Separation Work

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan 350Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install engine slingers into front of cylinder head (right bank) and rear of cylinder head (left bank).
- Slinger bolts:
  - : 24.5 - 31.4 N.m (2.5 - 3.2 kg-m, 18 - 23 ft-lb)
  Fig 1: Installing Engine Slingers Into Front Of Cylinder Head & Rear Of Cylinder Head
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- To protect rocker cover against damage caused by tilting of engine slinger, insert spacer between cylinder head and engine rear lower slinger, in direction shown in the figure.
  NOTE: Spacer is a component part of engine rear upper slinger assembly.
Fig 2: Inserting Spacer Between Cylinder Head & Engine Rear Lower Slinger
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove power steering oil pump from engine side. Refer to "POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ".
Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) under side nut.
Lift with hoist and separate engine and transmission assembly from front suspension member.
CAUTION:
- Before and during this lifting, always make sure that any harnesses are left connected.
- Avoid damage to and oil/grease smearing or spills onto engine mounting insulator.
Remove alternator. Refer to "CHARGING SYSTEM ".
Remove starter motor. Refer to "STARTING SYSTEM ".
Separate engine from transmission. Refer to "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY " (M/T models) or "TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY " (A/T models).
Remove engine mounting insulators (RH and LH) and brackets (RH and LH) from engine.
Remove rear engine mounting member and engine mounting insulator (rear) from transmission.