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Front Case

  1. Remove the rear case assembly. Refer to "REAR CASE ".
  2. Remove the lock pin nut.
  3. Remove the lock pin using suitable tool.
  4. Remove the shift lever.
    Fig 1: Removing Lock Pin Using Suitable Tool
    G04211041Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove the side oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or shift cross.
    Fig 2: Removing Side Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
    G04211042Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the check plug, check spring and check ball.
  7. Remove the wait detection switch.
    Fig 3: Removing Check Plug, Check Spring And Check Ball
    G04211043Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  8. Remove the self-lock nut from the companion flange using Tool.

    Tool number : KV40104000 (-) 

    Fig 4: Removing Self-Lock Nut From Companion Flange Using Tool
    G04211044Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft thread in line with the mark on the companion flange.
    CAUTION: Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive shaft thread. Never damage the front drive shaft.
    Fig 5: Putting Matching Mark On Top Of Front Drive Shaft Thread
    G04211045Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.
    Fig 6: Removing Companion Flange Using Suitable Tool
    G04211046Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Remove the center case bolts, harness bracket and air breather hose clamp.
  12. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
    Fig 7: Removing Center Case Bolts
    G04211047Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Separate the center case from the front case. Then remove the center case from the front case by prying it up using suitable tools.
    CAUTION: Do not damage the mating surfaces.
    Fig 8: Removing Center Case From Front Case
    G04211048Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove the shift rod components together with the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve.
  15. Remove the shift cross from the front case.
    Fig 9: Removing Shift Rod Components
    G04211049Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove the 2-4 sleeve and L-H sleeve from the 2-4 fork and L-H fork respectively.
    Fig 10: Removing 2-4 Sleeve And L-H Sleeve From 2-4 Fork And L-H Fork Respectively
    G04211050Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  17. Drive out the retaining pin from the shift rod using suitable tool.
    Fig 11: Identifying Drive Out Retaining Pin From Shift Rod
    G04211051Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove the L-H fork, 2-4 fork, shift fork spring and fork guide from the shift rod.
    Fig 12: Removing L-H Fork, 2-4 Fork, Shift Fork Spring And Fork Guide From Shift Rod
    G04211052Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  19. Remove the input oil seal from the front case using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.
    Fig 13: Removing Input Oil Seal From Front Case Using Suitable Tool
    G04211053Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case or sun gear.
    Fig 14: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear
    G04211054Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  21. Remove the sun gear assembly and planetary carrier assembly from the front case using Tool.

    Tool number : ST35300000 (-) 

    Fig 15: Removing Sun Gear Assembly And Planetary Carrier Assembly From Front Case Using Tool
    G04211055Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  22. Remove the snap ring and internal gear using suitable tool.
    Fig 16: Removing Snap Ring And Internal Gear Using Suitable Tool
    G04211056Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  23. Remove the front oil seal using suitable tool.
    CAUTION: Do not damage front case.
    Fig 17: Removing Front Oil Seal Using Suitable Tool
    G04211057Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  24. Remove the snap ring from the front case.
    Fig 18: Removing Snap Ring From Front Case
    G04211058Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  25. Remove the input front bearing from the front case using Tool.

    Tool number : ST33200000 (J-26082) 

    Fig 19: Removing Input Front Bearing From Front Case Using Tool
    G04211059Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  26. Remove the snap ring from the planetary carrier assembly using suitable tool.
    Fig 20: Removing Snap Ring From Planetary Carrier Assembly Using Suitable Tool
    G04211060Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove the sun gear assembly from the planetary carrier assembly.
    Fig 21: Removing Sun Gear Assembly From Planetary Carrier Assembly
    G04211061Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  28. Remove the snap ring from the sun gear assembly using suitable tool.
    Fig 22: Removing Snap Ring From Sun Gear Assembly Using Suitable Tool
    G04211062Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  29. Remove the carrier bearing from the sun gear using Tools.

    Tool number A: ST35300000 (-) 

    B:ST30031000(-) 

    Fig 23: Removing Carrier Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tools
    G04211063Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  30. Remove the needle bearing from the sun gear using Tool.

    Tool number :ST33710000(-) 

    Fig 24: Removing Needle Bearing From Sun Gear Using Tool
    G04211064Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  31. Remove the metal bushing from the sun gear using Tools.

    Tool number 

    1. A: ST33710000 (-) 
    2. B: ST35325000(-) 
    3. C: KV381054S0 (J-34286) 
    Fig 25: Removing Metal Bushing From Sun Gear Using Tools
    G04211065Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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