Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Instruction - part 214

TRANSFER FLUID

DLN-277

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2. Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3. Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to

the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-289, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

SDIA3287E

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DLN-278

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TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

TRANSFER CONTROL UNIT

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Switch 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set transfer assembly to 2WD.

CAUTION:

When removing transfer control unit, transfer state must be at 2WD.

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to 

PG-76, "Removal and

Installation"

.

3. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-12, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Disconnect the two transfer control unit connectors.
5. Remove the transfer control unit bolts.
6. Remove the transfer control unit.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• When installing the transfer control unit, tighten bolts to the specified torque.

• After the installation, check 4WD shift indicator pattern. If NG, adjust position between transfer assembly and

transfer control unit. Refer to 

DLN-269, "Precaution for Transfer Assembly and Transfer Control Unit

Replacement"

.

LDIA0168E

Transfer control unit bolts : 3.4 N·m (0.35 kg-m, 30 in-lb)

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FRONT OIL SEAL

DLN-279

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FRONT OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the front propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-319, "Removal and Installation"

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2. Remove the companion flange self-lock nut using suitable tool.

3. Put a matching mark on top of the front drive shaft in line with

the mark on the companion flange.

CAUTION:

Use paint to make the matching mark on the front drive

shaft. Do not damage the front drive shaft.

4.  Remove the companion flange using suitable tool.

5. Remove the front oil seal from the front case using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage front case.

INSTALLATION

LDIA0142E

SDIA2779E

WDIA0193E

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J-34286)

LDIA0144E

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DLN-280

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FRONT OIL SEAL

1. Install the new front oil seal until it is flush with the end face of

the front case using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse oil seal.

• Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.

2. Align the matching mark of the front drive shaft with the match-

ing mark of the companion flange, then install the companion

flange.

3. Install the new self-lock nut and tighten to the specified torque

using suitable tool. Refer to 

DLN-289, "Disassembly and

Assembly"

.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse self-lock nut.

4. Install the front propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-319, "Removal and

Installation"

.

5. Check for fluid leaks and fluid level. Refer to 

DLN-276, "Inspec-

tion"

.

Tool number

: KV38100500 ( — )

LDIA0145E

SDIA2214E

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REAR OIL SEAL

DLN-281

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REAR OIL SEAL

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-329, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove the dust cover from the rear case.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear case.

3. Remove the oil cover from the dust cover.
4. Remove the rear oil seal from the rear case using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not damage the rear case.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the new rear oil seal until it is flush with the end face of the

rear case using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse oil seal.

• Apply petroleum jelly to oil seal.

2. Install the oil cover until it reaches the end face of the new dust cover.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse dust cover

• Position the oil cover with the notch at bottom position.

WDIA0127E

Tool number

: ST33290001 (J-34286)

LDIA0139E

Tool number

: KV38100500 ( — )

LDIA0140E

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DLN-282

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REAR OIL SEAL

3. Apply petroleum jelly to the circumference of the new dust cover.

Position the new dust cover as shown.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse dust cover.

• Position the protrusions at the position shown.

• 1: Dust cover

• A: Protrusions

• 2: Rear case assembly

4. Install the new dust cover to the rear case using Tool.

CAUTION:

Apply petroleum jelly to dust cover.

5. Install the rear propeller shaft. Refer to 

DLN-329, "Removal and

Installation"

.

6. Check for fluid leaks and fluid level. Refer to 

DLN-276, "Inspec-

tion"

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AWDIA0550GB

Tool number

: KV40105310 ( — )

PDIA0116E

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TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE

DLN-283

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TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE

Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Switch the 4WD shift switch to 2WD and set the transfer assembly to 2WD.
2. Disconnect the transfer control device connector.
3. Remove the breather hose from the transfer control device.
4. Remove the bolts and detach the transfer control device.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the new O-ring to the transfer control device.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-ring.

• Apply petroleum jelly to O-ring.

2. Install the transfer control device.
a. Turn the control shift rod fully counterclockwise using a suitable

tool, and then put a mark on the control shift rod.

b. Align the transfer control device shaft cutout with the mark on

the control shift rod, and install.

NOTE:

Turn the transfer control device when the transfer control device

connection does not match.

LDIA0136E

SDIA3378E

PDIA0119E

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DLN-284

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TRANSFER CONTROL DEVICE

c.

Tighten the bolts to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-289, "Dis-

assembly and Assembly"

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3. Install the breather hose to the transfer control device.
4. Connect the transfer control device connector.
5. After the installation, check the 4WD shift indicator pattern. If

NG, adjust the position between the transfer assembly and

transfer control unit. Refer to 

DLN-269, "Precaution for Transfer

Assembly and Transfer Control Unit Replacement"

.

SDIA2212E

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