NISSAN 38151-01J74 Drive Pinion Adjusting Washer
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Product Description
The genuine NISSAN 38151-01J74 drive pinion adjusting washer (WASHER ADJ D/P) is a critical precision component used during the assembly and adjustment of the vehicle differential. This adjusting washer ensures the precise axial positioning of the drive pinion relative to the ring gear, guaranteeing optimal tooth engagement and minimal backlash.
Technical Features and Operating Principle
- Precision Dimensional Tolerance: The adjusting washer is manufactured with micrometer precision to allow exact setting of the pinion depth.
- Superior Material Quality: Made of high-strength, hardened steel that withstands the extreme axial loads, high temperatures, and continuous friction present within the differential.
- Optimal Power Transmission: Selecting the proper washer thickness prevents tooth misalignment, ensuring quiet operation and maximum torque transfer.
Why Is Proper Shimming Important?
The tooth contact pattern between the differential pinion and ring gear directly depends on the thickness of the adjusting shims. Improper shimming can lead to the following issues:
- Increased Noise: Whining, whistling, or grinding noises during acceleration or engine braking.
- Premature Wear: Uneven tooth loading leads to rapid gear surface wear and metallic debris in the gear oil.
- Structural Failure: In extreme cases, gear teeth can break off, which can cause complete seizure of the differential.
During differential rebuilds or bearing replacement, replacing the drive pinion adjusting washer and re-measuring clearances is a mandatory procedural step in accordance with factory specifications.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | NISSAN |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.024 kg |
Compatible Vehicles
| Make | Model | Engine | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan | Cabstar (F24M) | All Engines | 2006 - 2009 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Cabstar Twnmake (F24W) | 2.5 TD (YD25DDTI) | 2007 - 2007 | WASHER ADJ D/P (YD25DDTI) |
| Nissan | Cabstar Twnmake (F24W) | All Engines | 2007 - 2007 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Frontier (D22B) | 2.8 Turbo (WM28TI) | 2002 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P (WM28TI) |
| Nissan | Frontier (D22U) | 3.3 (VG33E) | 1998 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VG33E) |
| Nissan | Frontier (D22B) | All Engines | 2002 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Frontier (D22U) | All Engines | 1998 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | King Cab (D22) | All Engines | 1998 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Nissan Truck (D22) | All Engines | 1998 - 2001 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Nt400 Cabstar (F24F) | All Engines | 2012 - 2013 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Pathfinder (R50) | 3.5 (VQ35DE) | 2000 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VQ35DE) |
| Nissan | Pathfinder (R50) | 3.3 (VG33E) | 1995 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VG33E) |
| Nissan | Pathfinder (R50) | All Engines | 1995 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Pathfinder Jpn (R50) | All Engines | 1995 - 2003 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Patrol (Y61) | All Engines | 1997 - 2005 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Pickup (D21U) | 2.4 (KA24E) | 1994 - 1996 | WASHER ADJ D/P (KA24E) |
| Nissan | Pickup (D21U) | 3.0 (VG30E) | 1994 - 1996 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VG30E) |
| Nissan | Pickup (D21) | All Engines | 1992 - 1993 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Pickup (D21U) | All Engines | 1994 - 1996 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Qx4 (JR50) | 3.5 (VQ35DE) | 2001 - 2001 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VQ35DE) |
| Nissan | Qx4 (JR50) | All Engines | 2001 - 2001 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (TY61) | 4.5 (TB45) | 1999 - 2012 | WASHER ADJ D/P (TB45) |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (TY61) | 4.2 D (TD42) | 1999 - 2012 | WASHER ADJ D/P (TD42) |
| Nissan | Safari Pick Up (TY61) | All Engines | 1999 - 2012 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Terrano (R50) | All Engines | 1997 - 2000 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Terrano2 (R20) | All Engines | 1996 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Urvan (VE24) | 2.4 (Z24S) | 1999 - 1999 | WASHER ADJ D/P (Z24S) |
| Nissan | Urvan (VE24) | 2.7 D (TD27) | 1999 - 1999 | WASHER ADJ D/P (TD27) |
| Nissan | Urvan (E25) | 2.4 (KA24DE) | 2001 - 2006 | WASHER ADJ D/P (KA24DE) |
| Nissan | Urvan (E25) | 3.0 TD (ZD30DDTI) | 2003 - 2006 | WASHER ADJ D/P (ZD30DDTI) |
| Nissan | Urvan (E25) | 3.0 D (ZD30DD) | 2001 - 2006 | WASHER ADJ D/P (ZD30DD) |
| Nissan | Urvan (VE24) | All Engines | 1999 - 1999 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Urvan (E25) | All Engines | 2001 - 2006 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
| Nissan | Xterra (WD22) | 3.3 (VG33E) | 1999 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VG33E) |
| Nissan | Xterra (WD22) | 3.3 (VG33ER) | 2001 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P (VG33ER) |
| Nissan | Xterra (WD22) | All Engines | 1999 - 2002 | WASHER ADJ D/P |
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