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Removal
IDrain oil from transfer and transmission.
IRemove front and rear propeller shafts Ð Refer to PD section.
IInsert plug into oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal,
when removing propeller shaft.
IRemove torsion bar Ð Refer to removal and installation of
lower link in FA section. Then remove fifth crossmember.
IRemove transfer control lever from transfer outer shift lever.
IRemove transfer from transmission.
WARNING:
Support transfer while removing it.
Installation
IApply recommended sealant to mating surface to transmission.
Recommended sealant:
Nissan genuine part (KP610-00250) or equivalent
ITighten bolts securing transfer.
Bolt No.Tightening torque
N×m (kg-m, ft-lb)mm (in)
q
131 - 41 (3.2 - 4.2, 23 - 30) 45 (1.77)
q
231 - 41 (3.2 - 4.2, 23 - 30) 60 (2.36)
SMT478A
NMT010
SMT495A
SMT496A
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
TF-7
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6. Remove bolts securing bearing retainer.
This step is necessary to remove mainshaft from center case.
7. Remove bolts securing center case to front case and then
separate center case and front case.
8. Measure end play of low gear.
Standard:
0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)
If end play is beyond the maximum value, check low gear and
L & H hub for wear.
9. Disassemble center case assembly.
a. Remove snap ring from mainshaft.
b. Pull out low gear with L & H hub.
SMT273A
SMT274A
YMT017
SMT275A
YMT018
DISASSEMBLY
TF-13
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d. Remove 2-4 shift rod.
e. Remove L & H shift rod and fork assembly with coupling sleeve.
f. Remove needle bearing from main gear.
g. Remove bolts securing front case cover and then remove case.
h. Remove counter gear by tapping lightly.
SMT283A
SMT284A
SMT286A
SMT287A
SMT759A
DISASSEMBLY
TF-15