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Removal And Installation (AWD Models): Removal

CAUTION: When removing the transmission assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the transmission assembly.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove engine cover.
  3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
  4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
  5. Remove front cross bar. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool.
  7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST .
  8. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT .
  9. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to REAR PROPELLER SHAFT .
  10. Remove control rod. Refer to SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE .
  11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from transmission assembly.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
    • Do not disassemble.
    • Do not allow metal filings, etc., to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
    • Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
    Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G00344258Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from transmission assembly.
  14. Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
    Fig 2: Locating Dust Cover
    G00344259Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 3: Removing Drive Plate-To-Torque Converter Bolts
    G00344260Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE models). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - 2WD MODEL .
  17. Support transmission assembly with a transmission jack.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
  18. Remove engine rear member with power tool.
  19. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the clearance between body and transmission, and then disconnect air breather hose from charging pipe. Refer to AIR BREATHER HOSE .
    Fig 4: Removing Dynamic Damper
    G00344261Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  20. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer assembly connector.
  21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
  22. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  23. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
  24. Remove transmission assembly with transfer from vehicle.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure transmission assembly to a jack.
  25. Remove transfer from transmission assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Removing Transmission Assembly
    G00344262Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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