2006 NISSAN PATROL propeller shaft

Shown below are Pre-delivery Inspection Items required for the new vehicle. It is recommended that
necessary items other than those listed here be added, paying due regard to the conditions in each
country.
Perform applicable items on each model. Consult text of this section for speci®cations.
UNDER HOOD Ð engine off
hRadiator coolant level and coolant hose connec-
tions for leaks
hBattery ¯uid level, speci®c gravity and condi-
tions of battery terminals
hDrive belts tension
hFuel ®lter for water or dusts, and fuel lines and
connections for leaks
hEngine oil level and oil leaks
hClutch and brake reservoir ¯uid level and ¯uid
lines for leaks
hWindshield and rear window washer and head-
lamp cleaner reservoir ¯uid level
hPower steering reservoir ¯uid level and hose
connections for leaks
ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
hXRemove front spring/strut spacer (If applicable)
hOperation of all instruments, gauges, lights and
accessories
hOperation of horn(s), wiper and washer
hSteering lock for operation
hCheck air conditioner for gas leaks
hFront and rear seats, and seat belts for opera-
tion
hAll moldings, trims and ®ttings for ®t and align-
ment
hAll windows for operation and alignment
hHood, trunk lid, door panels for ®t and alignment
hLatches, keys and locks for operation
hWeatherstrips for adhesion and ®t
hHeadlamp aiming
hTighten wheel nuts (Inc. inner nuts if applicable)
hTire pressure (Inc. spare tire)
hCheck front wheels for toe-in
hInstall clock/voltmeter/room lamp fuse (If appli-
cable)
h
XInstall deodorizing ®lter to air puri®er (If appli-
cable)
h
XRemove wiper blade protectors (If applicable)
UNDER BODY
hManual transmission/transaxle gear oil, transfer
¯uid and differential gear oil level
hBrake and fuel lines and oil/¯uid reservoirs for
leaks
hTighten bolts and nuts of steering linkage and
gear box, suspension, propeller shafts and drive
shafts
h
XTighten rear body bolts and nuts (Models with
wooden bed only)
ROAD TEST
hClutch operation
hParking brake operation
hService brake operation
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle shift timing
and kickdown
hSteering control and returnability
hEngine performance
hSqueaks and rattles
ENGINE OPERATING AND HOT
hAdjust idle mixture and speed (and ignition tim-
ing*1)
hAutomatic transmission/transaxle ¯uid level
hEngine idling and stop knob operation (Diesel
only)
FINAL INSPECTION
hInstall necessary parts (outside mirror, wheel
covers, seat belts, mat, carpet or mud ¯aps)
hInspect for interior and exterior metal and paint
damage
hCheck for spare tire, jack, tools (wheel chock),
and literature
hWash, clean interior and exterior
*1: Not required on models with a direct ignition system
h
X: Not applicable to this model.
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION ITEMS
MA-2

Chassis and Body Services
Annual driving distance below 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace, I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
[ ]: At the speci®ed mileage only
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page Perform either at number of kilometers (miles) or months,
whichever comes ®rst.km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oil[R] MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI I R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Greasing points of propeller shaftLLLLMA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.IIII *3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTTT *4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing grease I R I R MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL L MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIIII *6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-6

Annual driving distance over 30,000 km (18,000 miles)
Abbreviations: R = Replace. I = Inspect, and correct or replace as necessary, L = Lubricate,T=Tighten.
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONMAINTENANCE INTERVAL
Reference
page km x 1,000 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(Miles x 1,000) (6) (12) (18) (24) (30) (36) (42) (48) (54)
CHASSIS AND BODY Underhood and under vehicle
Brake & clutch ¯uid (For level & leaks).I I I MA-23, 20
Brake ¯uid.R MA-24
Brake booster vacuum hoses, connections & check valve I MA-24
Power steering ¯uid & lines (For level & leaks) I I I MA-26
Brake & clutch systemsI I I MA-24, 20
Manual transmission oil (For leaks) I I I MA-20
Manual transmission oilR MA-20
Transfer ¯uidI R I MA-21
Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil (For level & leaks).*1 I R I MA-22
Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts, propeller shaft & exhaust system.I I I MA-26, 20 *2
Geasing points of propeller shaft L L L MA-21
Drive shafts & steering damper.III*3
Body mounting bolts & nutsTTT*4
Outside and Inside
Wheel alignment (If necessary, rotate & balance wheels) I I I MA-25, *5
Brake pads, discs & other brake components.I I I MA-24
Front wheel bearing greaseI R I MA-22
Axle joint in knuckle ¯angeL MA-23
Free running hub greaseI I I MA-23
Headlamp aimingIII*6
Foot brake, parking brake & clutch (For free play, stroke & operation) I I I *7
Ventilation air ®lterRRR*8
Body corrosionAnnually MA-28
Air bag systemSee NOTE (1) *9
NOTE: (1) Inspect after 10 years, then every 2 years.
(2) Maintenance items with ``.'' should be performed more frequently according to ``Maintenance Under Severe Driv-
ing Conditions''.
*1: Including differential gear with differential lock
*2: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension Parts'' in RA section
*3: ``FRONT AXLE Ð Drive Shaft'' in FA section
*4: ``CAB BODY'' in BT section
*5: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*6: ``Aiming Adjustment'' in EL section
*7: ``Brake Pedal and Bracket'' in BR section, ``Adjusting Clutch Pedal'' in CL section
*8: ``Ventilation air ®lter'' in HA section
*9: ``Maintenance Items'' in RS section
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Chassis and Body Services (Cont'd)
MA-7

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather condi-
tions or in areas where ambient temperatures
are either extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountain-
ous areasG Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent driving in water
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving
conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance
interval
Reference
page Annual driving distance
below 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)over 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
ABCD......Engine oil & oil ®lter
ReplaceEvery 3 months or
5,000 km (3,000
miles)Every 5,000 km
(3,000 miles)MA-13, 14
A.........Aircleaner ®lter Viscous paper type
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-18
A...E.....Fuel ®lter
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-16
.....F....Brake ¯uid
ReplaceMA-24
..C....H..Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil*3
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-22
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts &
propeller shaft & exhaust systemCheck
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 6
monthsEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles)MA-26, 21,
23 *1
......GH.JGreasing points of propeller shafts Lubricate MA-21
..C....H..Drive shafts & steering damper Check *1
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, discs & other brake components Check MA-24
.........JFront wheel bearing grease & free-running hub grease Check *2, MA-23
*1: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension'' in RA section
*2: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*3: Including differential gear with differential lock
Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
mBrake pads and discs
mBrake lining and drums
mBrake lines and hoses
mWheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
mDifferential, transmission and transfer oil
mSteering linkage
mPropeller shafts and front drive shafts
mAir cleaner ®lter
mClutch housing (Check water entry. Refer to MA-21.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll) With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential) ÐÐGearOilHypoidLSD
orequivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft grease NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2:APIGL-5,SAE140and10%volumeofLSDFrictionModi®er
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-9

Checking Water Entry
Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the seal-
ing grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.
Checking Transfer Fluid Level
Never start engine while checking ¯uid level.
1. Check transfer for leakage.
2. Check ¯uid level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing Transfer Fluid
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent or API GL-4.
Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Fluid capacity:
1.9 liters (1-5/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD section.
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts
Apply multi-purpose grease to nipples of propeller shafts.
SMA369B
SMA936B
SMA993C
SMA945B
SMA043C
Front
Grease nipples
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-21

Removal
1. Remove front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to PD section
(``Removal and Installation'', ``PROPELLER SHAFT'').
2. Remove clutch operating cylinder.
3. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes. Refer to FE section
(``EXHAUST SYSTEM'').
4. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, 4WD
switch and neutral position switch harness connector.
5. Remove center brake cable. Refer to BR section.
6. Remove shift lever of transmission. Refer to MT-12 (RS5R30A).
7. Remove transfer control lever. Refer to TF section (``Removal'',
``REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION'').
8. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
+Do not place jack under the oil pan drain plug.
9. Remove transmission with transfer from engine.
WARNING:
Support Manual Transmission with transfer, while removing it.
SMT321D
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MT-5

PROPELLER SHAFT &
DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER
SECTION
PD
CONTENTS
PREPARATION................................................................1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................4
PROPELLER SHAFT......................................................5
Front Propeller Shaft ...................................................5
Rear Propeller Shaft ....................................................5
On-vehicle Service.......................................................6
Removal and Installation .............................................7
Inspection.....................................................................7
Disassembly.................................................................7
Assembly .....................................................................8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE (Final Drive)..........................10
Front Oil Seal Replacement ......................................10
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.................................. 11
Removal ..................................................................... 11
Installation .................................................................. 11
FRONT FINAL DRIVE...................................................12
REAR FINAL DRIVE.....................................................13
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................14
Pre-inspection ............................................................14
Differential Carrier......................................................15
Differential Case ........................................................17
INSPECTION..................................................................19
Ring Gear and Drive Pinion ......................................19
Differential Case Assembly........................................19Bearing.......................................................................19
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL.....................................20
Preparation for Disassembly .....................................20
Disassembly...............................................................21
Inspection...................................................................21
Adjustment .................................................................23
Assembly ...................................................................24
ADJUSTMENT...............................................................27
Drive Pinion Height ....................................................27
Tooth Contact.............................................................29
ASSEMBLY....................................................................31
Differential Case Ð 4-pinion type Ð.........................31
Differential Case Ð 2-pinion type Ð.........................32
Differential Carrier......................................................33
DIFFERENTIAL LOCK..................................................37
Actuator and Fork ......................................................37
Disassembly...............................................................38
Inspection...................................................................39
Assembly ...................................................................40
System Description ....................................................43
Component Parts Location ........................................44
Wiring Diagram Ð DIFF/L Ð/LHD Models ...............45
Wiring Diagram Ð DIFF/L Ð/RHD Models ...............47
Electrical Components Inspection .............................49
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........51
Propeller Shaft ...........................................................51
Final Drive..................................................................52
PD