Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove exhaust front and rear tubes. Refer to "EXHAUST SYSTEM ".
Remove front and rear propeller shaft. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".
Insert plug into rear oil seal after removing propeller shaft.
- Be careful not to damage spline, sleeve yoke and rear oil seal, when removing propeller shaft.
Disconnect neutral-4LO switch, front revolution sensor, ATP switch, transfer motor and 4WD shift switch harness connectors.

Fig 1: Removing Front And Rear Exhaust Tube
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Remove center console and A/T control device.
Remove floor panel for transfer.
Remove upper side fixing bolt for A/T and TF.
Remove actuator lever from transfer outer shift lever and remove sub-oil pump from transfer.
Remove remaining fixing bolt for AT and TF.

Fig 2: Removing Actuator Lever From Transfer Outer Shift Lever
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Remove transfer from transmission.
WARNING: Support transfer while removing it.

Fig 3: Supporting Transfer With Transmission Jack
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Fig 4: Separating Transfer From Automatic Transmission Assembly
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