Nissan Murano: System Description / Structure and Operation
Sectional View

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Transfer cover |
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Transfer case |
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Ring gear bearing (transfer case side) |
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Ring gear shaft |
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Pinion bearing |
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Drive pinion |
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Companion flange |
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Ring gear |
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Ring gear bearing (transfer cover side) |
Operation Description
POWER TRANSFER DIAGRAM

ELECTRIC CONTROLLED COUPLING
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The AWD control unit supplies command current to electric controlled coupling (AWD solenoid).

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The control clutch is engaged by electromagnet and torque is detected in control clutch.
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The cam operates in response to control clutch torque and applies pressure to main clutch.
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The main clutch transmits torque to front wheels according to pressing power.
Component Parts Location
A.
Inside storage room
B.
Rear final drive
No. Component Function
1.
Steering angle sensor
Mainly transmits the following signal to AWD control unit via CAN communication:
Steering angle sensor signal
Refer to Component Parts Location for detailed component location...
System Description
SYSTEM DIAGRAMINPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNALIt transmits/receives each signal from the following AWD control unit via CAN communication line: Component parts Function
ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit)
Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit:
Nissan Murano Vehicle speed signal
Stop lamp switch signal (brake signal)
Yaw rate sensor signal
Side G sensor signal
Decel G sensor signal
ECM
Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit:
Accelerator pedal position signal
Engine speed signal
TCM
Transmits the following signals via CAN communication to AWD control unit:
Input shaft revolutional signal
CVT ratio signal
Combination meter
Transmits conditions of parking brake switch signal via CAN communication to AWD control unit...
Other information:
Removal and Installation
REMOVALRemove the rear spoiler. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Disconect the rear washer tube from the rear washer nozzle.
Remove the rear washer nozzle bolt and remove the rear washer nozzle.INSTALLATIONInstallation is in the reverse order of removal...
WARNING
Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc., inside the vehicle before
closing the liftgate.
Do not leave children unattended inside
the vehicle. They could unknowingly
activate switches or controls.
Unattended children could become
involved in serious accidents...