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Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Murano. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: The transaxle assembly it self cannot be removed from the vehicle. Remove the transaxle assembly and engine assembly together from the vehicle.
  1. Remove exhaust front tube with power tool. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
    Fig 1: Removing Dust Cover From Converter Housing Part
    G01199489Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four tightening nuts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: The crankshaft should be rotated clockwise, viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Nuts For Removal
    G01199490Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove the four bolts in the figure.
    Fig 3: Locating Bolts For Removal
    G01199491Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove transaxle assembly and engine assembly together from the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL .
    CAUTION: Be sure to replace the new differential side oil seal every removal of drive shaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove transfer gusset. (with AWD models)
  8. Remove transfer assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FROM VEHICLE . (with AWD models)
    CAUTION: Be sure to replace the new differential side oil seal (converter housing side only) every removal of transfer. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  9. Remove CVT fluid charging pipe.
    Fig 4: Removing CVT Fluid Charging Pipe
    G01199492Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  10. Disconnect harness connector and wire harness.
  11. Remove POS sensor, from engine assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 5: Removing POS Sensor
    G01199493Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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.
  12. Remove starter motor. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  13. Remove CVT fluid cooler valve assembly. (With CVT fluid cooler tube assembly and heater hose).
    Fig 6: Removing CVT Fluid Cooler Valve Assembly
    G01199494Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Install slinger to transaxle assembly.
    Fig 7: Installing Slinger To Transaxle Assembly
    G01199495Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  15. Remove rear gusset.
  16. Remove LH engine mounting bracket and LH engine mounting insulator.
  17. Remove front suspension member from transaxle assembly and engine assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (with AWD models)
  18. Remove transaxle assembly fixing bolts with power tool.
  19. Remove transaxle assembly from engine assembly with a hoist.
    Fig 8: Removing Transaxle Assembly From Engine Assembly With Hoist
    G01199496Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
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