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.

CAUTION: Before separating transaxle from engine, remove the crankshaft position sensor (OBD) from transaxle. Be careful not to damage sensor.

Remove battery and bracket.
Remove air duct between throttle body and air cleaner.
Disconnect terminal cord assembly, PNP switch harness connector and revolution sensor harness connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Terminal Cord Assembly, PNP Switch Harness Connector And Revolution Sensor Harness Connector
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Drain ATF from transaxle.
Disconnect control cable from transaxle.
Disconnect oil cooler hoses.
Remove drive shafts. Refer to DRIVE SHAFT .
Remove the intake manifold support bracket. Refer to OUTER COMPONENT PARTS .
Remove starter motor from transaxle.
1. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
2. : 33.3 - 46.1 N.m (3.4 - 4.7 kg-m, 25 - 34 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove upper bolts fixing transaxle to engine.
Support transaxle with a jack.
Remove center member.
- Tighten center member fixing bolts to specified torque, Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
Fig 3: Removing Center Member
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Remove rear plate cover.
Remove torque converter bolts.
Rotate crankshaft to gain access to securing bolts.
Remove rear transaxle to engine bracket. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
Support engine with a jack.
Remove rear transaxle mount. Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY .
Remove lower bolts fixing transaxle to engine.
Lower transaxle while supporting it with a jack.

Fig 4: Removing Torque Converter Bolts
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