Nissan Murano: Chassis and Body Maintenance / Transfer Oil

Inspection

TRANSFER OIL LEAKS

Check that transfer oil is not leaking from transfer assembly or around it.

TRANSFER OIL LEVEL

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking transfer oil level.

Remove filler plug (1) and gasket.

: Front

Transfer oil level (A) should be level with bottom of filler plug hole. Add transfer oil if necessary. Refer to Fluids and Lubricants.

Set a new gasket onto filler plug, and install it in the transfer and tighten to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while working.

Run the vehicle to warm up the transfer unit sufficiently.

Stop the engine and remove drain plug (1) and gasket and drain the transfer oil.

: Front

Set a new gasket onto filler plug, and install it in the transfer and tighten to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.

CAUTION:

Do not start engine while checking transfer oil level.

Remove filler plug (1).

Fill with new transfer oil to the specified level (A) near the filler plug hole.

: Front

Set a new gasket onto filler plug, and install it in the transfer and tighten to specified torque. Refer to Exploded View.

CAUTION:

Do not reuse gasket.