Nissan Pathfinder (2010 year). Instruction — part 233

REAR FINAL DRIVE

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5. Turn the assembly several times to seat the drive pinion bear-

ings.

6. Measure the turning torque at the end of the J-34309-2 gauge

anvil using Tool.

7. Place the J-34309-11 “R200A” drive pinion height adapter onto

the gauge plate and tighten it by hand.

CAUTION:

Make sure all machined surfaces are clean.

8. Position the side bearing discs, Tool, and arbor firmly into the

side bearing bores. Install the side bearing caps and tighten the

side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-425,

"Exploded View"

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9. Select the correct standard drive pinion height adjusting washer

thickness. Select by using a standard gauge of 3 mm (0.12 in)

and your J-34309-101 feeler gauge. Measure the distance

between the J-34309-11 drive pinion height adapter, including

the standard gauge and the arbor.

SPD770

Tool number

: ST3127S000 (J-25765- A)

Turning torque: 1.0 - 1.3 N·m (0.11 - 0.13 kg-m,

9 - 11 in-lb)

PDIA0566E

SPD208A

Tool number

:

—

(J-25269-4)

SPD211A

SPD204A

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10. Write down the exact measurement (the value of feeler gauge).

11. Correct the drive pinion height adjusting washer size by referring

to the drive pinion “head number”.

There are two numbers painted on the drive pinion. The first

one refers to the drive pinion and drive gear as a matched

set. This number should be the same as the number on the

drive gear. The second number is the drive pinion “head

number”. It refers to the ideal drive pinion height from stan-

dard for quietest operation. Use the following chart to

determine the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer.

12. Select the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to

DLN-444, "Inspection and Adjustment"

.

13. Remove the Tool from the gear carrier and disassemble to

retrieve the drive pinion bearings.

ASSEMBLY

Drive Pinion Assembly

SPD775

Head number

Add or remove from the standard drive pinion

height adjusting washer thickness measurement

- 6
- 5
- 4
- 3
- 2
- 1

0

+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
+6

Add 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)
Add 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Add 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Add 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Add 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Add 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)

Use the selected washer thickness

Subtract 0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Subtract 0.02 mm (0.0008 in)
Subtract 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Subtract 0.04 mm (0.0016 in)
Subtract 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Subtract 0.06 mm (0.0024 in)

Tool number

:

—

(J-34309)

SPD542

SPD205A

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1. Install the drive pinion front and rear bearing outer races using

Tools.

CAUTION:

• First tap the drive pinion bearing outer race until it

becomes flush with the gear carrier.

• Do not reuse drive pinion front and rear bearing outer

race.

2. Select a drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

.

3. Install the selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to the

drive pinion. Press the drive pinion rear bearing inner race to it

using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Install the drive pinion height adjusting washer in the

proper direction as shown.

• Do not reuse drive pinion rear bearing inner race.

4. Assemble the collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse collapsible spacer.

5. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion rear bearing, and

install the drive pinion assembly to the gear carrier.

6. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion front bearing, and

install the drive pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion

assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drive pinion front bearing inner race.

Tool number

A: ST30720000 (J-25405)
B: KV40105230 ( — )
C: ST30611000 (J-25742-1)
D: ST30613000 (J-25742-3)

PDIA0562E

Tool number

: ST30901000 (J-26010-01)

SDIA0048E

PDIA0492E

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7. Press the drive pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion

as far as drive pinion lock nut can be tightened using suitable

spacer.

8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to

the circumference of the new front oil seal. Then drive the new

front oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the gear carrier

using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse front oil seal.

• Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential

gear oil to the circumference of the new front oil seal.

9. Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the matching marks.
10. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the

seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut. Then adjust the

drive pinion lock nut tightening torque using suitable tool A, and

check the drive pinion bearing preload torque using Tool B.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.

• Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion

and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.

• Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the

lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut

specified torque. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

.

• If the drive pinion bearing preload torque exceeds the

specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it

again to adjust. Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to

adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque.

• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3

times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction,

and other malfunctions.

11. Check companion flange runout. Refer to

DLN-444, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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12. Install the differential case assembly. Refer to

DLN-422, "Removal and Installation"

.

Differential Assembly

SPD896

Tool number

: ST30720000 (J-25405)

PDIA0563E

Tool number

B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Drive pinion bearing
preload torque:

Refer to

DLN-444, "Inspection

and Adjustment"

WDIA0379E

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1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the

ones installed prior to disassembly, or reinstall the old ones on

the side gears.

2. Install the side gears and side gear thrust washers into the dif-

ferential case.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the circular clip is installed to side gears.

3. Install the pinion mate thrust washers to the two pinion mate

gears. Then install the pinion mate gears with the pinion mate

thrust washers by aligning them in diagonally opposite positions

and rotating them into the differential case.

4. Align the lock pin hole on the differential case with the lock pin

hole on the pinion mate shaft, and install the pinion mate shaft.

5. Measure the side gear end play. If necessary, select the appro-

priate side gear thrust washers. Refer to

DLN-444, "Inspection

and Adjustment"

.

6. Drive a new lock pin into the pinion mate shaft until it is flush

with the differential case using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse lock pin.

7. Align the matching mark of the differential case with the mark of

the drive gear, then place the drive gear onto the differential

case.

SDIA0193J

SDIA2025E

SDIA0195J

WDIA0131E

SDIA2593E

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8. Apply thread locking sealant into the threaded holes of the drive

gear and install the bolts.

• Use Genuine Medium Strength Thread Locking Sealant or

equivalent. Refer to

GI-14, "Recommended Chemical Prod-

ucts and Sealants"

.

CAUTION:

Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are

clean.

9. Tighten the drive gear bolts to the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

. After tightening the drive gear bolts

to the specified torque, tighten an additional 31

°

to 36

°

using

Tool (A).

CAUTION:

• Always use Tool. Avoid tightening based on visual check

alone.

• Tighten drive gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.

10. Press the side bearing inner races into the differential case

using Tools.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse side bearing inner race.

11. Install the differential case assembly with the side bearing outer

races into the gear carrier.

12. Measure the side bearing preload torque. If necessary, select

the appropriate side bearing adjusting washers. Refer to

DLN-

444, "Inspection and Adjustment"

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13. Insert the selected left and right side bearing adjusting washers

in place between the side bearings and gear carrier.

SDIA2594E

Tool number

A: KV10112100-A (BT-8653-A)

AWBIA0722ZZ

Tool number

A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33061000 (J-8107-2)

SPD353

SPD919

SPD924

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14. Install the side bearing caps with the matching marks aligned

and tighten the side bearing cap bolts to the specified torque.

Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

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15. Check and adjust the drive gear runout, tooth contact, drive gear to drive pinion backlash, and total pre-

load torque. Refer to

DLN-444, "Inspection and Adjustment"

Recheck the above items.

16. Install the side flanges. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

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17. Apply a 3.2 mm (0.126 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface

of the carrier cover.

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

GI-14,

"Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

.

CAUTION:

Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.

Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering

to the application and mating surfaces.

18. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

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19. Install the side flange. Refer to

DLN-425, "Exploded View"

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Side Flange

1. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential gear oil to

the circumference of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new

side oil seal in evenly until it becomes flush with the gear carrier

using Tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse side oil seal.

• Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips and differential

gear oil to the circumference of the new side oil seal.

2. Install the side flange using Tool.
a. Install the Tool to the side oil seal as shown.

b. Insert the side flange until the serrated part of the side flange

has engaged the serrated part of the side gear and remove the

Tool.

c. Drive in the side flange using suitable tool.

NOTE:

Installation is completed when the driving sound of the side

flange turns into a sound which seems to affect the whole rear

final drive assembly.

SPD889

WDIA0282E

Tool number

: KV38100200 (J-26233)

SPD560

Tool number

: KV38107900 (J-39352)

SDIA0822E

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specification

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DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)

SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE

Unit: mm (in)

PRELOAD TORQUE

BACKLASH

Unit: mm (in)

COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)

SELECTIVE PARTS

Side Gear Thrust Washer

Applied model

VQ40DE

2WD

4WD

Final drive model

R200

Gear ratio

3.133

3.357

Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion)

47/15

47/14

Oil capacity (Approx.)

1.4

(3 US pt, 2-1/2 lmp pt)

Number of pinion gears

2

Drive pinion adjustment spacer type

Collapsible

Item

Runout limit

Drive gear back face

0.05 (0.0020) or less

Item

Specification

Side gear back clearance
(Clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting
side gear backlash)

0.2 (0.008) or less

(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance

during differential motion.)

Item

Specification

Drive pinion bearing preload torque

2.65 - 3.23 N·m (0.27 - 0.32 kg

−

m, 24 - 28 in-lb)

Side bearing preload torque (reference value determined by drive
gear bolt pulling force)

0.20 - 0.52 N·m (0.02 - 0.05 kg

−

m, 2 - 4 in-lb)

Drive gear bolt pulling force (by spring gauge)

34.2

−

39.2 N (3.5

−

4 kg, 7.7

−

8.8 lb)

Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + Side
bearing preload torque)

2.84 - 3.75 N·m (0.29 - 0.38 kg

−

m, 26 - 33 in-lb)

Item

Specification

Drive gear to drive pinion gear

0.10 - 0.15 (0.0039 - 0.0059)

Item

Runout limit

Outer side of the companion flange

0.08 (0.0031) or less

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