Dowel Pin Alignment: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Xterra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use suitable tool to lock the drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models) and match mark (A) the drive plate or flywheel before removing the bolts.
CAUTION: Do not damage the ring gear teeth, or the signal plate teeth behind the ring gear.

Fig 1: Identifying Match Mark On Drive Plate
Remove drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models).
- Loosen the drive plate or flywheel bolts in a diagonal order.
  CAUTION:
  - Never place drive plate (A/T models) or flywheel (M/T models) with signal plate facing down.
  - When handling the signal plate, take care not to damage or scratch it.
  - Handle the signal plate in a manner that prevents it from becoming magnetized
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Drive Plate