Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove air cleaner and air duct.
- Remove battery.
- Remove the air breather hose. Refer to "AIR BREATHER HOSE ".
- Remove clutch operating cylinder.
- Remove engine under cover.
- Remove the control cable from the transaxle. Refer to "CONTROL LINKAGE ".
- Drain gear oil from transaxle. Refer to "REPLACEMENT ".
- Remove connectors and harnesses for:
- PNP switch.
- Speed sensor.
- Back-up lamp switch.
- Ground.
- Remove the exhaust front tube. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
- Remove the drive shafts. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
- Remove starter motor. Refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
- Place a jack under the transaxle.
- Remove the center member, the engine insulator and the engine mount bracket using power tool.
- Support engine by placing a jack under oil pan.
- Remove the bolts that mount the engine to the transaxle.
- Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not depress clutch pedal during removal procedure.
CAUTION:
When setting jack, be careful not to bring it into contact with the switch.