Nissan Rogue Service Manual: Unit removal and installation

REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY

Exploded View

1. Final drive mounting bracket
2. Mounting stopper
3. Rear final drive assembly

: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1.  Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to DLN-99, "Exploded View".
2.  Remove rear drive shafts. Refer to RAX-19, "Exploded View".
3.  Disconnect AWD solenoid harness connector.
4.  Remove rear final drive breather hose and electric controlled coupling breather hose.
5.  Support final drive assembly with a suitable jack.
6.  Remove final drive nuts and final drive bolts with power tool.

If necessary, remove final drive bracket and washer with power tool.

CAUTION: Secure final drive assembly to a suitable jack while removing it.

INSTALLATION Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

•  When oil leaks while removing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation. Refer to DLN-111, "Inspection".
•  When replacing rear final drive assembly, perform writing unit characteristics. Refer to DLN-35, "Work Procedure".