Case Components

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove clips from PNP switch and back-up lamp switch.
Remove PNP switch, back-up lamp switch and plungers from rear extension (or OD gear case).

Fig 1: Removing PNP Switch, Back-Up Lamp Switch And Plungers
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Remove control housing bolts, and then remove control housing and gasket from rear extension (or OD gear case).

Fig 2: Removing Control Housing Bolts
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Remove return spring plug, return spring and return spring plunger from rear extension (or OD gear case).

Fig 3: Removing Return Spring Plug, Return Spring And Return Spring Plunger
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Remove rear oil seal from OD gear case using Tool. (For 4WD models)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage OD gear case.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Oil Seal From OD Gear Case
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Remove retaining pin using suitable tool, and then remove striking arm from striking rod assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Retaining Pin
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Remove rear extension (or OD gear case) bolts, and then remove rear extension (or OD gear case) from adapter plate using suitable tool.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Extension Bolts
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Remove rear extension oil gutter bolt, and then remove rear extension oil gutter and cap from rear extension. (For 2WD models)

Fig 7: Removing Rear Extension Oil Gutter Bolt
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Remove dust seal and rear oil seal from rear extension using suitable tool. (For 2WD models)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage rear extension.

Fig 8: Removing Dust Seal And Rear Oil Seal
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Remove counter end bearing from rear extension (or OD gear case) using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage rear extension (or OD gear case).

Fig 9: Removing Counter End Bearing
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Remove withdrawal lever ball pin and washer from front cover.

Fig 10: Removing Withdrawal Lever Ball Pin And Washer From Front Cover
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Remove front cover bolts, and then remove front cover and front cover gasket from transmission case.

Fig 11: Removing Front Cover Bolts
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Remove front cover oil seal from front cover using suitable tool.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage front cover.

Fig 12: Removing Front Cover Oil Seal From Front Cover
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Remove baffle plate nut from transmission case.

Fig 13: Removing Baffle Plate Nut From Transmission Case
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Remove snap ring from main drive gear bearing using suitable tool.

Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring From Main Drive Gear Bearing
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Remove pivot bolt and check shift pin from transmission case.

Fig 15: Removing Pivot Bolt
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Remove transmission case from adapter plate.

Fig 16: Removing Transmission Case From Adapter Plate
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Remove counter front bearing from transmission case.

Fig 17: Removing Counter Front Bearing From Transmission Case
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Remove oil gutter from transmission case.

Fig 18: Removing Oil Gutter From Transmission Case
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Remove filler plug and gasket from transmission case.

Fig 19: Removing Filler Plug
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