transfer NISSAN PATROL 2006 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Under Severe Driving Conditions
The maintenance intervals shown on the preceding pages are for normal operating conditions. If the vehicle
is mainly operated under severe driving conditions as shown below, more frequent maintenance must be per-
formed on the following items as shown in the table.
Severe driving conditions
A Ð Driving under dusty conditions
B Ð Driving repeatedly short distances
C Ð Towing a trailer or caravan
D Ð Extensive idling
E Ð Driving in extremely adverse weather condi-
tions or in areas where ambient temperatures
are either extremely low or extremely high
F Ð Driving in high humidity areas or in mountain-
ous areasG Ð Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive
materials
H Ð Driving on rough and/or muddy roads or in
the desert
I Ð Driving with frequent use of braking or in
mountainous areas
J Ð Frequent driving in water
Maintenance operation: Check = Check and correct or replace as necessary.
Driving
conditionMaintenance
itemMaintenance
operationMaintenance
interval
Reference
page Annual driving distance
below 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)over 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)
ABCD......Engine oil & oil ®lter
ReplaceEvery 3 months or
5,000 km (3,000
miles)Every 5,000 km
(3,000 miles)MA-13, 14
A.........Aircleaner ®lter Viscous paper type
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-18
A...E.....Fuel ®lter
ReplaceEvery 20,000 km
(12,000 miles) or
12 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-16
.....F....Brake ¯uid
ReplaceMA-24
..C....H..Limited slip differential (LSD) gear oil*3
ReplaceEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles) or
18 monthsEvery 30,000 km
(18,000 miles)MA-22
......GH..Steering gear & linkage, axle & suspension parts &
propeller shaft & exhaust systemCheck
Every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or 6
monthsEvery 15,000 km
(9,000 miles)MA-26, 21,
23 *1
......GH.JGreasing points of propeller shafts Lubricate MA-21
..C....H..Drive shafts & steering damper Check *1
A.C...GHI.Brake pads, discs & other brake components Check MA-24
.........JFront wheel bearing grease & free-running hub grease Check *2, MA-23
*1: ``Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts'' in FA section, ``Rear Axle and Rear Suspension'' in RA section
*2: ``Front Wheel Alignment'' in FA section
*3: Including differential gear with differential lock
Maintenance for off-road driving
Whenever you drive off-road through sand, mud or water as deep as the wheel hub, more frequent mainte-
nance may be required of the following items:
mBrake pads and discs
mBrake lining and drums
mBrake lines and hoses
mWheel bearing grease and free-running hub grease
mDifferential, transmission and transfer oil
mSteering linkage
mPropeller shafts and front drive shafts
mAir cleaner ®lter
mClutch housing (Check water entry. Refer to MA-21.)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
MA-8

Fluids and Lubricants
Capacity (Approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Liter Imp measure
Engine oil (Re®ll) With oil ®lter 6.4 5-5/8 qt
Without oil ®lter 5.8 5-1/8 qt
Cooling system (with reservoir tank)
Anti-freeze coolant (Ethylene glycol base)
With front heater
RHD 11.8 10-3/8 qt
LHD 11.6 10-1/4 qt
With rear heater RHD 12.9 11-3/8 qt LHD 12.7 11-1/8 qt
Manual transmission FS5R30A 5.1 9 pt API GL-4, Viscosity SAE 75W-90 only
Differential carrier gear oil (without limited slip differential) Ð Ð API GL-5*1
Differential carrier gear oil (with limited slip differential) ÐÐGearOilHypoidLSD
orequivalent*2
Transfer ¯uid Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent*3 or
API GL-4*1
TX12A 1.9 1-5/8 qt
Power steering ¯uid Re®ll to the proper oil level according to the instructions in
the ``Do-it-yourself operations''
sectionType DEXRON
TMIII or equivalent
Brake and clutch ¯uid DOT3 or DOT4*5 (US FMVSS No. 116)
Multi-purpose grease Ð Ð NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)
Propeller shaft grease NLGI No. 2 (Molybdenum disulphide
lithium soap base)
Air conditioning system refrigerant Ð Ð HFC-134a (R-134a)
Air conditioning system lubricants ÐÐNissan A/C System Oil Type S or
exact equivalent
*1: For further details, see ``SAE viscosity number''.
*2:APIGL-5,SAE140and10%volumeofLSDFrictionModi®er
*3: For more information regarding suitable ¯uids, contact a Nissan dealer for correct brands of DEXRON
TMIII ATF.
*4: If CCMC oils are not available, API CD may be used. However, CCMC oils are strongly recommended if at all possible.
*5: Never mix different types of ¯uids (DOT3 and DOT4).
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-9

SAE Viscosity Number
+For cold areas:
10W-30 is preferable for ambient tempera-
ture above þ20ÉC (þ4ÉF).
On turbocharger models, 5W-20 is not rec-
ommended. Use 5W-30 only below 0ÉC
(32ÉF).
+For hot and warm areas:
20W-40 and 20W-50 are suitable.+For cold and warm areas:
75W-90 for transfer and 80W-90 for differen-
tial are preferable.
+For hot areas:
90 is suitable for ambient temperatures
below 40ÉC (104ÉF).
TI0006TI0003
RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
MA-10

Checking Water Entry
Check water entry in the clutch housing by removing the seal-
ing grommet, whenever driving in deep water or mud.
Checking Transfer Fluid Level
Never start engine while checking ¯uid level.
1. Check transfer for leakage.
2. Check ¯uid level.
Filler plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Changing Transfer Fluid
Fluid grade:
Genuine Nissan ATF or equivalent or API GL-4.
Refer to ``RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND
LUBRICANTS'', MA-9.
Fluid capacity:
1.9 liters (1-5/8 Imp qt)
Drain plug:
:25-34Nzm (2.5 - 3.5 kg-m, 18 - 25 ft-lb)
Checking Propeller Shaft
Check propeller shaft for damage, looseness or grease leakage.
Tightening torque: Refer to PD section.
Greasing Nipples of Propeller Shafts
Apply multi-purpose grease to nipples of propeller shafts.
SMA369B
SMA936B
SMA993C
SMA945B
SMA043C
Front
Grease nipples
CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE
MA-21

Replacing Rear Oil Seal
REMOVAL
1. Remove transfer assembly. Ð Refer to TF section.
2. Pull out rear oil seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Install rear oil seal.
+Before installing apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
2. Install transfer assembly. Ð Refer to TF section.
Position Switch Check
Switch Gear position Continuity
Reverse position switchReverse Yes
Except reverse No
Neutral position switchNeutral Yes
Except neutral No
SMT321B
SMT322B
SMT274D
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
MT-4

Removal
1. Remove front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to PD section
(``Removal and Installation'', ``PROPELLER SHAFT'').
2. Remove clutch operating cylinder.
3. Remove exhaust front and rear tubes. Refer to FE section
(``EXHAUST SYSTEM'').
4. Disconnect vehicle speed sensor, back-up lamp switch, 4WD
switch and neutral position switch harness connector.
5. Remove center brake cable. Refer to BR section.
6. Remove shift lever of transmission. Refer to MT-12 (RS5R30A).
7. Remove transfer control lever. Refer to TF section (``Removal'',
``REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION'').
8. Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
+Do not place jack under the oil pan drain plug.
9. Remove transmission with transfer from engine.
WARNING:
Support Manual Transmission with transfer, while removing it.
SMT321D
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MT-5

TRANSFER
SECTION
TF
CONTENTS
PREPARATION................................................................1
Special Service Tools ..................................................1
Commercial Service Tools ...........................................2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................3
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.........................................3
DESCRIPTION.................................................................4
Cross-sectional View ...................................................4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE..................................................5
Replacing Oil Seal .......................................................5
Checking Position Switch ............................................7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION....................................8
Removal .......................................................................8
Installation ....................................................................8
TRANSFER GEAR CONTROL.......................................9
MAJOR OVERHAUL.....................................................10
Case Components .....................................................10
Gear Components ..................................................... 11Shift Control Components .........................................12
DISASSEMBLY..............................................................13
REPAIR FOR COMPONENT PARTS............................19
Mainshaft ...................................................................19
Front Drive Shaft .......................................................20
Counter Gear .............................................................21
Main Gear ..................................................................22
Front Case .................................................................24
Front Case Cover ......................................................24
Center Case...............................................................24
Bearing Retainer ........................................................25
Rear Case..................................................................25
Shift Control Components .........................................26
ASSEMBLY....................................................................27
SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)..........33
General Speci®cations ...............................................33
Inspection and Adjustment ........................................33
TF

NVH Troubleshooting Chart
Use the chart below to help you ®nd the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the order of the inspec-
tion. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
TRANSFER
Reference page
Refer to MA section (``Checking Transfer Fluid'',
``CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE'').
TF-10
TF-10
TF-10, TF-12
TF-12
TF-11
TF-11
TF-11
TF-11
SUSPECTED PARTS (Possible cause)
FLUID (Level low)
FLUID (Wrong)
FLUID (Level too high)
LIQUID GASKET (Damaged)
OIL SEAL (Worn or damaged)
CHECK SPRING AND CHECK BALL (Worn or damaged)
SHIFT FORK (Worn)
GEAR (Worn or damaged)
BEARING (Worn or damaged)
BAULK RING (Worn or damaged)
SHIFTING INSERT (Damaged)
SymptomNoise 1 2 3 3
Fluid leakage3122
Hard to shift or will not shift 1 1 2 2
Jumps out of gear 1 2 2
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) TROUBLESHOOTING
TF-3

Replacing Oil Seal
CENTER CASE OIL SEAL
1. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to PD section (``Removal
and Installation'', ``PROPELLER SHAFT'').
2. Remove companion ¯ange nut.
3. Remove front companion ¯ange.
4. Remove center case oil seal.
5. Install center case oil seal.
+Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
6. Reinstall any part removed.
SHIFT SHAFT OIL SEAL
1. Remove transfer control lever from transfer cross shaft.
SMT091B
SMT092B
SMT093B
SMT094B
SMT251D
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
TF-5

2. Remove shift shaft oil seal.
+Be careful not to damage inner shift lever.
3. Install shift shaft oil seal.
+Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
4. Install transfer control lever.
REAR OIL SEAL
1. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to PD section (``Removal
and Installation'', ``PROPELLER SHAFT'').
2. Remove brake drum.
3. Remove companion ¯ange nut.
4. Remove rear companion ¯ange.
5. Remove center brake assembly.
6. Remove rear oil seal.
7. Install rear oil seal.
+Before installing, apply multi-purpose grease to seal lip.
8. Reinstall any part removed.
SMT097B
SMT096B
SMT323B
SMT324B
SMT325B
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Replacing Oil Seal (Cont'd)
TF-6