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Front Case

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  1. Install the carrier bearing to the sun gear using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST30911000 ( - ) 

    B: KV31103300 ( - ) 

    Fig 1: Installing Carrier Bearing To Sun Gear Using Tools
    G04174733Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. Install the snap ring to the sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 2: Installing Snap Ring To Sun Gear Assembly
    G04174734Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Apply ATF to the circumference of the metal bushing and install it to the sun gear assembly using Tool.

    Tool number: ST35300000 ( - ) 

    Dimension A: 7.7 - 8.3 mm (0.303 - 0.327 in) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse metal bushing.
    • Apply ATF to metal bushing before installing.
    Fig 3: Installing Metal Bushing To Sun Gear Assembly Using Tool
    G04174735Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Apply ATF to the needle bearing and install it to the sun gear assembly using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33220000 ( - ) 

    Dimension B: 62.5 - 63.1 mm (2.461 - 2.484 in) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse needle bearing.
    • Apply ATF to needle bearing before installing.
    Fig 4: Installing Needle Bearing To Sun Gear Assembly Using Tool
    G04174736Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Install the sun gear assembly to the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 5: Installing Sun Gear Assembly To Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04174737Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Install the snap ring to the planetary carrier assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 6: Installing Snap Ring To Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04174738Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Set the input bearing into the front case and install using Tool.

    Tool number: ST30720000 (J-25405) 

    Fig 7: Installing Input Bearing Into Front Case
    G04174739Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Install the snap ring into the front case.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 8: Installing Snap Ring Into Front Case
    G04174740Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Install the internal gear with its groove facing the snap ring into the front case. Then secure it with the snap ring.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 9: Installing Internal Gear With Groove Facing Snap Ring Into Front Case
    G04174741Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Install the front oil seal until it is seated flush with the end face of the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: KV38100500 ( - ) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal lip before installing.
    Fig 10: Installing Front Oil Seal
    G04174742Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Install the planetary carrier assembly and sun gear assembly to the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33200000 (J-26082) 

    Fig 11: Installing Planetary Carrier Assembly And Sun Gear Assembly To Front Case Using Tool
    G04174743Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Install the snap ring to the sun gear.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse snap ring.
    Fig 12: Identifying Snap Ring And Sun Gear
    G04174744Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the oil seal, and install it to the front case using Tools.

    Tool number 

    1. A: ST30720000 (J-25405) 
    2. B: ST33200000 (J-26082) 

    Dimension: 4.0 - 4.6 mm (0.157 - 0.181 mm) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.
    Fig 13: Installing Oil Seal To Front Case Using Tools
    G04174745Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install the fork guide, shift fork spring, 2-4 fork, and L-H fork to the shift rod, and secure them with retaining pins.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse retaining pins.
    Fig 14: Identifying Fork Guide, Shift Fork Spring, 2-4 Fork, And L-H Fork To Shift Rod
    G04174746Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Install the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve to each fork.
  16. Install the shift cross to the front case.
    Fig 15: Identifying 2-4 Sleeve And L-H Sleeve
    G04174747Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. While aligning the L-H sleeve with the planetary carrier, install the shift rod assembly to the front case.
    Fig 16: Identifying Shift Rod Assembly And Front Case
    G04174748Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Apply liquid gasket to the entire center case mating surface of the front case assembly as shown.
    CAUTION: Remove all foreign materials such as water, oil and grease from center case and front case mating surfaces.
    Fig 17: Applying Liquid Gasket To Entire Center Case Mating Surface Of Front Case Assembly
    G04174749Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Install the center case assembly to the front case assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not damage mainshaft end.
    Fig 18: Installing Center Case Assembly To Front Case Assembly
    G04174750Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Tap the center case lightly and press-fit the front drive shaft bearing into the front case.
  21. Tighten the front case bolts to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    CAUTION: Be sure to install air breather hose clamp, connector bracket and harness clip.
    Fig 19: Tightening Front Case Bolts
    G04174751Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Install the drain plug with a new gasket.
    CAUTION: Do not reuse gasket.
  23. Align the matching mark on the front drive shaft with the mark on the companion flange, then install the companion flange.
    Fig 20: Aligning Matching Mark On Front Drive Shaft With Mark On Companion Flange
    G04174752Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Install the companion flange self-lock nut. Tighten to the specified torque using Tool. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".

    Tool number: KV40104000 ( - ) 

    CAUTION: Do not reuse self-lock nut.
    Fig 21: Tightening Companion Flange Self-Lock Nut
    G04174753Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove all the sealant from the check plug, switch mounting and front case.
    CAUTION: Remove old sealant adhering to mating surfaces. Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering to application and mounting surfaces.
    Fig 22: Removing All Sealant
    G04174754Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Install the check ball and check spring to the front case. Apply sealant to the check plug and wait detection switch and install them to the front case. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
    NOTE: Wait detection switch harness connector is black.
  27. Install the oil seal in the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: ST22360002 (J-25679-01) 

    CAUTION:
    • Do not reuse oil seal.
    • Apply petroleum jelly to seal lip before installing.
    Fig 23: Installing Oil Seal
    G04174755Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Install the shift lever to the shift cross.
  29. Install the lock pin and lock pin nut. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to , "COMPONENTS ".
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