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Final Assembly

  1. Install C-rings to mainshaft.
  2. Fig 1: Installing C-Rings To Mainshaft
    G02248829Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Set washer holder on mainshaft, and secure it with new snap ring.
    NOTE: Do not reuse snap ring.
  4. Fig 2: Setting Washer Holder On Mainshaft
    G02248830Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Apply specified Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent to the entire center case mounting surface of front case assembly as shown. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    NOTE: Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil and grease from center case and front case mating surfaces.
  6. Fig 3: Applying Liquid Gasket To Entire Center Case Mounting Surface Of Front Case Assembly
    G02248831Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Install center case assembly to front case assembly.
    CAUTION: Pay careful attention so that mainshaft end is not damaged.
  8. Tap center case lightly press-fit front drive shaft bearing into front case, using suitable tool.
  9. Fig 4: Installing Center Case Assembly To Front Case Assembly
    G02248832Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Tighten front case bolts to specified torque.
    Fig 5: Tightening Front Case Bolts
    G02248833Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Front case bolts :45 N.m (4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 

    NOTE: Be sure to install air breather hose clamp, connector bracket and harness clip.
  11. Remove all the gasket fluid from switch mounting area and inside center case. With ATP switch and neutral-4LO switch threaded in 1 to 2 pitches, apply specified sealant or equivalent to the thread of the switches and tighten to specified torque. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .

    ATP and Neutral-4LO switches : 28 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb) 

  12. Fig 6: Installing ATP And Neutral-4LO Switches
    G02248834Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Apply ATF or petroleum jelly to stem bleeder and install to center case.
  14. Fig 7: Installing Stem Bleeder To Center Case
    G02248835Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install main oil pump assembly to the center case assembly and tighten bolts. Refer to TRANSFER COMPONENTS .
  16. Align the matchmark on front drive shaft with the mark on the companion flange, then install the companion flange.
  17. Fig 8: Aligning Matchmark On Front Drive Shaft With Mark On Companion Flange
    G02248836Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Install new companion flange self-lock nut, and tighten to specification using suitable tool.

    Companion flange self- :275 N.m (28 kg-m, 203 ft-lb) lock nut 

    NOTE: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
  19. Fig 9: Installing Companion Flange Self-Lock Nut
    G02248837Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Apply ATF or petroleum jelly to the circumference of new rear oil seal, and install using Tool as shown so that it is flush with case tip face.
    Fig 10: Installing Rear Oil Seal
    G02248838Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    NOTE:
    • Apply multi-purpose grease to oil seal lip.
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
  21. Apply ATF or petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new dust cover. Position the dust cover using the identification mark as shown.
    NOTE:
    • Do not reuse the dust cover.
    • Identification mark should be set at the position shown.
      Fig 11: Locating Identification Mark
      G02248839Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Install new dust cover using Tool.
    Fig 12: Installing Dust Cover
    G02248840Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Tool number :KV40105310 ( - ) 

  23. Install air breather into rear case.
  24. Apply specified Anaerobic Liquid Gasket or equivalent to entire rear case mounting surface of center case as shown. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
    Fig 13: Applying Liquid Gasket To Entire Rear Case Mounting Surface
    G02248841Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to allow Liquid Gasket to the stem bleeder hole.
    NOTE: Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil, and grease from center case and rear case mating surfaces.
  25. Install rear case to center case, and tighten bolts to specified torque.

    Center case bolts :45 N.m 4.6 kg-m, 33 ft-lb) 

    Fig 14: Installing Rear Case To Center Case
    G02248842Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.