Nissan Frontier D22. Instruction — part 927

TF-14

OVERHAUL

Gear Components

EDS0011H

WDIA0022E

OVERHAUL

TF-15

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

TF

Shift Control Components

EDS0011I

WDIA0023E

TF-16

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

PFP:33100

Disassembly

EDS0011J

1.

Remove companion flange nut and companion flange using
Tool, as shown.

2.

Remove 4WD switch.

3.

Remove rear case using screwdriver or suitable tool, as shown.

●

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

4.

Remove oil cover and oil gutter.

5.

Remove snap ring and retainer ring from 2-4 shift rod.

SMT846D

SMT270A

SMT435C

TRANSFER ASSEMBLY

TF-17

C

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

TF

6.

Using calipers, measure the difference between front drive
sprocket and 2–4 coupling sleeve as outlined under measuring
method below. If it is outside specifications, check front drive
sprocket, 2–4 coupling sleeve, clutch gear, 2–4 shift fork and 2–
4 fork rod for abnormalities. Replace faulty part(s) as required.
Measuring method:

a.

Move Coupling sleeve until it is in contact with sprocket, then
measure dimension A. Move coupling sleeve until it is in contact
with clutch gear, then measure dimension B. Obtain dimension
difference C between two measurements A and B.

b.

A – B = C

c.

To determine dimension A, measure at 3 or 4 different points by
rotating sprocket and obtain average value of 3 or 4 measure-
ments.

d.

Specification C: refer to

TF-40, "CLEARANCE BETWEEN

FRONT DRIVE SPROCKET AND 2-4 COUPLING SLEEVE"

.

7.

Remove bolts securing bearing retainer.

●

This step is necessary to remove mainshaft from center
case.

8.

Remove bolts securing center case to front case and then sepa-
rate center case and front case using screwdriver or suitable
tool, as shown.

●

Be careful not to damage the mating surface.

9.

Measure low gear end play.

●

If end play is beyond the maximum value, check low gear
and L & H hub for wear.

SMT799CA

SMT273A

SMT274A

Low gear end play

: 0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 in)

SMT342A