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Front Case

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  1. Remove the rear case assembly. Refer to , "REAR CASE ".
  2. Remove the lock pin nut.
  3. Remove the lock pin using suitable tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Lock Pin Using Suitable Tool
    G04174606Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the shift lever.
  5. Remove the side oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or shift cross.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
    G04174607Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the check plug, check spring and check ball.
    Fig 3: Checking Spring And Ball
    G04174608Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the wait detection switch.
  8. Remove the self-lock nut from the companion flange using Tool.

    Tool number: KV40104000 ( - ) 

    Fig 4: Removing Self-Lock Nut From Companion Flange Using Tool
    G04174609Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft thread in line with the mark on the companion flange.
    CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive shaft thread. Never damage the front drive shaft.
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Drive Shaft Matching Mark
    G04174610Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
    G04174611Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the center case bolts, harness bracket and air breather.
    Fig 7: Removing Center Case Bolts
    G04174612Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
  13. Separate the center case from the front case. Then remove the center case from the front case by prying it up using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
    Fig 8: Removing Center Case From Front Case
    G04174613Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove the shift rod components together with the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve.
    Fig 9: Removing Shift Rod Components
    G04174614Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the shift cross from the front case.
  16. Remove the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve from the 2-4 fork and LH fork respectively.
    Fig 10: Identifying 2-4 Sleeve And L-H Sleeve
    G04174615Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Drive out the retaining pin from the shift rod using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Driving Out Retaining Pin From Shift Rod Using Tool
    G04174616Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove the L-H fork, 2-4 fork, shift fork spring and fork guide from the shift rod.
    Fig 12: Identifying L-H Fork, 2-4 Fork, Shift Fork Spring And Fork Guide
    G04174617Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the input oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.
    Fig 13: Removing Input Oil Seal
    G04174618Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.
    Fig 14: Identifying Snap Ring
    G04174619Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove the sun gear assembly and planetary carrier assembly from the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: ST35300000 ( - ) 

    Fig 15: Removing Sun Gear Assembly And Planetary Carrier Assembly From Front Case
    G04174620Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove the snap ring and internal gear using suitable tool.
    Fig 16: Removing Snap Ring And Internal Gear
    G04174621Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case.
    Fig 17: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G04174622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove the snap ring from the front case.
    Fig 18: Identifying Snap Ring And Front Case
    G04174623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove the input bearing from the front case using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33200000 (J-26082) 

    Fig 19: Removing Input Bearing From Front Case Using Tool
    G04174624Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Remove the snap ring from the planetary carrier assembly using suitable tool.
    Fig 20: Removing Snap Ring From Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04174625Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove the sun gear assembly from the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 21: Removing Sun Gear Assembly From Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04174626Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
    Fig 22: Removing Snap Ring
    G04174627Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Remove the carrier bearing from the sun gear using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST35300000 ( - ) 

    B: ST30031000 ( - ) 

    Fig 23: Removing Carrier Bearing
    G04174628Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove the needle bearing from the sun gear using Tool.

    Tool number: ST33710000 ( - ) 

    Fig 24: Removing Needle Bearing
    G04174629Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Remove the metal bushing from the sun gear using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST33710000 ( - ) 

    B: ST35325000 ( - ) 

    C: ST33290001 (J-34286) 

    Fig 25: Removing Metal Bushing From Sun Gear Using Tools
    G04174630Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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