NTB17-003F
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Public Details for: NTB17-003F
Fluid leak caused by transfer assembly right side drive shaft oil seal this bulletin has been amended. See amendment history on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
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Classification: Reference: TF16-001F Date: NTB17-003F December 13, 2023 FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. APPLIED VEHICLES: 2019-2024 Altima (L34) 2015-2024 Murano (Z52) 2016 Murano Hybrid (Z52H) 2013-2020 Pathfinder (R52) 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid (R52H) 2014-2020 Rogue (T32) 2021-2023 Rogue (T33) 2017-2019 Rogue Hybrid (T32H) 2017-2022 Rogue Sport (J11) APPLIED DRIVELINES: AWD only HINT: This bulletin does not apply to S35 series Rogue/Rogue Select. SERVICE INFORMATION If fluid is leaking from the front passenger (RH) side of the transfer assembly, refer to the information in this bulletin. The fluid leak is NOT caused by the dust seal shown in Figure 1. This repair does NOT require transfer assembly removal from the vehicle. Passenger (RH) Side Drive Shaft Transfer assembly Fluid visible here 1. DO NOT REPLACE the transfer assembly. Fluid leak not caused by this dust seal Figure 1 2. Replace the drive shaft oil seal and the dust seal. Refer to NTB21-094 for drive shaft oil seal and dust seal replacement. Nissan Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle. 1/9 REQUIRED SPECIAL TOOL(S) New or replacement Essential Tools are available from Tech•Mate online: www.techmatetools.com, or by phone: 1-833-397-3493. When ordering, keep in mind that the tool part number prefix has changed from “J” to “NI”. For example, J-52469-1 is now NI-52469-1. J-52469-1 Seal Protector Figure 2 J-8092 Driver Handle J-52280 Driver Handle Figure 3 2/9 NTB17-003F J-52282 Seal Seal Installer Installer J- Figure 4 Seal J-52390 Installer JSeal Installer Figure 5 3/9 NTB17-003F Typical TY21C Transfer Assembly – Exploded View for Reference Only Do not disassemble this section for the repairs in this bulletin Dust seal Transfer cover Drive shaft oil seal / ring gear shaft oil seal: Fits in end of ring gear shaft * Ring gear shaft Toward front of vehicle Figure 6 * The seal causing the leak is called “Drive shaft oil seal” in the ESM for all applied models except Rogue, Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport, and Altima. For these vehicles, it is called “Ring gear shaft oil seal”. 4/9 NTB17-003F Transfer cover shown removed for reference only Ring gear shaft Transfer assembly shown removed for reference only Fluid leak caused by this seal (33114-xxxxx); drive shaft oil seal / ring gear shaft oil seal Figure 7 To avoid damage to the transfer assembly and new seals, use an appropriate seal installer and seal protector during the repair. This repair does NOT require transfer assembly removal from the vehicle. This repair does NOT require transfer cover removal from the transfer assembly. Figure 7 shows the transfer assembly removed from the vehicle and the transfer cover removed from the transfer assembly for reference only. 5/9 NTB17-003F Passenger (RH) Side Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement Recommendations For passenger (RH) side front drive shaft removal and installation, refer to the ESM: TRANSMISSION & DRIVELINE > FRONT AXLE > REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > FRONT DRIVE SHAFT > RH > AWD o When removing the passenger (RH) side drive shaft on a 2019-2024 Altima or on a 2021-2023 Rogue, and you are replacing the drive shaft oil seal and the dust seal, it is recommended to remove the drive shaft support bearing bracket for additional clearance. To avoid leak recurrence and damage to the transfer assembly and new seals, follow the sequence below on 2019-2024 Altima and 2021-2023 Rogue vehicles for drive shaft support bearing bracket reinstallation. Finger tighten this bolt first 1. Place and hold the drive shaft support bearing bracket into position, ensuring it is flat against the engine block and transfer assembly, and loosely install the bolts (Figure 8). Drive shaft support bearing bracket Finger tighten this bolt second Figure 8 2. While continuing to hold the drive shaft support bearing bracket into position, finger tighten the top drive shaft support bearing bracket to engine block bolt first, and then finger tighten the lower drive shaft support bearing bracket to engine block bolt. 3. Finger tighten the drive shaft support bearing bracket to transfer assembly bolts. 6/9 NTB17-003F 4. While continuing to hold the drive shaft support bearing bracket into position, torque the top drive shaft support bearing bracket to engine block bolt to specification first, and then torque the lower drive shaft support bearing bracket to engine block bolt (Figure 9). Torque this bolt first Drive shaft support bearing bracket to engine block bolt torque: 48.0 N•m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) Torque this bolt second Figure 9 5. Torque the drive shaft support bearing bracket to transfer assembly bolts to specification. Drive shaft support bearing bracket to transfer assembly bolt torque: 48.0 N•m (4.9 kg-m, 35 ft-lb) 7/9 NTB17-003F PARTS INFORMATION DESCRIPTION PART # PREFIX (1) QUANTITY SEAL-OIL, DRIVE PINION (Drive Shaft Oil Seal/Ring Gear Shaft Oil Seal) 33114 1 SEAL-OIL (Dust Seal) 33142 1 PIN-COTTER (2) 40073 1 NUT-HEX (axle hub nut) 40262 1 NUT (lower strut nut) 01223 2 (1) Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog and use the VIN to determine the correct complete Part Numbers for the vehicle you are working on. (2) All models except 2019-2024 Altima (L34) and 2021-2023 Rogue (T33). CLAIMS INFORMATION Submit a Primary Part (PP) type line claim using the following claims coding: DESCRIPTION Replace RH Front Axle Seal MODEL PFP OP CODE SYM DIA FRT Altima (L34) 2.2 Murano (Z52) 2.0 Murano Hybrid (Z52H) 1.8 Pathfinder (R52) 2.0 (1) Pathfinder Hybrid (R52H) KX05AA ZR 53 1.8 Rogue (T32) 1.0 Rogue (T33) 1.4 Rogue Hybrid (T32H) 1.1 Rogue Sport (J11) 1.7 (1) Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog and use the Drive Pinion Seal part number (33114-*****) as the Primary Failed Part. 8/9 NTB17-003F AMENDMENT HISTORY PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE DESCRIPTION January 20, 2017 NTB17-003 March 25, 2020 NTB17-003A APPLIED VEHICLES and PARTS INFORMATION revised May 27, 2021 NTB17-003B APPLIED VEHICLES revised, and two changes made to the QUANTITY column on page 6 February 16, 2022 NTB17-003C Changes throughout March 1, 2022 NTB17-003D CLAIMS INFORMATION updated June 17, 2022 NTB17-003E Changes throughout December 13, 2023 NTB17-003F APPLIED VEHICLES and Tech•Mate contact information revised, and “NOTE” references changed to “HINT” Original bulletin published 9/9 NTB17-003F