2001 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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5. If  tooth  contact  is  poorly  adjusted,  adjust  pinion  height  (dimen-
sion X) in the following manner:
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●If the tooth contact is near the face (face contact), or near the
heal  (heal  contact),  thin  the  pinion  sleeve  shims  to  move  the
drive pinion gear closer to the dri

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3. Using  a  preload  gauge,  measure  the  preload  torque  of  the  pin-
ion bearing.
CAUTION:
Every  rotational  part  shall  rotate  smoothly  wit

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Disassembly and Assembly
EDS0004X
DISASSEMBLY
Pinion sleeve assembly
1. Remove 7 pinion sleeve mounting bolts.
2. Temporarily  tighten  2  bolts.  Using  a  plastic  hammer,  t

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10. Using a puller, remove the pinion rear bearing outer race.
11. Using a puller, remove the pinion front bearing outer race.
12. Remove the collapsi

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2. Using a plastic hammer, tap the adapter case to remove.
3. Remove the O-ring.
4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the

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3. Using  a  drift  and  replacer,  remove  the  gear  ring  bearing  inner
race on the adapter case.
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4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the oil seal.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the transfer case.
5. Remove the oil defense.
6. Using a brass rod, tap the adjusting