Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1113 (Transfer)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Precautions
- Preparation
- Noise, Vibration And Harshness (NVH) Troubleshooting
- Transfer Oil
- AWD System
- Trouble Diagnosis
- Trouble Diagnosis For System
- Trouble Diagnosis For Symptoms
- AWD LOCK Indicator Lamp Does Not Turn ON For Approximately 1 Second When The Ignition Switch Is Turned To ON
- AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn ON When The Ignition Switch Is Turned To ON
- AWD Warning Lamp Does Not Turn OFF Several Seconds After Engine Started
- AWD Mode Cannot Be Switched After Engine Is Started
- Heavy Tight-corner Braking Symptom Occurs When The Vehicle Is Driven In AUTO Mode And The Steering Wheel Is Turned Fully To Either Side After The Engine Is Started
- Vehicle Does Not Enter AWD Mode Even Though AWD Warning Lamp Turned To OFF
- While Driving, AWD Warning Lamp Flashes Rapidly (When Flashing In Approx. 1 Minute And Then Turning OFF)
- While Driving, AWD Warning Lamp Flashes Slowly (When Continuing To Flash Until Turning Ignition Switch OFF)
- AWD Control Unit
- Side Oil Seal
- Air Breather Hose
- Transfer Assembly
- Service Data And Specifications (SDS)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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