Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Service Manual: Rear Final Drive: R145 :: Unit Removal and Installation. Rear Final Drive Assembly

Rear Final Drive Assembly

Exploded View

	Final drive mounting bracket		Mounting stopper		Rear final drive assembly
: N·m (kg-m, ft-lb)
: Always replace after every disassembly.

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

NOTE:

• When replacing AWD control unit (integrated with actuator assembly of electro-hydraulic coupling assembly) or electro-hydraulic coupling assembly after removing rear final drive assembly, perform adjustment before removal. Refer to Adjustment.

• Before replacing electro-hydraulic coupling due to vibration and/or noise when making low speed turns, refer to TSB to assist in proper diagnosis.

Remove rear drive shaft. Refer to Removal and Installation.

CAUTION:

Oil may leak from the opening. Use cap and/or plug to prevent leakage.

Remove propeller shaft from rear final drive assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation (CVJ-CVJ-C).

Disconnect harness connector of actuator assembly (1).

• To disconnect harness connector, the lock tab (A) must be pulled outward.

Remove air breather hoses (1) from electro-hydraulic coupling assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Set a suitable jack to rear final drive assembly.

Remove rear final drive assembly mounting nut at rear suspension member.

Remove bolts and nuts engaging final drive mounting bracket with rear final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Secure rear final drive assembly to suitable jack.

Remove rear final drive assembly.

CAUTION:

Secure rear final drive assembly to suitable jack while removing it.

Remove fuel tank. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove bolts and nuts engaging final drive mounting bracket with rear suspension member.

Remove final drive mounting bracket and mounting stoppers.

INSTALLATION

Note the following, install in the reverse order of removal.

• For non-reusable parts, refer to Exploded View.

• For each tightening torque, refer to Exploded View.

• When oil leaks while removing/installing final drive assembly, check oil level after the installation. Refer to Inspection.

• When replaced rear final drive assembly, AWD control unit (integrated with actuator assembly of electro-hydraulic coupling assembly) or electro-hydraulic coupling assembly was changed, perform adjustment after installation. Refer to Adjustment.