Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima and 2002 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the air cleaner and air duct. Refer to "REMOVAL " (QR25DE), or REMOVAL (VQ35DE).
- Remove the battery tray and battery.
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor.
- Remove the clutch operating cylinder and position it aside without disconnecting the hydraulic lines. Refer to "REMOVAL
".CAUTION: Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
- Remove the control cable from the transaxle.
- Drain the gear oil from the transaxle.
- Remove the connectors and harnesses for:
- Speed sensor
- PNP switch
- Back-up lamp switch
- Ground
- Harness clips
- Remove the exhaust front tube using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (QR25DE), or"REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (VQ35DE).
- Remove the transaxle vent tube.
- Remove the drive shafts using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the starter motor using power tool. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Place a jack under the transaxle.CAUTION: When setting jack, be careful not to bring it into contact with the switch.
- Disconnect the LH transaxle mounting insulator using power tool.
- Remove the engine insulator and the engine mounting bracket using power tool.
- Remove the front suspension member. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Support the engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
- Remove the bolts that mount the engine to the transaxle using power tool.
- Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.