Drivetrain - Drive Pinion Oil Seal Leak

Classification:
PD92-001



Section:
Prop Shaft & Differential



Reference:
TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB92-089



Models:
Various



Date:
October 13, 1992



DRIVE PINION OIL SEAL LEAK


APPLIED MODELS:
1992 Pathfinder, Truck, 240SX, and 300ZX





APPLIED VIN



APPLIED DATE:
Pathfinder March 2, 1992
Truck April , 1992
240SX February 11, 1992
300ZX February 3, 1992


SERVICE INFORMATION:


On some 1992 Trucks, Pathfinders, 240SXs and 300ZXs, customers may complain of an oil leak from the drive pinion oil seal area. The condition may be complained of as occurring at both the front and rear differential on the 4WD Truck and 4WD Pathfinder. The source of the leak may be the pinion oil seal itself, which has been countermeasured.


SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Verify drive pinion oil seal as source of leak.

2. Remove and replace (drive pinion oil seal with countermeasure parts listed in the Parts Information Chart.





PARTS INFORMATION



WARRANTY INFORMATION:


Please reference the "Nissan Warranty Flat Rate Manual", sections "LB-Final Drive (RWD)" and "LD-4WD Front Final Drive" for the appropriate PNC and Op Code combination.