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Transfer Case: Disassembly

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  1. Remove transfer cover. Refer to Disassembly .
  2. Remove ring gear shaft assembly. Refer to Disassembly .
  3. Remove drive pinion assembly. Refer to Disassembly .
  4. Remove O-ring from transfer case.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use a tool.
    • Do not damage transfer case.
  5. Remove oil seals (1).
    GNSJSDIA3983Z-983Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage transfer case.
  6. Remove baffle plate (1).
    GNSJSDIA3982Z-982Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove the ring gear bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) (1) and ring gear bearing outer race (transfer case side) (2) by tapping from the 2 cutouts (SYMBOL ) on the transfer case.
    GNSJSDIA3984Z-984Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    CAUTION: Do not damage transfer case.
  8. Remove plug and gasket.
  9. Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to Inspection .