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Removal and Installation (AWD Models): Removal

CAUTION:
  • When removing the A/T assembly from engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.
  • Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
  1. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative 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 AND INSTALLATION ".
  6. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to "IDENTIFYING SYSTEM COMPONENTS ".
  7. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T 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: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) From A/T Assembly
    G05218244Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. Remove starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION [VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD)] " (for VQ35DE) or "REMOVAL " (for VK45DE).
  13. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
  14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD MODELS) " (for VQ35DE) or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (for VK45DE).
    Fig 2: Locating Rear Plate Cover
    G05218245Courtesy 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: Locating Bolts For Drive Plate And Torque Converter
    G05218246Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  16. Remove dynamic damper (for VQ35DE). Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD MODELS) ".
  17. Support A/T assembly with a transmission jack.
    CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
    Fig 4: Locating Nut And Dynamic Damper
    G05218247Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  18. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
  19. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
  20. Tilt the A/T assembly slightly to keep the clearance between body and A/T assembly, and then disconnect air breather hose from A/T fluid charging pipe. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  21. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector and transfer assembly harness connector.
  22. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe.
  23. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
  24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  25. Remove bolts fixing transmission assembly to engine with power tool.
  26. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping. 
    • Secure A/T assembly to a jack. 
    Fig 5: Identifying Bolt Length Location
    G04901164Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
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