VK50VE : Removal and Installation: Removal
- Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
- Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
- Remove exhaust front tube and three-way catalyst. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Put matching mark onto propeller shaft flange yoke and final drive companion flange.CAUTION: For matching mark, use paint. Never damage propeller shaft flange and final drive companion flange.
- Remove heat insulator.
- Remove the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
- Hang steering hydraulic line not to interfere with work. Refer to
"VK50VE : EXPLODED VIEW
".
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
CAUTION: Wrap power steering piping interference area with shop cloth or equivalent to protect power steering piping from breakage. - Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.
CAUTION:
- Never damage the transfer front oil seal.
- Wrap transmission interference area (A) with shop cloth or equivalent to protect propeller shaft from breakage.
- Remove propeller shaft assembly from O-ring.
- Remove heat bracket.