2003 NISSAN X-TRAIL Service Repair Manual

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING
RFD-13
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INSTALLATION
1. Install electric controlled coupling to spline of drive pinion inside
gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Align the pin on electric

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RFD-14
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
 
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLYPFP:38300
Removal and InstallationEDS001ZA
REMOVAL
1. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "Removal and Installation" .
2. Remove drive sh

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-15
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INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to RFD-16, "Components"  about each tightening torque

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RFD-16
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
 
ComponentsEDS001ZB
PDIA0196E
1. Drive pinion  2. Pinion rear bearing  3. Drive pinion adjusting shim
4. Collapsible spacer 5. Gear carrier 6. Pinion front bearing 
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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
RFD-17
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Pre-inspectionEDS001ZC
TOTAL PRELOAD 
1. Drain the oil.
2. Remove electric controlled coupling assembly. Refer to RFD-22, "
Removal of Ele

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RFD-18
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
 
DRIVE GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH
1. Drain the oil.
2. Remove the rear cover. Refer to RFD-22, "
Removal of Differential Assembly"  .
3. Following the procedure be

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT
1. Drain the oil.
2. Remove the rear cover.Refer to RFD-22, "
Removal of Differential Assembly"  .
3. Attach dummy cover

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NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003  Service Repair Manual RFD-20
REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
 
6. Rotate the drive gear back and forth in several times, check
drive pinion gear to drive gear tooth contact.
CAUTION:
Check tooth contact on drive side and reverse