NTB21-094B

Classification:
Reference:
FA21-009B
Date:
NTB21-094B
December 13, 2023
TRANSFER ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT
FOR AWD FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVAL
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
When removing the front passenger (RH) side drive shaft on an APPLIED VEHICLE for
any reason, transfer assembly drive shaft oil seal and dust cover seal replacement is
required.

Refer to the SERVICE PROCEDURE in this bulletin for transfer assembly drive shaft
oil seal and dust cover seal replacement.

Refer to the ESM and NTB17-003 for additional SERVICE INFORMATION regarding
front passenger (RH) side drive shaft removal and installation.

DO NOT REPLACE the transfer assembly.
o This repair does not require transfer assembly removal from the vehicle.
o This repair does not require transfer cover removal from the transfer assembly.
o When replacing the drive shaft oil seal and the dust seal on 2019-2024 Altima
and 2021-2023 Rogue vehicles, it is recommended to remove the drive shaft
support bearing bracket for additional clearance.
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.
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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 1
J-8092
Driver Handle
J-52280
Driver Handle
Figure 2
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J-52282
Seal Installer
Figure 3
J-52390
Seal Installer
Figure 4
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SERVICE PROCEDURE


1.
Using a suitable tool, remove the dust
cover seal (not shown).

2.
To avoid leak recurrence and damage to the transfer assembly, use care when
removing the dust cover seal and the drive shaft oil seal.
To avoid damage to the transfer assembly and the new seals, use an appropriate
seal installer and seal protector during the repair.
Discard the dust cover seal, it will
not be reused.
Using a suitable tool, remove the drive
shaft oil seal (Figure 5).

Discard the drive shaft oil seal, it
will not be reused.
Drive shaft
oil seal
Suitable tool
Figure 5
To avoid damage to the new dust cover seal and the new drive shaft oil seal, lubricate the
seal lips before installation.
3.
Universal Driver
Handle J-8092
Install the new drive shaft oil seal.
Drive shaft
oil seal
a. Install the new drive shaft oil seal
onto Seal Installer J-52390
(Figure 6).
Seal Installer
J-52390
Figure 6
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b. With the help of an assistant,
install the new drive shaft oil seal
into the transfer assembly to the
specified depth of 2.0-2.6 mm
(0.079-0.102 in.) using Universal
Driver Handle J-8092 and Seal
Installer J-52390 (Figure 7).
Drive shaft
oil seal
Drive shaft oil
seal depth
Figure 7
4.
Install the new dust cover seal.
Suitable tool
Dust cover
seal
Figure 8
a. With the help of an assistant,
install the new dust cover seal to
the specified depth of 0.0-0.6 mm
(0.000-0.024 in.) using a suitable
tool (Figure 8 and Figure 9).
Dust cover
seal
Dust cover seal
depth
Figure 9
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Drive Shaft Support Bracket Installation Recommendations (2019-2024 Altima and
2021-2023 Rogue)
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 installation.
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 10).
Finger tighten
this bolt first
Drive shaft
support
bearing
bracket
Finger tighten
this bolt second
Figure 10
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.
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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 11).

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 11
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)
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PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
PART NUMBER
QUANTITY
Altima
40262-4GA0C
1
Murano, Murano Hybrid, Pathfinder,
Pathfinder Hybrid
40262-2Y00A
1
Rogue (built before 6-1-2018)
40262-2Y00A
1
Rogue (built 6-1-2018 or later)
40262-JA000
1
Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport
40262-2Y000
1
SEAL-OIL,
DRIVE PINION
(Axle Seal)
Altima, Murano, Murano Hybrid,
Pathfinder, Pathfinder Hybrid
Rogue, Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport
33114-4BA0A
1
PIN-COTTER
(Cotter Pin)
Murano, Murano Hybrid, Pathfinder,
Pathfinder Hybrid, Rogue (T32),
Rogue Hybrid
40073-0L700
1
Rogue Sport
00921-5402A
1
SEAL-OIL
(Dust Cover
Seal)
Altima, Murano, Murano Hybrid,
Pathfinder, Pathfinder Hybrid
Rogue, Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport
33142-4BA0B
1
GASKETFILLER PLUG
(Gasket)
Altima, Murano, Murano Hybrid,
Pathfinder, Pathfinder Hybrid
Rogue, Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport
11026-1CA0A
1
Genuine
Nissan Super
Hypoid GL-5
80W-90
(Transfer Oil)
Altima, Murano, Murano Hybrid,
Pathfinder, Pathfinder Hybrid
Rogue, Rogue Hybrid, Rogue Sport
999MP1XGPP0P (1)
As needed
NUT-HEX
(Axle Nut)
(1) Order this item through the Nissan Maintenance Advantage program:
Phone: 877-NIS-NMA1 (877-647-6621). Website order via link on
dealer portal www.NNAnet.com and click on the “Maintenance
Advantage” link.
CLAIMS INFORMATION
Reference the current Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual and use the indicated Flat Rate
Time (FRT) for the repair performed.
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AMENDMENT HISTORY
PUBLISHED DATE REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
October 25, 2021
NTB21-094
June 17, 2022
NTB21-094A
Changes throughout
NTB21-094B
APPLIED VEHICLES and Tech•Mate contact
information revised, and “NOTE” references
changed to “HINT”
December 13, 2023
Original bulletin published
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