Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 323

DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH

DLN-313

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3.

Install side bearing adjusters into gear carrier.

4.

Apply gear oil to side bearings. Install differential case assembly
with side bearing outer races into gear carrier.

5.

Apply multi-purpose grease to differential lock position connec-
tor.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse sensor connector.

6.

Connect differential lock solenoid harness (B) and differential
lock position switch connector (A). Then install it to gear carrier,
tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-320, "Disassembly

and Assembly"

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: Front

7.

Align paint matching mark on side bearing caps with that on
gear carrier and install side bearing caps on gear carrier without
tightening to specification.

CAUTION:

Do not tighten at this point. This allows further tightening of
side bearing adjusters.

8.

Tighten each side bearing adjusters using adjuster tool.

9.

Adjusting backlash of drive gear and drive pinion. Refer to 

DLN-

320, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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10. Check total preload torque. Refer to 

DLN-320, "Disassembly

and Assembly"

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11. Check tooth contact. Refer to 

DLN-320, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

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PDIA0381E

SDIA2588E

WDIA0331E

SDIA2632E

Tool number 

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PDIA0337E

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DIFFERENTIAL LOCK POSITION SWITCH

12. Apply a bead of sealant to the mating surface of the carrier

cover as shown.
• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to 

GI-22,

"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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CAUTION:

Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.
Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering
to the application and mating surfaces.

13. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to

the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-317, "Removal and Installa-

tion"

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14. Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order

of removal.

CAUTION:

Fill the front final drive assembly with recommended differential gear oil. Refer to 

DLN-309,

"Changing Differential Gear Oil"

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PDIA1061E

FRONT OIL SEAL

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-173, "Removal and Installation"

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2.

Remove brake calipers and rotors. Refer to 

BR-46, "Removal and Installation of Brake Caliper and Disc

Rotor"

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3.

Measure the total preload torque. Refer to 

DLN-330, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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NOTE:
Record the total preload torque measurement.

4.

Remove the drive pinion nut using suitable tool.

5.

Put matching marks on the companion flange and drive pinion using paint.

CAUTION:

Use paint to make the matching marks. Do not damage the companion flange or drive pinion.

6.

Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

7.

Remove oil seal/dust shield and discard.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse oil seal/dust shield.

8.

Remove the front oil seal using Tool.

INSTALLATION

LDIA0122E

LDIA0123E

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J-34286)

LDIA0124E

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FRONT OIL SEAL

1.

Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal.
Then drive the new front oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush
with the gear carrier using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse front oil seal.
• Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.
• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential

gear oil to the circumference of the new front oil seal.

2.

Install a new oil seal/dust shield.

3.

Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the matching marks.

4.

Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the
seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut and new drive
pinion lock nut washer. Then adjust the drive pinion lock nut
tightening torque using suitable tool A, and check the total pre-
load torque using Tool B.

• The total preload torque should be within the total preload

torque specification. When not replacing the collapsible
spacer, it should also be equal to the measurement taken dur-
ing removal plus an additional 0.56 N·m (0.06 Kg-m, 5 in-lb).

• If the total preload torque is low, tighten the drive pinion lock

nut in 6.8 N·m (0.69 Kg-m, 5ft-lb) increments until the total pre-
load torque is met.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut or drive pinion lock nut

washer.

• Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion

and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.

• Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the

lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-320, "Dis-

assembly and Assembly"

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• Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to adjust the total preload torque. If the total preload torque

exceeds the specifications, replace the collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Refer to

DLN-320, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise, rota-

tion malfunction, and other malfunctions.

5.

Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

Check the differential gear oil level after installation. Refer to 

DLN-309, "Checking Differential Gear

Oil"

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Tool number

: ST15310000 (

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LDIA0125E

Tool number

B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Total preload torque:

Refer to 

DLN-330, "Inspection 

and Adjustment"

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WDIA0380E