Drivetrain - Transfer Case Noise/Hard Shifting
Classification:TF02-006a
Reference:
NTB02-035a
Date:
September 9, 2002
PATHFINDER, FRONTIER, XTERRA MANUAL TRANSFER CASE DIAGNOSIS
This bulletin amends NTB02-035. This version includes additional symptoms in the diagnostic table. Please discard all paper copies of the earlier bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES:
1996 - 2002 Pathfinder (R50) - all equipped with Manual Transfer Case (TX10A)
1998 - 2002 Frontier (D22) - with 4 wheel drive
2000 - 2002 Xterra (WD22) - with 4 wheel drive.
SERVICE INFORMATION
If an Applied Vehicle has a noise, hard shifting, or dark oil in the transfer case, the transfer case may be OK.
Before judging what repairs are needed, if any, refer to the information provided in the Transfer Case Diagnostic Table for assistance in determining:
^ Symptom
^ Possible Cause, and
^ Service Information.
TRANSFER CASE DIAGNOSTIC TABLE