Tech: Nissan Frontier/Xterra TX-15 Transfer Case Demo

In this video we explain how the Nissan Frontier/Xterra transfer case works, and how it switches between 2WD, 4WD, and 4Lo. Hope you enjoy!

[@khash7473]

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[@establishdreverb]

If you guys sold some reduction gears, I would be all for it! I know it is not going to happen... A man can wish though. Good video!

[@HotSneks]

So helpful, and now I'm subbed.

[@TheSmittysGarage]

Apparently the Titan and Armada have the same TC. Thanks for this video. I have a slight grind and thunk when I engage 4 lo.

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

Yes this tcase is also found in the Titan. Forgot to mention that in the video. It's normal for your tacse to make noise when going from 4hi to 4lo.

[@TheSmittysGarage]

@@AlldogsOffroadCoop yeah it's just louder than it use to be haha.

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

@@TheSmittysGarage When was the last time you changed your tcase oil? That might be the issue

[@TheSmittysGarage]

@@AlldogsOffroadCoop after I did the VK swap this year. I'm buying a spare to be safe I reckon.

[@f1y7rap]

depends on what you describe as 'grind'... there's the whir of the transfer case selector motor, then theres gear teeth clash such as you have when trans isn't fully in Neutral or you are slightly rolling... I've had that gear clash once, entirely my fault

[@Min-xm8tp]

Hello there Mr Alldogs, thanks very much for the vid, explained very well! I have a question if you don't mind. I have a Frontier (Navara here in the UK) D 22, 2.5 Diesel, 2002. Do you know if its possible to change it from a 4WD / 2WD to just 2WD , as in Removing the Front Drive Shaft, I know this is a bit of an odd question, but I'm having trouble with my Transfer Case in 2WD. I never use 4wd as it's just used for touring and not off road or Towing. Can't afford to do anything with my Transfer Case and would be fine in 2WD all the time. Is this possible or a massive no no!?! Thank you

[@hectorzelaya1863]

Did you say 4.1 ? I know three years later but just subscribed to your channel and going through your old videos.

[@Christian.jsf1]

Thanks guys. Yes, helpful. Can you do one on how it splits power to front and rear? Main curiosity is, is it always 50/50 split and locked or is it like an open diff? I was out wheeling and was sure I was in 4hi as my front tires were pulling and kicking up rocks, but I got to one area with my left rear wheel off the ground and all the power went to that wheel even though both my fronts were on the ground and I couldn't move

[@matthewzmyndak2028]

You would've been spinning a front tire as well. Power is 50/50 split. Watch when he goes from 4hi to 2hi and the chain gets disengaged.

[@Christian.jsf1]

@@matthewzmyndak2028 This is so funny.. after I wrote that comment I was going to bed that night and I was like..." what the fuck was I thinking?? Hahah.. And then I was like.. "how am I ever going to find that post to correct what the hell I said" 🤣. You're exactly right.. My left front and right rear were both on high points.. My left rear was definitely off the ground and my right front was likely close to teetering so I didn't have enough traction and power was likely going out the right front wheel and rear left wheel... How's my stupid brain making a dumb decision because I was looking right at the left rear wheel spinning so I figured.." oh it's only the left!"

[@johngrossnickle6971]

That's great thanks. Do you have to regear that if you put a lift and bigger tires?

[@SleepWarz]

Is it normal for the pump pickup to be wacking around? Mine does this dont know if its an issue

[@danteelleon]

Nice and neat explanation, thanks.

[@javieraceituno8046]

Gracias buen video saludos desde Guatemala

[@jaimeedwards1269]

Do you know if there's a complete rebuild kit for these tcase

[@omarcazorcid6091]

manually, with a screwdriver, turn completely to the left and continue in 4SLOW, and turn right, make a stop, and then you feel the force of a spring that returns the axis to an intermediate position. still in 4 slow. any ideas?

[@amz4375]

Does the transfer case also power the back wheels ?

[@eugenevinegrade2938]

When you disengage gear from planetery gears crown your 4lo switch off or on? Not understend

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

Are there any knows mods to allow for 2L position? Any way to modify the drum selector or a way to engage the chain drive with a different actuator?

[@jorgearias1971]

Awesome explanation !!!!

[@klintonwheeler7136]

Great video

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

Thanks Klinton! Glad you liked it 😊

[@gbFireball]

Thx for the video. Could you also explain, how this works on the Nissan Pathfinder? Cause the Pathfinder has one more Option to select, which is called "Auto", and Nissan says, it could transfer automaticly the power to the front? But how does this work?

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Is this the newer pathfinder or the older when they looked like frontiers in the front.

[@gbFireball]

@@bryanmartinez6600 the r51, which was build 2005 to 2012

[@BarthVader316]

Have you guys looked at somehow swapping gears internally to achieve something like a 3.8 low range

[@ЕвгенийМакагон]

hi, what kind of oil do you use? can i use transmission 75 w 90 instead of dexron?

[@jnep9756]

Hi , i have a 2008 pathfinde r 51 , the problem i have is with the 4x4high , is not engaging , the light turns on , but nothing happens , 4x4 auto and 4x4 low work, the TRANSFER CASE LEVER CONTROL / solenoid no.33274-7S110 , or what is called , changes the 4x4 high to , or only the 4 low?

[@_gramcrakka_82]

Thank you sir. Great video

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it

[@scottrosenke8705]

I have a 2006 frontier which its making a ticking sound that happens when I am in 4l or 4H or 2wd. It all started one day when I was wheeling in 4LO down a hill and made the mistake of putting in the clutch, the truck gain speed because I was in neutral for a second and it was downhill then I let out the clutch so the truck TC in 4LO had to slow down rapidly. I think it put stress on the transferase. The sound it coming from the TC? What could have been damaged? Possibly there is alot of slak in the chain? Your thoughts on this?

[@chev500l8]

Sounds like the chain stretched from engine braking, would be my guess, hope that helps.

[@shaolin224]

Alldogs I know this is an old video but curious what you guys think the reason why my 4lo can go reverse but not forward? It runs forward in 2wd and 4hi though

[@jnep9756]

Hi, i have a nissan pathfinder r51 2.5 dci , the problem is my 4Hi is not engaging , 2WD works, Auto works , 4Lo works , have any idea what could be the problem , i have no errors on the car , could it be an electrical problem ?

[@bucklance2822]

My 2011 Xterra is stuck in 4lo is there anyway to get out myself ?

[@cachief]

Very informative, thank you

[@ffseh4058]

Nissan seems to have made these impossible to fix, if a fork is snapped any options other than replacing the whole transfer case?

[@ffseh4058]

Specifically Titan XD

[@dafxf9668]

Is big job to change transfer box input seal

[@scottgray7220]

Can the transfer case actuator motor be replaced independently without removing the case from the vehicle?

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

It's been a long time since we have taken it apart, but I think that it's possible.

[@chev500l8]

If yours is the model that looks like a little black box , yes that unbolts without having to remove entire case( one electric plug and vacuum hose).

[@rolannandlal4369]

You mixed up the ranges

[@TheLordofdrift]

Thank you

[@mojavered.]

My 2008 xterra has a problem in 4 low. If I am in driving in 4 low on a trail for too long something starts to happen like it is slipping or binding up...its strange. I will then switch to 4 high with no problems. What is going on? Transmission or transfer case? I also have a slight vibration in 4 high at the 50 mph range.

[@shaolin224]

That vibration might be from an un balanced front drivshaft in my opinion. And if your on a regular trail you shouldn't be in 4lo most trails will do just fine in 2wd. The binding is from turning the steering wheel and causing "wind up".

[@mojavered.]

@@shaolin224 it was U joints. I do technical trails sometimes which require 4lo for long periods of time.

[@shaolin224]

@@mojavered. I thought I'd try to help since no one has answered you in 2yrs lol. Mine was a pinion gear that had too much play from wear and tear

[@johnriley7053]

I guess I see the simplicity of why Nissan designed that collar to input shaft... just sucks they didn't implement the ability for neutral.

[@VasyaIvanovichPupkin]

There definitely is a Neutral position. It is just not detented. What I am really missing is the 2L position. I wonder is there is a way to modify that selector drum in some way.

[@FrozenFrontiers]

mmmmm. "Soothing Sounds of Vilbert: Transfer Case Edition"

[@AlldogsOffroadCoop]

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