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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 under cover with power tool.
  3. Remove A/T fluid level gauge.
  4. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler and with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  5. Remove heat insulator.
  6. Remove rear propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  7. Remove front cross bar with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove exhaust mounting bracket. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  9. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove front propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  11. Remove control rod. Refer to "CONTROL ROD REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  12. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) (1) 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
      G05213486
  13. Remove starter motor. Refer to "VQ35DE ENGINE MODELS (AWD) ".
  14. Remove rear plate cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (AWD MODELS) ".
  15. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Aligning Positions Of Bolts For Drive Plate
    G04901156
  16. 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.
  17. Remove rear engine mounting member with power tool.
  18. Remove engine mounting insulator (rear).
  19. Disconnect A/T assembly harness connector.
  20. Remove air breather hose. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  21. Remove A/T fluid charging pipe from A/T assembly.
  22. Remove O-ring from A/T fluid charging pipe.
  23. Disconnect fluid cooler tube from the A/T assembly.
  24. Plug up openings such as the A/T fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  25. Remove bolts fixing A/T assembly to engine assembly with power tool.
  26. Remove A/T assembly with transfer assembly from vehicle.
    Fig 3: Identifying A/T Assembly To Engine Bolts
    G04901164
    CAUTION:
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
  27. Remove transfer assembly from A/T assembly with power tool.
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