The left front 4x4 hub cover was noted to be missing and the hub had spiral cracks all around it. Tried to get problem worked out with dealership. . I probably should have trusted my instinct and used my slightly sloped driveway to my advantage and lifted the rear of the vehicle to even it out. It really didn't look that bad. Locals all know what the heat does to batteries here, if they last 2 years you are lucky. Included are carrier bearings and races, pinion bearings and races, pinion seal, complete shim kit, ring gear bolts, pinion nut, crush sleeve if applicable , oil baffles and slingers if applicable , threading locking compound, marking compound with brush and gasket.
Install drain plug torque to 25 ft lbs Fill with Synthetic 75w-90 gear oil. Scooter71 wrote:Makes me nervous to wait, I purchased pre-owned from a Nissan Dealer, and I have no idea what was really done to her. But I'll use syn fluids where possible. I do have one question. So this is a known issue. Pescakl1 wrote:Quick question: Do you warm up the fluid a little doing some errands in the neighborhood before changing it or do change it cold? Nothing alarming, but definitely present.
The hardest thing was putting the gear fluid back in. The rear diff fluid looked good both times, but there were metal shavings. After getting under, I saw there was a spot of some orangish stuff on the refill bolt on the differential. As an aside, do most people stick with Nissan fluids or do they use aftermarket? I now have a pretty sweet purple nail, very manly. Now having trouble with the steering in the front , not right. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. Easier than an oil change.
I think I may be about 1 oz short or. The dealership replaced a control module which controls all of these features. I went to Napa because Nissan Fluids are a rape job. Nothing alarming, but definitely present. She's at 37,000 now, and I seriously doubt this was ever done. I wouldn't hesitate to use any name brand gear oil like Mobil, Valvoline, Lucas, etc as I have done in mine.
All of mine were in good shape so I didn't need new ones. I don't know much about cars never even changed my own oil!! Have you changed out the fluid in the front differential and transfer case yet? The pump didn't work so great so even though there was still some oil left in the bottle it couldn't pump it out, so I got a fresh bottle that made it much easier. The rear diff fluid looked good both times, but there were metal shavings. Did not take much effort at all and was surprised by that. One other suggestion use a needle type torque wrench when you are checking the rolling torque.
If you have one you will see what i am talking about. I've pulled everything from a 6600 Bobcat on a trailer short distance and at very slow speed to a 21' Proline boat and I've never had a problem. I measured it at just under 1in in diameter. Same reason I stick with manu spec'd coolants and distilled water. I just wish one of you bastards lived near Chicago so we could meet up and you could show me more So I changed my differental gear oil and transfer case oil yesterday. Some Frontiers have a Dana 44 which has different capacities and requires different tools. I can understand removing the tires, but little confused about the brake calipers and rotors.
As an aside, do most people stick with Nissan fluids or do they use aftermarket? Shocking how much dirtier an asphalt road is compared to a concrete Driveway. I am going to take them to court. Problems with the drivers side window rattling, the rear end squeaking, and the rear. I had the luxury of being good friends with an owner of a Valvoline oil change shop and took full advantage. Approx 52 ounces or until the oil over flows out of the fill hole.
My axles were replaced in 2012 along with breaks due to oil damage , now I'm being told 2015 that axles need to be replaced again. No obvious external damage was noted at that time but there was a grinding noise noted when truck was put in 4 wheel drive low. Check your owners manual to verify this info. Rear differential oil change for the C200 rear axle. The truck is no doubt strong enough to pull more, but it is the braking ability that you should be most cautious about.
We have put 35k miles on since then. I believe Nissan is aware of the problem but this part failure generates revenue, as the work is costly, and leads to the need for break replacement. I believe you get out what you put in. Locals all know what the heat does to batteries here, if they last 2 years you are lucky. Especially the note about getting the fill plug out before the drain plug. The allen socket actually vanished for an hour, my right arm punched the hell out of something and the rest landed on the ground.