MAINSHAFT And Gear: Assembly

2015 Nissan-Datsun Juke SL, 4WDSECTION Assembly
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CAUTION:
  • Select mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shim, as per the following procedure when replacing mainshaft adjusting shim, 6th main gear, 5th main gear, or 4th main gear.
    • Replace mainshaft adjusting shim.
      • If new mainshaft adjusting shim is thinner than previous one, offset the thickness difference by selecting thicker mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shim.
      • If new mainshaft adjusting shim is thicker than previous one, offset the thickness difference by selecting thinner mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shim.
  • Replace 6th main gear, 5th main gear, or 4th main gear.
    • Measure the thickness of the main gear used before and the new main gear
    • Increase the thickness of the mainshaft rear bearing adjusting shim, if the difference is smaller than 0.025 mm (0.0010 in).
    • Replace transaxle assembly when replacing mainshaft.
    • For installation of snap ring, set snap ring pliers and flat pliers at both sides of snap ring. While expanding snap ring with snap ring pliers, move snap ring with flat pliers.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Snap Ring
G04812793Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Install mainshaft front bearing inner race (1), using the drift (A) [SST: ST36720030 (-)].
    Fig 2: Installing Mainshaft Front Bearing Inner Race Using Drift
    G04812819Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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