Nissan Murano Z51 (2008 year). Manual

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

DLN-51

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

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Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

Remove extension cowl top panel (lower and upper). Refer to

EXT-20, "Exploded View"

Remove battery and battery tray.

Remove air duct (inlet), air cleaner case (upper and lower) with mass air flow sensor and air duct assem-
bly. Refer to

EM-27, "Exploded View"

Remove air fuel ratio sensor 1 (bank 1). Refer to

EM-34, "Exploded View"

Remove front road wheel and tires.

Remove splash guards (RH and LH).

Remove engine under cover.

Remove air guide.

Remove front drive shaft (right side). Refer to

FAX-44, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage gear ring oil seal inside of transfer.

10. Remove exhaust front tube. Refer to

EX-5, "Exploded View"

11. Separate the rear propeller shaft. Refer to

DLN-80, "Exploded View"

12. Disconnect oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) harness connector.

13. Remove heat insulator from front suspension member.

14. Remove three way catalyst (bank 1). Refer to

EM-34, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

Handle carefully to avoid any shock to three way catalyst.

15. Remove power steering tube brackets from front suspension member.
16. Remove high pressure piping and low pressure hose from power steering gear. Refer to

ST-42, "Exploded

View"

Transfer assembly

Transfer gusset

Rear gusset

: Vehicle front

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described on the above.

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TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Never let the power steering fluid into the suspension member.

17. Remove rear engine mounting insulator mounting bolt (upper side). Refer to

EM-77, "AWD : Exploded

View"

18. Support transaxle assembly with a suitable jack.

CAUTION:

When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.

19. Support front suspension member with a suitable jack.

20. Remove rear gusset and transfer gusset.
21. Remove rear engine mounting insulator mounting bolt (lower side). Refer to

EM-77, "AWD : Exploded

View"

22. Disconnect front and rear engine mounting insulator harness connector and harness clip.
23. Move rear engine mounting insulator to remove rear engine mounting bracket.

CAUTION:

Never damage power steering gear boot.

24. Remove rear engine mounting bracket. Refer to

EM-77, "AWD : Exploded View"

25. Remove LH and RH engine mounting bracket. Refer to

EM-77, "AWD : Exploded View"

26. Remove member stay, front suspension member fixing bolts and nuts. Refer to

FSU-17, "Exploded View"

27. Lower the jack for the front suspension member to the height where the transfer assembly can be

removed.

28. Remove bolts fitting transaxle assembly and transfer assembly.

29. Remove transfer assembly from the vehicle.

CAUTION:

• Never damage air breather hose.
• After removing transfer from transaxle, be sure to replace

differential side oil seal of the transaxle side with new
one. Refer to

TM-173, "AWD : Exploded View"

INSTALLATION

Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
• When installing the transfer to the transaxle, install the mounting

bolts following the standard below.

CAUTION:

When installing transfer to transaxle, be careful not to dam-
age oil seal of transaxle.

• Check oil level and check for oil leakage after installation. Refer to

DLN-46, "Inspection"

Bolt No.

Quantity

Bolt length “

” mm (in)

65 (2.56)

40 (1.57)

SDIA1510E

Bolt No.

Quantity

Bolt length “

” mm (in)

65 (2.56)

40 (1.57)

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ADAPTER CASE

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

ADAPTER CASE

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Pinion lock nut

Companion flange

Pinion sleeve oil seal

Pinion rear bearing

Dust cover

Pinion sleeve

O-ring

Collapsible spacer

Pinion front bearing

10. Drive pinion

11.

Pinion sleeve shim

12. Adapter case oil seal

13. Drain plug

14. Adapter case

15. Oil gutter

16. O-ring

17. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(adapter case side)

18. Gear ring bearing

(adapter case side)

19. Gear ring oil seal

20. Gear ring

21. Drive gear

22. Gear ring bearing

(transfer case side)

23. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(transfer case side)

24. Oil defense

25. Filler plug

26. Transfer case oil seal

27. Transfer case

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DLN-54

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ADAPTER CASE

Disassembly

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Remove adapter case mounting bolts (

Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove
adapter case.

Remove O-ring from adapter case.

Remove adapter case oil seal with a suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage adapter case.

28. Breather tube

29. Plug

A. Oil seal lip

B. Screw hole

C. For the tightening torque, refer to

DLN-

59, "Assembly"

: Apply gear oil.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-17, "Recommended Chemical Products

and Sealants"

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described above.

SDIA1528E

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ADAPTER CASE

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Using a brass rod, tap the gear ring bearing adjusting shim at
the cutout on the adapter case to remove the gear ring bearing
adjusting shim (adapter case side) and gear ring bearing outer
race (adapter case side).

Remove the oil gutter (1).

Remove the drain plug.

Assembly

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Select the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side). Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjustment"

Install the oil gutter.

Using the drifts, install the selected gear ring bearing adjusting
shim (adapter case side) and gear ring bearing outer race
(adapter case side).

Using the drift (A) [SST: KV38101700 ( — )], drive the adapter case oil seal until it becomes flush with
the case end.
Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto
the circumference of the oil seal.

CAUTION:

• When checking the total preload torque, measure it with-

out the oil seal, then install the oil seal.

• Never reuse the oil seal.

Apply sealant on drain plug and install it to the adapter case.
Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

GI-17, "Rec-

ommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

Apply multi-purpose grease lightly and evenly onto an O-ring,
and install it to the adapter case.

CAUTION:

Never reuse the O-ring.

SDIA1531E

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: Drift [SST: ST30720000 (J-25405)]

: Drift (Commercial Service Tool)

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DLN-56

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ADAPTER CASE

Install the adapter case to the transfer case, and apply anti-cor-
rosive oil onto threads and seats on the mounting bolts. Tighten
to the specified torque.

Check backlash, tooth contact, total preload and companion
flange runout. Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjustment"

CAUTION:

Measure the total preload without the adapter case oil seal.

Inspection After Disassembly

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Check items below. If necessary, replace them with new ones.

CASE

Check the bearing mounting surface for wear, cracks and damages.

Bolt symbol

Bolt length “

” mm (in)

Tightening torque

N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)

45 (1.77)

15.2 (1.6, 11)

30 (1.18)

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GEAR RING

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GEAR RING

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Pinion lock nut

Companion flange

Pinion sleeve oil seal

Pinion rear bearing

Dust cover

Pinion sleeve

O-ring

Collapsible spacer

Pinion front bearing

10. Drive pinion

11.

Pinion sleeve shim

12. Adapter case oil seal

13. Drain plug

14. Adapter case

15. Oil gutter

16. O-ring

17. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(adapter case side)

18. Gear ring bearing

(adapter case side)

19. Gear ring oil seal

20. Gear ring

21. Drive gear

22. Gear ring bearing

(transfer case side)

23. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(transfer case side)

24. Oil defense

25. Filler plug

26. Transfer case oil seal

27. Transfer case

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GEAR RING

Disassembly

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Remove adapter case. Refer to

DLN-54, "Disassembly"

Remove drive gear assembly from the transfer case.

Remove gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer
case side) from the transfer case. Refer to

DLN-73, "Disassembly"

Remove gear ring bearing inner race (adapter case side) from
ring gear shaft with the drift (A) [SST: ST33200000 (J-26082)]
and a replacer.

Remove gear ring bearing inner race (transfer case side) from
gear ring with the drift (A) [SST: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)] and a
puller.

Remove the drive gear mounting bolts.

Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove drive
gear from the gear ring.

28. Breather tube

29. Plug

A. Oil seal lip

B. Screw hole

C. For the tightening torque, refer to

DLN-

59, "Assembly"

: Apply gear oil.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-17, "Recommended Chemical Products

and Sealants"

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described above.

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GEAR RING

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Remove gear ring oil seal from the gear ring with a puller (A)
[SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].

Assembly

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Install gear ring oil seal to the gear ring with the drift (A) [SST: ST33230000 (J-25805-01)].
Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto
the circumference of the oil seal.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse the oil seal.
• The oil seal back position after the installation shall be

56.5 mm (2.224 in) from the gear ring end.

Select gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side).
Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjustment"

Assemble the selected gear ring adjusting shim (transfer case
side) and gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side) to the
transfer case. Refer to

DLN-73, "Assembly"

Apply gear oil to the gear ring bearing (transfer case side).

CAUTION:

Never reuse gear ring bearing (transfer case side).

Apply thread locking sealant into the thread hole for the drive gear (1).
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to

Sealants"

Completely clean and degrease the drive gear back face, thread
holes, and drive gear mounting bolts.

Apply thread locking sealant onto the first and second threads
under the thread hole chamfering of the drive gear on 3 or more
different points (A).
Use Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equiva-
lent. Refer to

Sealants"

Install the drive gear to gear ring, and apply anti-corrosive oil
onto threads and seats on the mounting bolts.

CAUTION:

If the thread locking sealant is applied aside, quickly wipe it off.

The drive gear mounting bolts are tightened according to the following torque.

CAUTION:

Temporary installation before tightening the bolts through to the completion of the tightening
should be within 90 seconds.

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1st step

: 27 N·m (2.8 kg-m, 20 ft-lb)

2nd step

: 98.5 N·m (10 kg-m, 73 ft-lb)

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GEAR RING

Apply gear oil to gear ring bearing inner race (transfer case
side). Install the gear ring bearing inner race (transfer case side)
to gear ring with the drifts.

Install gear ring bearing inner race (adaptor case side) with the
drifts.

Apply gear oil to the gear ring bearing (adapter case side).

CAUTION:

Never reuse gear ring bearing (adapter case side).

Install the drive gear assembly to the transfer case.

10. Install adapter case. Refer to

DLN-55, "Assembly"

11. Check backlash, tooth contact, total preload and companion

flange runout. Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjustment"

CAUTION:

Measure the total preload without the adapter case oil seal.

Inspection After Disassembly

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Check items below. If necessary, replace them with new ones.

GEAR

Check gear face and shaft for wear, cracks, damage, and seizure.

CAUTION:

If malfunction is detected on the drive gear or drive pinion, replace the drive gear and drive pinion as a
set.

BEARING

Check for seizure, peeling, wear, corrosion, sticking, unusual noise, roughness in hand turning, and other
damage.

CAUTION:

When replacing the bearing, always replace the inner race and outer race as a pair.

SHIM

Check for seizure, damage, and unusual wear.

CASE

Check the bearing mounting surface for wear, cracks and damages.

: Drift [SST: ST30720000 (J-25405)]

: Drift [SST: ST27863000 ( — )]

: Drift [SST: KV40101630 (J-35870)]

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: Drift [SST: ST30720000 (J-25405)]

: Drift [SST: KV38102510 ( — )]

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DRIVE PINION

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DRIVE PINION

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Pinion lock nut

Companion flange

Pinion sleeve oil seal

Pinion rear bearing

Dust cover

Pinion sleeve

O-ring

Collapsible spacer

Pinion front bearing

10. Drive pinion

11.

Pinion sleeve shim

12. Adapter case oil seal

13. Drain plug

14. Adapter case

15. Oil gutter

16. O-ring

17. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(adapter case side)

18. Gear ring bearing

(adapter case side)

19. Gear ring oil seal

20. Gear ring

21. Drive gear

22. Gear ring bearing

(transfer case side)

23. Gear ring bearing adjusting shim

(transfer case side)

24. Oil defense

25. Filler plug

26. Transfer case oil seal

27. Transfer case

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DRIVE PINION

Disassembly

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Remove pinion sleeve mounting bolts.

Lightly tap adapter case with a plastic hammer to remove pinion
sleeve assembly.

Remove the pinion sleeve shim.

Remove the pinion lock nut.

Remove drive pinion assembly from pinion sleeve with the drift
(A) [SST: ST33220000 (J-25804-01)].

Remove companion flange.

Remove the O-ring from pinion sleeve.

28. Breather tube

29. Plug

A. Oil seal lip

B. Screw hole

C. For the tightening torque, refer to

DLN-

59, "Assembly"

: Apply gear oil.

: Apply multi-purpose grease.

: Apply Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

: Apply Genuine High Strength Thread Locking Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-17, "Recommended Chemical Products

and Sealants"

Refer to

GI-4, "Components"

for symbols not described above.

SDIA1803J

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DRIVE PINION

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Remove pinion sleeve oil seal from the pinion sleeve with a suit-
able tool.

CAUTION:

Be careful not to damage the pinion sleeve.

Remove pinion rear bearing inner race.

10. Remove the pinion rear bearing outer race with the puller (A)

[SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].

11. Remove the pinion front bearing outer race with the puller (A)

[SST: KV381054S0 (J-34286)].

12. Remove dust cover.
13. Remove the collapsible spacer from the drive pinion.

14. Using the replacer (A) (commercial service tool), press the pin-

ion front bearing inner race out of the drive pinion.

Assembly

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Select the pinion sleeve shim. Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjustment"

Install dust cover.

TFB0286D

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DLN-64

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DRIVE PINION

Install the pinion rear bearing outer race with the drift (A) [SST:
KV38100300 (J-25523)].

Install the pinion front bearing outer race with the drifts.

Install the pinion front bearing inner race to drive pinion with the
drift (A) [SST: ST30901000 (J-26010-01)].
Apply gear oil to the pinion front bearing.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse pinion front bearing.

Install a collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.

CAUTION:

Never reuse collapsible spacer.

Install the pinion rear bearing inner race to pinion sleeve.
Apply gear oil to the pinion rear bearing.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse pinion rear bearing.

Install pinion sleeve oil seal to pinion sleeve with the drift (A)
[SST: ST33400001 (J-26082)].
Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto
the circumference.

CAUTION:

• Never reuse oil seal.

Install companion flange to pinion sleeve assembly with the drift
(A) [SST: ST33200000 (J-26082)].

10. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the thread and seat of the lock nut,

and adjust the pinion lock nut tightening torque and pinion bear-
ing preload torque, using a preload gauge.

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: Drift [SST: ST33400001 (J-26082)]

: Drift [SST: ST30901000 (J–26010-01)]

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Standard

Drive pinion lock nut
tighten torque

: 128 – 294 N·m (13 – 29 kg-m,
95 – 216 ft-lb)

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DRIVE PINION

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CAUTION:

• Never reuse lock nut.
• If specified preload torque is exceeded, replace the collapsible spacer and tighten again. Never

loosen the pinion lock nut for further preload torque adjustment.

11. Apply multi-purpose grease lightly and evenly onto an O-ring, and install it to the pinion sleeve.

CAUTION:

Never reuse O-ring.

12. Assemble the selected pinion sleeve shim.

13. Install the pinion sleeve assembly, and apply anti-corrosive oil onto thread and seats on the mounting

bolts. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-61, "Exploded View"

14. Check backlash, tooth contact, total preload and companion flange runout. Refer to

DLN-65, "Adjust-

ment"

CAUTION:

Measure the total preload without the adapter case oil seal.

Adjustment

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BACKLASH

Install a bolt to the companion flange.

Fit a dial indicator onto the bolt.

Measure the circumference backlash of the companion flange,
and Check that it satisfies the standard below.

• If measured value is out of the specification, disassemble it to

check and adjust each part.

TOOTH CONTACT

Remove the pinion sleeve assembly. Refer to

DLN-62, "Disassembly"

Apply red lead to the drive gear.

CAUTION:

Apply red lead to both the faces of 3 to 4 gears at 4 loca-
tions evenly spaced on the drive gear.

Install the pinion sleeve shims and pinion sleeve assembly.
Refer to

DLN-63, "Assembly"

Remove the plug on the upper side of the transfer case.
When installing plug, apply sealant on screw part, and tighten it
at the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-61, "Exploded View"

Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

GI-17,

Standard

Drive pinion bearing preload

: Refer to

DLN-76, "Pre-

load Torque"

Backlash

: Refer to

DLN-76, "Backlash"

SDIA1801E

SDIA1524E

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