Transfer Case
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Select the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side). Refer to "SELECTING ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
- Using a drift, install the selected gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side).
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J25405)
B: KV40101840 (-)
- Install the oil defense, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
"COMPONENTS ". The clearance between the oil defense and transfer case (dimension A) should be the following.
Clearance between oil defense and transfer case
Dimension A: 1.0 - 3.5 mm (0.04 - 0.138 in)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the mounting bolts. - Using a drift, drive the transfer case oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end.
Tool number: ST30720000 (J25405)
CAUTION:- When checking the Total preload torque, measure it without the oil seal, then install the oil seal.
- Do not reuse the oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of the oil seal.
- Apply sealant to filler plug and plug before installing them to the transfer case. Refer to
"COMPONENTS ".
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent . Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
- Apply sealant to breather tube and install it to the transfer case.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent . Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
- Install the drive gear assembly. Refer to "DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY ".
- Install the adapter case. Refer to "ADAPTER CASE ".
- Install the pinion sleeve assembly. Refer to "PINION SLEEVE ASSEMBLY ".
- Check backlash, preload torque, tooth contact, and companion flange runout. Refer to
"ASSEMBLY INSPECTION ".CAUTION: Measure the Total preload torque without the oil seal.