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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
  2. Remove the engine under cover.
  3. Remove the splash shields.
  4. On models equipped with the 5 A/T, remove the LH transaxle mounting insulator nuts using power tool.
    1. Remove cowl top and cowl top extension. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - COWL TOP AND COWL TOP EXTENSION ".
    2. Install a commercially available engine lifting bracket onto the transaxle with bolt as shown.
      Fig 1: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket Onto The Transaxle With Bolt
      G02447503Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    3. Support engine from engine lifting bracket using suitable tool as shown.
      CAUTION: Be sure suitable tool is securely resting on hoodledge as shown.
      Fig 2: Supporting Engine From Engine Lifting Bracket
      G02447504Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. On models equipped with 5 A/T, remove the three LH transaxle mounting insulator nuts using power tool.
      Fig 3: Removing LH Transaxle Mounting Insulator Nuts
      G02447505Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. Remove the lower ball joint pinch bolt using power tool, then separate the transverse link from the steering knuckle. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Ball Joint Pinch Bolt
    G02447506Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  6. Remove the front exhaust tube using power tool. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - FRONT EXHAUST TUBE ".
  7. Remove the power steering line bracket from the front suspension member.
  8. Remove the mounting bolts on the lower side of the steering gear. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION - STEERING GEAR LOWER SIDE MOUNTING BOLTS ".
  9. Disconnect the front engine mount electrical connector.
  10. Disconnect the connecting rod from the front strut using power tool.
    Fig 5: Removing Connecting Rod From Front Strut
    G02447507Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  11. Set a transmission jack under the front suspension member, then remove the mounting nuts from the front suspension member using power tool.
  12. Remove the mounting bolts from the front suspension member pin stay on the vehicle body side using power tool.
  13. Remove the through bolts from the front and rear engine mounts.
  14. Lower the transmission jack slowly to remove the suspension member.
    • If necessary, remove the exhaust hanger bracket from the front suspension member.
    • If necessary, remove the front and rear engine mounts.
    • If necessary, remove the transverse link.
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