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Removal and Installation (4x4): Removal

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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 negative battery terminal.
  2. Remove engine cover with power tool.
  3. Remove A/T fluid indicator.
  4. Remove engine under cover with power tool.
  5. Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL - EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
  6. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL - FRONT DRIVE SHAFT " and "REMOVAL - REAR DRIVE SHAFT ".
  7. Remove A/T control cable. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  8. Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Crankshaft Position Sensor (POS) From A/T Assembly
    G02382653Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  9. Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
  10. Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
  11. Turn crankshaft, and remove the four bolts for drive plate and torque converter.
    CAUTION: When turning crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
    Fig 2: Removing Torque Converter Bolt
    G02382654Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  12. 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.
  13. Remove cross member with power tool.
  14. Tilt the transmission slightly to keep the clearance between body and transmission, and then disconnect air breather hose from A/T fluid indicator pipe. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
  15. Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer unit connector.
  16. Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
  17. Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
  18. Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts with power tool.
  19. Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle, using Tool.
    Fig 3: Securing A/T Assembly To Transmission Jack
    G02382655Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    1. Tool number: - (J-47002) 
    CAUTION:
    • Secure torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
    • Secure A/T assembly to a transmission jack.
    NOTE: The actual special service tool may differ from tool shown.
  20. Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL - TRANSFER ".