4WD: Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the A/T fluid level gauge.
- Remove front LH wheel and tire assembly. Refer to "ADJUSTMENT ".
- Remove the front LH mudguard. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the LH fender protector. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF FRONT FENDER PROTECTOR ".
- Remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS) from the A/T assembly.CAUTION:
- Do not subject it to impact by dropping or hitting it.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not allow metal filings or foreign material to get on the sensor's front edge magnetic area.
- Do not place in an area affected by magnetism.
- Remove the under covers using power tool (if equipped).
- Remove the front crossmember using power tool.
- Remove the starter motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the front and rear propeller shafts. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2F1310) (front) and "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2S1330) or "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (2S1350) (rear).
- Remove the left and right front exhaust tubes. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
- Remove the A/T shift selector control cable and bracket from the A/T.
- Disconnect the fluid cooler tubes from the A/T assembly.CAUTION: Do not reuse copper sealing washers.
- Remove the dust cover from the converter housing.
- Turn the crankshaft to access and remove the four bolts for the drive plate and torque converter.CAUTION: When turning the crankshaft, turn it clockwise as viewed from the front of the engine.
- Support the A/T assembly using a transmission jack.CAUTION: When setting the transmission jack, be careful not to allow it to collide against the drain plug.
- Remove the nuts securing the insulator to the crossmember.
- Remove the crossmember using power tool.
- Tilt the transmission slightly to gain clearance between the body and the transmission, then disconnect the air breather hose.
- Disconnect the following:
- A/T assembly harness connector
- Neutral-4LO switch connector (ATX14B only)
- 4LO switch connector (TX15B only)
- Wait detection switch connector
- ATP switch connector
- Transfer motor connector (ATX14B only)
- Control valve assembly connector (ATX14B only)
- Transfer control device connector
- Remove the wiring harness from the retainers.
- Remove the A/T fluid charging pipe.
- Remove the A/T assembly to engine bolts using power tool.
- Remove A/T assembly with transfer from the vehicle using Tool.
Tool number: - (J-47002)
CAUTION:- Secure the torque converter to prevent it from dropping.
- Secure the A/T assembly to the transmission jack.
NOTE: The actual special service Tool may differ from Tool shown. - Remove the transfer from the A/T assembly. Refer to "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (ATX14B) or "UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION " (TX15B).