Nissan Frontier D40. Manual - part 842

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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Set a gasket on the drain plug and install it to the transmission. Tighten the drain plug to the specified
torque. Refer to 

TM-21, "Overhaul"

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CAUTION:

Do no reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug. Fill with new oil until oil level reaches the
specified limit near the filler plug hole.

2.

After refilling the oil, check oil level. Set a gasket to the filler
plug, then install it to the transmission. Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-21,

"Overhaul"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

M/T OIL : Checking

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OIL LEAKAGE AND OIL LEVEL

1.

Make sure that oil is not leaking from the transmission or around it.

2.

Check oil level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking oil level.

3.

Set a gasket on the filler plug and install it to the transmission.
Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque. Refer to 

TM-21,

"Overhaul"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID

TRANSFER FLUID : Replacement

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-9, "For

North America: Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

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DRAINING

1.

Stop engine.

2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket and drain the fluid.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

Oil grade and Viscosity:

Refer to 

MA-16, "For North America: Fluids and 

Lubricants"

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Oil capacity:

Refer to 

MA-16, "For North America: Fluids and 

Lubricants"

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FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket.

2.

Fill the transfer with new fluid until the fluid level reaches the
specified limit near the filler plug hole.

CAUTION:

Carefully fill fluid. (Fill up for approx. 3 minutes.)

3.

Leave the vehicle for 3 minutes, and check fluid level again.

4.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

TRANSFER FLUID : Inspection

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CAUTION:

If using the vehicle for towing, the transfer fluid must be replaced as specified. Refer to 

MA-9, "For

North America: Introduction of Periodic Maintenance"

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FLUID LEAKAGE AND FLUID LEVEL

1.

Make sure that fluid is not leaking from the transfer assembly or around it.

2.

Check fluid level from the filler plug hole as shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking fluid level.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket to the transfer. Tighten to
the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-104, "Exploded View"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

PROPELLER SHAFT

PROPELLER SHAFT : Checking Propeller Shaft

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Check the front and rear propeller shafts for damage, dents, and cracks. Check the joints for looseness and
any damage. Repair or replace as necessary. Refer to 

FAX-4, "NVH Troubleshooting Chart"

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Front Final Drive - R180A

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1.

Stop the engine.

Fluid grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-16, "For North 

America: Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

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SDIA3287E

SDIA3287E

CHASSIS AND BODY MAINTENANCE

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2.

Remove the drain plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly to drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-192,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug and gasket from the front final drive
assembly.

2.

Fill the front final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-192,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the front final drive assembly or around it.

2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with a new gasket on it to the front final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-192,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive - C200

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1.

Stop engine.

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Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-16, "For North 

America: Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

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2.

Remove the drain plug from the rear final drive assembly to
drain the differential gear oil.

3.

Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the rear final drive
assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer to 

DLN-224,

"Disassembly and Assembly"

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CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

FILLING

1.

Remove the filler plug from the rear final drive assembly.

2.

Fill the rear final drive assembly with new differential gear oil
until the level reaches the specified level near the filler plug hole.

3.

Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the
rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to  

DLN-224, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Checking Differential Gear Oil

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL LEAKAGE AND LEVEL

1.

Make sure that differential gear oil is not leaking from the rear final drive assembly or around it.

2.

Check the differential gear oil level from the filler plug hole as
shown.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking differential gear oil level.

3.

Install the filler plug with sealant applied on the threads to the
rear final drive assembly. Tighten to the specified torque. Refer
to 

DLN-224, "Disassembly and Assembly"

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• Use High Performance Thread Sealant or equivalent. Refer to

GI-22, "Recommended Chemical Products and Sealants"

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Rear Final Drive - M226

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DIFFERENTIAL GEAR OIL : Changing Differential Gear Oil

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DRAINING

1.

Stop engine.

LDIA0187E

Differential gear oil 
grade and capacity

: Refer to 

MA-16, "For North 

America: Fluids and Lubri-
cants"

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LDIA0127E

LDIA0127E