Disabling the AWD system.

[KtG]

njjoe, well said.

The dirty little secret is the real problem with the seal is that there is nothing in the CVT for it to seat against, and keep it square. There is a little lip, but only on about 40% of the circumference. Thats not enough. It is an absolute pain to get the seal in square, and then you have to not bump the damn thing when re-installing the PTU.

[Pilgrim]

Originally Posted by KtG

njjoe, well said.

The dirty little secret is the real problem with the seal is that there is nothing in the CVT for it to seat against, and keep it square. There is a little lip, but only on about 40% of the circumference. Thats not enough. It is an absolute pain to get the seal in square, and then you have to not bump the damn thing when re-installing the PTU.

Interesting!!

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if that's the source of many of the leaks. There should always be a base lip for seals to seat against.

[njjoe]

Originally Posted by KtG

The dirty little secret is the real problem with the seal is that there is nothing in the CVT for it to seat against, and keep it square. There is a little lip, but only on about 40% of the circumference. Thats not enough. It is an absolute pain to get the seal in square, and then you have to not bump the damn thing when re-installing the PTU.

K-

You sound very knowledgeable on the subject. Are you employed by Nissan? A mechanic, perhaps?

-njjoe

[HVT]

Originally Posted by grant2

For some of us a FWD murano was not available. And even if the OP could have bought FWD, he didn't for whatever reason. So his car is what it is. This "you bought it so you have to use it" stuff isn't very helpful.

If there was a relatively easy way to convert my murano to FWD i'd do it tomorrow.

To the posters who are explaining why the OPs idea isn't very practical, thank you.

FWD Muranos not available? Sure they are. If your dealer didn't have one, have them get one. Simple. You may not find it helpful but, why on earth would anyone buy an AWD vehicle, complain about a problem that may or may not come about, isn't a known major problem with that vehicle to begin with, and then want to disable the AWD system when a FWD version is, in fact, available? Makes no common sense to me.

[KtG]

Originally Posted by njjoe

K-

You sound very knowledgeable on the subject. Are you employed by Nissan? A mechanic, perhaps?

-njjoe

Yes, I am a technician at a Nissan dealer.

Originally Posted by HVT

FWD Muranos not available? Sure they are. If your dealer didn't have one, have them get one. Simple. You may not find it helpful but, why on earth would anyone buy an AWD vehicle, complain about a problem that may or may not come about, isn't a known major problem with that vehicle to begin with, and then want to disable the AWD system when a FWD version is, in fact, available? Makes no common sense to me.

FWD Muranos are almost as rare as hen's teeth. You have better odds of finding a stick Maxima. The few I've seen lack all desirable options as well.

[HVT]

Originally Posted by KtG

Yes, I am a technician at a Nissan dealer.


FWD Muranos are almost as rare as hen's teeth. You have better odds of finding a stick Maxima. The few I've seen lack all desirable options as well.

My dealer had a couple when I bought mine. And if they don't, they'll get them.

[BillArf]

Shop Florida Nissan's for an AWD Murano and you will find FWD units. If you are real lucky you may find an AWD but rare in Florida. Much depends on geographical location.

[Pilgrim]

I do agree that it's specious of us to advise buying a different car than the OP already has...even though I may have been one who made that crack earlier. I think there have been good suggestions and arguments pro and con - he can make up his mind about whether he wants to mess with it.

I wouldn't be surprised if there are more FWD Muranos in southern and good-weather states, as there is less need for AWD in those areas. However, dealers like to order cars with more features, which may counteract that.

[turbizzy]

Originally Posted by KtG

The dirty little secret is the real problem with the seal is that there is nothing in the CVT for it to seat against, and keep it square. There is a little lip, but only on about 40% of the circumference. Thats not enough. It is an absolute pain to get the seal in square, and then you have to not bump the damn thing when re-installing the PTU.

Yup, absolutely right. That stupid seal has nothing to sit against and really easy to install crooked. Its up to the tech to be aware of what they're doing and install the TC in carefully not disturbing it.

[Halwg]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

If you don't want the transfer case to work, I suggest trading to a FWD vehicle.

I agree with this. They had FWD vehicles on the lot when I bought mine, but one of the reasons I bought the MO was for AWD. I wouldn't mess with their system and void the warranty.

[fortmyerspolice]

Holy hell, for some reason I totally forgot about this thread. Anyway I haven't done anything to mine, as I believe the real cause of TC/CVT failures is due to lack of fluid. I rag on the car a lot more than the typical driver, and nothing has given me problems, and I'm at 82,000mi. Off-road, WOT launches, over-excessive turning speeds, high-speed acceleration, more I probably shouldn't state. Overall, I'm very pleased the car hasn't given me any real problems.

Forgot about just taking the driveshaft out though.

[Pilgrim]

Glad you're doing well. Sorry for the unhelpful comments earlier.