Pathfinder LE 2WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (1999)
5. Wipe grease from the input and output gears.
6. Put matching marks on gears.
7. Remove rear cover with pin-type lock nut wrench. Remove thread locker residue from the transfer gear housing using a toothbrush and thinner.
8. While pulling input shaft in the direction of the arrow shown in figure, drive output shaft out using a plastic hammer. (Input shaft cannot be
removed before removing output shaft.)
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage thrust bearing between output shaft gear and gear box during removal.
9. Remove thrust bearing, bearing race and O-ring from output shaft.
10. Remove input shaft.
INSPECTION
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Check that needle bearings and output shaft bearing rotate smoothly. Also check them for deformation, or damage. Replace transfer gear box
assembly if necessary.
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Check that thrust bearing and bearing race rotate smoothly. Also check them for deformation, or damage. Replace thrust bearing assembly if
necessary.
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Check that input shaft bearing of rear cover assembly rotates smoothly. Check it for deformation, or damage. Replace rear cover assembly if
necessary.
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Check teeth of input and output shafts for excessive wear chips or cracks. Replace shafts if necessary.
ASSEMBLY