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VK50VE : Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Shift the transmission to the neutral position, and then release the parking brake.
  2. Remove engine undercover with a power tool.
  3. Remove exhaust front tube and three-way catalyst. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
  4. 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.
  5. Remove heat insulator.
  6. Remove the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
  7. Hang steering hydraulic line not to interfere with work. Refer to "VK50VE : EXPLODED VIEW ".
    Fig 1: Identifying Matching Mark On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke And Final Drive Companion Flange
    G05225413Courtesy 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.
  8. Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Interference Area
    G07230206Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    CAUTION:
    • Never damage the transfer front oil seal.
    • Wrap transmission interference area (A) with shop cloth or equivalent to protect propeller shaft from breakage.
  9. Remove propeller shaft assembly from O-ring.
  10. Remove heat bracket.