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). Refer to "EXPLODED VIEW " and "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
"AWD : EXPLODED VIEW
".CAUTION: Wrap power steering piping interference area with shop cloth or equivalent to protect power steering piping from damage.
- Support transfer assembly with a jack, remove rear engine mounting member. Refer to "AWD : EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Remove propeller shaft assembly from the front final drive and transfer.Fig 2: Wrapping Transmission Interference Area (A) With Shop Cloth To Protect Propeller Shaft From Damage
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 damage.
- Remove propeller shaft assembly from O-ring.