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Transfer Case

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the pinion sleeve assembly. Refer to "PINION SLEEVE ASSEMBLY ".
  2. Remove the adapter case. Refer to "ADAPTER CASE ".
  3. Remove the drive gear assembly from the transfer case. Refer to "DRIVE GEAR ASSEMBLY ".
  4. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, remove the transfer case oil seal.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the transfer case.
    Fig 1: Removing Transfer Case Oil Seal
    G00770388Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove the oil defense.
    Fig 2: Removing Oil Defense
    G00770389Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Using a brass rod, tap the gear ring bearing adjusting shim evenly from the 2 cutouts on the transfer case to remove the gear ring bearing adjusting shim and gear ring bearing outer race.
  7. Remove the filler plug, plug and breather tube.
    Fig 3: Removing Gear Ring Bearing Adjusting Shim
    G00770390Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.