Pathfinder SE 4WD V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2002)
Case: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain - Transfer Case Oil Leak
Classification:
TF03-001
Reference:
NTB03-045
Date:
May 15, 2003
TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAK
APPLIED VEHICLE:
2001-03 Pathfinder (R50) - "LE" Model ONLY (with "All-Mode", "TX-14" Transfer Case)
NOTE:
This bulletin does NOT apply to vehicles with a "manual-shift" transfer case.
IF YOU CONFIRM:
An applied vehicle has an oil leak coming from the Pressure Port Plug on the transfer case (see Figure 1).
ACTION:
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Remove the transfer case. Refer to the removal and installation procedures in the applicable Service Manual.
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Remove the old Pressure Port Plug, clean up the hole and surrounding area, then install the NEW Pressure Port Plug (P/N 31306-2W510).
NOTE:
The new Pressure Port Plug is self-sealing.
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After re-installing the transfer case, check for leaks by running the vehicle on the lift for 5 minutes.
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