Transfer Case

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

A: ST30720000 (J-25405)

B: KV40101840 (-)

Fig 1: Installing Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim (Transfer Case Side)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Install oil defense, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to "COMPONENTS ". The clearance between oil defense and transfer case (dimension A) should be the following.
Clearance between oil defense and transfer case

Dimension A: 1.0 - 3.5 mm (0.04 - 0.138 in)

CAUTION: Do not reuse the mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Identifying Clearance Between Oil Defense And Transfer Case (Dimension A)
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Drive transfer case oil seal until it becomes flush with the case end, using the drift.
Tool number : ST30720000 (J-25405)
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 3: Driving Transfer Case Oil Seal
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Apply sealant to filler plug and plug before installing them to transfer case. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Apply sealant to breather tube and install it to transfer case.
- Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to "RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS ".
Install drive gear assembly. Refer to "DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY ".
Install adapter case. Refer to "ADAPTER CASE ".
Install pinion sleeve assembly. Refer to "PINION SLEEVE ASSEMBLY ".
Check backlash, preload torque, tooth contact, and companion flange runout. Refer to "ASSEMBLY INSPECTION ".

CAUTION: Measure the total preload torque without oil seal.