Removal and Installation (4x4): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
Be careful not to damage sensor edge.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- Remove engine cover with power tool.
- Remove A/T fluid indicator.
- Remove engine under cover with power tool.
- Remove exhaust front tube and center muffler with power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL - EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
- Remove propeller shaft. Refer to "REMOVAL - FRONT DRIVE SHAFT " and "REMOVAL - REAR DRIVE SHAFT ".
- Remove A/T control cable. Refer to "REMOVAL ".
- Remove crankshaft position sensor (POS) from A/T assembly.
- Disconnect A/T fluid cooler tube from A/T assembly.
- Remove dust cover from converter housing part.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remove cross member with power tool.
- 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 ".
- Disconnect A/T assembly connector and transfer unit connector.
- Remove A/T fluid indicator pipe.
- Plug up openings such as the fluid charging pipe hole, etc.
- Remove A/T assembly to engine bolts with power tool.
- Remove A/T assembly with transfer from vehicle, using Tool.
- 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. - Remove transfer from A/T assembly. Refer to "REMOVAL - TRANSFER ".