Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Remove the air cleaner and air duct. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner And Air Duct
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Disconnect the clutch operating cylinder from the transaxle and position aside. Refer to OPERATING CYLINDER .

Fig 2: Disconnecting Clutch Operating Cylinder From Transaxle
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Disconnect back-up lamp switch, VSS sensor, PNP switch, and ground harness connectors.
Remove the starter motor. Refer to STARTERS .
Remove the air breather hose.

Fig 3: Removing Air Breather Hose
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Remove the shift control rod and support rod from transaxle.

Fig 4: Removing Shift Control Rod And Support Rod From Transaxle
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Remove the drain plug and drain the gear oil from the transaxle.

Fig 5: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Gear Oil From Transaxle
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Remove the drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
Support the engine by placing a jack under the oil pan as shown.
CAUTION: Do not place the jack under the oil pan drain plug.

Fig 6: Supporting Engine By Placing A Jack Under Oil Pan
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Remove LH side and rear side mounting bolts.

Fig 7: Removing LH Side And Rear Side Mounting Bolts
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Remove the lower housing bolts.

Fig 8: Removing Lower Housing Bolts
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Remove the bolts securing the transaxle to the engine.
Lower the transaxle while supporting it with the jack.