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Tighten main muffler mounting bracket bolts in numerical order
as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
Always replace exhaust tube gaskets with new ones when reassembling.
If heat insulator is badly deformed, repair or replace it. If deposits such as mud pile up on the heat
insulator, remove them.
When installing heat insulator avoid large gaps or interference between heat insulator and each
exhaust pipe.
Remove deposits from the sealing surface of each connection. Connect them securely to avoid
gases leakage.
Temporarily tighten mounting nuts on the exhaust manifold side and mounting bolts on the vehi-
cle side. Check each part for unusual interference, and then tighten them to the specified torque.
When installing each mounting rubber, avoid twisting or unusual extension in up/down and right/
left directions.
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION
Make sure clearance between tail tube and bumper is even.
With engine running, check exhaust tube joints for gas leakage and unusual noises.
Check to ensure that mounting brackets and mounting rubbers are installed properly and free from undue
stress. Improper installation could result in excessive noise and vibration.
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DESCRIPTION FFD-7
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DESCRIPTIONPFP:00000
Cross-Sectional ViewADS00197
1. Side retainer 2. Side bearing 3. Differential case
4. Drive gear 5. Pinion mate shaft 6. Pinion mate gear
7. Side gear 8. Side shaft 9. Gear carrier
10. Drive pinion 11. Companion flange 12. Pinion front bearing
13. Pinion rear bearing 14. Extension tube retainer 15. Engine assembly
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FFD-8
DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL
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Changing Differential Gear OilADS00198
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug and drain gear oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to FFD-16, "
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NENTS (VQ35DE MODELS)" , FFD-18, "COMPONENTS
(VK45DE MODELS)" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug. Fill with new gear oil until oil level reaches
the specified level near filler plug mounting hole.
2. After refilling oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to filler plug, then install it to final drive assembly. Refer to FFD-16, "
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NENTS (VQ35DE MODELS)" , FFD-18, "COMPONENTS
(VK45DE MODELS)" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilADS00199
OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL
Make sure that oil is not leaking from final drive assembly or around it.
Check oil level from filler plug mounting hole as shown in the fig-
ure.
CAUTION:
Do not start engine while checking oil level.
Set a gasket on filler plug and install it on final drive assembly.
Refer to FFD-16, "
COMPONENTS (VQ35DE MODELS)" , FFD-
18, "COMPONENTS (VK45DE MODELS)" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-12, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 0.65 (1-3/8 US pt, 1-1/8 Imp pt)
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SIDE OIL SEAL FFD-11
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Removal and InstallationADS0019O
NOTE:
Left side oil seal is attached to engine assembly. Replace it when front final drive assembly is removed
from vehicle.
REMOVAL
Right Side:
1. Remove the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-13, "Removal and Installation (Right Side)" .
2. Remove the side oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
Left Side:
1. Remove the front final drive assembly from vehicle. Refer to FFD-12, "Removal and Installation (VQ35DE
Models)" or FFD-14, "Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)" .
2. Remove the side oil seal using a flat-bladed screwdriver. CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage gear carrier.
INSTALLATION
Right Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes face to face with the end surface of the side retainer.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal.
When installing, do not incline oil seal.
3. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-13, "
Removal and
Installation (Right Side)" .
Left Side:
1. Apply multi-purpose grease to sealing lips of side oil seal.
2. Using the drift, press-fit side oil seal so that its surface comes face to face with the end surface of the gear carrier.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse oil seal.
When installing, do not incline oil seal.
3. Install the front final drive assembly on vehicle. Refer to FFD-12,
"Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)" or FFD-14,
"Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)" .
4. Install the front drive shaft. Refer to FAX-12, "
Removal and
Installation (Left Side)" .
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Tool number : ST33400001 (J-26082)
SDIA1646E
Tool number : KV38102100 (J-25803-01)
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FFD-12
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation (VQ35DE Models)ADS0019P
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three engine mounting bracket upper bolts. Refer to EM-117, "Components (AWD Model)" .
2. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-26, "
EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CAT-
ALYST" .
3. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
4. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
5. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
6. Remove side shaft assembly.
7. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
8. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to FFD-12, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
When installing the side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft
oil seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather hose 6. Breather tube
7. Breather connector 8. Engine mounting bracket 9. Insulator
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FFD-14
FRONT FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY
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Removal and Installation (VK45DE Models)ADS0019Q
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. Remove three way catalyst (right bank). Refer to EM-182, "EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY
CATALYST" .
2. Remove stabilizer assembly with power tool. Refer to FSU-16, "
STABILIZER BAR" .
3. Remove steering gearbox mounting bolts with power tool. Refer to PS-19, "
POWER STEERING GEAR
AND LINKAGE" .
4. Remove front drive shaft both. Refer to FAX-12, "
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" .
5. Remove side shaft assembly.
6. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PR-4, "
FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT" .
7. Remove front suspension member with power tool. Refer to FSU-17, "
FRONT SUSPENSION MEMBER" .
8. Remove engine wire harness clamp bolts from front final drive.
9. Remove breather hose and tube.
10. Remove mounting bolts and remove front final drive assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Refer to FFD-14, "COMPONENTS" about each tightening torque.
When installing side shaft, apply multi-purpose grease to contact surface of side shaft and side shaft oil
seal.
1. Front final drive assembly 2. Side shaft 3. Bushing
4. Front propeller shaft 5. Breather tube 6. Breather hose
7. Breather connector 8. Harness bracket
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FUEL SYSTEM
PREPARATION ........................................................... 2
Commercial Service Tools ................................... ..... 2
FUEL SYSTEM ...................................................... ..... 3
Checking Fuel Lines ............................................ ..... 3
General Precautions ........................................... ..... 3
FUEL LEVEL SENSOR UNIT, FUEL FILTER AND
FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY ...................................... ..... 4
Removal and Installation ..................................... ..... 4
REMOVAL ........................................................ ..... 4
INSTALLATION ................................................ ..... 6 INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION .............
..... 7
Disassembly and Assembly ................................. ..... 8
DISASSEMBLY ................................................ ..... 8
ASSEMBLY ...................................................... ..... 9
FUEL TANK ........................................................... ... 10
Removal and Installation ..................................... ... 10
REMOVAL ........................................................ ... 10
INSTALLATION ................................................ ... 11
INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION ............. ... 11
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS) ... ... 12
Standard and Limit ............................................... ... 12
FUEL TANK ...................................................... ... 12
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Checking Fuel LinesABS005YX
Inspect fuel lines, fuel filler cap and fuel tank for improper attach-
ment, leaks, cracks, damage, loose connections, chafing or deterio-
ration.
If necessary, repair or replace damaged parts.
General PrecautionsABS005YY
WARNING:
When replacing fuel line parts, be sure to observe the following.
Put a “CAUTION: INFLAMMABLE” sign in the workshop.
Be sure to work in a well ventilated area and furnish workshop with a CO2 fire extinguisher.
Do not smoke while servicing fuel system. Keep open flames and sparks away from the work area.
CAUTION:
Use gasoline required by the regulations for octane number. Refer to GI-6, "Precautions for Fuel
(Unleaded Premium Gasoline Recommended)" .
Before removing fuel line parts, carry out the following procedures:
–Put drained fuel in an explosion-proof container and put the lid on securely. Keep the container in
safe area.
–Release fuel pressure from the fuel lines. Refer to EC-99, "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (VQ35DE)
or EC-789, "
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE" (VK45DE).
–Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Always replace O-ring and clamps with new ones.
Do not kink or twist tubes when they are being installed.
Do not tighten hose clamps excessively to avoid damaging hoses.
After connecting fuel tube quick connectors, make sure
quick connectors are secure.
Ensure that connector and resin tube do not contact any
adjacent parts.
After installing tubes, make sure there is no fuel leakage at
connections in the following steps.
–Apply fuel pressure to fuel lines with turning ignition switch
“ON” (with engine stopped). Then check for fuel leaks at
connections.
–Start engine and rev it up and check for fuel leaks at con-
nections.
Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler cap as a replacement.
If an incorrect fuel filler cap is used, the “MIL” may come
on.
For servicing “Evaporative Emission System” parts, refer to
EC-39, "
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM" (VQ35DE) or
EC-730, "
EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM" (VK45DE).
For servicing“On Board Refueling Vapor Recovery (ORVR)”
parts, refer to EC-46, "
ON BOARD REFUELING VAPOR
RECOVERY (ORVR)" (VQ35DE) or EC-737, "ON BOARD
REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR)" (VK45DE).
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