VQ35HR : 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 (bank 1) with a power tool. Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW ".
Put matching mark on 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 the propeller shaft assembly fixing bolts.
Move steering hydraulic line not to interfere with work. Refer to "VQ35HR : EXPLODED VIEW ".
CAUTION: Wrap power steering piping interference area with shop cloth or equivalent to protect power steering piping from breakage.
Support transfer assembly with a jack, remove rear engine mounting member. Refer to "AWD : EXPLODED VIEW ".

Fig 1: Identifying Matching Mark On Propeller Shaft Flange Yoke And Final Drive Companion Flange
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Interference Area
Courtesy 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.
Remove propeller shaft assembly from O-ring.