Introduction to 2005 & up Xterra & Frontier Atlas Install

The vehicle that the Atlas II is to be installed on should already be a 4WD model. If you are starting with a 2WD vehicle a 4WD transmission will need to be installed in order for the Atlas II to fit. The Atlas II will fit both the 5-speed Automatic and the 6-Speed manual transmission.

The Atlas II should be ordered with the long output shaft to minimize the possibility of interference with a frame cross member, especially with lifted vehicles. The shifter should be the remote cable operated unit due to the necessary mounting location. Longer then standard shifter cables will be needed. Standard length is 4 foot; 7 foot cables will be needed. Recommended front output option is a 1310 U-joint and rear output with 1330 CV. Order both electrical switches as used on Jeep models (non-vacuum).

Read the installation manuals that come with the Atlas. Refer to them. There will be some variation between the instruction manuals. The manual for the Atlas II is not application specific. This manual will describe slightly different order of installation due to the application specific nature. If you notice a variation in instructions between the Nissan installation manual and the Atlas II manual, we recommend following the Nissan adapter manual.

Note that variations may exist. Vehicle content may vary based on build date, options selected and/or previous modifications. Additional modifications may be needed.

Disconnect the battery, chock the tires, observe safety warnings, and wear protective eye wear. Watch out for hot and/or moving parts. This manual was written using different vehicles for mock-up. Variations may exist between pictures in this manual. Trial fit everything you can before making any cuts. Basic hand tools will be needed in both metric and standard No welding is required Only minor cutting and drilling is required.