double-flat end of oil pump shaft into slot of main oil pump and install it.
    NOTE: When oil pump shaft is rotated slightly, it drops into position where both parts fit.
    Fig 7: Fitting Double-Flat End Of Oil Pump Shaft Into Slot Of Main Oil Pump
    G02209678Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install stem bleeder to center case.
    Fig 8: Installing Stem Bleeder
    G02209679Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove rear oil seal.
    • Do not reuse oil seal. 
      Fig 9: Removing Rear Oil Seal
      G02209680Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Apply ATF to the circumference of new rear oil seal, and tap it using a drift as shown in Fig 10 so that it is aligned with case tip face.
    • Apply multi-purpose grease to oil seal lip. 
      Fig 10: Installing New Rear Oil Seal
      G02209681Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Apply Genuine Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent to entire rear case mounting surface of center case as shown in Fig 11.

    Refer to TRANSFER COMPONENTS .

    CAUTION:
    • Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil, and grease from center case and rear case mating surfaces.
    • Be careful not to allow Liquid Gasket to clog bleeder hole.
  14. Install rear case to center case, and tighten bolts to specified torque.

    Tightening Torque: 42 - 48 N.m (4.2 - 4.9 kg.m, 31 - 35 ft.lb) 

    • Be sure to attach harness clips. 
      Fig 11: Applying Liquid Gasket To Rear Case Mounting Surface Of Center Case
      G02209682Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove all the gasket fluid from switch mounting area and inside rear case, with ATP switch and neutral-4LO switch threaded in 1 to 2 pitches, apply Genuine Thread Sealant or equivalent to the thread of the switches and tighten it to specified torque.

    Refer to TRANSFER COMPONENTS 

    Tightening Torque: 15 - 20 N.m (1.5 - 2.0 kg.m, 11 - 14 ft.lb) 

    Fig 12: Installing Rear Case Assembly To Center Case Assembly
    G02209683Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Install rear case assembly to center case assembly.
  17. Install companion flange to front drive shaft, and tighten lock nut.

    Tightening Torque: 226 - 324 N.m (23.0 - 33.0 kg.m, 166 - 239 ft.lb) 

    Fig 13: Tightening Lock Nut
    G02209684Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Do not reuse lock nut.