Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 268

TRANSFER FLUID

DLN-93

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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-9, "For

North America: Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

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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-104, "Exploded View"

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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-104, "Exploded View"

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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-9, "For

North America: Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

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FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1.

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

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-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

SDIA3286E

Fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-16, "For North 

America: Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

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SDIA3287E

SDIA3287E

DLN-94

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TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

ON-VEHICLE REPAIR

TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.

CAUTION:

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

2.

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal.

3.

Remove the lower instrument panel LH. Refer to 

IP-11, "Removal and Installation"

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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.

• After the installation, check 4WD shift indicator pattern. If NG, adjust position between transfer assembly and

transfer control unit. Refer to 

DLN-86, "Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit Replace-

ment"

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LDIA0168E

Transfer control unit bolts

: 3.4 N·m (0.35 kg-m, 30 in-lb)

FRONT OIL SEAL

DLN-95

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FRONT OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1.

Partially drain the transfer fluid. Refer to 

DLN-93, "Replacement"

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2.

Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-135, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

Remove the companion flange self-lock nut using suitable tool.

4.

Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft in line with
the mark on the companion flange.

CAUTION:

Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive
shaft. Do not damage the front drive shaft.

5.

 Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

6.

Remove the front oil seal from the front case using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage front case.

INSTALLATION

LDIA0142E

SDIA2779E

WDIA0193E

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J-34286)

LDIA0144E

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FRONT OIL SEAL

1.

Install the new front oil seal until it is flush with the end face of
the front case using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse oil seal.
• Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.

2.

Align the matching mark of the front drive shaft with the match-
ing mark of the companion flange, then install the companion
flange.

3.

Install the new self-lock nut and tighten to the specified torque
using suitable tool. Refer to 

DLN-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse self-lock nut.

4.

Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-135, "Removal and

Installation"

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5.

Refill the transfer with fluid and check for fluid leakage and fluid
level. Refer to 

DLN-93, "Inspection"

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Tool number

: KV38100500 (

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LDIA0145E

SDIA2214E

LDIA0147E