2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Electronic Repair Manual

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Assembly InspectionEDS0004W
BACKLASH
1. Install a bolt to the companion flange.
2. Fit a dial gauge onto the bolt.
3. Measure the circumference backla

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5. If tooth contact is poorly adjusted, adjust pinion height (dimen-
sion X) in the following manner:
SDIA0520E
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lIf 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 clo

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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 with the speci-
fied gear oil.
lIf outside th

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Disassembly and AssemblyEDS0004X
DISASSEMBLY
Pinion sleeve assembly
1. Remove 7 pinion sleeve mounting bolts.
2. Temporarily tighten 2 bolts. Using a

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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 collapsible spacer from the drive

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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

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3. Using a drift and replacer, remove the gear ring bearing inner
race on the adapter case.
4. Using a drift and puller, remove the gear ring bearing inner race
on the transfer