Tooth Contact
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the pinion sleeve assembly. Refer to PINION SLEEVE ASSEMBLY .
- Apply red lead to the drive gear.
CAUTION: Apply red lead to both the faces of 3 to 4 gears at 4 locations evenly spaced on the drive gear.
- Install the pinion sleeve shims and pinion sleeve assembly.
- Remove the plug on the upper side of the transfer case.
When installing plug, apply recommended sealant on screw part, and tighten it at the specified torque.
Tightening torque
: 14.7 - 19.6 N.m (1.5 - 1.9 kg-m, 11 - 14 ft-lb)
- Rotate the companion flange back and forth several times, and check the drive pinion gear to drive gear tooth contact by viewing from the plug hole.
- If tooth contact is poorly adjusted, adjust pinion height (dimension X) in the following manner.
- If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the heal (heel contact), thin the pinion sleeve shims to move the drive pinion gear closer to the drive gear.
- If the tooth contact is near the flank (flank contact), or near the toe (toe contact), thicken the pinion sleeve shims to move the drive pinion gear farther from the drive gear.