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
Transfer Case
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.
- Select the gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side). Refer to "SELECTING ADJUSTING SHIMS ".
- Using a drift, install the selected gear ring bearing adjusting shim (transfer case side) and gear ring bearing outer race (transfer case side).
Tool number A: ST30720000 (J25405)
B: KV40101840 (-)
- Install the oil defense, and tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque. Refer to
"COMPONENTS ". The clearance between the oil defense and transfer case (dimension A) should be the following.
Clearance between oil defense and transfer case
Dimension A: 1.0 - 3.5 mm (0.04 - 0.138 in)
CAUTION: Do not reuse the mounting bolts.
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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.