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Transfer Case: Disassembly

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  1. Remove adapter case. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
  2. Remove gear ring assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
  3. Remove drive pinion assembly. Refer to "DISASSEMBLY ".
  4. Using the drift (A) [SST: KV38100200 (-)], push out circumference of transfer case oil seal from front side and drop it to back side, to remove transfer case oil seal.
    CAUTION: Never damage transfer case.
    Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Oil Seal Using Drifts
    G07126515Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the oil defense (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Defense
    G05892811Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Using a brass rod, tap the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) evenly from the 2 cutouts on the transfer case to remove the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side).
    Fig 3: Removing Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim And Outer Race (Transfer Case Side) Using Brass Rod
    G04921298Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove air breather hose from transfer case.
    CAUTION: Never damage air breather hose.
  8. Remove air breather tube from transfer case.
  9. Remove the filler plug from the transfer case, and then remove each gasket.
  10. Remove plug from transfer case.
  11. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to "INSPECTION ".