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Nissan Pathfinder (2011 year). Manual - part 233

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[FRONT FINAL DRIVE: M205]

FRONT FINAL DRIVE

2. Using feeler gauges, measure the clearance between the side

gear back and differential case at three different points, while

rotating the side gear. Average the three readings to calculate

the clearance. (Measure the clearance of the other side as well.)

• If the side gear back clearance is outside of the specification,

use a thicker or thinner side gear thrust washer to adjust.

Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspection and Adjustment"

CAUTION:

• Insert feeler gauges with the same thickness on both

sides to prevent side gear from tilting.

• Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive

resistance during differential motion.

• Select a side gear thrust washer for right and left individually.

NOTE:

Side gear back clearance is clearance between side gear and differential case for adjusting side gear

backlash.

Drive Pinion Height

• Drive gear and drive pinion are supplied in matched sets only.

Matching numbers on both drive pinion and drive gear are etched

for verification. If a new gear set is being used, verify the numbers

of each drive pinion and drive gear before proceeding with assem-

bly.

• The mounting distance from the centerline of the drive gear to the back face of the drive pinion for the M205

final drive assembly is 103.5 mm (4.0748 inches).

On the button end of each drive pinion, there is etched a plus (+) number, a minus (-) number, or a zero (0),

which indicates the best running position for each particular gear set. This dimension is controlled by a

selective drive pinion height adjusting washer between the drive pinion rear bearing inner race and drive pin-

ion.

For example: If a drive pinion is etched m+8 (+3), it would require 0.08 mm (0.003 inch) less drive pinion

height adjusting washer than a drive pinion etched “0”. This means decreasing drive pinion height adjusting

washer thickness; increases the mounting distance of the drive pinion to 103.6 mm (4.0778 inches). If a

drive pinion is etched m-8 (-3), it would require adding 0.08mm (0.003 inch) more to the drive pinion height

adjusting washer than would be required if the drive pinion were etched “0”. By adding 0.08 mm (0.003 inch),

the mounting distance of the drive pinion was decreased to 103.4 mm (4.0718 inches) which is just what a

m-8 (-3) etching indicated.

• To change the drive pinion height, use different drive pinion height adjusting washers which come in different

thickness.

• Use the following tables as a guide for selecting the correct drive pinion height adjusting washer thickness to

add or subtract from the old drive pinion height adjusting washer.

Side gear back
clearance:

Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspec-

tion and Adjustment"

If the side gear back clearance is greater than
specification:

Use a thicker side gear thrust washer.

If the side gear back clearance is less than spec-
ification:

Use a thinner side gear thrust washer.

PDIA0576E

SDIA2241E

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ASSEMBLY

Drive Pinion Assembly

1. Install drive pinion rear bearing outer race using Tools.

2. Install drive pinion front bearing outer race using Tools.

3. Select drive pinion height adjusting washer. Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspection and Adjustment"

OLD DRIVE

PINION

MARKING

NEW DRIVE PINION MARKING mm (in)

-10 (-4)

-8 (-3)

-5 (-2)

-3 (-1)

0 (0)

+3 (+1)

+5 (+2)

+8 (+3)

+10 (+4)

+0.20

(+0.008)

+0.18

(+0.007)

+0.15

(+0.006)

+0.13

(+0.005)

+0.10

(+0.004)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

+8 (+3)

+0.18

(+0.007)

+0.15

(+0.006)

+0.13

(+0.005)

+0.10

(+0.004)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

+5 (+2)

+0.15

(+0.006)

+0.13

(+0.005)

+0.10

(+0.004)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

+3 (+1)

+0.13

(+0.005)

+0.10

(+0.004)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

0 (0)

+0.10

(+0.004)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

-0.10

(-0.004)

-3 (-1)

+0.08

(+0.003)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

-0.10

(-0.004)

-0.13

(-0.005)

-5 (-2)

+0.05

(+0.002)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

-0.10

(-0.004)

-0.13

(-0.005)

-0.15

(-0.006)

-8 (-3)

+0.02

(+0.001)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

-0.10

(-0.004)

-0.13

(-0.005)

-0.15

(-0.006)

-0.18

(-0.007)

-10 (-4)

(0)

-0.02

(-0.001)

-0.05

(-0.002)

-0.08

(-0.003)

-0.10

(-0.004)

-0.13

(-0.005)

-0.15

(-0.006)

-0.18

(-0.007)

-0.20

(-0.008)

Tool number

A: ST30901000 ( — )
B: KV40105230 ( — )

SDIA2251E

Tool number

A: ST35271000 ( — )
B: KV40104810 ( — )

SDIA2252E

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4. Install the selected drive pinion height adjusting washer to the

drive pinion. Press the drive pinion rear bearing inner race to it

using Tool.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drive pinion rear bearing inner race.

5. Install the collapsible spacer to the drive pinion.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse collapsible spacer.

6. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion rear bearing, and

install the drive pinion assembly to the gear carrier.

7. Apply differential gear oil to the drive pinion front bearing, and

install the drive pinion front bearing inner race to the drive pinion

assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse drive pinion front bearing inner race.

8. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil seal.

Then drive the new front oil seal in evenly using Tools.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse front oil seal.

• Do not incline the new front oil seal when installing.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new front oil

seal.

9. Install the companion flange to the drive pinion while aligning the

matching marks. Tap the companion flange until fully seated

using suitable tool.

Tool number

: — C-4040

SDIA2253E

PDIA0708E

Tool number

A: KV38100500 (J-25273)
B: KV38102200 ( — )

PDIA0717E

SDIA2266E

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10. Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion and the

seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut. Then adjust the

drive pinion lock nut tightening torque using suitable tool A, and

check the drive pinion bearing preload torque using Tool B.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse drive pinion lock nut.

• Apply anti-corrosive oil to the threads of the drive pinion

and the seating surface of the new drive pinion lock nut.

• Adjust the drive pinion lock nut tightening torque to the

lower limit first. Do not exceed the drive pinion lock nut

specified torque. Refer to

DLN-392, "Exploded View"

• If the drive pinion bearing preload torque exceeds the

specified value, replace collapsible spacer and tighten it

again to adjust. Do not loosen drive pinion lock nut to

adjust the drive pinion bearing preload torque.

• After adjustment, rotate drive pinion back and forth 2 to 3

times to check for unusual noise, rotation malfunction,

and other malfunctions.

11. Check companion flange runout. Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspection and Adjustment"

12. Install the differential case assembly. Refer to

DLN-392, "Exploded View"

Differential Assembly

1. Install side gear thrust washers with the same thickness as the

ones installed prior to disassembly, or reinstall the old ones on

the side gears.

2. Install the side gears and side gear thrust washers into the dif-

ferential case.

3. Install the pinion mate thrust washers to the two pinion mate

gears. Then install the pinion mate gears with the pinion mate

thrust washers by aligning them in diagonally opposite positions

and rotating them into the differential case.

Tool number

B: ST3127S000 (J-25765-A)

Drive pinion bearing pre-
load torque

Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspec-

tion and Adjustment"

WDIA0382E

SDIA0193J

SDIA2025E

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4. Install the pinion mate shaft and align the lock pin hole on the

pinion mate shaft with the lock pin hole on the differential case.

5. Measure the side gear end play. If necessary, select the appro-

priate side gear thrust washers. Refer to

DLN-409, "Inspection

and Adjustment"

6. Drive a new lock pin into the pinion mate shaft until it is flush

with the differential case using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse lock pin.

7. Align the matching mark of the differential case with the mark of

the drive gear, then place the drive gear onto the differential

case.

8. Install and tighten the new drive gear bolts to the specified

torque. Refer to

DLN-392, "Exploded View"

CAUTION:

• Make sure the drive gear back and threaded holes are

clean.

• Do not reuse drive gear bolts.

• Tighten new drive gear bolts in a crisscross pattern.

9. Press the new side bearing inner races to the differential case

using Tools.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse side bearing inner races.

SDIA0195J

SPD030

SDIA2593E

SDIA2239E

Tool number

A: KV38100300 (J-25523)
B: ST33081000 ( — )

SPD353

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10. Install side bearing adjusters into gear carrier.
11. Apply differential gear oil to the side bearings, and install the dif-

ferential case assembly with the side bearing outer races into

the gear carrier.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse side bearing outer race when replacing side

bearing inner race (replace as a set).

12. Install the side bearing caps with the matching marks aligned.

NOTE:

Do not tighten at this step. This allows further tightening of side

bearing adjusters.

13. Tighten each side bearing adjuster alternately turning drive gear.

14. Check and adjust tooth contact, backlash, drive gear runout and total preload torque. Refer to

DLN-409,

"Inspection and Adjustment"

Recheck above items.

• After adjusting tooth contact and backlash secure side bearing

adjuster with screws and tighten side bearing cap bolt to the

specified torque. Refer to

DLN-392, "Exploded View"

15. Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal. Then drive the new side oil seal in evenly to

the gear carrier using suitable tool.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse side oil seal.

• Do not incline the new side oil seal when installing.

• Apply multi-purpose grease to the lips of the new side oil seal.

SPD527

PDIA0700E

SDIA2265E

SDIA2263E

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16. Install the extension tube with a new O-ring.

CAUTION:

• Do not reuse O-ring.

• If the extension tube is being replaced, install a new axle

shaft bearing.

17. Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) bead of sealant to the mating surface of

the carrier cover as shown.

• Use Genuine Silicone RTV or equivalent. Refer to

GI-14,

CAUTION:

Remove any old sealant adhering to the mating surfaces.

Also remove any moisture, oil, or foreign material adhering

to the application and mating surfaces.

18. Install the carrier cover to the gear carrier. Tighten the bolts to

the specified torque. Refer to

DLN-392, "Exploded View"

19. Install side shaft and side flange.

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

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SERVICE DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS (SDS)

General Specification

INFOID:0000000006245201

Inspection and Adjustment

INFOID:0000000006245202

DRIVE GEAR RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)

SIDE GEAR CLEARANCE

Unit: mm (in)

PRELOAD TORQUE

Unit: N·m (kg-m, in-lb)

BACKLASH

Unit: mm (in)

COMPANION FLANGE RUNOUT

Unit: mm (in)

SELECTIVE PARTS

Drive Pinion Height Adjusting Washer

Applied model

VK56DE

Final drive model

M205

Gear ratio

2.937

Number of teeth (Drive gear/Drive pinion)

47/16

Differential gear oil capacity (Approx.)

1.6 (3 3/8 US pt, 2 7/8 Imp pt)

Number of pinion gears

Drive pinion adjustment spacer type

Collapsible

Item

Runout limit

Drive gear back face

0.08 (0.0031) or less

Item

Specification

Side gear back clearance (Clearance between side gear and dif-
ferential case for adjusting side gear backlash)

0.20 (0.0079) or less

(Each gear should rotate smoothly without excessive resistance

during differential motion.)

Item

Specification

Drive pinion bearing preload torque

2.3 - 3.4 (0.23 - 0.35, 21 - 31)

Total preload torque
(Total preload torque = drive pinion bearing preload torque + side
bearing preload torque).

2.98 - 4.76 (0.31 - 0.48, 27 - 42)

Item

Specification

Drive gear to drive pinion backlash

0.13 - 0.18 (0.0051 - 0.0071)

Item

Runout limit

Companion flange face

0.10 (0.0039) or less

Companion flange inner side

0.13 (0.0051) or less

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