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Front Case

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  1. Remove the rear case assembly. Refer to Rear Case .
  2. Remove the transfer control device. Refer to Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the lock pin nut.
  4. Remove the lock pin, using suitable tool.
  5. Remove the shift lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Lock Pin
    G02444768Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the oil seal from the front case, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or shift cross. 
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
    G02444769Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  7. Remove the check plug, check spring and check ball.
  8. Remove the wait detection switch.
    Fig 3: Removing Wait Detection Switch
    G02444770Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Remove the self-lock nut from the companion flange, using Tool.
    • Tool number: KV40104000 (-) 
    Fig 4: Removing Self-Lock Nut From Companion Flange Using Tool
    G02444771Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft thread in line with the mark on the companion flange.
    CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive shaft thread. Never damage the front drive shaft. 
    Fig 5: Placing Matching Mark On Top Of Front Drive Shaft Thread In Line With Mark On Companion Flange
    G02444772Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the companion flange, using suitable tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
    G02444773Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove the center case bolts and harness bracket.
  13. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
    Fig 7: Removing Filler Plug & Gasket
    G02444774Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Separate the center case from the front case. Then remove the center case from the front case by prying it up, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces. 
    Fig 8: Separating Center Case From Front Case
    G02444775Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove the shift rod components together with the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve.
  16. Remove the shift cross from the front case.
    Fig 9: Removing Shift Cross From Front Case
    G02444776Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Remove the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve from the 2-4 fork and L-H fork respectively.
    Fig 10: Removing 2-4 Sleeve & L-H Sleeve From 2-4 Fork & L-H Fork
    G02444777Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Drive out the retaining pin from the shift rod, using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Removing Retaining Pin From Shift Rod
    G02444778Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the L-H fork, 2-4 fork, shift fork spring and fork guide from the shift rod.
    Fig 12: Removing L-H Fork, 2-4 Fork, Shift Fork Spring & Fork Guide From Shift Rod
    G02444779Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove the oil seal from the front case, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear. 
    Fig 13: Removing Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
    G02444780Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear. 
    Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear
    G02444781Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove the sun gear assembly and planetary carrier assembly from the front case, using Tool.
    • Tool number: ST35300000 (-) 
    Fig 15: Removing Sun Gear Assembly & Planetary Carrier Assembly From Front Case Using Tool
    G02444782Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Remove the snap ring and internal gear, using suitable tool.
    Fig 16: Removing Snap Ring & Internal Gear Using Suitable Tool
    G02444783Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove the oil seal, using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case. 
    Fig 17: Removing Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G02444784Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove the snap ring from the front case.
    Fig 18: Removing Snap Ring From Front Case
    G02444785Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Remove the mainshaft front bearing from the front case, using Tool.
    • Tool number: ST33200000 (J-26082) 
    Fig 19: Removing Mainshaft Front Bearing From Front Case Using Tool
    G02444786Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove the snap ring from the planetary carrier assembly, using suitable tool.
    Fig 20: Removing Snap Ring From Planetary Carrier Assembly Using Suitable Tool
    G02444787Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Remove the sun gear assembly from the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 21: Removing Sun Gear Assembly From Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G02444788Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear, using suitable tool.
    Fig 22: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear Using Suitable Tool
    G02444789Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove the carrier bearing from the sun gear, using Tools.
    • Tool number A: ST35300000 (-) 

      B: ST30031000 (-) 

    Fig 23: Removing Carrier Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tools
    G02444790Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Remove the needle bearing from the sun gear, using Tool.
    • Tool number: ST33710000 (-) 
    Fig 24: Removing Needle Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tool
    G02444791Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  32. Remove the metal bushing from the sun gear, using Tool.
    • Tool number A: ST33710000 (-) 

      B: ST35325000 (-) 

      C: ST33290001 (J-34286) 

    Fig 25: Removing Metal Bushing From Sun Gear Using Tool
    G02444792Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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