2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL check oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OILPFP:KLD30
Changing Differential Gear OilEDS0027G
DRAINING
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove drain plug and drain oil.
3. Set a gasket on drain plug and install it to final drive assembly
and tighten to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-16, "
Compo-
nents" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
FILLING
1. Remove filler plug. Fill with new 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 RFD-16, "
Components"
.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
Checking Differential Gear OilEDS0027H
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 RFD-16, "
Components" .
CAUTION:
Do not reuse gasket.
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Oil grade and Viscosity:
Refer to MA-17, "
Fluids and Lubricants" .
Oil capacity:
Approx. 0.55 (1 Imp pt)
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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.

When installing breather hoses, refer to the figure and following.
CAUTION:
Make sure there are no pinched or restricted areas on the
breather hose caused by bending or winding when install-
ing it.
–For installation of rear final drive breather hose, the vehicle side
end shall be inserted to cross member. Install metal connector
side of this hose to rear cover by inserting it with aiming painted
marking to the front of vehicle.
–For installation of electric controlled coupling breather hose, the
vehicle side end shall be inserted to cross member. Install its
metal tube to rear final drive assembly and direct the metal tube
hose side end to the front of vehicle.

When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil
level after the installation. Refer to RFD-8, "
Checking Differential
Gear Oil" .
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TOTAL PRELOAD
1. Drain the oil.
2. Remove electric controlled coupling assembly. Refer to RFD-22, "
Removal of Electric Controlled Coupling
Assembly" .
3. Rotate the drive pinion back and forth in 2 to 3 times to check for unusual noise and rotation malfunction.
4. Rotate the drive pinion at least 20 times to check for smooth
operation of the bearing.
5. Fit the drive pinion socket onto the drive pinion spline. Using the
preload gauge below, measure the total preload.

If outside the standard, disassemble, check, and adjust each
part. Adjust the pinion bearing and side bearing preload.
Adjust the pinion bearing preload first, then adjust the side bearing preload.
Side bearing adjusting shims
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Tool number A: ST3127S000
B: KV38108500
Total preload
:1.33 - 2.15 N·m (0.14 - 0.21 kg-m, 12 - 19 in-lb)
Side bearing preload
: 0.64-0.98 N·m (0.07 - 0.09 kg-m, 6 - 8 in-lb)
When the preload torque is large
On pinion bearings : Replace the collapsible spacer.
On side bearings : Use thinner side bearing adjusting shims.
When the preload is small
On pinion bearings : Tighten the pinion nut.
On side bearings : Use thicker side bearing adjusting shims.
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Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
1.90 mm (0.0748 in)
1.95 mm (0.0768 in)
2.00 mm (0.0787 in)38453 4N200
38453 4N201
38453 4N202
38453 4N2032.05 mm (0.0807 in)
2.10 mm (0.0827 in)
2.15 mm (0.0854 in)
2.20 mm (0.0866 in)38453 4N204
38453 4N205
38453 4N206
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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 below, install a dummy cover set to the
carrier case.
a. Fit dummy cover shims to the right and left side bearing adjust-
ing shims.
b. Temporarily tighten a dummy cover to the carrier case.
c. Position a dummy cover spacer to the dummy cover.
d. Tighten rear cover mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to RFD-16, "
Components" .
e. Tighten dummy cover spacer mounting bolts evenly to the specified torque.
4. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear face to measure the back-
lash.

If outside the standard, change the thickness of the side bearing
adjusting shims.
Side bearing adjusting shims
*: Always check with the Parts Department for the latest parts information.
Tool Number : KV389L0010
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: 5.9 N·m (0.6 kg-m, 52 in-lb)
Backlash : 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.0039 - 0.0059 in)
Tool number : KV389L0010
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When the backlash is large:
Make the drive gear back adjusting shims thicker, and the drive gear front adjusting
shims thinner.
When the backlash is small:
Make the drive gear back adjusting shims thinner, and the drive gear front adjusting
shims thicker.
Thickness Part number* Thickness Part number*
1.85 mm (0.0728 in)
1.90 mm (0.0748 in)
1.95 mm (0.0768 in)
2.00 mm (0.0787 in)38453 4N200
38453 4N201
38453 4N202
38453 4N2032.05 mm (0.0807 in)
2.10 mm (0.0827 in)
2.15 mm (0.0854 in)
2.20 mm (0.0866 in)38453 4N204
38453 4N205
38453 4N206
38453 4N207

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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 set. Refer to RFD-18, "
DRIVE GEAR TO
DRIVE PINION BACKLASH" .
4. Fit a dial indicator to the drive gear back face.
5. Rotate the drive gear to measure runout.

If outside the repair limit, check drive gear assembly condition;
foreign material may be caught between drive gear and differen-
tial case, or differential case or drive gear may be deformed, etc.
CAUTION:
Replace the drive gear and drive pinion gear as a set.
COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT
1. Fit a dial indicator onto the companion flange face (inner side of
the propeller shaft mounting bolt holes).
2. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
3. Fit a test indicator to the inner side of the companion flange
(socket diameter).
4. Rotate the companion flange to check for runout.
5. If the runout value is outside the repair limit, follow the procedure
below to adjust.
a. Check for runout while changing the phase between companion flange and drive pinion gear by 90° step,
and search for the point where the runout is the minimum.
b. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the phase has been changed, replace the companion
flange.
c. If the runout value is still outside of the limit after the companion flange has been replaced, possible cause
will be an assembly malfunction of the drive pinion gear and the electronically controlled coupling, mal-
functioning coupling bearing, or malfunctioning of electronically controlled coupling.
TOOTH CONTACT
1. Drain the oil.
2. Remove the rear cover. Refer to RFD-22, "
Removal of Differential Assembly" .
3. Attach dummy cover set. Refer to RFD-18, "
DRIVE GEAR TO
DRIVE PINION BACKLASH" .
4. Thoroughly clean drive gear and drive pinion teeth.
5. Lightly apply a mixture of powdered ferric oxide and oil or the
equivalent. Apply it to 3 to 4 teeth of drive gear drive side.Tool Number : KV389L0010
Runout limit : 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
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Runout limit : 0.13 mm (0.0051 in)
Runout limit : 0.19 mm (0.0075 in)
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Tool Number : KV389L0010
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly of Drive Pinion Assembly
1. Assemble with a drive pinion adjusting shim of the same thick-
ness as was installed prior to disassembly. Using the suitable
drift, press a pinion rear bearing outer race into the carrier case.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap the bearing outer race until it
becomes square to the carrier case.

Do not reuse the pinion rear bearing outer race.
2. Using the drift below, press a pinion front bearing outer race into
the carrier case.
CAUTION:

At first, using a hammer, tap the bearing outer race until it
becomes square to the carrier case.

Do not reuse the pinion front bearing outer race.
3. Using the drift below, press a pinion rear bearing inner race into
the drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the pinion rear bearing inner race.
4. After checking and adjusting the tooth contact and backlash of
the hypoid gear following the procedure below, assemble a col-
lapsible spacer to the drive pinion.
CAUTION:

Be careful of the mounting direction of the collapsible
spacer.

Do not reuse the collapsible spacer.
a. Apply differential oil to the pinion rear bearing, and assemble the
drive pinion to the carrier case.
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Tool number : ST33230000
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Tool number : ST23860000
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b. Assemble a pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion.
Using the drift and suitable stand, press the pinion nut as far as
it can be tightened.
c. Temporarily tighten the removed pinion nut to the drive pinion.
NOTE:
Use the removed pinion nut only for the preload measurement.
d. Fit the drive pinion gear socket onto the drive pinion spline.
Using the pinion nut wrench, tighten the pinion nut to the speci-
fied preload torque.
CAUTION:
The pinion nut is tightened with no collapsible spacer. Be
careful not to overtighten it. While measuring the preload,
tighten it by 5° to 10°.
e. Apply differential oil to the side bearings, and install new side
bearing adjusting shims with the same thickness or re-install the
old ones to the same mounting position they were in prior to dis-
assembly. Install the differential case assembly to the carrier
case. Refer to RFD-28, "
Installation of Differential Assembly" .
f. Install a dummy cover set to check and adjust the tooth contact.
Refer to RFD-19, "
TOOTH CONTACT" .
g. Check and adjust the backlash. Refer to RFD-18, "
DRIVE
GEAR TO DRIVE PINION BACKLASH" .
h. Remove dummy cover set, and remove differential case assembly.
i. Remove pinion nut, pinion front bearing inner race, and remove
drive pinion gear.
5. Install the drive pinion gear with a collapsible spacer to the car-
rier case.Tool number : ST23860000
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Tool number A: KV38108400
B: KV38108500
C: ST3127S000
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6. Using the drift and suitable stand, press the pinion front bearing
inner race to the drive pinion as far as a pinion nut can be tight-
ened.
7. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the thread and seat of the pinion nut,
and temporarily tighten the pinion nut to the drive pinion.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the pinion nut.
8. Fit the drive pinion gear socket onto the drive pinion gear spline.
Using the pinion nut wrench, adjust the pinion nut tightening
torque and pinion bearing preload torque.
CAUTION:

Do not reuse the pinion nut.

Adjust the lower limit of the pinion nut tightening torque
first.

If the preload torque exceeds the specified value, replace
the collapsible spacer and tighten it again to adjust. Never
loosen the pinion nut to adjust the preload torque.

After adjustment, rotate the drive pinion gear back and forth
2 to 3 times to check for abnormal noise, rotation malfunc-
tion, and other malfunctions.Tool number : ST23860000
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Tool number A: KV38108400
B: KV38108500
C: ST3127S000
Pinion nut tightening torque
: 98 - 431 N·m (10 - 43 kg-m, 73 - 317 ft-lb)
Pinion bearing preload
: 0.69 - 1.17 N·m (0.07 - 0.11 kg-m, 7 - 10 in-lb)
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