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Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 196

PREPARATION

DLN-133

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ST22360002
(J-25679-01)
Drift

• Installing side oil seal

a: 23 mm (0.91 in) dia.
b: 32 mm (1.26 in) dia.

ST22452000
(J-34335)
Drift

• Removing press flange snap ring
• Installing press flange snap ring

a: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.
b: 36 mm (1.42 in) dia.
c: 400 mm (15.76 in) dia.

ST30031000
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Puller

• Removing carrier bearing
• Removing front drive shaft front bearing
• Removing front drive shaft rear bearing

a: 90 mm (3.54 in) dia.
b: 50 mm (1.97 in) dia.

ST30032000
(J-26010-01)
Base

• Installing front drive shaft front bearing
• Installing front drive shaft rear bearing

a: 38 mm (1.50 in) dia.
b: 80 mm (3.15 in) dia.

ST30720000
(J-25405)
Drift

• Installing rear oil seal
• Installing input bearing
• Installing input oil seal

a: 77 mm (3.03 in) dia.
b: 55.5 mm (2.185 in) dia.

ST30911000
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Puller

• Removing press flange snap ring
• Installing press flange snap ring
• Installing mainshaft
• Installing carrier bearing

a: 98 mm (3.86 in) dia.
b: 40.5 mm (1.594 in) dia.

ST33052000
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Adapter

• Removing front drive shaft front bearing
• Removing front drive shaft rear bearing
• Installing mainshaft

a: 28 mm (1.10 in) dia.
b: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

ZZA1091D

NT117

NT411

NT660

ZZA0811D

NT664

NT431

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PREPARATION

Commercial Service Tool

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ST33200000
(J-26082)
Drift

• Removing input bearing
• Installing sun gear assembly and planetary

carrier assembly

• Installing input oil seal

a: 74.5 mm (2.933 in) dia.
b: 62.5 mm (2.461 in) dia.

ST33290001
(J-34286)
Puller

• Removing front oil seal
• Removing rear oil seal
• Removing metal bushing

ST33710000
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)

Drift

• Removing needle bearing
• Removing metal bushing

a: 24 mm (0.94 in) dia.
b: 89 mm (3.5 in)
c: 30 mm (1.18 in) dia.

ST35300000
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)

Drift

• Removing sun gear assembly and planetary

carrier assembly

• Removing carrier bearing
• Installing metal bushing

a: 59 mm (2.32 in) dia.
b: 45 mm (1.77 in) dia.

ST35325000
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Drift bar

• Removing metal bushing

a: 215 mm (8.46 in)
b: 25 mm (0.98 in) dia.
c: M12

1.5P

ST33220000
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)

Drift

• Installing needle bearing

a: 37 mm (1.46 in) dia.
b: 31 mm (1.22 in) dia.
c: 22 mm (0.87 in) dia.

Tool number
(Kent-Moore No.)
Tool name

Description

NT661

ZZA0601D

ZZA1057D

NT073

NT663

ZZA1046D

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PREPARATION

DLN-135

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Tool name

Description

Puller

• Removing companion flange

Pin punch

• Removing retainer pin
• Installing retainer pin

a: 6 mm (0.24 in) dia.

Power tool

Loosening nuts, screws and bolts

NT077

NT410

PIIB1407E

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TRANSFER FLUID

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

TRANSFER FLUID

Replacement

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

MA-11, "FOR

USA AND CANADA : Introduction to Periodic Maintenance"

(United States and Canada),

MA-15, "FOR

MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance Schedule"

(Mexico).

DRAINING

1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.
3. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-156, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the

specified limit near the filler plug hole.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)

3. Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.
4. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-156,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Inspection

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to

MA-11, "FOR

USA AND CANADA : Introduction to Periodic Maintenance"

(United States and Canada),

MA-15, "FOR

MEXICO : Periodic Maintenance Schedule"

(Mexico).

FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1. Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.

SDIA3208E

Fluid grade and capacity : Refer to

MA-18, "FOR USA

AND CANADA : Fluids and
Lubricants"

(United States

and Canada),

MA-20, "FOR

MEXICO : Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

(Mexico)

SDIA3209E

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TRANSFER FLUID

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2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-156, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

SDIA3209E

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TRANSFER OIL FILTER

TRANSFER OIL FILTER

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the oil filter bolts and oil filter.

CAUTION:

• Do not damage center case or oil filter.

• Loosen bolts and detach oil filter evenly.

2. Remove the O-rings (1) from the oil filter (2).

3. Remove the oil filter stud from the oil filter.
4. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter stud.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply ATF to the new O-ring, and install it on the oil filter stud.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-ring.

2. Install the oil filter stud to the oil filter.

SMT875C

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SDIA3180E

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TRANSFER OIL FILTER

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3. Apply ATF to the two new O-rings (1), and install them on the oil

filter (2).

CAUTION:

Do not reuse O-rings.

4. Install the oil filter to the transfer assembly. Tighten the bolts to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-156, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

CAUTION:

• Do not damage oil filter.

• Attach oil filter and tighten bolts evenly.

5. Check the transfer fluid. Refer to

DLN-136, "Inspection"

6. Start the engine for one minute. Then stop the engine and

recheck the transfer fluid. Refer to

DLN-136, "Inspection"

WDIA0285E

SDIA2136E

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TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Set transfer state as 2WD when 4WD shift switch is at 2WD, or as AUTO when 4WD shift switch is at

AUTO.

CAUTION:

When removing transfer control unit, transfer state must be at 2WD or AUTO.

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to

PG-76, "Removal and

Installation"

3. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to

IP-15, "Removal and Installation"

4. Disconnect the two transfer control unit connectors.
5. Remove the transfer control unit bolts.
6. Remove the transfer control unit.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing the transfer control unit, tighten bolts to the specified torque.

CAUTION:

Do not connect harness connector to transfer control unit when 4WD shift switch is at 4LO.

• After the installation, check perform self-diagnosis. Refer to

DLN-23, "CONSULT Function (ALL MODE

AWD/4WD)"

. If NG, adjust position between transfer assembly and transfer control unit. Refer to

DLN-130,

"Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit Replacement"

LDIA0168E

Transfer control unit bolts : 3.4 N·m (0.35 kg-m, 30 in-lb)

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