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Removal and Installation: Removal: Preparation

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  1. Drain engine coolant. Refer to "DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT ".
  2. Partially drain A/T fluid. Refer to "CHANGING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) ".
  3. Release fuel pressure. Refer to "FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE ".
  4. Remove the engine hood. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF HOOD ASSEMBLY ".
  5. Remove engine room cover using power tools.
  6. Remove the air duct and air cleaner case assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  7. Disconnect vacuum hose between vehicle and engine and set it aside.
  8. Remove the radiator assembly and hoses. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  9. Remove the drive belts. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  10. Remove the engine cooling fan. Refer to "ENGINE COOLING FAN ".
  11. Disconnect the engine room harness from the engine side and set it aside for easier work.
  12. Disconnect the engine harness grounds.
  13. Disconnect the reservoir tank for power steering from engine and move it aside for easier work.
  14. Disconnect power steering oil pump from engine. Move it from its location and secure with a rope for easier work. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  15. Remove the A/C compressor bolts and set aside. Refer to "REMOVAL " (MTC).
  16. Disconnect brake booster vacuum line.
  17. Disconnect EVAP line.
  18. Disconnect the fuel hose at the engine side connection. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  19. Disconnect the heater hoses at cowl, and install plugs to avoid leakage of engine coolant.
  20. Remove the A/T oil level indicator and indicator tube.
  21. Remove front final drive assembly (4WD). Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  22. Remove three way catalyst. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  23. Install engine slingers into left bank and right bank.

    Engine slinger torque: 28.0 N.m (2.9 kg-m, 21 ft-lb) 

  24. Remove transmission. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (2WD) " or "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (4WD) ".
  25. Lift with hoist and secure the engine in position.
  26. Remove engine assembly from vehicle, avoiding interference with vehicle body.
    CAUTION:
    • Before and during this lifting, always check if any harnesses are left connected.
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Slingers Into Left Bank And Right Bank
    G04202321Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  27. Remove the parts that may restrict installation of engine to engine stand.
    NOTE: The procedure is described assuming that you use a engine holding the surface, to which transmission is installed.
    1. Remove drive plate.
      • Holding crankshaft pulley bolts, lock crankshaft to remove drive plate bolts.
      • Loosen bolts diagonally.
    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to damage drive plate. Especially avoid deforming and damaging of signal plate teeth (circumference position).
    • Place the drive plate with signal plate surface facing other than downward.
    • Keep magnetic materials away from signal plate.
    Fig 2: Identifying Signal Plate
    G04202322Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION: Use an engine stand that has a load capacity [approximately 240kg (529 lb) or more] large enough for supporting the engine weight.
    • If the load capacity of the stand is not adequate, remove the following parts beforehand to reduce the potential risk of overturning the stand.
    • Remove fuel tube and fuel injector assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
    • Remove intake manifold. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
    • Remove rocker cover. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
    • Other removable brackets.
    CAUTION: Before removing the hanging chains, make sure the engine stand is stable and there is no risk of overturning.
  28. Remove alternator. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  29. Remove engine mounting insulator bracket (upper) with power tool.
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