Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove transfer cover. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
- Remove ring gear shaft assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
- Remove drive pinion assembly. Refer to DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY .
- Remove O-ring from transfer case.CAUTION:
- Never use a tool.
- Never damage transfer case.
- Remove oil seals (1).
CAUTION:
Never damage transfer case.
- Remove baffle plate (1).
- Remove the ring gear bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) (1) and ring gear bearing outer race (transfer case side) (2) by tapping from the 2 cutouts (Arrows) on the transfer case.CAUTION:
Never damage transfer case.
- Remove plug and gasket.
- Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to INSPECTION .