Adapter Case

Select gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side). Refer to "SELECTING ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
Install oil gutter.
Install selected gear ring bearing adjusting shim (adapter case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (adapter case side), using the drifts.
Tool number

A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

B: KV40105230 (-)

Fig 1: Installing Gear Ring Bearing Outer Race (Adapter Case Side)
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Drive adapter case oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, using the drift.
Tool number : KV38101700 (-)
CAUTION:
- When checking the total preload torque, measure it without oil seal, then install oil seal.
- Do not reuse oil seal.
- Apply multi-purpose grease onto oil seal lips, and gear oil onto the circumference of oil seal.
Fig 2: Driving Adapter Case Oil Seal
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Apply sealant on drain plug and install it to the adapter case. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Apply multi-purpose grease lightly and evenly onto O-ring, and install it to the adapter case.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the O-ring.

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

BOLT LENGTH SPECIFICATION CHART

Bolt symbol	Bolt length "l " mm (in)	Tightening torque N.m (kg-m, ft-lb)
A	35 (1.38)	15.2 (1.6, 11)
B	30 (1.18)	15.2 (1.6, 11)

Fig 3: Identifying Adapter Case To Transfer Case And Mounting Bolts Sequence

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Check backlash, preload torque, tooth contact, and companion flange runout. Refer to "ASSEMBLY INSPECTION ".

CAUTION: Measure the total preload torque without oil seal.